Category: Birds

Budgerigars (budgies) are one of the most popular first birds in Ireland, and for good reason: they’re intelligent, sociable, and don’t need the space a larger parrot does. But “easy” doesn’t mean “no effort” – a healthy, happy budgie needs the right setup from day one. Cage size and setup Bigger is always better with…

Cockatiels are a step up in size from budgies but remain one of the most beginner-friendly parrot species – affectionate, whistle-happy, and generally calmer than larger parrots. Here’s what a new cockatiel owner should know before bringing one home. Housing A cockatiel needs a cage at least 60cm wide, taller if possible, since they enjoy…

“Parrot” covers an enormous range of birds, from a 30-gram budgie to a macaw the size of a house cat with a matching lifespan measured in decades. Choosing the right species for your home is one of the most important decisions a new bird owner makes – and one of the easiest to get wrong…