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Joseph Calabrese

Toys and Activities

20 Creative DIY Foraging TOYS For Small Birds (Homemade Toys)

Have you been running low on good foraging toys for your bird? Looking for a cost-effective way to provide new and interesting activities for your small parrot? Well, look no further because this article will showcase 20 DIY foraging toys that you can easily make at home for a low Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearSeptember 4, 2022 ago
General Care

9 Simple Ways To Gain Your Birds Trust (Parrot Taming)

One of the very first missions of parrot care is to gain the trust of your new feathered friend. When you first adopt a parrot, you should already be working on building trust and nurturing the relationship. A healthy relationship with your parrot is built on trust, communication, and respect. Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 31, 2022 ago
Bird & Parrot Behaviour

How I Turned My One-Person Bird Into a Social Butterfly

Parrots that trust and interact with just a single owner are referred to as “one-person birds”. These birds are often difficult to live with. One-person birds are usually aggressive, bitey, and intolerant of other people, except for the one they have bonded to. This is how it was with my Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 27, 2022 ago
Bird & Parrot Behaviour

Hormonal Parrots: Signs, Triggers, & How To Deal With Them

Has your parrot been acting a bit odd lately? Have they been increasingly aggressive, moody, or bitey for some unknown reason? Well, if the weather has been a lot warmer recently, your parrot’s hormones are likely surging. Yes, parrots do get hormonal. Parrot hormones can cause some pretty odd behaviours Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 25, 2022 ago
Bird & Parrot Behaviour

How To Deal With Aggressive Cockatiel Behaviour

Cockatiels don’t show aggressive behaviour for no reason, there is a cause behind every hiss, screech, and bite. The cause can be hard to find, especially for inexperienced cockatiel owners. This article aims to help you understand why your cockatiel has become aggressive and how to deal with it. I’ll Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 21, 2022 ago
Start training parrot

Syringe Training Your Bird: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide

Delivering vital medicine to your bird through a needleless syringe is often a difficult task. When our birds get sick and need medicine, our avian vets will tell us to towel them up and deliver the medicine while they’re restrained. That’s what I got told to do at least. But Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 15, 2022 ago
General Care

Top 12 Best Small Birds That Make Great Pets (With Videos)

When choosing a pet bird, most people, especially beginners with little to no experience in bird care, will decide on a smaller-sized bird. This is because they are much more manageable for most people. Smaller birds take up less space, cost less to maintain, and their beaks aren’t as intimidating Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 12, 2022 ago
Cleaning/Maintenance

Ultimate Guide To Safely Cleaning Your Birds Cage (With Vinegar)

A nice clean cage makes for a happy and healthy bird. Regularly and effectively cleaning the cage will prevent bacterial growth that, if ignored, would make your bird very sick. Especially if they spend hours in the cage as most pet birds do. In this article, you’re going to learn Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 10, 2022 ago
General Care

My Cockatiel’s Daily Routine: From Morning To Night

Despite what some may say, cockatiels are high-maintenance birds. For most people, bird care in general is life-changing and takes up a lot of time out of the day. Although cockatiels are highly intelligent and affectionate companions, they’re also very demanding and messy. Meeting these needs is where the majority Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 7, 2022 ago
Housing/Cage

Can Cockatiels & Budgies Really Share The Same Cage?

Can budgies and cockatiels share and live in the same cage? If you own both species, you’ve definitely thought of housing them together in a single cage. But is that such a good idea? This article will explain why it’s best for budgies and cockatiels to live in their own Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearAugust 5, 2022 ago

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About The Author:

Hi, I've been a cockatiel carer since 2020 and since then, I've learnt and extensively researched so much about their needs, behaviours, and generally how to give them a good life in our homes!

Using my own experience, the experience of other parrot owners, and the advice of vets, professional bird trainers, and other reliable sources, I aim to share everything about parrot care in a way that's easy to digest.

"Helping to improve the lives of pet birds and their dedicated carers"

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  • 4 Weird Reasons Why Your Cockatiel Is Hissing
  • Cockatiel Cage Size: All You’ll Ever Need To Know! 
  • 10 Taming Tips For New Cockatiel Owners!
  • 6 Signs Your Cockatiel Is Relaxed & Sleepy
  • Can Cockatiels Eat Grapes? Risks To Be Aware Of!
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