How Often Do Parrotlets Lay Eggs? (Find Out!)

How Often Do Parrotlets Lay Eggs?

The simple answer is it depends on the parrotlet. Smaller parrots do tend to lay eggs more frequently than larger ones, so you might expect your parrotlet to lay a clutch of eggs 2-3 times a year. At the same time, many parrotlet owners report their parrotlet never laid an egg after maturity. How often … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel’s Nose Red? (Answered!)

Why Is My Cockatiel’s Nose Red?

If your cockatiel’s nose is red, this can indicate that it is irritated, infected, or inflamed in some way. They do tend to pick at their noses a lot, which can be a more harmless cause of the redness. In any case, if you can’t identify an obvious cause, you should always see a vet. … Read more

Are Eclectus Parrots Loud? (Revealed!)

Are Eclectus Parrots Loud?

Eclectus parrots are pretty quiet, as parrots go. However, as pets in general go, Eclectus parrots do have a couple of very loud calls which some may find difficult to cope with. But if you can put up with a bit of a loud call from time to time, you’ll have no problem.  Parrots are, … Read more

Can Eclectus Parrots Eat Grapes? (Revealed!)

Can Eclectus Parrots Eat Grapes?

Yes, Eclectus parrots can eat grapes. They are perfectly safe and healthy for them, and come with a lot of great benefits. Nonetheless, they are very nutrient rich, so it’s important that you feed them only in strict moderation. They should be an occasional treat, not an everyday part of the diet. Grapes make a … Read more

What Can Eclectus Parrots Not Eat? (Answered!)

What Can Eclectus Parrots Not Eat?

Eclectus parrots should have a diet of seeds, fruit, vegetables, and nuts. There are some exceptions, such as onions and avocado. They cannot eat anything outside of this group, including meat, dairy, or really any highly processed food, such as chocolate and coffee. Stick to fruit, veg and seeds. An Eclectus parrot’s diet is really … Read more

Are Eclectus Parrots Messy? (Answered!)

Are Eclectus Parrots Messy?

The simple answer is yes, they are very messy. They can toss food all over when they eat, they can poop as often as every fifteen minutes, and they like to leave toys and rubbish strewn around their environment. Owning an Eclectus parrot requires a fair bit of tidying up after them. In general, parrots … Read more