Timneh African Grey vs Congo: Key Differences

African Grey parrots (Psittacus Erithacus), renowned for their intelligence and sociability, come in two distinct sub-species: the Timneh and the Congo.  While they share many similarities, their differences in physical attributes, geographic origins, personalities, talking abilities, and care requirements set them apart.  For avian enthusiasts and potential bird owners, understanding these nuances is crucial.  This … Read more

How Long Does It Take To Tame A Budgie?

How Long Does It Really Take To Tame A Budgie?

Budgies make for lively companions as pets. A tamed budgie is even better! How long does it take to tame a budgie? Taming a budgie takes anywhere between three days to four weeks. Every budgie is different and how quickly it can be tamed depends on a lot of factors such as its inherent temperament, … Read more

How To Stop Your Budgie From Making A Mess

Your Budgies Are Messy? Just Do This!

If your budgie’s mess is causing you distress, rest assured that you are not alone. Budgies may be small, but as any budgie owner can attest, they can — and frequently do — make big messes. Throwing food around their cages, splashing in their water dishes, and spreading feathers about the room are just a … Read more

How to check your Cockatiel´s health by looking at its droppings

The Ultimate Cockatiel Poop Guide

Did you know that you can easily check your Cockatiels health? You can! Simply look at its droppings! Your avian chum’s droppings are one of the best indicators of your bird’s wellbeing. In short, always check the number of times a day he or she goes, the color, poop distribution in the cage, the volume … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Shaking?

4 Reasons Why Your Cockatiel Is Shaking

Cockatiels are great household pets- they’re fun, easy to take care of, and cute, too. However, you may notice some strange behavior in your cockatiel that may cause you to worry. One such example of strange behavior is shaking but shaking is not usually a cause for alarm. If you see your cockatiel shaking, it … Read more

Does My Cockatiel Recognize Me?

Do Cockatiels Really Recognize Their Owners?

Loud chirps, the flapping of wings and maybe your cockatiel is hanging upside-down from its perch; these are all good signs your feathery friend recognizes you. But how does your pet cockatiel know it’s really you? This article aims to shed some light on that very question. A cockatiel recognizes you the moment you enter … Read more

Can Cockatiels And Budgies Live In The Same Cage?

Why Cockatiels And Budgies Should Not Live In The Same Cage

Budgies and cockatiels both have reputations as friendly, social birds, so it makes perfect sense for a bird owner to wonder whether these feathered friends can live together in harmony. After all, companion birds thrive on attention and friendship. Unfortunately, however, cockatiels and budgies are not ideal roommates. They have several differences, and these differences … Read more

Why Is My Cockatiel Screaming All The Time

7 Reasons Why Your Cockatiel Is Screaming All The Time

Cockatiels can be extremely noisy birds. This comes as no surprise to those who own and love them. Cockatiels relish in the sounds of their own unique voices, and they find frequent reasons to make themselves heard. Early in the morning and around bedtime in the evening are a cockatiel’s favorite times to vocalize loudly, … Read more

Can Budgies Eat Grapes?

Why Budgies Should Not Eat Grapes

We all know that a healthy diet is important for budgies and a lot of owners love to feed their birds grapes. After all, fruits and vegetables are healthy foods and contain a lot of healthy vitamins and minerals. While grapes are a healthy fruit, they also contain a lot of fructose for a small … Read more