Back in the 1800s, when parrotlets were first encountered – an entire century after Europeans became acquainted with lovebirds – they were dubbed South American lovebirds.
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There are never enough hours in the day to achieve all my goals.
This theme is stuck inside my head and requires further exploration.
Parakeets make excellent avian companions for those venturing into the world of pet birds.
Unlike all pets, it is crucial to take into account the lifespan of a parakeet before accommodating one into your feathered household.
Gloria relates;
Hello
Thank you for your column as I read each Sunday.
My budgie recently had “laryngitis” is what the vet said.
Hello, I was hoping to get your insight on what’s going on with our Pineapple Green Cheek Conure named Mango.Â
She’s about 13 years old. About 6-weeks ago, we put in a cage heater for her to sit near and keep warm at night instead of using a space heater in her alcove.Â
Parrotlets and lovebirds may appear remarkably similar upon initial observation. Back in the 1800s, when parrotlets were first encountered – an entire century after Europeans became acquainted with lovebirds – they were dubbed South American lovebirds.
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Richard C.Â
I have noticed that parakeets and cockatiels who have had their wings clipped at a very young age flew wildly and into windows when their flight feathers grow back in.
Janet C. relates
Winter is around the corner and I want to get a heater for my cockatiel. I decided on the one that attaches to the side of the cage, as I wasn’t sure about adding another perch to his cage.
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Last night when I was cleaning my cages I noticed movement in my parakeet’s seed container.Â
Ah, cockatiels, the comedians of the bird world and the unsung heroes of the pet kingdom. Let’s break down, analytically and with a touch of humor, why these feathered friends are not just pets, but tiny, winged life enhancers.
