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Caring for Cockatiels

Joseph Gendreau2022-06-25T01:45:51-07:00

Having a pet bird can mean having a playful, dependent companion. Cockatiels, out of all the parrot breeds, are a great starting point for those who wish to have pet birds. They are the smallest of all cockatoo species, and are relatively easy to care for. Although they are simpler to care for, they still have specific diet and husbandry needs, as well as common problems that often arise. Here are a few of the specifics in reference to caring for cockatiels: Diet Cockatiels have a naturally diverse diet of grass seeds, grains, berries, and fruits, and therefore they

Caring for CockatielsJoseph Gendreau2022-06-25T01:45:51-07:00

What Your Parrot is Trying to Tell You

Joseph Gendreau2022-04-15T18:49:38-07:00

Learning About Your Parrot's Health and Well-being Through Vocalizations and Behaviors Parrots rank as one of the most vocal bird species in the world. Like other birds, parrots use vocalization and different types of calls to communicate with each other. However, unlike most avian species, parrots can learn and repeat phrases that they overhear from humans. You might be asking yourself: why would these birds copy humans? This blog will help explain the odd behaviors that your pet parrot might be displaying and the reasoning behind these actions. Why do parrots speak to humans? In the wild,

What Your Parrot is Trying to Tell YouJoseph Gendreau2022-04-15T18:49:38-07:00

Behavioral Issues In Psittacines

Joy Ohiomoba2021-06-17T09:22:44-07:00

Parrots are intelligent, beautiful, and are able to create a loving bond with their humans; for these reasons, they make engaging companions”. People have kept these captivating animals as pets for thousands of years. They are popular, too. In the United States, over 3.5 million households have companion birds. Despite our admiration for our parrots, they aren’t always happy in our houses. Most companion birds aren’t truly domesticated and may not adapt well to the household and types of attention offered to them. For example, many pet birds don’t like excessive handling and petting in the same way a

Behavioral Issues In PsittacinesJoy Ohiomoba2021-06-17T09:22:44-07:00