Gaurav Dhir 
Cockatiels are chirpy and extremely adorable pets. But do you know which human foods are healthy for your cockatiel? Oats, maybe? Can cockatiels eat oats? Yes, cockatiels can eat oats. However, oats should be only given to your pet bird as an occasional treat. They cannot be a substitute for the primary seed mix diet … Read more
You may notice your parrot eyeing a juicy piece of steak on your plate at dinner time. Like most bird owners do, you want to share. But before you cut up a slice for your feathered friend, it’s important to know if your bird can eat meat in the first place. Can parrots eat meat? … Read more
As the weather gets warmer, all the delicious fruits start to be in season, and they are a nutritious way to cool off during the hot summer months. You know you love to eat fruits- especially watermelon- but can your budgie share this treat with you, too? The great news is that yes, budgies can … Read more
Dowel perches usually come in the price that you pay for a regular cage for your pet birds. But with other perches available in the market, dowel perches somewhat pale in comparison and some even believe that they can be harmful. Are dowel perches bad for birds? The answer is that it depends on how … Read more
Talking parrots are a source of amusement and make great pets. Those are the things we take for granted but when you’re wandering around a pet store, or the aviary at the local Zoo, have you ever wondered how much more they could say other than Who’s a pretty boy then? How many words can … Read more
If your parrot is starving like it has not eaten food for days, it can eat anything chewable. But should it eat anything? No. So, what about cucumber? Should you feed your parrot cucumber? Yes, you can feed parrots cucumber but make sure the cucumber is organic. The problem with the products we find in … Read more
Like everyone else, when I first brought my budgie home I didn’t have the necessary detailed knowledge about what type of perches should be kept inside their cages to make their new home look a friendly atmosphere. I was confused initially and tried different plastic perch options. But with time, as the number of my … Read more
Ever been called brained? Take it as a compliment because recent studies show birds, specifically parrots, are exceptionally intelligent for their brain size! In fact, they pack more brain power per inch than many mammals, equaling that of medium-sized primates! Macaws are the second most intelligent parrots. Their walnut-sized brains contain an astonishingly large number … Read more
Do you ever think that your parrot is nodding and saying ‘yes’ to you? If you have a parrot, they may bob their head from time to time and it can be entertaining. A lot of owners often wonder what head bobbing really means, so we’re going to find out. Why do parrots bob their … Read more
Veterinarians and bird experts say that feeding your parrot different kinds of fruits offers a wide range of benefits to their health and wellbeing. As a matter of fact, one of the most common fruits that pet owners feed their noisy nibblers are tomatoes. But given the fact that humans and birds metabolize food differently, … Read more