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Marijke Puts

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

Published: November 30, 2023Modified: March 7, 2024

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, …

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18 Parrot-Safe Houseplants For Your Urban Jungle

Published: November 27, 2023Modified: December 7, 2023

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 …

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

Published: November 16, 2023Modified: January 5, 2024

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 …

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What Are The 9 Best Parrots For Beginners?

Published: November 3, 2023Modified: January 5, 2024

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 …

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

Published: October 26, 2023Modified: March 7, 2024

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 …

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Space Heaters For Parrots: Are They Safe?

Published: October 19, 2023Modified: December 19, 2023

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 …

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

Published: October 12, 2023Modified: December 19, 2023

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 …

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Veggies For Lovebirds: 15 Vegetables Your Bird Can Eat

Published: September 13, 2023Modified: September 13, 2023

Did you know that vegetables are among the healthiest things you can feed a parrot? If you’re thinking of adding a lovebird to your family or looking to add more …

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How To Tell The Gender Of A Parakeet | With Chart!

Published: September 12, 2023Modified: November 10, 2023

If you’re wondering whether your parakeet is male or female, you’re in luck. Assuming it’s a budgie parakeet, and you know how to tell the gender of a parakeet, you …

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Categories Budgies, Parakeets 2 Comments
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Black Lory Parrot Profile | Care, Diet, Personality & More

Published: September 5, 2023Modified: January 8, 2024

The black lory, native to Indonesia, is one of the most striking parrots out there. Although it’s many a parrot lover’s dream species to own, as of right now, it’s …

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