John 
Galahs are undoubtedly one of the most unique and striking looking parrots, and it’s perfectly understandable that they are as popular as they are. Cockatoos in general, though, are known for being boisterous, to say the least. This has made them quite difficult to train and tame, but there are certainly ways to do it. … Read more
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
Amazon parrots are some of the most popular birds to keep as pets thanks to their bubbly personality and high intelligence. Before bringing an Amazon into your own family, it is vital to consider all factors, one of the main ones being their long lifespan. Getting an Amazon is a big decision. While exciting, it … Read more