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Parakeets bob their heads for a couple of reasons, chief among them being simply trying to get the attention of others. Whether that’s other parakeets or humans, this is by far the most common reason. They may also do it out of boredom, anxiety or sickness, in rare cases. Head bobbing in parakeets is almost … Read more
Parakeets chirp for a very wide range of reasons. They all broadly come under the umbrella of communication. Parakeets chirp constantly, when happy, as a way of communicating with you and the rest of their flock and letting them know they are safe and content. It’s a kind of endless reassurance. Parakeets are extremely social … Read more
Recently, my daughter began asking for a pet. I knew that she really wanted to have a pet that was relatively intelligent and could be taught a few tricks too, but I didn’t think our lifestyle was suited best for a dog. I work longer hours, and she is too young to be able to … Read more
A typical lovebird egg clutch is between four and six eggs. More than this is quite uncommon though not unheard of. They might lay eggs every other day or so, for up to a week, until they have a whole clutch. How many eggs they lay can depend on their age, too. So, if you’re … Read more
There are a few reasons a lovebird might not sit on her eggs, but the most common reason tends to be that she is too young, and isn’t mature enough to incubate the eggs. It could also be due to a range of factors like stress or even disease. A vet will likely be able … Read more
Over a remote village in the Moskitia region of Honduras flies the critically endangered Central American subspecies of scarlet macaw. In admiration of these beautiful rainbow birds and in dedication to their cause, one man once called Rus Rus his home. His name was Tomas Manzanares, a respected leader of the indigenous village. One day, … Read more