Keeping warm is one of a handful of absolute basic necessities for most living organisms. Our parrots, virtually without exception, come from some of the most humid and warm habitats on Earth. So, with that in mind, do parakeets get cold? Yes, parakeets get cold. They are used to a certain temperature in the wild … Read more
If you’re a parrot parent, then you are more than likely aware of the natural non-cleanliness that’s associated with parrots. As tremendous and cuddly parrots are, they can be incredibly messy, especially when it comes to what they eat. Parrots don’t know a thing about table etiquette, but that’s okay since it’s our job to … Read more
I had a friend over the other day, and he’s always been a bit of a clean freak. We got chatting about my Senegal parrots, and he said that as much as he enjoys their company, he doesn’t think he could have one around himself because of all the dust they produce. This puzzled me … Read more
A friend of mine has been looking for ways to give his lovebird pair some more things to keep themselves occupied while he’s not around. They have been getting a bit antsy, and the clever little birds quickly tire of new toys. One thing he asked me about was whether lovebirds liked mirrors, and if … Read more
I’m always looking for new toys for my cockatiel, and the other day my cockatiel jumped onto a ladle hanging from a rack in the kitchen and start swinging back and forth on it. He was chirping and bobbing his head like crazy—clearly, he enjoyed it a lot! It got me thinking, then, that maybe … Read more
Rise and shine! The morning birds are chirping… in your room. Some parrot owners prefer to keep their parrot in the same bedroom they sleep in. It can be nice spending more time in the same room as your pet parrot, but are there any problems with this living space for you or your bird? … Read more