Parrotlets and lovebirds are two of the smallest groups of domestically owned parrots, and they look very similar to the naked eye. They are often mistaken for one another, as lovebirds are quite a lot more famous and well known than parrotlets—but what is the difference between the two? Lovebirds are a bit larger than … Read more
For many of us, the day wouldn’t be properly started without a banana. Whether you eat your one first thing in the morning, with lunch, or as a snack in the afternoon, their role in our lives can’t be denied. But what about parrotlets—can we share bananas with them? Yes, parrotlets can eat bananas, and … Read more
Apples—one of, if not the, staple fruit of the western world. They’re in virtually every kitchen and are great as snacks or as ingredients. When they are around this much, it’s natural to cautiously wonder whether we can share them with our parrotlets—so can we? Yes, parrotlets can eat apples. Apples make a great addition … Read more
Cucumber is simple but mighty in a lot of ways. It may not be the most interesting fruit, but where would we be without it? And it’s really healthy in a lot of ways, too, so a common question is can it be shared with parrotlets? Yes, parrotlets can eat cucumber. It’s really tasty and … Read more
As a parrot owner, you may have wondered if they cry. Not only do they have tear ducts, but parrots are also highly intelligent and emotional creatures. They can show their feelings through many different behaviors, including vocalization. Do Parrots Cry? A parrot is a bird that has the ability to mimic human speech. They are … Read more
What’s instantly clear to anyone starting to get into the parrot-owning scene is that there are a lot of names and species to remember. This can get confusing quite quickly, and you can forget what is what and who is who. Conures are a popular household pet—but are they actually parrots? Yes, conures are parrots. … Read more