I wake up to my budgie’s good morning voice at 6 AM. When I first got her home, I wasn’t aware of her ability to follow in the footsteps of her owners. As days passed, other budgies also began speaking certain words that I used commonly. This could be your situation too. So, can budgies…
New to parakeets? Before you show love to them, remember to understand what they need and prefer. If you are thinking about holding parakeets like a baby, you need to go through this article. Do parakeets like to be held? Most parakeets enjoy being held as they are human-friendly and crave attention. Some timid-natured parakeets…
When I think of summer for rabbits, it always reminds me of melons. All my rabbits enjoy munching melons but these fruits have serving tips. When I was a beginner at raising rabbits, I had several doubts about melons. Before that, let us understand if it is safe. Can rabbits eat melon? Rabbits can eat…
When you think of bedding for hamsters, you need to be cautious about the side effects. Many bedding options aren’t appropriate for hamsters as they are sensitive. One of the common options explored is chipsi bedding. Is chipsi bedding safe for hamsters? Chipsi bedding, made of fir and spruce softwood shavings, is completely safe for…
Diet forms a major part of rabbits. The healthier they eat, the stronger they become. As rabbit owners, we need to be cautious about what we give to rabbits. Zucchini is one such example and several rabbit owners do not know if it can be fed. I have got this sorted. Can rabbits eat zucchini?…
Rabbits mean so much to their owners. But, some behaviors can be concerning or confusing. Initially, I used to worry when my rabbits follow me or behave differently. But, now I know exactly the reason rabbits display certain behaviors. Why does my rabbit follow me? Rabbits follow you if they enjoy your company or are…
As a rabbit owner, I have seen this strange behavior among rabbits as they pee on beds or just at random places. It can be frustrating several times but on one fine day, I found the perfect solution to sort it. Since then, they have hardly peed on my bed. Before I reveal the exact…
Cockatiels are delicate creatures that can lose their lives when they fracture or lose any of their body parts. Having handled over 100 cockatiels in the last few years, I have hardly seen cockatiels losing their beaks. Of course, it is a less-occurring phenomenon but you should pay attention to it if you are raising…
Little creatures around us, including hamsters, enjoy eating everything that we eat. But, not all of them have similar digestive systems. During my early days of raising hamsters, vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage made them crave excessively and I wasn’t sure if I can give them. But, I have a clear picture of what…
I foster and rehabilitate a lot of animals and birds. But, cleanliness matters the most to me. I always wanted to give a great, liveable space that has a good aroma as well. But, the choice of fragrance has put me at stake especially when I thought of using essential oils around my birds. Are…