I have always loved videos of talking birds. I watch videos of parrots talking to other animals, humans, the television, and even stuffed animals. I saw the most adorable video the other day of a cockatoo (under supervision) petting a small puppy. The woman holding the puppy told the cockatoo, “tell him you love him,” … Read more
Trying to decide what type of parrot will make a great pet can seem like a challenge, especially if you’re not familiar with some of the main characteristics and personality traits of each kind. Doing your research and weighing all your options is crucial before bringing a pet home for both pet and owner. For … Read more
The small lovebird is one of the most popular parrots to keep as pets. In fact, I have many friends that have brought lovebirds into their family. Recently a friend of mine was surprised to find an egg in her lovebird’s cage. She hadn’t even realized she had a female! This got me thinking about … Read more
Chocolate is one of my favorite foods. I love it in every form – dark chocolate, white chocolate, caramel chocolate, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate bars – you name it, I love it! And if you’re like 98% of the world’s population (just guessing), you probably love chocolate too. But does your parrot feel the same … Read more
A friend of mine was telling me the other day that their daughter’s birthday was coming up, and she had her heart set on a single gift. Nothing else would make her happy. She wanted a hyacinth macaw—one of the rarest, largest and most beautiful parrots in the world. Unsurprisingly, she was told that she … Read more
Sometimes, especially around the holidays or at your favorite aunty’s house, it’s easy to overeat. No matter how full we are, we always have room left for one tiny slice of chocolate cake. Then we eat the cake and have a stomach ache for the rest of the evening. Sound familiar? Sometimes I watch my … Read more