Whether you’ve raised ten parrots before or haven’t begun your journey into being a parrot parent yet, just about everyone knows parrots aren’t meant for the cold. Obviously, the phrase cold can be comprehensive and be subjective depending on the person. Still, it’s relatively easy to assume you shouldn’t have your parrot hang out in … Read more
Recently I was talking to a friend about her new lovebirds. She’s so excited to set up the ideal environment for her new parrots! Lovebirds are some of the most popular pet parrots out there thanks to their small size and charming personality, so I knew that she wasn’t the only one with these questions. … Read more
Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, are native to the southern half of South America, being found in southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia. Feral colonies are now well established in parts of the U.S., which is why they are illegal in some states. They thrive in forest and woodland. Quaker parrots are considered … Read more
Cockatiels are native to Australia. They tend to live in arid landscapes, sticking close to a body of water. They can also be found in wetlands, scrublands and bushlands. They can live in pairs or large flocks of one hundred or more individuals and will always be found living around lakes and rivers. Australia is … Read more
Macaws are native to Central and South America, tending to live in dense rainforests like the Amazon. They can also be found in woodland and more open savannahs. In terms of distribution they can be found anywhere from the south of Mexico to the northern stretches of Argentina. Macaws are one group of New World … Read more
On any sunny day, my parakeets will always make their way in to the front room to bask in the light coming in through the window. They love to do a bit of sunbathing. I’ve always been a bit amused by this, and just tended to think it was a bit of a quirk of … Read more