Bananas are one of my favorite fruits. What’s not to love about a food that comes in its own carrying case? How convenient! However, I am very particular about how ripe they are. Any time I have a bunch that gets too ripe for me I’m looking for creative ways to make sure they don’t … Read more
I was talking to my friend the other day who has just got a parakeet recently. My friend is a bit of a health fanatic and she loves exercise. She always carrys an apple around with her and keeps saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Whether that is true or not I … Read more
Parakeets are among the most popular species of all to own as pets. They are great pets for a lot of reasons, including their calm temperament and affectionate nature. But when you’re thinking about getting a parrot, one of your first and biggest concerns is always going to be about how much it will cost … Read more
A friend of mine had a birthday party for their son the other day, and their favorite food is strawberries. Naturally, then, they made a beautiful strawberry cake for the party and I’m told it went down a treat. After the party, though, he let me know that they had ended up with a lot … Read more
Parakeets should not eat sausages. Parakeets are herbivores and have no real capacity to digest meat. While a small amount of sausage every now and then might not do much harm, it wouldn’t have much benefit, either. Try to avoid feeding your parakeet anything that isn’t raw plant matter of some kind. While it’s often … Read more
Parakeets can eat asparagus in strict moderation. It’s not something they should eat regularly as it has natural diuretic properties, and this can make your bird dehydrated. It’s also very nutrient rich for them and so should only be fed in small amounts. Too much will quickly turn bad for them. Like most raw vegetables, … Read more