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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
Peach-faced lovebird next to a strawberry.

19 Fruits Lovebirds Can Eat

Published: August 24, 2023Modified: March 7, 2024

Thinking about adding a lovebird (Agapornis) to your family and trying to figure out what foods to buy for your new feathered friend? Or just trying to expand your parrot’s …

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White and blue budgerigar with apple - Can parakeets eat fruit?

Can Parakeets Eat Fruit? | 25 Fruits For Parakeets

Published: August 6, 2023Modified: December 19, 2023

If you just got your first parakeet or are researching in preparation for buying one, diet is one of the care aspects you’ll need to focus on. A proper diet …

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Categories Budgies, Parakeets, Parrot diet 16 Comments
Green quaker parrot sat on tree branch

Why Are Quaker Parrots Illegal?

Published: August 1, 2023Modified: January 17, 2024

If you’re thinking of adding a quaker parrot to your family, it’s important to keep in mind that they’re not legal to own everywhere. Though pretty popular as a pet, …

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Categories Quaker parrots 2 Comments
Pyrrhura lepida or pearly conure, a relatively popular pet parrot species.

Pearly Conure Parrot Profile | A Bejeweled Beauty

Published: July 13, 2023Modified: January 8, 2024

The South American genus Pyrrhura contains various beautiful parakeets, also known as conures. The green cheek conure is the most well-known, but there’s more! Today, let’s have a look at …

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Categories Conures, Parrot Profiles 2 Comments
Male budgie on pink background with easter egg next to it.

Help, My Parakeet Laid An Egg On The Cage Floor!

Published: June 11, 2023Modified: December 19, 2023

If you’ve just woken up to find an egg on the bottom of your parakeet’s cage, it’s easy to panic. What do you do?! Should you try to save the …

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Categories Parakeets 2 Comments
Are Mirrors Bad For Budgies? What You Need To Know!

Are Mirrors Bad For Budgies? What You Need To Know!

Published: May 25, 2023Modified: March 7, 2024

We’ve all seen it: a lone budgie in a small wire cage, sitting on a plastic perch singing into a mirror. Mirror toys have long been considered the standard for …

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Yellow and green male budgie with colorful ferris wheel toy.

6 Budgie Toys Your Parakeet Will Love To Play With

Published: May 17, 2023Modified: December 19, 2023

Did you know that parrots, including small species like budgies, are extremely playful beings? In order to prevent your bird from suffering boredom, you should provide it with a variety …

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Black-cheeked lovebird parrot, also known as Agapornis nigrigenis, peeping out of a hollow tree.

Black-Cheeked Lovebird | Agapornis nigrigenis parrot profile

Published: May 10, 2023Modified: January 8, 2024

The black-cheeked lovebird, scientifically known as Agapornis nigrigenis, is a fascinating and colorful bird species native to southern Africa. Despite its charming personality and eye-catching looks, this lovebird isn’t commonly …

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Lilian's lovebird perched on a tree branch.

Lilian’s Lovebird | Agapornis lilianae parrot profile

Published: April 29, 2023Modified: January 8, 2024

If you’re a parrot enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of popular lovebird species like the rosy-faced lovebird and Fischer’s lovebird. But did you know there are other, less common lovebird species? …

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Categories Lovebirds, Parrot Profiles 2 Comments
Two lutino cockatiels sitting in nest box with eggs.

Cockatiel Laying Eggs | What To Do?

Published: April 16, 2023Modified: March 7, 2024

Did you know that, like chickens, female cockatiels can lay eggs even without a male present? Whether you’ve got a solo female cockatiel or a broody pair, dealing with a …

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