Birds
Breeds advice for birds, written from real experience.
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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.
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A canary is a genuinely different kind of pet bird to a budgie or parrot, solitary rather than social, admired by sound and sight rather than handled. Here is what one actually needs to thrive.
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Conures are playful, comical, and genuinely affectionate, and also capable of a scream that surprises almost every new owner. Here is what a conure actually needs, and an honest look at the noise before you bring one home.
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African greys are extraordinarily intelligent and can live 50 years or more, and that combination makes them one of the most rewarding and most demanding birds anyone can keep. Here is what one actually needs, and an honest look at who it suits.
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Lovebirds are tiny, feisty, and often devoted to their favourite person or partner. Here is what they actually need to thrive, from company and diet to their surprisingly sharp beak.
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Budgies are small, affordable, and full of character, and they are far more than the neglected cage-bird of tradition. Here is what they actually need to thrive.
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Cockatiels are gentle, affectionate, and characterful, one of the best pet birds for many homes. Here is what they need to thrive, from company and diet to their famous whistling.
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From a budgie to a macaw, pet birds vary enormously in noise, mess, cost, and how long they live. Here is an honest guide to choosing one you can actually live with for its whole life.