I’ve been trying something new on the allotment this year: potatoes. I’m always keen to try growing new vegetables, and potatoes seemed like an obvious one that I’d never done. I gave it a go and it went incredibly well—a little too well, in fact! I had so many that even with the long shelf … Read more
While I was preparing some chicken the other day, my cockatoo came into the kitchen and seemed very interested in what I was doing. Of course, I didn’t let him get near any raw meat, but I had noticed him eat the occasional bug in the past, so it got me thinking. I’d always thought … Read more
As far as raising an African Grey is concerned, there’s plenty of information available in the matter for people to analyze. However, with a lot of information comes with the added bonus of feeling overwhelmed from it all. Considering it’s always ideal for learning as much as you can about a particular subject, it makes … Read more
Oh, springtime — warmer weather, longer days and blooming flowers. But if you are like me and have raging allergies then spring isn’t all tulips and roses. Spring brings on the sneezing. If you’re a bird owner you may have noticed your feathered friend sneezing from time to time. You might be wondering what causes … Read more
When I think of parrots, their noises are typically one of the first things I think of; everything from the classic squawking sounds to cheeky statements and even songs. Different breeds of parrots certainly make different sounds, with some parrots being significantly louder than others. Macaws, known for their large bodies, brightly colored feathers and … Read more
There isn’t a lot that cockatiels can’t eat, so the other day when I was chatting with my friend who recently made a dish with cabbage, I was surprised to learn that he had been warned against feeding any to his cockatiel. It seemed like a harmless enough vegetable to me, so I wondered why … Read more