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Many new cockatiel owners become quite worried the first time they see their bird start dropping feathers. Cockatiel molting is the term that describes this necessary and beneficial process. However, while cockatiel molting is normal, it is important to be able to distinguish normal molting from abn...
Is the Cockatiel the Right Pet Bird for You? Written by Shannon Cutts in CockatielsCockatiels are popular companion birds for all kinds of wonderful reasons. These small members of the parrot family are most closely related to their older, larger, louder cousins, the Cockatoos.But unlike Cockatoos,....
Why Do Cockatiels Have Orange Cheeks: Understanding Cockatiel Colors Written by Shannon Cutts in CockatielsCockatiels are easy to recognize, with their long tails, slim bodies, and expressive crests. When most people picture a cockatiel in their mind, they see a bird with orange cheek patches.Even t...
Do Axolotls Eat Frogs: Understanding Axolotl Dietary Needs Written by Shannon Cutts in AxolotlThe first time most people see an axolotl, they often think it has been photoshopped. Axolotls, with their otherworldly feathery external gills and long tadpole tails, can seem too strange to be true.What i...
Do Cockatiels Recognize Their Owners: They Sure Do and Here Is Why Written by Shannon Cutts in CockatielsCockatiels are known to be sociable, friendly, and affectionate pet parrots. Cockatiels are also a very vocal parrot species.These birds often seem to develop specific calls or greetings that the...
Can Gerbils Eat Apples: Learn What Nutrition Apples Can Provide to Gerbils Written by Shannon Cutts in GerbilsGerbils are smart, playful desert rodents that make great pets for families. They don’t need a ton of space and their care requirements are not overly challenging.But gerbils do have a spe...
Baby Cockatiel Growth Chart: Major Milestones from Hatching to Adulthood Written by Shannon Cutts in CockatielsOnce you have watched a baby cockatiel hatching it is impossible to forget. They are so tiny at hatching it is hard to believe the baby even had enough strength to peck through the eggshell...
Do Guinea Pigs Get Cold: How People and Pigs Are Alike Written by Shannon Cutts in Guinea PigsGuinea pigs are popular pets all around the world today. Some owners choose to keep their guinea pigs indoors with them. For other owners, it makes more sense to house their guinea pigs outdoors.Regardless....
When Do Baby Cockatiels Eat On Their Own: A Timeline of Cockatiel Growing Up Written by Shannon Cutts in CockatielsCockatiels are a very popular species of pet bird and are bred worldwide for the pet trade. If you have an interest in breeding cockatiels, it is important to get a better understanding...
Axolotls are remarkable animals with a prehistoric look and a relatively recent history. Axolotls are one of the rarest amphibians on Earth and actually live in only one place on Earth. Unlike most salamanders, axolotls
Tortoises are becoming increasingly popular as companion animals today. Tortoises do not make noise and are easy to find in most local pet stores. But tortoises and turtles also have a reputation for carrying an
Breeding axolotls in captivity is the primary way to ensure these unique neotenic salamanders survive for future generations. Axolotls are critically endangered in the wild, according to the IUCN Red List. This is primarily because
Rabbits and guinea pigs have a lot in common. From natural environment to foraging habits to behavior in the wild to their popularity as pets, it might seem to make sense that food made for
As you likely already know if you are reading this article, guinea pigs are popular, lovable, and surprisingly smart pets. While guinea pigs are often regarded as low-maintenance starter pets because they are small and
Ferrets, like many other domesticated companion animals, can grow up to display a number of different coat colors and color patterns. And as with many other domesticated species, different breeder associations in different countries have
Cockatiels are currently the second most popular companion parrot species in the world. They are relatively small, social parrots that can bond easily with everyone in the family even if they have a mate or
Wild cockatiels do not ever live alone. During the off-season when breeding activity is not occurring, cockatiels live in smaller family groups that may number anywhere from 10 to 100 birds. During regional migrations and
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