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Caring For A Cockatiel | Your Favorite Crested Companion

If you’re new to the world of domestic parrots and interested in adding a cockatiel to your family, there’s a good chance you end up feeling overwhelmed. There’s a great deal of info out there …
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  • Marijke is a full-time niche blogger and pop science writer, founder of Psittacology, and overly enthusiastic bird mom. Originally from The Netherlands but living in sunny Spain, she spends her time wrangling cockatiels, writing about parrots, cooking, diving and hiking. About me | Contact me

  • Psittacology's resident fact-checking vet, Daisy has always had a keen interest in all things avian, and grew up with conures, Indian ringnecks, and kakarikis. Determined to pursue a career helping furry and feathered beings, she qualified with distinction from the University of Liverpool vet school in 2019. About me

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Blue budgie parakeet eating from someone's hand.

What Can Budgies Eat? 19 Budgie Snacks Already In Your Pantry!

Budgie parakeets can eat a very wide range of foods, and offering them a varied diet is extremely important to their health. But how do you know which items are … Read more

Amazon parrot sitting on top of its cage

How To Parrot-Proof A Space | 8 Bird Safety Tips (With Checklist!)

Thinking of adding a parrot to your family? Between finding a suitable cage, stocking up on parrot toys, and getting to know your new bird, you’ll be plenty busy. Still, … Read more

Purple-gloved hands holding a sick yellow budgie parrot

Parrot Emergency Care | Help, My Bird Is Sick/Injured!

Our feathered friends getting ill or injured is something no parrot parent wants to think about. Unfortunately, we have to, because properly preparing for an emergency can make the difference … Read more

Parrot on mini shopping cart being offered a shiny gift package

What Should I Get My Bird For Xmas? 8 Fun Parrot Gifts

The holidays are closing in fast as I write this, and I’m not forgetting about my parrots. They’re part of the family. And since they’ve been (mostly) nice this year, … Read more

A blue budgie surrounded by parrot-safe houseplants.

18 Parrot-Safe Houseplants For Your Urban Jungle

Combining parrots and houseplants can be difficult. Our birds just love to chew everything, and a nice green plant is particularly attractive. Any plants you bring into your home therefore … Read more

6 Types of Rosellas (With Chart!) | Colorful Australian Parrots

Thinking of getting a rosella? Excellent choice! These colorful Australian parrots aren’t as popular as some of their compatriots (like budgies or cockatiels), but they can make wonderful pets for … Read more

Male cockatiel parrot against brown background

What Are The 9 Best Parrots For Beginners?

Thinking about getting a parrot? Congrats, these colorful birds can make a great choice of pet for the right owner! But… which of the hundreds of species should you go … Read more

Cockatiels relaxing on perch, one with open clipped wings

Clipping A Cockatiel’s Wings | Should You Do It?

If you’re thinking of adding a cockatiel to your family, you may have heard of the concept of wing clipping. It’s supposed to make a bird easier to handle and … Read more

Split image showing a male cockatiel parrot on the left and an oil-filled space heater on the right.

Space Heaters For Parrots: Are They Safe?

Fall is well on its way as I write this, and temperatures are dropping. If your parrot is starting to look a little fluffed up, it may be missing the … Read more

Green Indian ringneck parrot on a snowy branch.

How To Keep A Parrot Warm In Winter: 6 Handy Tips

Winter is around the corner, and things are bound to get chilly. Even indoors, temperatures can drop a good bit compared to the summer months. We humans can just put … Read more