As a new bird owner, I didn’t know much about whether I should give my newly bought pet parrots bread or not. Actually, I was confused and since parrots usually like to munch on the foods we eat, I thought that giving them bread was okay. But, after years of time-spending with my feathery friends, … Read more
It is essential to know what to feed your parrot so that she can remain healthy. When I brought my parrot home, I was worried about what was best and essential for her diet. I conducted my research to determine the fruits I should include in her diet for nutritional purposes, and whether strawberries were … Read more
Cuttlebones are commonly found in birdcages everywhere. You know, those ubiquitous white surfboard-shaped mollusc shells that birds chirpily peck onto? But what exactly is a cuttlebone for and why is it found in almost every birdcage in the world? A cuttlebone is the internal shell of a cuttlefish that provides numerous health and wellness benefits … Read more
If you’ve browsed the bird supply aisle at your favorite pet store, you’ve probably noticed a lot of grit bags lining the shelves. This seemingly simple product can easily confuse avian owners since many of us don’t know its purpose. Should you actually feed your parrot grit? Wild birds eat grit to help remove the … Read more
A budgie’s life span depends on their breed, health, and lineage, and a budgie’s diet plays an essential role in its life. While there is food that can be of nutritional value for a budgie, there are types of food that are not the best for them. Lettuce, especially iceberg lettuce, has zero nutritional value … Read more
For your budgie to live a happy and healthy life, it is important that he is fed a nutritionally balanced diet. One question that is often asked is, can budgies eat bread? We’ll discuss that below as well as what your budgie needs to eat for a healthy diet, and what your budgie should not … Read more