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Cleaning/Maintenance

How To Keep Cockatiels Clean & Well Groomed

Welcome fellow cockatiel lover! Keeping your cockatiel clean & well-groomed is not only good for their appearance, but essential to their overall health. Although wild cockatiels are fully independent groomers… Pet cockatiels need our help. Which is why this article details 7 ways you can keep your cockatiel clean and Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 9 monthsApril 28, 2023 ago
Cleaning/Maintenance

How To Keep Mice Out Of Your Bird’s Cage

As I write this article, I’m currently dealing with a mice problem in my home. Being a bird owner, like you, it’s risky having these rodents running rampant through the house as they pose a threat to my cockatiel. A few nights ago at 3:21 AM, I heard noises coming Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 10 monthsMarch 25, 2023 ago
safe metals for birds
Cleaning/Maintenance

Safe & Toxic Metals For Pet Birds

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…

By Joseph Calabrese, 12 monthsJanuary 20, 2023 ago
Cleaning/Maintenance

Air Purifiers: The Buying Guide For Bird Owners (2023)

Hello and welcome to the ultimate bird owner’s guide to air purifiers! This article aims to match your specific situation to an ideal air purifier that will eliminate bird dander from your atmosphere. As a cockatiel owner myself, I know just how bad the dust can get. Whether your birds Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearJanuary 2, 2023 ago
Cleaning/Maintenance

Pet Bird Care: How To Boost Air Quality Indoors

Within American indoor settings, the levels of air pollutants are often 2 – 5 times higher than outdoor levels, according to the EPA. Considering how important air quality is to pet birds, this was a pretty shocking discovery for me. Since birds have VERY sensitive respiratory systems, they’re much more Read more…

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

How To Reduce Cockatiel Dust & Why It’s Important

If you own cockatiels, you know how dusty they are. Sometimes, the often airborne dander can be a little too much to handle, especially if you don’t have an effective way to control it. Excessive inhalation of this dust can be harmful. Luckily, you’re about to learn 6 simple ways Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 1 yearSeptember 28, 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
Cleaning/Maintenance

How To Effectively Clean Rope & Wooden Bird Perches

Simply removing poop from your bird’s perches is not enough to keep them clean. All perches in and around your bird’s cage must be properly disinfected, sanitised, rinsed and dried. I know it’s a tedious and time-consuming chore, but it’s very important. And let’s be honest, we signed up for Read more…

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

Ultimate Cockatiel vs Budgie Comparison: Discover Your Ideal Bird

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…

By Joseph Calabrese, 2 yearsMay 1, 2022 ago
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Cleaning/Maintenance

Stainless Steel or Plastic? What’s The Best Parrot Food Bowl?

I’m just going to say it straight away… Stainless steel is a much better parrot bowl choice than plastic. Now, you’re probably wondering why stainless steel is the better option, you could also be wondering why people still use plastic bowls for their parrots even when stainless steel is better. Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 2 yearsApril 22, 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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