Birds

I remember as a child we got our first parakeet when one just flew into the house and decided to sit on my dad’s head. It didn’t want to leave, so we kept it! But if you aren’t so lucky, how much does it cost to buy a parakeet? While the cost of a parakeet … Read more

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

We all love our beautiful parrots – the greatest birds to have graced this earth. Unfortunately, there are a lot of common mistakes wavy parrot owners make that you’ll want to avoid. Let’s take a look at all the “Don’ts” of how to care for a parrot. This information is important if you have a … Read more

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 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

Getting a Macaw? Some important things to consider Macaws are colorful, intelligent, social birds and they make amazing pets, but they are not for everybody. To help you decide if a macaw is the right companion for you, I have compiled a list of ten things to consider before getting a macaw. Image Source: Pixabay.com … Read more

About African Grey Parrots Diet When considering African grey parrots diet, give thought to what they eat in their wild, natural environment. And, yes, they eat fruit and nuts, mostly. African Grey Parrots Diet You might believe that all fruits are satisfactory for him to eat and most fruits are safe. But there are many … Read more

How to Care for Your Pet Parrot In Winter Whenever we think of returning to our comfortable home during the holiday season, we never fail to get that warm, cozy feeling, which holds especially true for those who have birds as pets and wish to give them that similar comfortable feeling. This is the ideal … Read more

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