Gaurav Dhir 
It seems reasonable that if your bird is sleepy, they will fall asleep, but that isn’t always the case. Do budgies need darkness to sleep? Yes, budgies need darkness to sleep. Less light and darkness shows a budgie that it is time to go to sleep. Budgies are not able to fall asleep properly without … Read more
Can parrots play with cardboard? If you are a long-time parrot owner, you might be familiar with how much parrots love to play with cardboard. In fact, they love picking at cardboard so much that if you have a piece lying around in the cage, any other toy would end up being ignored. But is … Read more
A budgie’s life span depends on their breed, health, and lineage, and a budgie’s diet plays an essential role in its life. While there is food that can be of nutritional value for a budgie, there are types of food that are not the best for them. Lettuce, especially iceberg lettuce, has zero nutritional value … Read more
Most budgie owners know that their birds dislike some colors. Plus, they can even freak out when spotting clothes, toys, or a piece of furniture in a particular shade. The question is which colors are scary for these parrots and what is the explanation for such hypersensitivity. Many budgies are afraid of red, sometimes white … Read more
It seems that parrots can remember other birds and potential danger in the wild. They even recognize their partners and often refuse to breed with others. However, owners want to know whether budgies have a good memory and remember humans’ voices and faces, particularly after a long separation. Researchers show that some parrot’s brain areas … Read more
There are a lot of ‘taming’ practices that pet owners do to their companion. For example, ‘Should we put our dog on a leash or let them free?’, or ‘should we declaw a cat or not?’ While some of the practices are downright cruel, some often get in the grey area of morality. Clipping your … Read more
Flying is a natural activity for highly active and playful budgies. The truth is that they need to fly, but their safety is more critical. Therefore, many owners wonder if letting an untamed budgie out of its cage is a good idea. Let’s find out how to solve this issue. Budgies get bored when left … Read more
Many people buy a budgie because this bird species can talk. It can’t chat with you but will successfully mimic your voice and repeat words. It is an exciting experience, but your parrot will become good only if you begin with lessons on time. The question is when the right moment to start is. If … Read more
If you have a budgie, you know how strange it can be when it starts staring at you without a particular reason. Like most other parrot owners, you may feel odd in such a situation and feel confused about its desires. So, let’s try to solve the mystery of what your little bird wants to … Read more
People who keep cockatiels as pets have a responsibility to take care of their food, hydration, the prevention of illnesses, and the provision of a safe space conducive to their well-being and health. One of the most important things cockatiels need to do is to provide their birds safe drinking water. Cockatiels can be given … Read more