Are Himalayan Salt Lamps to Parrots what Coal Mines Were to Canaries?
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Are Himalayan Salt Lamps to Parrots what Coal Mines Were to Canaries?

Last Updated on July 6, 2023 by Catherine Tobsing

Editor’s note: some of you may remember my journey enabling my mother’s return to Chicago Arlene (my mom) has been on five of the seven continents. Eight years ago at the tender age of 76, she spent three weeks traveling to China.

The Himalayas span five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China (Tibet), and Pakistan, with the first three countries having sovereignty over most of the range. At the time, China had not closed the border to Tibet and she was able to spend three days there. According to mom the majesty, environment, and the purity of the air you breathe in the Himalayas – cannot be understated.

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Is Propane Heat Safe for My Bird?
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Is Propane Heat Safe for My Bird?

Last Updated on January 22, 2024 by Mitch Rezman

Question: Would a hot water bottle be a good option for emergency heat when the power is out, single-digit temp outside, etc.? Two quarts are a lot of water to heat with emergency fuel (without gassing everyone).
What is the minimum amount of water that would be effective? Do you have suggestions for other heat sources? Thanks, Lee

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Is it Plucking, Molting or Over-preening? Why are those Feathers on the Cage Floor?

Is it Plucking, Molting or Over-preening? Why are those Feathers on the Cage Floor?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

A subscriber from our Sunday Brunch writes

I recently adopted a 15-year-old Severe Macaw whose previous owner had a terminal illness.

 

I could tell the Macaw had been taken care of meticulously from the written records of her care from Hatch Papers to recent complete blood panels however I never had the opportunity to question the previous owner concerning details of ‘Bandit”.

 

I knew the moment I saw her that I wanted her as I owned a Severe 30+ years ago and have known several over the years but none as sweet as this little girl.

 

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