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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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