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

Can Parrots Eat Longan?

I was food shopping this week on the hunt for new foods, and as I wandered the tinned, canned section, I saw a can that said, Canned Longan in Syrup. I had no idea what longan was, but I decided to pick it up anyway and see what it was all about. I knew very … Read more

Can Parrots Eat Lychee? (Answered!)

Can Parrots Eat Lychee?

As I was out for a drink with a few friends one night, I saw “Lychee Mimosa” on the menu. “What on earth is a lychee mimosa?” was my first thought. Never before had I ever heard of a lychee, let alone a drink with Lychee in it. So I tried it, and I have … Read more

Can Parrots Eat Dog Food? (Find Out!)

Can Parrots Eat Dog Food?

Dog food is packed full of nutrients to provide your dog with a healthy, balanced diet. Bird food is packed full of nutrients to provide your bird with a healthy, balanced diet. But what would happen if you tried to mix things up – what would happen if you fed your bird dog food? Is … Read more