John 
Parrots have reputations for a lot of things, and intelligence is certainly one of them. Despite their small size, most parrots have remarkable cognitive abilities. But is this true of cockatiels? They are some of the most popular parrots to own, and they’re beloved for many reasons. But are they smart? Yes, cockatiels are very … Read more
I was playing with my cockatiel the other day when suddenly I heard a farting sound. I’d never heard him fart before, and I’ve had him for a very long time. I didn’t smell anything, so I wracked my brain trying to figure out what had happened before it happened again while I was looking … Read more
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
Although the ongoing pandemic has put a halt to travel for the most part, when traveling does pop back off, it’ll be a time to remember. With this in mind, if you’re a parrot owner, then you need to be prepared to bring your parrot with you on trips, whether it’s regarding a move or … Read more
The term ‘lovebird’ is so ubiquitous in the English language that most of us use it without ever even thinking of the actual bird. It is used to describe people in love, but there is an actual lovebird, too. These birds were named, partly, because they love to mate for life and live in pairs. … Read more
As straightforward and simple as raising a parrot might seem, the reality is that there’s a lot attached to raising a parrot to the best of your ability. In fact, many people struggle with several areas related to their parrots, especially when it comes to keeping them clean. Whether you’re aware of it or not, … Read more