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Parakeets can make great pets. Take a look at these fun facts about these winged companions and wow your friends with your knowledge.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Welcoming a new pet into your family is exciting! But it can be stressful for your new bird. Use these steps to help socialize your bird and welcome them into your home.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
There are many household hazards for birds, that's why it's important to bird proof your home.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Delight a dog lover with a scrumptious dog cookie recipe their pup will enjoy. Check out the ingredients & supplies we used for our homemade dog cookies at Petco.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Have too much leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Show your pets how thankful you are for them with these leftover turkey DIY treat recipes.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
If the food is full of mouse droppings it is best to purchase new food ASAP. While treats can be given, they are not a balanced diet, and a new food should be purchased and given as soon as possible to avoid any illness or GI upset. In the future, placing their food in an airtight storage container made from plastic can help prevent rodents from getting to it.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Alfred. It is often difficult to train birds that are not motivated by food. Out of his normal food bowl, what does he eat the most? Remove that from the offering and set aside to be utilized as a re-enforcement item. A book title "A Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot" is a good start. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Feed mainly a commercial pelleted diet such as Harrison's, Lafeber or Higgins pellets. This should make up about 80% of the diet. The other 20% can be a mix of a fortified seed mix and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out. Sound like you have a full house. 1. Birds will often bond together but continue to work with them in a quiet environ, offering treats to win and re-enforce trust. Toys, the radio or tv, can all assist with boredom. Setting up foraging toys so birds need to spend time looking for food. 2. There is no such thing as too big a cage. 3. Heating rocks are rarely approved for use, as they will eventually become faulty and get too hot, potentially damaging the animal. A heat lamp is recommended. 4. The bunny's litter box should be spot cleaned daily and full clean weekly. If you can smell it you waited too long. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
If you cannot find measurements for the cage type you are looking at, I would go with a different company or location to one that offers measurements such as bar sizing, cage sizing etc, before purchasing. Birds can be picky eaters, and very messy ones, and they may throw food just for the fun of it. Continuing to offer a variety of fruits and veggies in addition to his regular food can help him become more interested in trying (and hopefully liking) more things. Cage guards can also be useful in helping contain the normal mess birds make as they eat.
Updated on September 24th, 2025