I’ve had my caique since before my ten year old son was born. The other day, as the three of us were hanging out together, it occurred to my son that the parrot was older than he is. He had never really thought about it before, but is certainly getting to that age where he … Read more
Umbrella cockatoos are known for their dramatic plumage and delightful personalities. Many prospective parrot owners that I talk to are curious about these sweet birds. They especially want to know how trainable they are. The umbrella cockatoo is quite intelligent, and they have a great sense of humor. They also bond extremely closely with their … Read more
Adopting a parrot can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a person to live through. Considering we’re all searching for new and fun ways to add a lot to our life, why not go for something different and adopt a parrot? Still, like many other areas of life we’re not entirely familiar with, … Read more
If you’re new to the world of parakeets, you may be wondering what that white canoe-shaped thing is in your fellow parakeet lover’s cages. Cuttlebone is a common addition to the lives of pet parakeets and can give them many health benefits. But do they really need it? The answer is, yes, parakeets should have … Read more
With the weather warming up and the summer approaching, I’ve enjoyed waking up to streams of sunlight pouring through my windows. However, one thing this has brought to light is how much dust build-up is on my surfaces! I thought I lived relatively cleanly, so why is my house so dusty and where is it … Read more
I was snacking on some peanuts the other day when my cockatiel came over and wasn’t going to be deterred from trying to steal one. I didn’t really feel like sharing in any case—he had his own food. Nonetheless, though, I couldn’t help but feel compelled to get him some peanuts of his own since … Read more