There is no surprise that parrots love nuts. Cashews, almonds, walnuts – they’re all on a parrots favorite treats list. Nuts are a healthy and normal part of a parrots diet. In other words, they’re a natural food that you might find parrots eating in the wild. But just as not all fruits and vegetables … Read more
Cockatiels are odd little creatures at times, and it isn’t always easy to understand their behaviors. We form deep bonds with our birds over time, and their behavior ultimately shows us just how deep those bonds run. The image of a parrot sitting on the shoulder of a person is one that is centuries old—but … Read more
The diet of a cockatiel, overall, is a pretty simple thing. They generally aren’t terribly fussy as long as you know what to give them. But providing extra treats and snacks on top of their ordinary diet can get trickier as you go along and try to keep the variety up. Exotic fruits are always … Read more
Lettuce might be one of the simpler leaves out there, but it’s undeniable that many areas of our cuisine would be a lot more lifeless without it. The crunch in a burger or the lightness of a lettuce leaf salad, lettuce is certainly something we take for granted. But can we share it with our … Read more
Raspberries are one of those fruits that you struggle to find people that don’t like. They’re sweet, tasty, and most importantly, healthy! If you have a parakeet flying around the home, you’re probably not able to eat raspberries without being bothered by your feathered friend, so are they safe to share with parakeets? Yes, parakeets … Read more
Cucumber is a staple of household salads. There are few of us who don’t love it, and so for the parakeet owners among us, I’m sure the question has crossed your mind—can I share cucumber with my parakeets? We are always looking for ways to spice up their diets, so let’s find out. Yes, parakeets … Read more