As the weather gets warmer, all the delicious fruits start to be in season, and they are a nutritious way to cool off during the hot summer months. You know you love to eat fruits- especially watermelon- but can your budgie share this treat with you, too? The great news […]
Bird Diet
How Long Can Parrots Go Without Water?
If you have a pet parrot at home, you are in for a lot of chirps. But is your feathered friend getting its adequate dose of water? How long can parrots go without water? Parrots need to drink water several times during the day. While it depends on the size […]
Can Cockatiels Eat Oats? What You Must Know
Cockatiels are chirpy and extremely adorable pets. But do you know which human foods are healthy for your cockatiel? Oats, maybe? Can cockatiels eat oats? Yes, cockatiels can eat oats. However, oats should be only given to your pet bird as an occasional treat. They cannot be a substitute for […]
Can Cockatiels Eat Popcorn? The Surprising Truth
Hang around with a cockatiel and watch him get some fruit or other treats in his cage for a little while, and you will wonder if he would like a different kind of treat that is new and exciting – and you will soon understand that the answer to can […]
Are Parrots Omnivores, Herbivores Or Carnivores?
When I first bought a parrot, I didn’t have a clue about whether a parrot eats the food of both animal and plant origin or just plant origin or only animal origin. Being confused about whether my parrot was omnivorous or not, it was difficult for me to plan its […]
Can Cockatiels Eat Blueberries? Everything You Should Know
I was asking the same question that whether I should or shouldn’t give my cockatiels blueberries, a few years back when I brought home two cockatiels for the first time. But, now after six years, having two grown and healthy cockatiels, I no longer have any doubts regarding feeding my […]
Should You Feed A Cockatiel Peanuts?
We have discussed many times what different foods cockatiels can eat, but there are always questions about specific foods. Since a lot of people have problems with peanuts, it is natural to wonder if cockatiels can eat peanuts as well. Peanuts are perfectly fine for cockatiels to eat, and they […]
Can Cockatiels Eat Raisins? Why You Need To Be Careful
During the initial days with my first cockatiel, I was confused about whether to give my pet bird any raisin or not. I was worried about whether eating raisins would be okay for my bird’s health. But now that I’ve been raising more than two cockatiels successfully for more than […]
Can Cockatiels Eat Cauliflower? Why It Is So Healthy For Them
Hang around with a cockatiel and watch him peck at his food for a little while, and you wonder if he gets tired of that pellet food and wants to eat something new and exciting and you will soon understand the answer to can cockatiels eat cauliflower is – yes! […]
How Long Can Budgies Go Without Water?
Budgie owners are more likely to notice their birds taking a bath in the water bowl as opposed to drinking from it. Some owners never see their birds take a drink and may wonder if their birds even need water at all. How long can budgies go without water? Budgies […]