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Do Budgies Make Good Pets? 6 Pros and 6 Cons

Do Budgies Make Good Pets? 6 Pros and 6 Cons

Parrot Essentials 06.11.2024 9 minute read

Avian Articles

Thinking of adding a small parrot to your family? For most people, the first species they consider is the budgerigar, also known colloquially as the budgie...

Join Our Exclusive Parrot Essentials Facebook Group

Join Our Exclusive Parrot Essentials Facebook Group

Parrot Essentials 06.11.2024 6 minute read

Avian Articles

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our very own Parrot Essentials Facebook Group! This private and exclusive community is designed specifically...

Budgie (Budgerigar) – Profile & Care Guide

Budgie (Budgerigar) – Profile & Care Guide

Parrot Essentials 06.11.2024 7 minute read

Parrot Profiles

Common nameBudgie, budgerigarScientific nameMelopsittacus undulatusLength18-20 cm (7-7.8 in)Weight22-32 gr (0.8-1.1 oz)Lifespan6-18...

Can Parrots Eat Honey?

Can Parrots Eat Honey?

Parrot Essentials 05.11.2024 9 minute read

Parrot Care

Most pet parents or owners love to let their pets try new foods. If you have a parrot, you'll know that they want to sample everything that we eat!...

Goffin's Cockatoo – Profile & Care Guide

Goffin's Cockatoo – Profile & Care Guide

Parrot Essentials 05.11.2024 7 minute read

Parrot Profiles

Common nameGoffin's cockatoo, Tanimbar corellaScientific nameCacatua goffinianaLength27 - 33 cmLifespan40 yearsWeight250 - 325 gramsOriginIndonesiaNoise...

Moluccan Cockatoo – Profile & Care Guide

Moluccan Cockatoo – Profile & Care Guide

Parrot Essentials 04.11.2024 7 minute read

Parrot Profiles

Common nameSalmon-crested Cockatoo, Moluccan CockatooLatin nameCacatua moluccensisLength40 - 50 cm (15.6 - 19.5 inches)Weight775 - 935g (27.1 - 32.7...

Hide & Seek Foraging and Puzzle Toys

Hide & Seek Foraging and Puzzle Toys

Parrot Essentials 04.11.2024 6 minute read

Avian Articles

Anyone who has had a pet parrot or bird for a length of time will tell you that keeping them entertained and mentally stimulated is a full-time job! As...

What Are The Best Foods for Small Parrots?

What Are The Best Foods for Small Parrots?

Parrot Essentials 01.11.2024 8 minute read

Parrot Care

If you’ve recently adopted a small feathered friend, or you’re thinking about adding a small parrot to your family, understanding your new...

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice

Colne Valley Veterinary Practice

Parrot Essentials 01.11.2024 5 minute read

Avian Vets

For pet owners in Colchester, finding a reliable veterinary practice is essential for ensuring the health and well-being of their furry and feathered...

5 Fun and Easy Tricks for Lovebirds

5 Fun and Easy Tricks for Lovebirds

Parrot Essentials 31.10.2024 8 minute read

Avian Articles

Did you know that just like bigger parrots, lovebirds can also learn a trick or two? Teaching tricks for lovebirds is a good enrichment exercise, and it...

Parrot Enrichment – What it is and Why You Should

Parrot Enrichment – What it is and Why You Should

Parrot Essentials 31.10.2024 10 minute read

Avian Articles

Parrot enrichment for pet parrots and positive reinforcement techniques are two recent concepts that dramatically improve the life quality of captive...

Can Parrots Eat Zucchini?

Can Parrots Eat Zucchini?

Parrot Essentials 30.10.2024 9 minute read

Parrot Care

As you may know, it's important to include plenty of vegetables and other fresh produce in your pet parrot's diet. Zucchini is a healthy choice...