If you plan on breeding budgies, then the first thing you should know is that, like all birds, budgies are oviparous; therefore, they can’t become pregnant. But instead, a pregnant budgie refers to a parrot about to lay fertilized eggs. Unfortunately, determining if your budgie is pregnant or ill can be challenging. Remember, budgies make…
Generally, budgies make great pets, but have you ever thought of adding an English budgie to your aviary? Well, budgies are some of the most popular pets on the planet that, ranks behind cats and dogs. They’re cute and affectionate, affordable birds, and they can even mimic human speech when well-trained. So if you already…
African Grey Parrots are known for their charming personality and high intelligence. However, like other exotic birds, African Grey Parrots can be expensive initially to purchase and maintain, not to mention they can outlive you. With the different types of Grey, finding the price can be challenging, so I thought I’d put this guide together…
Like other animals, birds have specific nutritional needs, and Rainbow Lories are no exception. They need the right proportions of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water, and fats. What does rainbow lorikeet eat? We’re here today to find out! The main things that a rainbow lorikeet eats are flower nectar and pollen. The other flowers that…
How long do pionus parrots live? Parrots are lifetime partners; like some species, Pionus can keep you company for a quarter of a century. Sure, they can be easily out-talked by the Amazon parrots, but did you know that they make great pets? They’re considered one of the best-kept secrets in the bird pet industry.…
If you live in an area where owning a parrot is allowed, you might want to have a blue quaker parrot as your pet. Aside from it being easy to maintain, it will also entertain you (they are little chatterboxes). The blue quaker parrot, also known as the Monk Parakeet, is a type of parrot…
The lorikeets and lories of Australasia are known to eat a specific diet. Over time, they adapted to this diet and developed a peculiar lorikeet tongue. Thus, it makes it harder to care for these animals in captivity. Lorikeets have a long, flexible tongue that allows them to collect nectar and pollen from flowers. It’s…
Budgies with mites can be a real challenge. They suffer horrendously from these tiny parasites that feed on their blood like vampires. They can live on the skin and feathers of their hosts and are active at night. Owners of canaries and budgies should be vigilant about their pets’ health and manage these mites quickly…
The Budgerigar is a household pet that ranks third in popularity, just behind cats and dogs. These little birds are known for their vibrant colors and make great companions. Budgies can come in all sorts of color variations, from blues to yellows and greens, and even white. The White Budgie isn’t as common as the…
Scientific studies have revealed an astounding amount of visual adaptations in parrots’ eyes, which are remarkable given the lack of a clear understanding of how they see. Birds are tetrachromats, which means they can perceive four colors: ultraviolet, blue, green, and red. On the other hand, humans only see three colors. Check out some fun…
