Dog owners universally believe their canine companion is smarter, more loyal and more empathetic than any other pet a human being can own. But what if they’re wrong and the creature that gave rise to the derogatory term “bird-brain” is actually the smarter one? Specifically, a parrot. Are parrots smarter than dogs? A border collie … Read more
Birds are very social animals, regardless of their surroundings. In the wild, they socialize with other birds, and in captivity, they either live in couples, or they get very friendly with their owners. Domesticated birds require attention 24/7. If you don’t have the time to take good care of your bird for the entire day, … Read more
The decision to adopt and introduce a parrot into your family is a big one, after all it is a life-long commitment and requires a lot of work and care; but we have summed up all you should know-both good and bad-into one helpful guide which you will find here. In this article, we will … Read more
If you would love to own a beautiful parrot, chances are you have probably done some research and now know just how noisy these beautiful birds of paradise can be. If you live in an apartment or other close living space, this becomes an issue not only because loud parrots will bother your neighbors, but … Read more
Understanding how your pet bird communicates is important. Your pet bird will use vocal and visual cues to let you know if its happy, sad, angry, or unwell. Of all these, it is crucial to know when a bird is feeling out of sorts and needs medical attention. If you notice your parrot is shaking … Read more
Spend a little time with a pet parrot or any pet bird for that matter, and you soon come to realize they are losing their feathers, which may cause you some worry …but the truth is that they are going through the molting process, which is a completely normal process, and we will talk about … Read more
African Greys are as smart as they are beautiful and bird owners love these creatures. But, some owners can’t help but mention their birds are dusty. Do these sleek looking birds really produce dust? Are African greys dusty? Yes, African Greys are quite dusty since they are powder-based birds. They produce more powder than most … Read more
There are thousands of cute videos on the Internet involving cats, dogs, and parrots intermingling with each other. Some are funny while some are heartwarming. We surely don’t know behind-the-scene efforts required to make them compatible. 46% of the animal-loving American households have dogs. Parrots make a humorous and wonderful companion as well. So, is … Read more
If you’re someone who has been looking to purchase a parrot, you may have wondered about whether or not you should also purchase a companion. There are several factors that you need to consider before getting your parrot a companion. It depends on your parrot, how it was raised, and its species. Some parrots are … Read more
It is a common belief that all birds smell, but that is far from the truth. Although different parrots have different smells that are unique to their species there should be no “odor” coming from your bird. Your bird’s normal scent should be minimal, and you will hardly notice it unless you start sniffing your … Read more