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White budgie parakeet with wet feathers after a bath.

How to give a parrot a bath | For a happy bird!

Published: January 17, 2022Modified: March 11, 2022

If you’re thinking of adding a parrot to your family, you might be wondering if they like to bathe. After all, you’re probably aware that many of the wild birds …

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Budgie care | Housing, diet, temperament & more

Published: January 8, 2022Modified: April 12, 2022

Thinking of adding a budgie to your family? Good choice! There’s a reason these little parakeets are the most popular pet parrots out there. Sadly, though, their popularity has also …

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Categories Budgies 5 Comments
Cockatiel and budgie

Cockatiel and budgie | Can they live together?

Published: December 29, 2021Modified: January 8, 2022

If you’re thinking about expanding your feathered family, you may be wondering whether a cockatiel and a budgie can live together. Or maybe your cockatiel and your budgie get along …

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Categories Budgies, Cockatiels, Parrot facts 2 Comments
White cockatiel and sun conure photos side-by-side.

Cockatiel vs conure | Which is the parrot for you?

Published: December 4, 2021Modified: January 28, 2022

If you’re trying to choose the right parrot species to add to your family, you may end up stuck between a cockatiel or a conure. Understandable: both are popular parrots …

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Pied whiteface cockatiel, a popular pet parrot.

Sexing a cockatiel | Is my cockatiel male or female?

Published: November 6, 2021Modified: April 29, 2022

Thinking of getting a cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) or already have one whose sex you’re not sure about? These birds can be sexually dimorphic, meaning that sexing a cockatiel is often …

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Sprouted parrot seed mix.

Sprouting seeds for birds | Healthy parrot food!

Published: October 21, 2021Modified: January 8, 2022

Figuring out the right diet for your parrot can be challenging. Seed mixes are the traditional choice, but as mentioned in the article on parrot diet, they’re not ideal as …

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Categories Parrot diet 9 Comments
Blue mutation of a yellow-collared lovebird (Agapornis personatus), a popular pet parrot.

Yellow-collared lovebird (Agapornis personatus) | Care, diet & more

Published: September 27, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

Looking to add a lovebird to your family? It’s easy to fall in love with the yellow-collared lovebird (Agapornis personatus). Their beautiful colors and small size make them very handsome …

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Categories Lovebirds 1 Comment
Lovebird parrot pictured next to a slice of orange.

Can parrots eat…? 18 fruits safe for parrots

Published: August 21, 2021Modified: January 8, 2022

If you’re looking to feed your parrot a healthy diet, you may be wondering if they can eat fruits. The answer is yes! Many wild parrots eat different species of …

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Two blue Pacific parrotlets (Forpus coelestis)

Pacific parrotlet care & info | Forpus coelestis

Published: August 17, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

I’d like to see the individual capable of resisting this teeny tiny parrot’s huge charm! The Pacific parrotlet is truly pocket-sized (smaller than a budgie, in fact), but make no …

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Categories Parrotlets 2 Comments
Four budgie parakeets (Melopsittacus undulatus), a popular pet parrot. | Are budgies loud?

Are budgies loud? | About budgie noise levels & sounds

Published: August 12, 2021Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re considering adding one or multiple budgies to your family, you might be wondering about their noise levels. Are budgies loud? It’s very important to make sure you can …

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