How Do I Get a Bird Who Loves Millet to Lose Weight?
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How Do I Get a Bird Who Loves Millet to Lose Weight?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Hi Kelly

Whereas most people are scared of heights, I am scared of widths.

To that point, call me crazy but I find that little box on Google plus is a bit narrow.

Plus (is that google speak?) I’m feeling rather chatty after taking a five-hour energy.

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Are Bananas Bad for Birds?
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Are Bananas Bad for Birds?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

From a recent Facebook thread

Donna R

I have never had a bird that ate the bananas they should leave those out

Donna, Donna, Donna

Normally I would jump into high gear and do some real micro fact checking on the subject.

Alas, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and my best friend, John Jameson and I have been chatting.

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How Did My Bird Get Polyuria and What Can I Do?
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How Did My Bird Get Polyuria and What Can I Do?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

I have a cockatiel that has had extreme polyuria for years.

The vet believes it is liver damage.

He is a heavy whiteface pied.

Those mutations have been known to develop liver problems.

I am searching for ways to help his polyuria.

He is otherwise healthy and happy.

(sorry couldn’t find a white face pied pic)

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Pikachu the Cockatiel Will Not Relieve Himself in His Cage
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Pikachu the Cockatiel Will Not Relieve Himself in His Cage

Last Updated on March 28, 2024 by Mitch Rezman

Hello Mitch,

Here’s my problem

Pikachu the cockatiel will not relieve himself in his cage.

He is usually out with us when we are home, and even insists on sleeping on me; but if we need to go out, he is caged for his safety.

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How To Best Treat Your Birds Broken Blood Feather
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How To Best Treat Your Birds Broken Blood Feather

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

The probability is high that your bird will experience a broken blood feather or two in its long lifetime.
 
Some people freak out at the sight of blood, others do much better.
 
In any case 
 
All birds have a blood feather (a.k.a. pin feather) for every feather molted out. 

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I Got 4 Budgies and Now I’m a Budgie Concierge – Help!
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I Got 4 Budgies and Now I’m a Budgie Concierge – Help!

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Peggie <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi, Love your website !

Thank you for that.

I’m hoping you can help me with training and integrating my birds.

I made the mistake of getting 4 budgies at the same time.

Doh !

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Hagen HARI Tropican Bird Food Review: My spoiled parrots love this bird food :)
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Hagen HARI Tropican Bird Food Review: My spoiled parrots love this bird food :)

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Headline: My spoiled parrots love this bird food 🙂

Name: Pam
Location: Rockford, IL

Review: I have three CAGs and a Goffin ‘too.

In the morning they get Tropican Lifetime Formula Maintenance Parrot Granules and I feed this food to them in the evening.

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5 Answers To Questions Affecting A Parrots Domestic And Native Environments
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5 Answers To Questions Affecting A Parrots Domestic And Native Environments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Hi Mitch. Just a comment of concern.

Clearly, I understand the need to know a bird’s sex but I’m also very concerned about this kit that anybody can buy, including many of the idiots out there that own birds.

Editors note: not my words

Do you really want to encourage all owners to pluck their birds feathers and cut their nails too short in order to get blood for testing?

There are experienced owners out there that could do it but there are probably many more out there who could cause an emergency and pain.

I have lived with 17 budgies but I would would still go to a vet for something like that.

I wish you would write a follow up to that article to inspire caution. The article makes me very nervous frankly.

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