There are a few reasons a parakeet might die suddenly, heat sensitivity perhaps chief among them. Parakeets can overheat very quickly and this can lead to death quicker than you might expect. Other causes could include ingestion of toxic foods, communicable diseases or infections like viruses and bacteria. Sudden death of our pets is not … Read more
I’ve run into this issue multiple times over the last few weeks. It’s never happened before and I’m not sure why all of a sudden it’s started to occur. My conure keeps biting me out of nowhere, I don’t believe it’s something I’m doing wrong as I believe he’s a happy parrot. I tried various … Read more
As far as pets go, few others can compare to the companionship that a parrot offers. Beyond being an incredibly loving and intelligent friend, no other pet can actually communicate with us as parrots do. If you are considering buying a parrot, it would make sense that you want to have one that can do … Read more
Parakeets bob their heads for a couple of reasons, chief among them being simply trying to get the attention of others. Whether that’s other parakeets or humans, this is by far the most common reason. They may also do it out of boredom, anxiety or sickness, in rare cases. Head bobbing in parakeets is almost … Read more
Parakeets chirp for a very wide range of reasons. They all broadly come under the umbrella of communication. Parakeets chirp constantly, when happy, as a way of communicating with you and the rest of their flock and letting them know they are safe and content. It’s a kind of endless reassurance. Parakeets are extremely social … Read more
Recently, my daughter began asking for a pet. I knew that she really wanted to have a pet that was relatively intelligent and could be taught a few tricks too, but I didn’t think our lifestyle was suited best for a dog. I work longer hours, and she is too young to be able to … Read more