Do Cockatiels Like Swings? (Revealed!)

Do Cockatiels Like Swings?

I’m always looking for new toys for my cockatiel, and the other day my cockatiel jumped onto a ladle hanging from a rack in the kitchen and start swinging back and forth on it. He was chirping and bobbing his head like crazy—clearly, he enjoyed it a lot! It got me thinking, then, that maybe … Read more

Are Caiques Cuddly? (Answered!)

Are Caiques Cuddly

I’ve been thinking about adding a new parrot to my family recently. When I first got a parrot, I had my heart set on a caique, but my research showed me that it probably wasn’t the best choice for a new parrot owner. I’ve got a lot of experience under my belt now, so I … Read more

Do Cockatiels Get Cold? (Answered!)

Do Cockatiels Get Cold

The weather had been pretty mild in the fall, but then in the last few days it took such a sharp turn and it’s now so cold. It’s colder than it’s been for a good few years, I think, and this made me right away concerned about my cockatiel. Given that he’s such a small … Read more

How Long Do Pineapple Conures Live? (Explained!)

How Long Do Pineapple Conures Live?

I was talking to some friends the other day about how long we’d all had each of our parrots. We went around all of us, and all had pretty impressively old parrots, but the oldest among them was one of my friend’s pineapple conures that he had for over 25 years. I knew parrots could … Read more

Do Cockatiels Like Mirrors? (Explained!)

Do Cockatiels Like Mirrors?

We’ve been looking into getting some new toys for our cockatiels recently. They’ve been seeming a bit bored with their old ones, and the last thing you want on your hands is a bored cockatiel! So, we’ve been thinking about what we could get them, and the other day as my son was brushing his … Read more

Are African Greys Cuddly? (Find Out!)

Are African Greys Cuddly?

We’ve recently been looking into getting a new parrot. Our old one sadly passed away after many years recently, and we’ve needed something to fill the silence that he left behind. We’ve had a number of different species over the years, but the most important thing to us is that they are affectionate enough. We’ve … Read more