As a cockatiel owner, it's understandable to wonder if your cockatiel gets lonely. Does your cockatiel need a companion, or can it live alone? Cockatiels can live alone with the…

Have you ever been approached by a friend or acquaintance who has suggested that keeping a bird in a cage could be considered cruel? You most likely have thought of…

One day you are playing with your budgie, who is jumping around the cage, chirping happily, and everything seems great. The next morning, when you attempt to interact with them,…

Many parrots are not sexually dimorphic, meaning you can’t tell whether they are male or female just by looking at them. Cockatiels are an exception. Aside from some mutations such…

Have you ever seen your cockatiel fluff its feathers, shake, and cover you in white specs of dust and wonder, is it time for a bath? This cloud of dust…

I’m sure you’ve seen your parakeet open and close its beak at least once or twice. While it could mean something completely harmless, it could also be a symptom of…

There is one question that a bird owner is going to ask at one point,: whether they should cover the bird's cage at night. The answer isn't as simple as…

If you have a pet bird, you know that if you ever find a bird breathing but not moving (especially if it's at the bottom of the cage), it can't…

Birds do all sorts of silly behaviors, from hanging upside down to dancing. One strange behavior that many birds engage in is rubbing their heads on their perches.  Whether your…

The most fascinating thing about parrots is that, unlike other birds, they can speak and learn some human vocabulary. Does that mean they can hold an actual conversation with us? Well,…