Whenever someone adopts a parrot, they tend to want to know where they came from. As great as it is to have the pet store or breeder’s information about where they’ve been kept, it’s even more of a worthwhile area to be aware of where they live. Considering parrots live worldwide, it can be a … Read more
Last night, as the sun began to set, I started to wonder how cockatiels sleep at night as pets in their cages. Then I began to wonder how do cockatiels sleep at night; do they need complete darkness or a night light? To answer this question, cockatiels sleep better with a dim light so that … Read more
As great as it can be to raise a parrot on your own, there’s a lot of responsibility to ensure where you’re raising them is adequate enough space-wise. No matter the size of your parrot, they need a lot of room, meaning they can’t deal with small living spaces as well as a cat or … Read more
A friend of mine is off on vacation soon, and he’s asked if I could possibly look after his lovebirds while he is away. While I initially leapt at the thought, I had to take a step back and consider for a moment whether it would be good for my cockatiels. I didn’t really have … Read more
As tremendous and rewarding as raising a parrot can be, oftentimes parrot parents run into the issue of trying to get our parrot to go back into their cage. After all, most parrots have a challenging time adjusting to their cage and the situation surrounding it. Still, there’s a lot we can do to help … Read more
Many parrot owners know the immense value of socialization and companionship for our birds. In fact, parrots are some of the most social creatures and so ample socialization is incredibly important. If you are considering getting a second parrot to be a friend to your current feathery pal, then there are several important things to … Read more