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Learn how to care for a medium-sized parakeets, recommended diet & bird cage setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on April 9th, 2026
Get prepared to react calmly and efficiently when accidents happen by learning basic bird first-aid skills and putting together a pet bird first-aid kit.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to take care of a Chick, recommended diet and habitat setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on April 9th, 2026
Learn how to take care of Sun Conures, recommended diet and housing setup. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on April 9th, 2026
There are many household hazards for birds, that's why it's important to bird proof your home.
Updated on July 17th, 2026
Thanks for reaching out. Rarely are wild parakeets nice and handleable. If sleeping a lot, might be sick or malnourished. Try offering food, supply heat support. If still lethargic by tomorrow, seek veterinary help at clinic. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
You should indeed clean her cage every day, i do not recommend squid bones, there are special stones that can be purchased in pet stores specially designed for beak trimming. in most bird species it's not possible to tell if they are male or female unless a DNA test is performed.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Sky and including photos. Birds are typically fluffed when cold or ill. A veterinary visit is recommended, sooner than later. Providing heat support can give some aid but is not a cure for illness. As a new bird, moving to a new home can be stressful for a young animal, and suppressing the immune system, allowing subclinical infections to manifest. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello. This is a great time to have your bird examined. Your veterinarian will do a general wellness exam & examine a fecal sample for parasites. This would be a very good start to a long, happy, healthy life for Peyton. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
What a cute name. The toyslook great to me. You are 100% correct that birds will regurgitate on things to mark them. It is a sign of marking you. However it takes time for bird to feel safe. Just keep doing what you are doing and give to a little more time.
Updated on September 24th, 2025