John 
I was making some avocado toast for my breakfast the other day—my kids have been raving about it, so I had to give it a try. Later on, though, I found my cockatiel picking at the bits that I’d left on the skin. He seemed to really enjoy it, and I immediately thought to get … Read more
My friend came over for a cup of tea, and as normal, we were discussing our parrots. His young parrots have been a hop, skipping, and jumping around his home, and he asked me, ‘can parrots jump?’ Our conversation moved on to all things about parrots and jumping and if it’s normal behavior. Let’s discuss … Read more
I was sitting on my porch the other day enjoying some warm sunshine and watching the birds flit around in the trees while I drank my morning coffee. I started to think about the differences between wild and captive birds and their lifestyles. As I watched the little birds in my yard pecking around in … Read more
If you’re a parrot owner, then you know how great it is to raise a parrot and watch them grow up beside you. In fact, you more than likely named them similar to how you would name your child, meaning there’s a lot of great pride when it comes to naming a parrot. Still, there … Read more
Recently I returned to my local gym and I was so happy to be there I couldn’t believe it. Yes, I had missed the routine and physical accomplishment, but I also missed some of those little touches I just couldn’t replicate at home. One of the silliest? The little perk my sister lovingly refers to … Read more
Parrots are known for having brilliant coloring, individual personalities, and overall intelligent natures. When deciding on your new parrot, you might want to consider how much mental stimulation and attention each specific type will require from you. The other day, I looked into some different kinds of parrots that people like to take for pets … Read more