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Cleaning/Maintenance

6 Ways To Bathe A Stubborn Cockatiel

Bathing a cockatiel is essential to their overall health. Regular bathing will greatly benefit their skin and feathers, as well as reduce the amount of dust that comes off their bodies. However, some cockatiels may be hesitant or cautious to bathe… They may not want to get wet, or they Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 2 yearsApril 16, 2022 ago
Cleaning/Maintenance

The Disgusting Trend Of Using Pet Bird Diapers

The thought of putting a diaper on a bird that is known to constantly poop (such as a cockatiel or budgie) might sound fine at first. However, even though it will be convenient for you, it won’t be very sanitary for your bird and it’s actually disgusting and uncomfortable for Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 2 yearsApril 4, 2022 ago
Cleaning/Maintenance

How To Keep A Tidy House While Living With Messy Cockatiels

All pets are messy… dogs, cats, and especially birds can all cause quite the mess in your home. Cockatiels are absolutely NO exception. In fact, cockatiels are the messiest of almost any other pet bird species thanks to their dust and fluff output. Aren’t we cockatiel owners the lucky ones? Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 2 yearsMarch 30, 2022 ago
Cleaning/Maintenance

5 Important Weekly Cockatiel Maintenance Chores – (Care Guide)

One thing all those cute bird videos on YouTube fail to show you is the amount of work it takes to properly take care of a cockatiel. I’ll say this as an experienced cockatiel owner: It’s not easy to take care of them. You have to be very dedicated and Read more…

By Joseph Calabrese, 2 yearsMarch 29, 2022 ago

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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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