Recently my friend asked me for advice on bringing a new cockatiel into their family. Trainability is a top priority for them, and they asked me if they would be able to train their cockatiel. Trainability is a very important quality to consider when getting a new bird. We must ensure we have the skills … Read more
One of my favorite things about my cockatiel is how he is always the one to get most excited when I come home after an absence. He seems instantly so excited he can’t keep himself still, flying around and jumping between perches. I’ve always assumed this was more of just a general excitement at the … Read more
My friends and I were having a discussion about the different temperaments of all our parrots the other day, and comparing how affectionate or standoffish each of them was. It was an interesting point of comparison since many of us had the same species but reported their temperaments were very different. I’ve been thinking about … Read more
I’m always looking for new toys for my cockatiel, and the other day my cockatiel jumped onto a ladle hanging from a rack in the kitchen and start swinging back and forth on it. He was chirping and bobbing his head like crazy—clearly, he enjoyed it a lot! It got me thinking, then, that maybe … Read more
I’ve been thinking about adding a new parrot to my family recently. When I first got a parrot, I had my heart set on a caique, but my research showed me that it probably wasn’t the best choice for a new parrot owner. I’ve got a lot of experience under my belt now, so I … Read more
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