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Do Parakeets Pee? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Do Parakeets Pee? Vet Reviewed Facts & FAQ

Parakeets are less messy than some of the larger parrot species, but they do still make a mess. As well as throwing their food and seed husks around, they also…

Do Parrots Fart? Vet-Approved Health Facts

Do Parrots Fart? Vet-Approved Health Facts

If you’re a pet owner who wants to know every detail about your potential new family member, your research may have led you to this article. You’re considering…

Parakeet Molting: Vet Reviewed Signs, Causes, Care Tips & FAQ

Parakeet Molting: Vet Reviewed Signs, Causes, Care Tips & FAQ

If you’re new to parakeet ownership (Melopsittacus undulatus), there may come a time when feathers are all over the bottom of your bird’s cage, and the entire…

Can Parrots Eat Chicken? Vet-Reviewed Feeding Facts

Can Parrots Eat Chicken? Vet-Reviewed Feeding Facts

Chicken is a tasty and healthy meat that people and animals alike really enjoy. Is this protein-packed snack good for your parrot, though? Yes, parrots can, an…

17 Vet-Approved Parakeet Facts

17 Vet-Approved Parakeet Facts

Parakeets are a group of birds in the parrot family. Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus), commonly called parakeets, are a popular pet bird, and this article…

How Many Eggs Do Parakeets Lay? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

How Many Eggs Do Parakeets Lay? Facts & FAQ (Vet Answer)

Parakeets make great pets. They’re lively, friendly, intelligent birds. While most owners avoid breeding their birds because of the commitment required to rais…

Why Do Parakeets Bob Their Heads? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Parakeets Bob Their Heads? 8 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

This article has been fact checked and reviewed by a qualified veterinarian using information available at the time of review. However, the purpose of this art…

Why Do Parakeets Puff Up? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Why Do Parakeets Puff Up? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons

Owning any pet comes with specific care requirements, which include things like diet, exercise, and general looking after. But a big part of caring for a pet i…