One of my favorite things about my cockatiel is how he is always the one to get most excited when I come home after an absence. He seems instantly so excited he can’t keep himself still, flying around and jumping between perches. I’ve always assumed this was more of just a general excitement at the … Read more
Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate various occasions. The powerful sound and sparkling lights set off a feeling of wonder inside you. However, are these celebratory fireworks frightening your parrot? The answer to this question is yes parrots are often scared of fireworks. However, not all parrots are alike and some don’t mind the … Read more
I was making a nice dinner the other night and I decided to garnish it with some parsley on the side. My cockatiel, who so far had not been interested in anything I was cooking, suddenly swooped over and started asking to be given some parsley. I had never seen him this way about parsley … Read more
I’ve always had parakeets my whole life. I love all types of parrot and I’ve always thought that I should try some other species, but I’ve just always had parakeets and I think that’s what I’ll stick to. That said, I’m still really interested in other species, and the other day for the first time … Read more
My friends and I were having a discussion about the different temperaments of all our parrots the other day, and comparing how affectionate or standoffish each of them was. It was an interesting point of comparison since many of us had the same species but reported their temperaments were very different. I’ve been thinking about … Read more
I was making a stir fry the other night for the first time in ages. I love Asian food, but I don’t get the chance to cook it enough because my family don’t like it. This night, though, I had the house to myself so I decided I would cook up a storm. The only … Read more