LovebirdLucy

I'm in a Pickering apartment and considering a parrotlet. Be honest — how loud are they REALLY on a daily basis? Not just the occasional scream but the everyday noise level. My walls aren't the thickest.

I've tried a bunch of brands and TOP's pellets is hands down the best value. My Buddy devours it.

Just joined! I have a beautiful Eclectus named Biscuit and we live in Milton. I spend way too much time talking to my bird and taking photos of them. Looking to learn more about bird care, nutrition, and training from people who actually know what they're talking about. Nice to meet you all!

I showed this post to my bird and they looked at me with zero remorse. They know what they're doing.

Had a conversation with my vet in Etobicoke today and learned that while birds have minimal sense of smell, they actually CAN taste — and some species have more taste buds than others. Explains why my Eclectus is so picky! What's something about birds you learned recently that blew your mind?

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My blue and gold macaw actually...

Been thinking about this thread all week. I've tried a few of the suggestions and using a stainless steel cage with proper bar spacing for the species was the game changer for us.

I used to think the same thing until my Quaker parrot proved me wrong. Now I'm firmly in the other camp.

This reminds me of when I first got Sky. I was so overwhelmed but looking back, those early days were actually really special. The bond building phase is tough but beautiful.

Great question! So in my experience with green cheek conure, this usually comes down to a few things. First, target training first, then building up to step-up. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep — 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to dry winter air from forced-air heating because that was a huge factor for my Captain. Hope that helps!

Exactly my thoughts. You said it better than I could have.

Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!

Welcome!! Looking forward to hearing more about your feathered friend. Don't be shy about asking questions!

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to a subtle environmental change you might not even notice.

Every morning at exactly 6 AM, my parrotlet starts their morning concert. No snooze button. No volume control. Just pure unfiltered bird joy at an unreasonable hour. My neighbours in North York probably hate me. What time does your feathered alarm go off?

Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!

Bookmarking this thread! So much great info. This is why I keep coming back to this forum.

Welcome! I remember being a new bird owner and this kind of community helped SO much. Excited to have you!

This is really hard to write but my life circumstances have changed significantly and I'm not sure I can give my Hahn's macaw the attention they deserve anymore. I love Basil but I want what's best for them. How do I decide? And if I do rehome, how do I find them a good home?

What worked for me was adding a full-spectrum Arcadia UV light near the cage. Took about a week but my sun conure responded really well to it.