What Do Parakeets Eat? Feeding 101

What do parakeets eat

Parakeets, called budgies in their native Australia, make fantastic winged companions. Cute and colorful, they come in a variety of shades and color combinations and are also friendly and tend to be very vocal. They’ll love to sit on your shoulder and try to steal your food. But you shouldn’t let them eat off your … Read more

5 Fun Facts about Lovebirds: Most Popular Pet Parrot

5 Fun Facts about Lovebirds: Most Popular Pet Parrot

Valentine’s Day falls on the 14th of February, and in honor of this day, ExoticDirect has looked at 5 fun facts about lovebirds, one of the most popular pet parrot species. For example, did you know that lovebirds received their romantic name because they form strong monogamous bonds and like to cuddle up with their … Read more

Parrot Safety Over the Holiday Season

Parrot Safety Over the Holiday Season

Parrot Safety Over the Holiday Season While Christmas and New Year’s are perfect opportunities for families to get together and catch up with old friends, it can be a stressful and potentially harmful occasion for pets. In this article, we will discuss parrot safety over the holiday season. Here’s our quick guide to keep things … Read more

10 Amazing Facts about Parrots You Did Not Know

Check out these 10 amazing facts about parrots to give you a better understanding of these complex, social, remarkable and brilliant birds.

10 Amazing Facts about Parrots Parrots are fun, remarkable and brilliant to keep as pets. They’re also incredibly complex, social creatures. The team at ExoticDirect have put together a list of fun, amazing facts about parrots to help you better understand them. 1. 393 Different Varieties Parrots love warmer climates and are found mostly in … Read more

Birdie Come Home, an Obnoxious Amazon Parrot

How to Care for Your Pet Parrot in Winter

Birdie Come Home Guest Author: E. Margareta Griffith Sally Bartlett’s recent article, “Heartwarming Story of Dog Reunited with Owner,” on PetsAWW.com website, reminded me of a bird who rivaled the famous dog, Lassie, for loyalty. Fluttering and squawking in my Central Florida yard was an Amazon Parrot being intimidated by a neighborhood cat. The poor … Read more