My friend and I were discussing the differences between our pet birds the other day, as we own quite different species. I have two cockatiels, and he has an African grey. One thing he’s always loved about his African grey is that it’s quite affectionate and always willing to come over for pets and scratches. … Read more
I was snacking on some almonds the other day as I’ve been trying to eat a little bit healthier—nuts rather than chips to snack! In any case, as I was enjoying them, my cockatiel swooped over and grabbed one before I could stop him. It was gone before I could do anything, and he seemed … Read more
A friend of mine is off on vacation soon, and he’s asked if I could possibly look after his lovebirds while he is away. While I initially leapt at the thought, I had to take a step back and consider for a moment whether it would be good for my cockatiels. I didn’t really have … Read more
I was making some avocado toast for my breakfast the other day—my kids have been raving about it, so I had to give it a try. Later on, though, I found my cockatiel picking at the bits that I’d left on the skin. He seemed to really enjoy it, and I immediately thought to get … Read more
Cockatiels are often thought of as excellent starter parrots. They are lower maintenance, comparatively speaking, and they have excellent, playful temperaments that make them great pets for everyone. The problem with many kinds of parrots, though, is the cost of buying them—so how much do cockatiels cost? The price can range quite considerably, but they … Read more
I had a friend asking for advice on a first-time parrot for their young son recently. We had a long conversation about care in general and the kind of commitment she’s preparing him for, and she seemed to know exactly what she was getting into. Having given her the best general advice I could, we … Read more