Do Cockatiels Like Mirrors? (Explained!)

Do Cockatiels Like Mirrors?

We’ve been looking into getting some new toys for our cockatiels recently. They’ve been seeming a bit bored with their old ones, and the last thing you want on your hands is a bored cockatiel! So, we’ve been thinking about what we could get them, and the other day as my son was brushing his … Read more

Are African Greys Cuddly? (Find Out!)

Are African Greys Cuddly?

We’ve recently been looking into getting a new parrot. Our old one sadly passed away after many years recently, and we’ve needed something to fill the silence that he left behind. We’ve had a number of different species over the years, but the most important thing to us is that they are affectionate enough. We’ve … Read more

Can You Keep a Parrot In Your Bedroom? (Answered!)

Can You Keep a Parrot In Your Bedroom?

Rise and shine! The morning birds are chirping… in your room. Some parrot owners prefer to keep their parrot in the same bedroom they sleep in. It can be nice spending more time in the same room as your pet parrot, but are there any problems with this living space for you or your bird? … Read more

How To Identify A Blood Feather (Explained!)

How To Identify A Blood Feather

One of my parakeets lost a feather recently. This was the first time this has happened in a while, so I was a bit concerned. He seems to be fine, though, and it must have just needed a replacement. In any case, I couldn’t really remember how to tell a blood feather from a mature … Read more

Do Parakeets Have Periods? (Find Out!)

Do Parakeets Have Periods?

A friend of mine called me in a bit of a panic the other day because he said there was some blood at the bottom of his parakeet’s cage. He was naturally very worried for the bird’s health, but the first thing he asked me was whether it could have been menstrual blood, if his … Read more

Can Cockatiels Eat Bell Peppers? (Answered!)

Can Cockatiels Eat Bell Peppers

I was making Mexican fajitas for dinner the other night, and the house smelled amazing. Spices were filling the air, and the sounds of the cooking naturally attracted my cockatiel into the room after not very long. I had a lot of fresh produce prepared and out, but the one thing he seemed particularly interested … Read more