Some rare parrots, especially birds with unusual colors and markings, can command 5-figure asking prices. The good news is that inexpensive parrots are available from pet stores and breeders. Budgies […]
Care Guides
How To Take Care of A Baby Parrot (from Hatchling To Juvenile)
Caring for baby parrots (chicks) requires knowledge and consistency. Ideally, baby parrots should be weaned by their parents to reduce the risk of health and behavioral problems. Some wild parrots, […]
Parrotlet Beak Health Care Guide for Beginners
A parrotlet has a rhinotheca (upper beak) and a gnathotheca (lower beak.) The commissure connects these two parts of the beak and can move independently of each other. The warning […]
Can You Spay or Neuter A Parrot? (Fixing Birds)
Breeding parrots requires a fertile male (stud) and female (queen.) If you keep two or more pet birds of the opposite sex together in the same cage, breeding (or egg […]
What Are The Different Stages of Development in Parrots?
Parrots go through the same development stages regardless of their species and lifespan. The shorter the species’ average life, the faster it progresses through the phases. As parrots hatch from […]
Pineapple Green Cheek Conure Information (with Pictures)
Pineapple green cheek conures are colorful and characterful birds. Although they have friendly personalities, they sometimes bite. Conures must be trained out of this behavior at an early age. Pineapple […]
Are Lovebirds Easy To Breed? A Mating Guide for Beginners!
A male lovebird will court a female during the breeding season. If the hen accepts his invitation, the pair will be instinctively driven to breed to advance the species. If […]
How Do Parrots Reproduce?
Female parrots choose mates based on healthy plumage, vibrant colors, and elaborate walks and dances. The courting ritual concludes with the male regurgitating food for the female. Once two parrots […]
Is It OK To Take My Parrot Outside?
Parrots enjoy time in the sun, soaking up UV rays and watching the world go by. Unfortunately, there are dangers when taking a parrot outside because they can fly away, […]
What Cleaning Products Are Safe Around Parrots?
Parrots have highly efficient respiratory systems to assist with flight at high altitudes. This means that bird owners must be cautious about what products they use to clean cages and […]
What Is The Best Parrot for An Apartment?
People living in apartments know all too well how much noise travels between the different units. Choosing a quiet, well-behaved parrot is essential for keeping the neighbors happy. Studio apartments […]
Things To Know Before Getting A Parrot (First-Time Ownership)
While parrots are among the world’s most popular exotic pets, they aren’t suitable for all families and lifestyle choices. Before adopting a parrot, consider if you’re ready for the commitment. […]