Parakeets live for five to eight years in captivity, and often longer if well cared for.
Obesity and inbreeding are common causes of shorter than average lifespans.
But there are plenty of things parakeet owners can do to help their birds enjoy extra years!
The Life of a Parakeet
The term ’parakeet’ refers...
The Peach Faced Lovebird, also known as the Rosy-Faced Lovebird, is a breed of Lovebird from Southwest Africa.
They can also be identified by their Latin name, Agapornis roseicollis. This small bird generally grows to 6 inches in length.
They come in over 15 different colors, and thrive in arid climates....
The Fischer’s Lovebird is one of the smallest pet parrot breeds, standing at 5–7 inches tall.
Fischer’s Lovebirds are instantly recognizable by their orange and green plumage, and white rings around their eyes.
Small but fiery, the Fischer’s Lovebird forms an intense lifelong bond with one special person or parrot.
But do...
Welcome to our round-up of the best chicken breeds. Internationally, there are thought to be around 500 different chicken breeds.
Common chicken breeds include:
Rhode Island Red
ISA Brown
Orpington
Barred Rock
Welsummer
Sussex
Different chickens have different qualities. From docile temperaments to unusual colored eggs or prolific laying powers! This...
Cockatiels are popular companion birds. But, if you're getting one, you need to know everything about Cockatiel care.
Socializing your bird is an important step towards handling and holding your Cockatiel.
Their cage needs to be at least 18 x 18 x 18 inches. However, the bigger your Cockatiel's cage is, the...
A white cockatiel has white plumage over their whole body. Even their usually yellow crest and orange cheeks are white.
White cockatiels are the result of a very specific combination of genes. But the care and attention they need are the same as any other cockatiel.
Let's take a closer look...
Choosing chicken names for your new pet hen or rooster can be a lot of fun once your creative juices start flowing!
Keeping chickens has become so popular as more people want to eat fresh organic eggs and enjoy the company of these smart, social and sweet birds.
But they all...
Rhode Island Red Chickens are a popular American domestic breed of chicken.
They can weigh up to 8.5 pounds.
Much of their worldwide success is due to their prolific egg-laying abilities. They actually lay eggs all year round.
One chicken can produce up to 300 eggs annually. That’s a lot of omelets!
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Parakeet names can be fun, flamboyant, colorful and beautiful - here are some of the best:
Kirbie
Belle
Pixie
Roy
Teddy
Mickey
Rumi
Java
Ava
Frosty
Tiki
Peep
Yoyo
Snowball
Cuckoo
Spartacus
Pikachu
Ozzy
Plucky
Pirate
If these haven't taken your fancy, we've got plenty more! Just keep on reading!
Choosing...
This list of the best parrot names includes some firm favorites that are sure to be well-received:
Alfie
Buddy
Charlie
Chip
Coco
Jet
Kiki
Kiwi
Max
Merlin
Miguel
Paco
Pearl
Penelope
Ringo
Ryker
Safiya
Stella
Tiki
Xena
Zeus
But of course, there are plenty more you can choose from too!
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