I was sitting reading the newspaper in the living room the other day when suddenly my cockatiel flaps its way through the door and comes and perches right next to me. He does this often, so I wasn’t surprised until I saw that he was carrying a whole cherry in his mouth. I’d seen the … 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
Recently I returned to my local gym and I was so happy to be there I couldn’t believe it. Yes, I had missed the routine and physical accomplishment, but I also missed some of those little touches I just couldn’t replicate at home. One of the silliest? The little perk my sister lovingly refers to … Read more
Raising a parrot has plenty of tasks associated with it, with food and their diet being at the top of the priority list. Similar to humans, what your parrot eats will have long-lasting effects over how long they’ll be on this planet. Thus, it becomes a significant area of concern to gander at, as we … Read more
There is no surprise that parrots love nuts. Cashews, almonds, walnuts – they’re all on a parrots favorite treats list. Nuts are a healthy and normal part of a parrots diet. In other words, they’re a natural food that you might find parrots eating in the wild. But just as not all fruits and vegetables … Read more
Seeds, dry oats, and fruit are all common foods found in bird food and granola. The similarities between your favorite hiking snack and your parrot’s food are astonishing. Similar enough to the point where you might not think twice before giving your pet bird granola. However, you have to be more cautious with this food … Read more