I was having a cup of tea in the lounge the other day, when my cockatiel came over and started chirping away around my tea. He clearly wanted to put his head in and take a drink, but this was my tea and I wasn’t sharing it. Nonetheless, it did make me laugh, and I … Read more
I was making a pasta sauce the other night for dinner, and I’d just snipped some fresh basil from my herb garden. My cockatiel came over while I was cooking, and was very interested in the basil. I let him try a small piece and he went crazy for it. I decided to give him … Read more
One of the reasons birds can make such great pets is the way they interact with their owners. In addition to bonding, they’ll often talk to their owners, engaging in conversation, mimicking sounds, and repeating words or phrases. The ability to talk is a key trait, but not all birds are strong talkers. That got … Read more
I’ve been a bird lover my whole life. Had pet birds since my parents first allowed me to when I was young. However, ironically, I’m also a lover of peace and quiet. So, over the years, I’ve generally leaned towards quieter parrots. I was having a conversation with a friend about his cockatiels the other … Read more
I was out weeding the garden the other day, when it occurred to me that some of these plants, though we don’t want them, are actually probably quite nutritious for the right creature. I pulled up a few dandelions and decided to cut them up and see how my cockatiels reacted. I only gave them … Read more
While there are many humans with an aversion to anything resembling a vegetable, parrots are veggie lovers! Birds are accustomed to eating all kinds of food, including vegetables. While most vegetables are acceptable for birds to ingest, you may be wondering about the safety of lesser-known vegetables, such as bok choy. To answer your question, … Read more