I’ve had my newest cockatiel for around six months now. She is the chick of a good breeder I know, and it’s been a real joy to have her around the house. She’s quirky, fun, and just great company. I’ve had parrots before, though, so I know that eventually, one thing is coming: molting. After … 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
I’ve had my Senegal parrot for about six months now, and while it has been cleaner than many other species that I’ve owned over the years, there has been one specter hanging over my head for a while—molting. It hasn’t molted yet, and my old parrots generally did about once or twice a year. As … Read more
I was playing with my old cockatiel the other day when I started to notice she was bumping into things a lot and just generally didn’t seem to have her head screwed on. She seemed physically fine, but I wondered if there was something wrong with her eyesight, since she kept walking into things in … Read more
Fireworks are a popular way to celebrate various occasions. The powerful sound and sparkling lights set off a feeling of wonder inside you. However, are these celebratory fireworks frightening your parrot? The answer to this question is yes parrots are often scared of fireworks. However, not all parrots are alike and some don’t mind the … Read more
We’ve been having a go at breeding our cockatiels recently. It’s been uniquely challenging, as I’m sure you’ll know if you’ve ever tried it yourself. I’m sure we will eventually get the hang of it, but it did act as a lesson for my son in one way I wasn’t really anticipating. When I said … Read more