Egg-laying is an expected behavior of wild parakeets and pet breeding pairs of parakeets. This normal reproductive behavior will often happen during springtime for wild parakeets as the abundance of food and mild temperature will support breeding behaviors and young birds. For pet parakeets, egg-laying can happen all year round due to the stable environment …
Parakeets can be entertaining and rewarding pets. Interacting, playing, and talking to your parakeet can help you form a bond. To interact this way, your parakeet needs to be somewhat tame. Parakeets that have had minimal contact with humans as babies will often be fearful or nervous around you. In contrast, some baby parakeets can …
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Whether you’ve just brought home a new baby budgie or your parakeet has had babies of its own that are starting to grow up, knowing what kind of food they can eat at a young age is essential. The correct diet for a young bird is the key to your baby budgie growing and developing …
There are many different pellets on the market for various bird species, so it is important to pick the right type for your bird. You may wonder, “can parakeets eat parrot food?” In this article, we will discuss this question in detail so you can make an informed decision about the best diet for your …
Parakeets are masters of hiding their vulnerabilities. As a prey species, they will do all they can to hide injuries and illnesses. This strategy assists to keep them safe from predation when they are weak and keep them from getting exiled from the safety of their flocks. Unfortunately, for a pet parakeet owner, that means …
In their wild habitat of Australia, Parakeets will sustain themselves on seeds, vegetation, and berries. Pineapple is commercially grown in Australia but is not native to this area, so native birds such as parakeets don’t tend to eat them naturally. So, can parakeets eat pineapple? Yes, Parakeets can eat pineapple! This juicy fruit is a good …
A range of different mental and physical issues can cause persistent and unusual feather loss in parakeets. Feather loss limited to just around the eyes can sure seem strange and usually poses some serious concern to bird owners. But feather loss around the eyes usually has a particular cause. This article will go over the …
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Parakeets are a diurnal species, so they should be active through the day and sleep through the night. Sometimes, a parakeet can start to sleep much more suddenly, and as bird owners, this can be pretty concerning. It can be expected for a pet parakeet to take an afternoon nap. Still, if you think your …
Lettuce is one of the foods that we associate with good health and dieting. So if it is recommended as a healthy food for us to eat, can we also feed it to our parakeets? Yes, parakeets can eat lettuce but it offers very little nutritional benefits, it’s best fed in moderation as a summer …
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In this post, we will discuss why it is illegal to own a monk parakeet in some places. Monk Parakeets, also known as Quaker Parrots, are small green parrots originating from regions in South America but has managed to establish wild populations in many North American states. These popular pets are quite unique, the most …
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