Questions on “Imping” Feathers for a Conure Parrot
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Questions on “Imping” Feathers for a Conure Parrot

Last Updated on October 1, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

What Is Feather “Imping”?

“Imping” is short for “implanting” feathers. Usually, we imp broken wing or tail feathers so a bird can be released as soon as possible, but sometimes we imp feathers to keep adjacent feathers from breaking while a bird is undergoing rehabilitation.

In general, we imp birds of prey (raptors) because it can take over a year for them to naturally molt a broken feather. Rather than keep them in captivity waiting for a molt, we implant undamaged feathers so the bird can return to the wild sooner. 

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Responses to Tips for Traveling with Your Bird
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Responses to Tips for Traveling with Your Bird

Last Updated on October 1, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

You may not remember me. I am the person who years ago purchased a California Cage for one of my parrots. We are still using the cage and it has worked out great!
 
In response to the various carsick remedies, I want to share something. My husband and I have had a feral Pigeon named Walter Pigeon for almost nine years now. We also had a feral Pigeon named Ginger (Ginger Rogers) who we lost to egg problems almost two years ago.

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Adoption Agency for Birds
Adoption Agency for Birds

Adoption Agency for Birds

Last Updated on October 1, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Hello – I have to tell you that I love your articles and am glad to be on your emailing list. I do have a problem. I am elderly (74) and in declining health.
 
I have a blue/gold macaw (Sugar), a double yellow-headed Amazon (Giovanni), and a Nanday Conure (Beatle). Each is 15 years old and was bred and raised by me.

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Follow up to Using Homeopathic Remedies for Birds
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Follow up to Using Homeopathic Remedies for Birds

Last Updated on October 1, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

I understand what you’re getting at and I appreciate it. They aren’t homeopathic remedies they are flower essences.
The bird would NOT come out of the cage at all in the last four homes and would bite viciously.
He was phobic of everything.
I tried the parrot training recommendations from birdtricks.com and he would not come out, would not step up, and bloodied himself in fright.

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A Parakeet That Wants Nothing to Do With Me
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A Parakeet That Wants Nothing to Do With Me

Last Updated on October 1, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Hi WindyCityParrot;
My sister has a green cheek conure and has been sending me your bird self help articles and I thought I would give it a try (if you have time). We’ve had birds our whole lives, our cockatiel is somewhere around 20years (he was a rescue) and we’ve gone through two parakeets in about 24 years.

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Can Homeopathic Remedies Solve Your Bird’s Ills?
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Can Homeopathic Remedies Solve Your Bird’s Ills?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Catherine Tobsing

 Following a recent thread on a LinkedIn group regarding behavioral issues with an African Grey I got more, well-upset reading that people are giving their birds “all natural homeopathic remedies” with no thought as to the potential short or long-term consequences.

 

I questioned how this individual knew a certain Bach Flower Remedy was bird safe. Her answer was “I visited the website that sold it and the site stated, “safe for all animals”.

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Problem Hatching Cockatiel Eggs
Problem Hatching Cockatiel Eggs

Problem Hatching Cockatiel Eggs

Last Updated on October 1, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

 I have a question I have 2 cockatiel male & female they lay ton’s of eggs
But I’ve only been able to hatch one and I had to take it and hatch it in my incubator but I’ve never been able to hatch any more I’ve tried to let her hatch the eggs on her own, it doesn’t look like my Male is fertilizing them any more
I don’t know what to do ?? could U offer some advise I’d appreciate any help U can give

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Lovebird Feather Color Loss Question
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Lovebird Feather Color Loss Question

Last Updated on October 1, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Hello,

My name is Dylen T. and am 13 years old. I’m doing a 4-H project with a bird I have named Dani. Her father is a Peachface Lovebird and her mother is a Fischer Lovebird. She is 5 1/2 years old. Dani was all green with a red/orange face when she hatched.

About a year and a half ago she started losing the blue pigment in her feathers, now she looks almost exactly like her sister, Honey, the Lutino that was hatched in the brood after hers. Dani is doing everything she would normally do like play, eat, drink and bathe. Do you know what could make this happen in a lovebird? I would appreciate any help you can give me with this.

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Why Fans and Feathers Don’t Mix Even in the Cage
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Why Fans and Feathers Don’t Mix Even in the Cage

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

 As summer slowly creeps back into our lives we find ourselves breaking out the box fans, reversing the direction on the ceiling fans, and putting air-conditioners back in the windows. Many people ask us how I do know if my bird’s comfortable temperature wise?
Simply stated – if you’re comfortable, you’re birds are comfortable.

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