There are a few reasons a lovebird might not sit on her eggs, but the most common reason tends to be that she is too young, and isn’t mature enough to incubate the eggs. It could also be due to a range of factors like stress or even disease. A vet will likely be able … Read more
Over a remote village in the Moskitia region of Honduras flies the critically endangered Central American subspecies of scarlet macaw. In admiration of these beautiful rainbow birds and in dedication to their cause, one man once called Rus Rus his home. His name was Tomas Manzanares, a respected leader of the indigenous village. One day, … Read more
The simple answer is it depends on the parrotlet. Smaller parrots do tend to lay eggs more frequently than larger ones, so you might expect your parrotlet to lay a clutch of eggs 2-3 times a year. At the same time, many parrotlet owners report their parrotlet never laid an egg after maturity. How often … Read more
If your cockatiel’s nose is red, this can indicate that it is irritated, infected, or inflamed in some way. They do tend to pick at their noses a lot, which can be a more harmless cause of the redness. In any case, if you can’t identify an obvious cause, you should always see a vet. … Read more
Eclectus parrots are pretty quiet, as parrots go. However, as pets in general go, Eclectus parrots do have a couple of very loud calls which some may find difficult to cope with. But if you can put up with a bit of a loud call from time to time, you’ll have no problem. Parrots are, … Read more
Yes, Eclectus parrots can eat grapes. They are perfectly safe and healthy for them, and come with a lot of great benefits. Nonetheless, they are very nutrient rich, so it’s important that you feed them only in strict moderation. They should be an occasional treat, not an everyday part of the diet. Grapes make a … Read more