Pellets are the foundation of a healthy cockatiel diet, so it’s important that you’re providing the best pellets that offer the most nutritional value to your bird. How your cockatiel feels is often a direct reflection of its overall diet. If you’re feeding low-quality pellets, your cockatiel is likely feeling Read more…
Quick question: Are cuttlebones really necessary for our parrots? We see them in parakeet, cockatiel, and other parrot cages all the time, but are they actually needed or just a waste of space? The answer to this commonly asked question and more coming up! But first, I want you to Read more…
With enough dedication, you can switch your cockatiel’s seed diet to a much healthier pellet-based diet within a month. Sounds impossible? In August of 2022, a group of avian veterinarians offered 3 different diet converting methods to owners of birds of varying species, ages, and genders. The goal was for Read more…
How good do you think your cockatiel’s diet is? The truth is, there is no such thing as a perfect cockatiel diet. Even if you believe to be providing the best diet for your cockatiel, there are probably some small improvements you could make. In this article, you’re going to Read more…
Introducing new foods to your bird can often be a challenge. Whether it be new vegetables, fruits, or healthy snacks, it’s good to know a few ways to introduce these foods to your feathered friends. In this article, you’ll learn 17 different ways to get your bird to try new Read more…
Pellets and seeds alone are not enough to meet a parrot’s dietary needs. To live long and healthy lives, parrots need a range of nutrient-rich vegetables and fruits. Without proper nutrition, parrots will become deficient in essential nutrients. Below are 13 of the best vegetables you can feed your parrot, Read more…
Most parrots can enjoy a whole range of safe foods including: However, there are some foods that are extremely toxic for parrots. These toxic foods have the potential to poison or even kill your beloved pet. Knowing exactly which foods are safe and which ones are toxic is a great Read more…
Can cockatiels eat budgie food? Can budgies eat cockatiel food? If you own either of these two birds, you might be wondering about this. Since budgies and cockatiels are similar in many ways, it is only natural to wonder if they can eat each other’s food. This article will discuss 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…
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…