John 
A friend of mine is off on vacation soon, and he’s asked if I could possibly look after his lovebirds while he is away. While I initially leapt at the thought, I had to take a step back and consider for a moment whether it would be good for my cockatiels. I didn’t really have … Read more
I was making some toast for my breakfast the other day, when I decided to pull the toaster out and finally get underneath it to clean out all those pesky crumbs. It’s one of those jobs that no one ever wants to do, but it has to be done. You can’t ignore those crumbs forever. … Read more
I’ve been trying something new on the allotment this year: potatoes. I’m always keen to try growing new vegetables, and potatoes seemed like an obvious one that I’d never done. I gave it a go and it went incredibly well—a little too well, in fact! I had so many that even with the long shelf … Read more
While I was preparing some chicken the other day, my cockatoo came into the kitchen and seemed very interested in what I was doing. Of course, I didn’t let him get near any raw meat, but I had noticed him eat the occasional bug in the past, so it got me thinking. I’d always thought … Read more
As far as raising an African Grey is concerned, there’s plenty of information available in the matter for people to analyze. However, with a lot of information comes with the added bonus of feeling overwhelmed from it all. Considering it’s always ideal for learning as much as you can about a particular subject, it makes … Read more
Oh, springtime — warmer weather, longer days and blooming flowers. But if you are like me and have raging allergies then spring isn’t all tulips and roses. Spring brings on the sneezing. If you’re a bird owner you may have noticed your feathered friend sneezing from time to time. You might be wondering what causes … Read more