How Long Can Green Cheek Conures Be Left Alone?

Many would-be bird owners may be discouraged from bird ownership due to work or travel. Nobody wants to get a new pet and then discover that their schedule is harmful to that animal’s health. On the other hand, maybe you already have a bird, and you spend lots of time with it, but you want … Read more

Can African Greys Eat Cheese? (Answered!)

Can African Greys Eat Cheese?

I was enjoying a cheeseboard with some friends the other day after a barbeque, and we found ourselves wondering if my pet African grey parrot would enjoy a taste of some of our cheddar or camembert.  I love cheese and am always eating it, so it was a natural question for my feathered friend. Can … Read more

How Much Do Quaker Parrots Cost? (Answered!)

How Much Do Quaker Parrots Cost?

Adopting a parrot comes with a lot of responsibility, but most parrot owners will tell you how incredible of an experience it is. Outside of being a good parrot owner, it’s essential to know about the costs associated with a parrot. In case you didn’t know, there’s a lot more to the cost of adopting … Read more

How Long Do Blue And Gold Macaws Live? 

How Long Do Blue And Gold Macaws Live?

Having a pet parrot is a massive commitment, as we all know, as they can live for decades in captivity. So, I began to wonder, how long do blue and gold macaws live? Blue and gold macaws can live up to 30 to 35 years in the wild. In captivity, as pets, or in zoos, … Read more

How Much Do Lovebirds Cost? (Revealed!)

How Much Do Lovebirds Cost?

With the year flying by faster than most have realized, adding a lovebird to our life can add the needed love we’re all searching for. As arbitrary as this might sound, a parrot such as a lovebird is a magnificent pet for a multitude of reasons. For starters, they’re loving, friendly, and unique creatures that … Read more

Do Green Cheek Conures Talk? (Revealed!)

Do Green Cheek Conures Talk?

I have always loved videos of talking birds. I watch videos of parrots talking to other animals, humans, the television, and even stuffed animals. I saw the most adorable video the other day of a cockatoo (under supervision) petting a small puppy. The woman holding the puppy told the cockatoo, “tell him you love him,” … Read more