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…
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…
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…
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…
Cockatiels are experts at masking any sicknesses they have. If your cockatiel has recently begun showing signs of sickness, they have likely been ill for quite a while without showing any obvious symptoms. This is how they act in the wild as well. Because if they look sick, predators will Read more…
Thinking about getting a bird? Allow me to warn you straight away… Birds are one of the hardest animals to care for as pets. They’re at least 10x harder to look after than dogs or cats. Birds are definitely not pets to be adopted out of impulse after watching a Read more…
Dramatic feather loss in our beloved cockatiels can be a concerning sight. It’s especially concerning when we don’t understand the cause. Feather loss is a tricky subject with pet birds, mainly because there are so many potential reasons why it could happen. However, being a responsible bird owner means being 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…
Learning how to entertain a cockatiel is crucial when owning one as a pet. Cockatiels are highly intelligent birds who need almost constant stimulation to be happy. Wild parrots spend about 70% of their day foraging for food, flying around, socializing with the flock, and doing various natural activities. As Read more…
Wild cockatiels spend the majority of their time outside in the sun doing their natural activities, so it’s no surprise that sunlight is needed for these birds to thrive. Cockatiels, like most animals, evolved under the sun. Without any exposure to sunlight, cockatiels will become deficient in certain nutrients. These Read more…