I’ve always had parakeets my whole life. I love all types of parrot and I’ve always thought that I should try some other species, but I’ve just always had parakeets and I think that’s what I’ll stick to. That said, I’m still really interested in other species, and the other day for the first time … Read more
My friends and I were having a discussion about the different temperaments of all our parrots the other day, and comparing how affectionate or standoffish each of them was. It was an interesting point of comparison since many of us had the same species but reported their temperaments were very different. I’ve been thinking about … 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
I have had only one cockatiel for a good while, and I’ve always been able to provide all its socialisation myself. I’ve kept him socialized and stimulated, and made sure he was never bored or lonely. But my circumstances have recently changed, and I won’t be able to be with him as much as I … 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
I’ve been thinking about adding a new parrot to my family recently. When I first got a parrot, I had my heart set on a caique, but my research showed me that it probably wasn’t the best choice for a new parrot owner. I’ve got a lot of experience under my belt now, so I … Read more