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Basic Care of Doves

Joseph Gendreau2023-04-28T16:04:50-07:00

Doves are beautiful, gentle birds that make an amazing pet for novice bird owners. They don’t make a huge ruckus other than their soothing cooing calls and love socializing with humans as well as other doves. While many birds may try to bite their humans or pluck their flock mates, doves rarely exhibit these behaviors. Doves require daily socialization, and housing doves in pairs helps to meet their needs. If you're considering bringing a dove into your home, it's important to understand the basics of dove care. Here are some essential tips for caring for doves: Housing: Doves require a

Basic Care of DovesJoseph Gendreau2023-04-28T16:04:50-07:00

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