I was having some yogurt with my breakfast the other day, and my cockatiel kept coming over and seemed very intrigued. He clearly wanted to try it, and I was unsure—not least because it was my yogurt! I also wasn’t entirely sure how safe yogurt is for cockatiels, which was of course my main concern. … Read more
Pineapple is a fruit that might require a bit more effort than just biting into an apple, but it’s loved the world over, nonetheless. We’re always keen to share our favorite foods with our parrots, but it’s important to check it’s safe before we do so—so can parakeets eat pineapples? Yes, parakeets can safely eat … Read more
Pistachios are one of the most popular nuts in the world, and so it’s not uncommon that we end up buying them in larger quantities than we might realistically want. As parrot owners, when this happens, what do we do? We share them with our parakeets! But it’s always best to ensure they are safe … Read more
Galahs are undoubtedly one of the most unique and striking looking parrots, and it’s perfectly understandable that they are as popular as they are. Cockatoos in general, though, are known for being boisterous, to say the least. This has made them quite difficult to train and tame, but there are certainly ways to do it. … Read more
A friend of mine is off on vacation soon, and he’s asked if I could possibly look after his lovebirds while he is away. While I initially leapt at the thought, I had to take a step back and consider for a moment whether it would be good for my cockatiels. I didn’t really have … Read more
I was making some toast for my breakfast the other day, when I decided to pull the toaster out and finally get underneath it to clean out all those pesky crumbs. It’s one of those jobs that no one ever wants to do, but it has to be done. You can’t ignore those crumbs forever. … Read more