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
A small amount of egg might not do your African grey much harm, but there’s really no good reason to include eggs as a regular part of their diet. African greys can get all the nutrition they need out of seeds, nuts, fruits and vegetables, and eggs could easily become a problem if overfed even … Read more
African greys can eat green beans and they make a great addition to your parrot’s diet. They are tasty and your African grey will love eating them as a treat. At the same time, they are also packed with nutritional benefits for your African grey’s overall health. Moderation, though, is really important. The short answer, … Read more