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Can You Potty Train a Cockatiel? Effective Tips & Tricks

Can You Potty Train a Cockatiel? Effective Tips & Tricks

Cockatiels make fantastic pets, but one of the hardest things for new bird owners to come to terms with is that their new feathered friend will poop everywhere…

Whiteface Cockatiel: Facts, Origin & History (With Pictures)

Whiteface Cockatiel: Facts, Origin & History (With Pictures)

Cockatiels are amazing little birds that have become popular household pets due to their generally calm nature and the ease of care that is required compared t…

Yellowface Cockatiel: Pictures, Facts, & History

Yellowface Cockatiel: Pictures, Facts, & History

First bred in Europe and the U.S. in the 1990s, the rare Yellowface Cockatiel has similar markings to the Gray Cockatiel except rather than orange cheeks, it h…

10 Blue Pet Birds & Parrot Species You Can Bring Home (With Info & Pictures)

10 Blue Pet Birds & Parrot Species You Can Bring Home (With Info & Pictures)

Birds are among the most fascinating pets you can own. They form strong bonds with their owners and are curious and affectionate. Their plumage gets most peopl…

7 Red & Orange Pet Bird Species You Can Bring Home (With Info & Pictures)

7 Red & Orange Pet Bird Species You Can Bring Home (With Info & Pictures)

When choosing a bird as a pet, you want one that is colorful, friendly, and easy to care for. If you love the idea of owning a red and orange pet bird, there a…

What Is the Best Bird to Have as a Pet? 12 Amazing Species (With Info & Pictures)

What Is the Best Bird to Have as a Pet? 12 Amazing Species (With Info & Pictures)

In any discussion about pet birds, some will naturally declare that the Parrot is the best because it can talk. Others will opt for the Canary because, while t…

Can Cockatiels See in the Dark? Vet-Approved Science & Information

Can Cockatiels See in the Dark? Vet-Approved Science & Information

As with humans, birds like cockatiels rely on their eyesight to survey and perceive their world. Because they are diurnal (active during the daytime), cockatie…

How To Safely Travel with a Bird in My Car -  9 Vet-Reviewed Tips

How To Safely Travel with a Bird in My Car - 9 Vet-Reviewed Tips

Although most birds will cope with a short car journey, longer trips can be very stressful for your bird and, therefore, for you, too. However, whether it is t…