John 
My family and I went apple picking on a nearby orchard recently. We’ve lived close for so long and always talked about going, but this fall we decided to finally try it out. We had loads of fun, and by the end of the day we had buckets full of apples. We got home and … Read more
I was having a cup of tea in the lounge the other day, when my cockatiel came over and started chirping away around my tea. He clearly wanted to put his head in and take a drink, but this was my tea and I wasn’t sharing it. Nonetheless, it did make me laugh, and I … Read more
I was making a pasta sauce the other night for dinner, and I’d just snipped some fresh basil from my herb garden. My cockatiel came over while I was cooking, and was very interested in the basil. I let him try a small piece and he went crazy for it. I decided to give him … Read more
One of the reasons birds can make such great pets is the way they interact with their owners. In addition to bonding, they’ll often talk to their owners, engaging in conversation, mimicking sounds, and repeating words or phrases. The ability to talk is a key trait, but not all birds are strong talkers. That got … Read more
I’ve been a bird lover my whole life. Had pet birds since my parents first allowed me to when I was young. However, ironically, I’m also a lover of peace and quiet. So, over the years, I’ve generally leaned towards quieter parrots. I was having a conversation with a friend about his cockatiels the other … Read more
I was out weeding the garden the other day, when it occurred to me that some of these plants, though we don’t want them, are actually probably quite nutritious for the right creature. I pulled up a few dandelions and decided to cut them up and see how my cockatiels reacted. I only gave them … Read more