Practical, hands-on birds advice, organised by what you are actually trying to sort out.
Recall, lead manners, and the habits worth building early.
3 articlesSpotting problems early, vet visits, and everyday care.
8 articlesWhat to feed, how much, and the fussy-eater fixes.
5 articlesWhy they do the odd things they do, and what helps.
9 articlesPicks that survive real use and actually keep them busy.
3 articlesHonest profiles to help you choose and live with each one.
8 articles
Behaviour
A hissing cockatiel is telling you to back off, not threatening to attack. Here is what the sound actually means, why a new or startled bird does it more, and how to respond so the hissing fades instead of turning into a bite.
Food
Yes, capsicum (bell pepper) seeds are safe for budgies, and so are chilli seeds, because birds do not have the capsaicin sensitivity mammals do. Here is how to serve the flesh and seeds together, and how much is sensible.
Behaviour
Quaking, a full-body shiver, is a normal excitement display quaker parrots are named for, not a sign of illness. Here is how to tell it apart from a seizure and the signs that mean a vet visit instead.
Food
A bowl of fresh veg sitting untouched is one of the most common frustrations in bird keeping. Here is why it happens and the changes that actually get a bird eating them.
Breeds
Quaker parrots are among the best talkers in the parrot world, in a manageable medium size. They also come with a check most other pet birds don't need, since they are restricted or banned in some places. Here is what to know before and after bringing one home.
Behaviour
A bird launching food out of the bowl looks wasteful, but it is almost always the same foraging instinct wild parrots use to dig through a seed head. Here is the difference between normal mess and the picky feeding worth fixing.