Parrots are skittish by nature. They usually prefer a hands-off approach when you’re trying to play with them or to get them back to the cage. Parrots also understand intentions when you want to pick them up. If you’re going…
If you’ve observed your parrot closely, you may have noticed that they tend to use one foot more than the other. Whether, it is for grasping food, playing with toys, or making a safe landing even. “Handedness” is a common…
Parrots have a long lifespan and typically mate only once every year. Therefore, reproductive success plays a crucial role in a parrot’s choice and long-term commitment to one partner. In cases where the parrots are not compatible with each other…
A female parrot can start laying eggs when it reaches sexual maturity. Small Parrots like the Budgies and Cockatiels mature at about 1 year of age, while medium-sized parrots achieve maturity between 1 to 2 years. Larger Parrots usually reach…
It often comes as a surprise to parrot owners when their parrot lays an egg, especially when it is housed alone. Once a parrot is mature, it may or may not lay eggs in captivity. In the wild, egg-laying is…
Many people believe that parrots are not cuddly or that they do not like being touched. This cannot be further from the truth. However, first-time parrot owners who aren’t aware of how to pet their parrots properly often get discouraged…
Parrots in captivity do not get nearly as much opportunity for physical activity as those living in their natural habitat. Every day of a wild parrot involves traveling long miles, foraging for food, and escaping predators. In contrast, captive parrots…
There are approximately 387 species of parrots that exist today. Of those, many are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss, illegal trade, poaching, and other human activities. According to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, there are…
Parrots don’t trust a person very quickly, but they often form judgments from the get-go. From what I have understood through the years caring for parrots, their perception of someone is formed based on how comfortable that person makes them…
If you put out more food for your parrot, it does not necessarily mean that it will gobble it all up. Parrots know when to stop eating. However, some parrots tend to eat more than others. Most parrots stop eating…
