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Blue and white budgie parakeet sitting on a person's hand. | How to train a parakeet

How to train a parakeet

Published: September 25, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

Is it possible to train a parakeet to do basic commands or even more complicated tricks? It is! Even tiny budgies are very smart and responsive to training. If you’re …

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Lorikeet tongue: the strangest tool in the parrot world

Published: September 16, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

Let’s talk lorikeets and lories! These Australasian parrots have an unusual diet and they’ve evolved to adapt to it perfectly. This has lead to the lorikeet tongue being the strangest …

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Categories Lories & lorikeets 5 Comments
Headshot of a dusky lory parrot.

What is a lory? | Lories vs lorikeets

Published: September 9, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

Australasia is home to a wide range of native parrots. Among them are colorful species from a subfamily called Loriinae, usually referred to as lories or lorikeets. But what is …

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Categories Lories & lorikeets 2 Comments
White budgerigar parakeet eating basil leaves | What do parrots eat? Guide to parrot diet

What do parrots eat? All about parrot food & diet

Published: August 29, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

A balanced, varied diet is important for all pets. Parrots are no different and the many myths out there about their diets are the cause of many health issues. So …

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Categories Parrot diet 10 Comments
Green and yellow male parakeet stock photo

How long does a parakeet live?

Published: August 17, 2020Modified: September 16, 2020

If you’re thinking of adding a parakeet to your family, you might be wondering how long your feathered friend will be around for. What is the lifespan of a parakeet? …

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How to make a calcium block for parrots

Published: August 4, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

If you like to DIY parrot supplies, it’s pretty easy to make your own calcium blocks. There are various ways to do so and there’s a wide range of products …

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Close-up of green parrot with red and yellow face.

How long do parrots live? | All about parrot life span

Published: July 25, 2020Modified: September 25, 2020

If you’re thinking of keeping a parrot as a pet, you’re probably wondering how many years you’ll be able to enjoy your feathered friend for. How long do parrots live? …

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Green and blue budgerigars interacting in their cage | Guide to calcium blocks for parrots

Calcium block: What is it and does your parrot need it?

Published: July 16, 2020Modified: March 21, 2022

If you’re new to parrot keeping, you might be wondering why many parrot cages contain a white or multicolored block. Let’s clear that up here: they’re calcium blocks, meant to …

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Conure parrot and lovebird observing a box full of cuttlebone.

What is cuttlebone? | All about cuttlebone for birds

Published: July 5, 2020Modified: September 16, 2020

If you’re interested in adding a parrot to your family, you’ve probably heard of cuttlebone. These oval white objects are ubiquitous in bird cages. But what is cuttlebone? Does your …

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Categories Parrot diet 7 Comments
Wild color budgie parakeet on reflective surface inspecting a large strawberry.

What do parakeets eat? Full parakeet diet guide

Published: June 24, 2020Modified: October 14, 2020

If you’re thinking of adding a budgie or other type of parakeet to your family, you might be wondering: what do parakeets eat? A suitable diet is very important to …

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