Hayley Heartfield

How to

Tell if a Cockatiel Is Male or Female

Cockatiels are a native Australian bird, cousins to others such as the Galah and black cockatoo. Adult cockatiels with the "normal grey" coloration, a grey body with yellow head, are relatively easy to distinguish based ...

How to

Identify Your Budgie's Sex

If you just got a budgie, you may want to determine its sex. Learn which colors signify a male or female budgie. You can also watch your budgie's behavior or listen to it to determine the sex. If you're still having trou...

How to

Tell the Sex of Parrots

Telling the sex of birds can be difficult. This is true of most types of parrots. Many varieties of parrots do not have any visible differences between a male and a female. The only way to definitively tell the sex of a ...

How to

Feed a Baby Pigeon

If you find a baby pigeon on the ground, it's best to leave it there. Most of the time, it will survive better without your interference, if you think you know better for it you probably don't. If you do think a bird is ...

How to

Understand Cockatiel Gestures

Just like with humans, you can learn a lot about what a cockatiel is thinking and feeling based on their gestures. From the movement of their feathers to the way they shake their head, everything your cockatiel does can ...

How to

Breed Budgies

Budgies, also called parakeets, are lovely birds that are popular with bird lovers. If you love budgies, you may want to breed them. In the wild, budgies like to mate as a monogamous pair, so they are easier to breed if ...

How to Tell if Your Pet Parakeet is Bonding with You

Learn to read your bird's body language and vocalizationsBudgies (or parakeets) are highly intelligent little birds that make fabulous companions. But budgies don’t communicate and emote in the same ways as other pets...

How to

Care for a Molting Parrot

Molting is a parrot’s natural shedding process; it takes about 2 months for them to lose their old feathers and grow new ones. Typically, parrots undergo this process once or twice a year. During this time, parrots wil...

How to

Tame Your Budgies

Budgerigars or parakeets are fun, beautiful birds. They're also really easy to tame! The key is to have fun and not rush the process—it can be a truly rewarding experience for both you and your budgie. Keep reading to ...

How to Tell if Your Pet Budgie is Sick (Plus, How to Care for It)

Spotting symptoms of illness in your parakeetYou can expect your pet budgie or parakeet to live 12 to 14 years with good care. However, even with the best care, your bird may become ill. Since budgies are prey animals i...

Feeding Baby Budgies: Step-by-Step Guide

Budgies (also called parakeets) are wonderful adult birds, and they’re really cute as babies! Baby budgies should be cared for by their parents, unless the parents can’t or won’t do so, for at least their first 2 ...

How to

Spot Signs of Illness in a Canary

If you're worried that your canary is ill, it is important to act quickly. Canaries are vulnerable to many conditions, including canary pox, air sac mites, and egg binding. Keep an eye on your canary for any changes in b...

How and Where to Bury a Dead Bird

What to do when you find a deceased bird in your yardWhether your beloved pet bird has died or you found a dead bird outside, you may be wondering how to bury it. Burying a bird is easy to do and it can help you come to...

How to

Interact with Your Conure

Conures are intelligent birds that make great house pets. They require a lot of attention and interaction, but they love having fun with their owners. Make sure you always handle your conure with care and allow the bird ...

How to

Feed Budgies

Every budgie owner wants their pet, more commonly known as a parakeet, to have the best life possible. A healthy diet is the best route to keeping your budgie happy and alive. A nutritionally balanced diet will make sure...

How to

Teach a Conure to Talk

Conures are not only fun to interact with, but they’re fun to talk to, too! Teaching a conure to talk can be a fun and rewarding project for both you and your bird. While many conures pick up words and phrases on their...

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Determine the Sex of African Grey Parrots

African Greys are considered to be the smartest parrots according to animal experts. It may be helpful to know the sex of your parrot if you intend to breed, or if you're introducing another bird and want to prevent bree...

How to

Train a Parrot

Any parrot training plan, in essence, needs to be as individual as the bird you’ve welcomed into your home. Every parrot has a unique personality, and will require a particular mix of technique, patience, friendship, ...

How to

Care for a Sick Pet Bird at Home

If your bird has been sick, it's important to give it proper care so it can recover and feel better as soon as possible. You can do this in part by eliminating things that could make the bird sicker, such as germs and wa...

How to

Train Your Budgie

As super bright and chatty birds, budgies are the absolute best. You probably already know how to feed your budgie and clean its cage, but how do you train this fun, lively little bird? Don't worry, you've come to the ri...