I have seen many avian pet owners to get concerned over their birds’ diet, toys, and cage. And as a new parrot owner, I used to be all worried about these factors contributing to my pet’s well-being. But over the years, I have realized that often many bird-owners forgot about […]
A budgie’s life span depends on their breed, health, and lineage, and a budgie’s diet plays an essential role in its life. While there is food that can be of nutritional value for a budgie, there are types of food that are not the best for them. Lettuce, especially iceberg […]
There are different types of parrots and for any parrot pet lover, you must have already distinguished the fact that African Grey Parrots are expensive in comparison to other species. For some of us, we may still wonder why this particular species is expensive. I will be providing an in-depth […]
The worst thing that can happen to you is having your parrot being afraid of you. In most occasions, we all want to form a bond with our pets. We want to have sort of an understanding with them and make them feel free with us. When I first brought […]
If you have birds for a pet, you know that they are fun, engaging pets but they come with a stack of responsibilities. Primary among them is maintaining a clean home for them. That’s not the home they share with you but rather the cage they are kept in. Keeping […]
Humans are not the only ones who benefit from monogamous relationships. There are many species in the animal kingdom that mimic monogamous mating behavior as well. This might make one wonder if there are any similar traits in the species of birds, especially the most common avian pet – parrot. […]
Parrots make colorful, intelligent, playful pets and are known for their ability to imitate sounds they hear around them in the human and natural world. However, like all living things in human care, parrots need to be looked after well so they are safe, healthy and happy. This means they […]
You have probably heard that the variety of fresh fruits plays a very important part of your parrot’s diet. While you should try to incorporate fresh fruit into your parrot’s daily diet, you need to know that not all fruits are safe for parrots to eat. Knowing what fruits make […]
Parrots are very social eaters, and they love sharing their meal with their owners. But not all the food humans eat can be consumed by parrots. Some food is even toxic, and a parrot should never have them. What about lemons? Can parrots eat lemons? If you are holding back […]
It is a common belief that all birds smell, but that is far from the truth. Although different parrots have different smells that are unique to their species there should be no “odor” coming from your bird. Your bird’s normal scent should be minimal, and you will hardly notice it […]