The other day I felt a chill when I left the house, we were coming into the winter months. That’s when I thought about my parrot, I wasn’t sure if parrots hibernate or not. I know that some birds hibernate or go into a hibernate-like state but are still aware of their surroundings. So, I … Read more
Making sure that your parrot maintains their ideal body weight is extremely important for their health. Not only does a parrot’s weight affect their ability to fly, but they are also susceptible to a wide range of health problems if they’re over or underweight. Because of this, it’s very important to know what the typical … Read more
As parrot owners, the vast majority of us love nothing more than to play with our lovely parrots. Even if it’s for a few minutes, it’s challenging to find a more fun and rewarding time than to see our parrot thrilled with joy as we play with them. Still, it’s not always possible to play … Read more
I was thinking, people can get lonely when they live alone so what about birds? We know parrots are extremely social animals and can create a strong bond with their owners, but what about having a cage mate companion? To answer your question, parrots love being around other parrots. In the wild they live in … Read more
As I was bird watching the other day I noticed how birds are constantly moving their head around. This got me thinking why would they do this movement rather than just move their eyes? Leading to the inevitable question – can birds move their eyes, resulting in me researching specifically whether parrots can move their … Read more
As we know, the parrot species are extremely social and love being around other birds. But what about when it comes down to a mate? Macaws mate for life and raise their offspring together, but what about parakeets? In answer to the question, parakeets do not mate for life. They do however, have one mate … Read more