How Often Do Conures Lay Eggs?

Conures are among the most popular parrots to keep as pets. My friend has had her green cheek conure for about a year, and recently she was surprised to find an egg in her cage! She knew that her young conure would eventually grow up and reach sexual maturity, but she wasn’t aware that even … Read more

20 Reasons Why Parrots Make Good Pets

Reasons Why Parrots Make Good Pets

Did you know that parrots can live up to 75 years? While this is unlikely in captivity, they still have a generous lifespan of 40 plus years. This means that getting a parrot is a long term commitment and should not be taken lightly. Parrots also require a great deal of social activity and attention, … Read more

How To Bathe A Cockatiel

My niece recently got her first cockatiel. She adores her parrot and has lovingly called her Talulla. My niece was nervous about giving Talulla a bath as she was scared she might get cold or fly away if she didn’t like it. I decided to take the time to show her how to bathe her … Read more

How Long Can A Parrot Survive In The Cold?

How Long Can A Parrot Survive In The Cold?

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