Cockatiels are odd little creatures at times, and it isn’t always easy to understand their behaviors. We form deep bonds with our birds over time, and their behavior ultimately shows us just how deep those bonds run. The image of a parrot sitting on the shoulder of a person is one that is centuries old—but … Read more
I’ve been raising a cockatiel over the last few months as my new companion. I’ve always wanted one, but this is my first time with one, and we’ve been getting along quite well so far. When I was chatting with a friend the other day who also owns a cockatiel, he was amazed at just … Read more
I’ve had my lovebirds for a good while now, and they’ve always seemed very happy here at home. They get everything they want, all the food and toys they could need, and they have plenty of space inside to fly around and play. I’ve been considering, though, letting them outside to get some fresh air, … Read more
I was chatting with a friend the other day about how we deal with the noise levels from our parrots. I’ve always had big, noisy parrots that can produce a lot of decibels, and I’ve frankly just gotten used to the noise levels over the years. I barely even notice it anymore, I told him! … Read more
A friend has recently welcomed their first parrot into their home: a cockatiel. They’ve been getting on great together and he’s been doing really well, taking care of it. As with any new parrot, it’s been a bit of a learning curve getting used to having it around and meeting all of its needs. One … Read more
It’s been a few months since my old parrot passed away, and I’ve been really missing having him around. He was so much fun and so affectionate, and such an old friend, too, that it was sad to see him go. In the months since I’ve been mulling the idea of getting a new parrot, … Read more