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…
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…
Feather plucking in pet parrots is a serious and complicated problem. Feather plucking is when a bird mutilates themselves by forcefully plucking out or picking at its feathers. This destructive behavior is unique to pet birds and doesn’t happen to their wild counterparts. In this article, you’ll learn the common Read more…
Have you noticed more fallen feathers on the floor and inside the cage than usual? Perhaps you’ve noticed your cockatiel becoming a bit “spikey” around their head and neck area. These are all signs that your cockatiel is molting. Molting happens to all bird species and is a natural occurrence. Read more…
Cockatiels have a lot of great qualities. They are affectionate companions, friendly, and very playful, but there is a big downside to owning them as pets… And that is their loud screaming. We love our birds dearly, but we can’t help going insane during a screaming session. Sometimes we wish Read more…
Although most birds are able to sleep peacefully throughout the night, some will suffer from night frights. Cockatiels, compared to other birds, seem to suffer from them more often. In this article, you’re going to learn exactly what a night fright is, what causes them, and most importantly, how to Read more…
Aggressive cockatiels are a big challenge, especially for new bird owners. Mainly because it takes so much more time, effort, and patience just to build trust with them compared to a calmer cockatiel. This article is designed for those who have recently adopted a cockatiel and don’t know how to Read more…
At some point, you’ve likely witnessed your cockatiel eating their dried poop from the floor of the cage. And you’re right to be concerned about this. Too much poop consumption can lead to some nasty health problems in your cockatiel. In this article, you’re going to learn the most common Read more…
Companion birds are some of the most popular pets worldwide, just behind cats and dogs. The two most popular companion birds people adopt out of any other type of bird are cockatiels and budgies Both budgies and cockatiels make amazing pets, one is not objectively better than the other. They Read more…