Parrots have reputations for a lot of things, and intelligence is certainly one of them. Despite their small size, most parrots have remarkable cognitive abilities. But is this true of cockatiels? They are some of the most popular parrots to own, and they’re beloved for many reasons. But are they smart? Yes, cockatiels are very … Read more
What’s instantly clear to anyone starting to get into the parrot-owning scene is that there are a lot of names and species to remember. This can get confusing quite quickly, and you can forget what is what and who is who. Conures are a popular household pet—but are they actually parrots? Yes, conures are parrots. … Read more
For first-time parrot owners, one of the biggest shocks can often be just how aggressive these little birds can get. But this varies a great deal between different species of parrot, and where one species might have a real problem with aggression, another might be a really cool cucumber—so what about Eclectus parrots? Are they … Read more
When looking into getting your first parrot, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the choices available when it comes to different species. There are so many to choose from, and knowing which is right for you can feel impossibly hard. Eclectus parrots are one very popular breed, so are they any good for beginners? Eclectus … Read more
When researching your parrot’s needs, you may have been surprised to learn about the debate over something called cuttlebone. There is a lot of confusion in the air about what cuttlebone is, why your conures need it or don’t need it, and what it even is to begin with—so do conures need cuttlebone? Yes, conures … Read more
For a long time, the advice to parrot owners was that it’s necessary for them to have grit in their diet. The idea was that harsh material was needed in the bird’s gizzard to break down tough food, as many other living animals do today. But do conures really need grit? No, conures do not … Read more