I was out at a sunflower farm the other day for a tour. It was a really great day and the whole family enjoyed it, and the best part was we got to take home a big bag of sunflower seeds at the end of the day! I love sunflower seeds and I’m always chewing … Read more
I came home from the store the other day with a beautiful fruit salad. Gorgeous strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and grapes, all ripe and ready to eat. Knowing my birds love a fresh, sweet treat, I thought about sharing some of my snack with my new parakeet. The grapes are my least favorite part and would … Read more
Pineapple is a fruit that might require a bit more effort than just biting into an apple, but it’s loved the world over, nonetheless. We’re always keen to share our favorite foods with our parrots, but it’s important to check it’s safe before we do so—so can parakeets eat pineapples? Yes, parakeets can safely eat … Read more
Pistachios are one of the most popular nuts in the world, and so it’s not uncommon that we end up buying them in larger quantities than we might realistically want. As parrot owners, when this happens, what do we do? We share them with our parakeets! But it’s always best to ensure they are safe … Read more
Parrots are some of the most personality-filled and outgoing creatures in the entire world. One can make an argument that just about any parrot will add another layer of happiness to any person’s life. Still, the notion of what a parrot is can seem confusing since there are well-over 350 different species of parrots. It’s … Read more
Parakeet vs. lovebird is a question people deciding to get a small bird should ask themselves. It is a good question because, while similar, they do have some crucial differences. What is a Parakeet? According to LafeberVet, parakeets are a type of small long-tailed parrot. Most pet parakeets are from the budgerigar parakeet species. These birds, … Read more