Making DIY toys for your birds is an inexpensive way of keeping them entertained, but knowing what materials are safe can be a bit confusing. Material safety is even more confusing when trying to make toys from regular household items and materials. Today, I’m here to clear up some of Read more…
Having a crest is a rare feature in parrots. Although many bird species have crests, not too many parrot species have crests. In fact, the only parrots that have crests are part of the cockatoo family, of which cockatiels are the smallest members. A cockatiel’s crest can be lowered, raised, Read more…
Cockatiel owners are not limited to only keeping cockatiels. With proper housing arrangements, you can really bring any other bird species into your home, even when you already keep cockatiels. However, you can’t expect your cockatiels to bond with a different species. It’s extremely rare that this happens. In most Read more…
You might be planning to introduce a new bird to your home in hopes of giving your current bird a feathered friend. In many cases, this desire comes from the guilt of not being able to provide your bird with enough attention, and now you want another bird to help Read more…
There are plenty of ways we humans show love to our parrots. We give them treats, and scratches, teach them new tricks and clean their environment. When they accept our affection, it makes us feel good. But how do our birds show their affection back to us? Do our feathered Read more…
It’s fairly common knowledge within the avian community that stainless steel is one of the safest metals for pet birds. When it comes to toys, feeding bowls, or cages, stainless steel is usually the best option. But what other metals are safe to use for birds? And more importantly, what Read more…
Sure, you could get a flimsy, small, and cheap cage for about 50$, but if you want to provide a comfortable living space for your cockatiel, a decent cage will cost you at least $100 – 150$ and an amazing cage will be even more expensive. Besides vet bills, buying Read more…
The best budgie toys work as an outlet for a parrot’s natural behaviours, such as chewing, foraging, and climbing. If it doesn’t encourage at least one natural behaviour, it’s not a good toy… Budgies that don’t have a variety of toys to play with will turn their attention to your Read more…
Budgie cages are not difficult to set up. All you need is the basic cage accessories, a good space to put the cage, and some creativity. Because a budgie’s cage is like their little home inside your much larger home, it must be strategically designed! Especially if your budgies will Read more…
Budgerigars are roughly 7 inches tall with an average wingspan of 11.5 inches… The best cages for budgies accommodate their size and allow them to fully spread their wings out inside the cage without hitting the bars. Considering this, the minimum size for a budgie cage should be no less Read more…