Can Cockatiels Eat Tomatoes? (Are They Safe?)

Can Cockatiels Eat Tomatoes?

One of my favorite foods to grow in my garden is a vine ripe tomato. No variety tastes as good as a truly homegrown, freshly picked tomato. I struggle to even describe the difference to friends and family. If I have any ripe and handy I’ll instead just pop one in their mouths to prove … Read more

Can Cockatiels Eat Rice? (Find Out!)

Can cockatiels eat rice?

It was curry night at our house the other night, and there was so much food. We always go big when it comes to curry night. We had so much left over that we didn’t know what we were going to do with it. one small help with leftovers is always our cockatiel, but I … Read more

Do Lovebirds Need Grit? (Answered!)

Do Lovebirds Need Grit?

I’ve recently purchased my first lovebirds, and I’ve been really loving having them around so far. They’ve been excellent companions, and it’s been a learning curve for both of us to get used to each other! While I was chatting with a more experienced friend the other day, he asked me if I’d heard about … Read more

Do Parakeets Need Cuttlebone? (Revealed!)

Do Parakeets Need Cuttlebone?

If you’re new to the world of parakeets, you may be wondering what that white canoe-shaped thing is in your fellow parakeet lover’s cages. Cuttlebone is a common addition to the lives of pet parakeets and can give them many health benefits. But do they really need it? The answer is, yes, parakeets should have … Read more

Can Cockatiels Eat Peanuts? (Are They Safe?)

Can Cockatiels Eat Peanuts?

I was snacking on some peanuts the other day when my cockatiel came over and wasn’t going to be deterred from trying to steal one. I didn’t really feel like sharing in any case—he had his own food. Nonetheless, though, I couldn’t help but feel compelled to get him some peanuts of his own since … Read more

Do Parrots Have Taste Buds?

If you have ever spent time around a parrot, you may have noticed how much they love to snack. It seems like most times I look over at my pet parrot; he has something else in his little beak. Granted, he is not always eating. Sometimes, he plays with a toy or uses his beak … Read more