While I was preparing some chicken the other day, my cockatoo came into the kitchen and seemed very interested in what I was doing. Of course, I didn’t let him get near any raw meat, but I had noticed him eat the occasional bug in the past, so it got me thinking. I’d always thought … Read more
There isn’t a lot that cockatiels can’t eat, so the other day when I was chatting with my friend who recently made a dish with cabbage, I was surprised to learn that he had been warned against feeding any to his cockatiel. It seemed like a harmless enough vegetable to me, so I wondered why … Read more
One of my neighbors frequently puts out food scraps for the wild birds in her garden. While we were chatting this week over the fence, I noticed she had put out what looked like cake. After a chuckle about it, I asked, are the birds getting a premium cake for snacks now? She said they … Read more
While I was at my local farmer’s market, I found a stall selling guava. I wasn’t sure what guava was, so I quickly checked Google on my mobile phone before making my purchase. After finding out some interesting facts about it, I decided let’s figure out if guava is also safe for my parrot. Let’s … Read more
I took my son out fishing for the first time recently, and we both had a great time—and caught a lot of fish, too! Fishing can be really dull if you don’t catch anything, so I think we got lucky. In any case, he’s keen to get back out and try it again. One thing … Read more
Limes bring one specific word to mind: refreshing! The acidic little green fruit is known for being a great addition to iced water (or stronger drinks). It’s also a great way to freshen up a meal that needs a bit of zest to it. They are a versatile fruit known for packing a punchy taste … Read more