John 
Recently, my son began asking for a pet. I knew that he would thrive best with a pet that was relatively intelligent and he could teach a few commands too, but I didn’t think our lifestyle was suited best for a dog. I work long hours, and he wouldn’t be able to care for a … Read more
A lot of our breakfasts would be a lot sadder if it weren’t for yogurt. It’s a great staple, filled with nutritional benefits for us, and incredibly tasty. We benefit so much from it that it’s natural to wonder if it’s safe for any of our pets, like parrots. So, can conures eat yogurt? No, … Read more
There really are few pleasures equal to a slice of watermelon on a hot summer’s day. This rich fruit is extremely tasty and nutritious for us, and it’s natural to ask the question: can I share this with my conure? They are tropical birds, after all, so can conures eat watermelon? Yes, conures can eat … Read more
Raspberries are one of the most popular berries in the world, a staple at all times of the day—from breakfast through to dessert. It’s pretty unusual to find someone who doesn’t like raspberries. With that in mind, many of us find ourselves wanting to share them with our conures—but is this safe? Yes, conures can … Read more
I’ve often felt that plums are one of the more underappreciated popular fruits. Of course, they are very common and widely eaten, but they don’t get the same press as apples, oranges, or bananas, for instance. For those of us who do love them, it’s natural to want to share them with our pets—so can … Read more
Onions—the staple of so many different dinners. They are one of the most diverse vegetables that we use, and we use them in virtually everything. With this in mind, it’s natural to wonder whether they’re any good to share with our feathered friends. So, can conures eat onions? Onions, unfortunately, are quite toxic to conures … Read more