John 
Parakeets are among the most popular species of all to own as pets. They are great pets for a lot of reasons, including their calm temperament and affectionate nature. But when you’re thinking about getting a parrot, one of your first and biggest concerns is always going to be about how much it will cost … Read more
My son has been working on a new project at school, learning all about fruits and vegetables. He’s been learning about a fruit called a pomelo and now wants to grow some in the garden. Adding to the Dad duties list, I’ve agreed to give it ago. With the excess amount of pomelo we are … Read more
By now, you probably know that vegetables are an important part of your parrots daily diet. But not all vegetables are made equally and there are some that are more beneficial than others. But where does kale fall into this spectrum? We all know that kale is a superfood for humans (even if you hate … Read more
There is such variety and difference between different species of parrot that it can be natural to want to own all of them, and have a menagerie of colorful birds flying around your house. I’ve always been very fond of lovebirds and have had several throughout my life. A friend of mine (who has always … Read more
One of the most notable features of parrots is their ability to mimic human sounds and speech. Whether kind words or foul, parrots can learn human speech and produce it themselves. Some species, such as the African gray parrot are more proficient at this skill than other species, but all parrots can use human speech … Read more
I recently had to take my macaws to the vet for their annual check-up. As any pet owner will know, this can be one of the most expensive times of the year. Vet bills are not cheap. When it comes to macaws, though, nothing about them seems to be cheap. Their care, maintenance, buying their … Read more