When I think of grasshoppers, it’s usually A Bug’s Life, the late 90s Disney movie, and a whole heap of accompanying nostalgia that first springs to mind. Besides thinking about flying Disney villains though, increasingly today people are thinking about grasshoppers and other bugs as a type of food. They may be a great source … Read more
Losing a pet can be a tragic and painful experience, and we grieve them just like we grieve the loss of our human family members. Parakeets are loved for their human-like quality of speech, but how far do the similarities go? Do parakeets grieve? The answer is yes, parakeets do grieve. They are social creatures … Read more
The other day a ladybug landed in my parrot’s food bowl, and before I could get it to go away, my parrot ate it. So then I needed to figure out, are ladybugs poisonous to parrots? If your parrot ingests one or even two ladybugs, they should be fine; you just need to monitor them. … Read more
Parakeets are among the most popular species of all to own as pets. They are great pets for a lot of reasons, including their calm temperament and affectionate nature. But when you’re thinking about getting a parrot, one of your first and biggest concerns is always going to be about how much it will cost … Read more
My son has been working on a new project at school, learning all about fruits and vegetables. He’s been learning about a fruit called a pomelo and now wants to grow some in the garden. Adding to the Dad duties list, I’ve agreed to give it ago. With the excess amount of pomelo we are … Read more
By now, you probably know that vegetables are an important part of your parrots daily diet. But not all vegetables are made equally and there are some that are more beneficial than others. But where does kale fall into this spectrum? We all know that kale is a superfood for humans (even if you hate … Read more