If you watch a cockatiel and an Indian Ringneck go about their business in separate cages, you might wonder, do those birds get along-to which the answer is no. Do cockatiels and Indian ringnecks get along? The answer is no, and owners should not place an Indian Ringneck and a […]
Bird Behavior
Do Parrots Mate For Life? It Is Not As Romantic As You Think!
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. […]
Can Parrots Be Left Alone? 9 Facts Show Why You Should Avoid That
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 […]
Are Parrots Good With Dogs? How To Make It Work
There are thousands of cute videos on the Internet involving cats, dogs, and parrots intermingling with each other. Some are funny while some are heartwarming. We surely don’t know behind-the-scene efforts required to make them compatible. 46% of the animal-loving American households have dogs. Parrots make a humorous and wonderful […]
7 Reasons Why Your African Grey Is Shaking
I never knew that there can be serious reasons behind a bird shaking its body or head. But when I brought home an African Grey Parrot, one of the most popular and loved pet bird species, I learned what their body language means and why sometimes they shake. Yes, I […]
Why Your Parrot Is Sneezing And When To Be Worried
Have you seen your pet parrot sneezing or showing other symptoms of a possible respiratory problem? As a pet owner, it’s quite terrifying to see your beloved feathered friend in such a state of discomfort and to make matters worse, you probably have no idea what to do in such […]
African Greys Are Loud! Here Is What You Can Do
African Grey parrots are popular as a household pet for their uncanny talent of mimicking human speech. Since these fascinating species of parrots are exceptionally good at learning words and sounds, you will find that African Greys often become very loud at times. Are African Greys loud? The most straightforward […]
10 Reasons Why Your Macaw Is So Aggressive
Bird language differs from the human language so vastly that you might not understand why your Macaw is acting up and what you can do to fix it. 10 reasons why your Macaw is so aggressive. Before you jump to any conclusions why your Macaw is acting out first analyze […]
Are Mirrors Bad For Parrots? Healthy Vs Unhealthy Behavior
Parrots require constant attention and if you feel that you can not give the quality and quantity time that your pet bird needs then you should either get a second parrot or consider another pet that doesn’t need 24/7 babysitting. Many owners worry that their bird will get lonely, so […]
How To Stop Your Parrot From Chewing Furniture
Have you ever returned home from work, only to find out that the room you organized and tidied up – before you left – is a complete mess now? If you’re a parrot owner, you’ll relate to this for sure. Keeping a parrot can be a daunting task. Many people […]