John 
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
Judging from the questions we have been receiving, it seems that many of our readers have had this same experience of parrots flying away. However, when it comes to this, there is almost nothing to worry about since the things that will happen next after your parrot flies away, are pretty much predictable. It may … Read more
My niece recently got her first cockatiel. She adores her parrot and has lovingly called her Talulla. My niece was nervous about giving Talulla a bath as she was scared she might get cold or fly away if she didn’t like it. I decided to take the time to show her how to bathe her … Read more
When it comes to exotic fruits… it does not get much more extreme than Dragon fruit, Pitaya, or the less creative name: Strawberry pear. The bright red skin with dazzling green scales allow it to resemble the mythical dragon creature. Native to Mexico and South America, it is now grown all over the world. With … Read more