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
My wife brought home a new fruit for us to try. It was a big, spikey-looking thing, and I had no idea what it was. It was stinking out the house before we had even cut it open. This is to the extent that I was looking for the air freshener and threatened to throw … Read more
All pet owners want to ensure their animal is getting a nutritious and balanced diet. For parrots, that means a mixture of seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Typically I like to feed my parrot fresh foods, but the other day I wondered: can my parrot have dried fruit? Yes, parrots can eat dried fruit but do … Read more