This blog post will answer the question that has been plaguing parakeet parents for years: why do parakeets eat their poop? Parakeets are not the only birds who enjoy a good meal of fresh droppings. Cockatiels and other pet birds have also been known to indulge in this unappetizing habit. But what is it about …
We all know that a parrot is a kind of bird that can talk, but what about a parakeet? Can they speak too? The answer to this question might surprise you. Parrots and parakeets are not the same thing! Although a parakeet is a type of parrot, a parakeet is actually what most people refer …
What Is The Difference Between A Parrot And Parakeet? Choosing The Right Pet. Read More »
What Is Spray Millet? Spray millet (or millet spray) is a type of cereal grain that is grown in many parts of the world and is often used as a treat for parakeets and other small birds. It is very high in protein, carbs, and calcium but relatively low in fat, especially in comparison to …
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Do parakeets need a friend? If so, when do you get another bird? For any of you who feel that your parakeet could use some companionship, then getting another parakeet is a great option. For the most part, parakeets do better in pairs. Some birds do better with more than two friends. So yes, parakeets …
Parakeets do not have teeth, so why do they bite? Parakeets do bite but they do not usually bite their owners on purpose. And as you may or may not have experienced, a parakeet bite doesn’t hurt and feels like a little peck or nip. In any case, if your parakeet has started biting out …
Do Parakeets Bite? 7 Reasons Your Parakeet Is Biting & How To Stop It. Read More »
In general, do parakeets smell at all? They do not! Parakeets are very clean creatures. If you give them a bathtub, they will gladly take baths every day. They preen themselves constantly. They don’t go outside. They don’t go in the mud. They don’t really “get dirty”. Parakeets eat dried seeds and fresh fruits and …
Do Parakeets Smell? A Guide To Parakeet Hygiene. Read More »
It is not uncommon for pet owners to want to do everything they can for their animals. That being said, the question of whether or not parakeets need mineral blocks has been raised by many people and deserves an answer. In this post we will discuss what a mineral block is, why it may be …
Do Parakeets Need Mineral Blocks? Everything You Need To Know. Read More »
“I recently lost my parakeet, Blossom. I loved her dearly and couldn’t imagine life without her. She was a very social bird and would always greet me when I came home from work. She never got angry with me for not playing with her all day or leaving the cage door open too long. But …
Help! My Parakeet Died Suddenly. What Could Have Caused This? Read More »
When you bring home a new parakeet, you need to know how to care for them properly. There are many things that you should do to make sure they are happy and healthy beyond just providing a cage. With all the options available, it’s hard to know what your parakeets need in their cage throughout …
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If a few weeks have passed and you feel like you are not bonding well with your new parakeet, you may have started pondering, “maybe my parakeet hates me?!”… Some people believe that parakeets are solitary birds, and they can live happily without any interaction with humans. However, for parakeets bred in captivity, this is …
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