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Male cockatiel parrot sitting on person's arm.

Help, my cockatiel hates me! | What should I do?

Published: May 17, 2022

If you’ve just added a new cockatiel to your family and it turns out it isn’t quite as hand-tame as you thought, it can be easy to think your bird …

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Headshot of white and grey mottled cockatiel parrot.

What do cockatiels hate? 7 things you should avoid doing

Published: May 10, 2022

Just added a new cockatiel to your family and want to make sure you’re not accidentally scaring it? Or does your cockatiel lash out due to fear and you’re trying …

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Yellow-collared lovebird pair (Agapornis personatus), a popular pet parrot.

Is my lovebird female or male? | Sexing Agapornis

Published: May 1, 2022Modified: May 1, 2022

Have you added a lovebird to your family and don’t know its sex? Or do you have a lovebird that came to you as a male or female, but you’re …

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Ferris wheel parrot toy with cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) in the background, shallow focus.

Toys for cockatiels | 6 toy types they love!

Published: April 20, 2022Modified: April 20, 2022

Did you just add a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) to your family or are you looking to enrich your bird’s life? You’ve come to the right place. Toys for cockatiels are …

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English budgie (left) vs common budgie (right): Melopsittacus undulatus, a popular pet bird.

English budgie | Origins, differences & more

Published: April 8, 2022Modified: April 8, 2022

Ever been at the pet store, looking at their budgies, and confused to see two different-looking types of these parakeets with a significant price difference? You wouldn’t be the first! …

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Blue budgie (left) and blue yellow-collared lovebird (right).

Budgie vs lovebird | Which is right for me?

Published: March 22, 2022Modified: May 9, 2022

If you’re looking to add a new parrot to your family, you may have gotten stuck between budgie vs lovebird while searching for a species that suits you. Not surprising: …

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Indian ringneck parrot (Psittacula krameri)

Indian ringneck parrot care & info | Psittacula krameri

Published: March 11, 2022Modified: March 11, 2022

Are you thinking of adding an Indian ringneck parrot (also known as rose-ringed parakeet) to your family? Not surprising, as these talkative birds can make great pets for the right …

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Indian ringneck parrot portrait

Parrot history | Ringneck parakeets in Ancient Rome & Greece

Published: February 27, 2022Modified: March 11, 2022

It’s not surprising that we’re by no means the first folks to keep parrots as pets. These hook-billed birds have been fascinating people around the world for thousands of years …

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Parrot eating small tortilla.

Can my parrot eat…? 14 human foods safe for parrots

Published: February 16, 2022Modified: March 11, 2022

If you own a parrot, you’re probably well aware that there’s nothing that attracts our feathered friends more than human foods! Why eat healthy pellets when you can have Doritos, …

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Split photo of lovebirds (Agapornis) and cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus).

Cockatiel vs lovebird | Finding the parrot for you

Published: January 28, 2022Modified: March 11, 2022

Are you thinking about adding a parrot to your family but stuck between going for a cockatiel or a lovebird? Not surprising! Both are among the most popular pet parrot …

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