John 
(Arguably) the most delightful pizza topping and the most welcomed snack in our culture. Olives have been providing our countries with delight since their origin in Medieval Italy. For a food that has been considered so high in Vitamins and anti-oxidants, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for us to assume that feeding our pet parrot some … Read more
Did you know that parrots often go by the name of hookbill? This is a term that is used in aviculture that is used to define the shape of a beak. Many other types of birds, like doves and pigeons, have soft bills but it is the hookbill that distinguishes parrots from these other birds. … Read more
One day there’s nothing – the next day it’s like an overall invasion of the fruit flies! Where are they all coming from?! Fruit flies, like regular flies, are pests – they are just pests of a smaller size. And if you have a parrot, there’s a good chance that you will eventually find some … Read more
What you feed your birds is critical to ensuring they are healthy and happy. A pellet-based diet is recommended as the predominant meal for nearly all birds kept as pets, but most birds require much more beyond pellets. I often get asked what to feed birds and wanted to explore that question, starting with parakeets. … Read more
Whether you have a pet parakeet or are just interested in birds, the sounds they make can be fascinating. In fact, whenever I hear a bird making noises, I wonder what all of the various sounds are about. But what do the different types of parakeet sounds actually mean? Here’s a list of sounds and … Read more
Did you know that parrots can live up to 75 years? While this is unlikely in captivity, they still have a generous lifespan of 40 plus years. This means that getting a parrot is a long term commitment and should not be taken lightly. Parrots also require a great deal of social activity and attention, … Read more