What Fresh Fruits, Veggies and Seed Mixes Do You Recommend?
Jeanette H. queries: In addition to fresh fruits and veggies, what seed mixes, etc., do you recommend I provide for my 30-year-old Blue Front Amazon parrot, Willie? Dear Jeanette What…
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How Do I Stop My Budgies From Fighting?
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Original question from Quora
My 4-month-old budgie is biting the other one’s feet and both of them are fighting and pecking each other. What caused this?
What does this mean?
What can I do to stop this?
How Do I Get My Cockatiels to Have Little Birds?
Last Updated on September 18, 2020 by Mitch Rezman
William F. wants to know:
I have a question, is that appropriate?
If yes – I have had 2 cockatiels, m/f, for about 6 months.
They are about 2yrs old and happily paired.
A few months ago I even watched them having sex !!! (a shocker for me … :)) – but ….. no eggs, no little birds.
I do have a nesting box in the big cage, but neither bird has paid it the least attention.
Is Falconry Worth the Investment in Time?
Maurine L. inquires: I live in Fort Worth, Texas, as housekeeper to Milo, the U2. At a Master Naturalist meeting, I met a man who keeps several Harris's hawks. They…
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How Do We Stop Our Budgie from Over Preening Us?
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Chris M. seeks budgie advice:
Hello, I enjoy your site and your advice very much.
My wife and I just got our hand raised Budgerigar, the bird is very affectionate and spends quite a bit of time on our shoulders.
Recently it has started to preen us, the issue is that it’s preening can be painful as it will focus on skin imperfections or small folds of skin and nip quite hard.
How Do I Stop My African Grey from Tossing Her Pellets?
Last Updated on September 17, 2020 by Mitch Rezman
Susan W. writes:
We have a 20-year old African Grey who has been with us since weaning.
She has been on Harrisons’ pellets for years.
The problem with feeding her Harrisons’ is that she throws them out of her bowl and on the floor outside her cage, so I am not sure how many pellets she actually eats. (more…)
On the green lawn sits on a small pleasure car for kids is a beautiful parrot.
Understanding How My Bird Can End as a Splat on My Car’s Windshield
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Jeff Writes:
Mitch, this is for Judy M.
If bird owners would train their birds to the Aviator Harness they can put their bird on a T Perch in their vehicle and the bird does not have to be caged I have an SUV and my blue & gold goes everywhere we go and loves it. (more…)
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Can I Help Out Our Cockatiel During a Molt?
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Scott S. inquires:
Hi – I actually have a birdie question.
We have a 2-year-old male Gray Cockatiel who has the worst case of “ouwie feathers” under his wings.
We can lift his wings and see a number of pin feathers that are causing some distress.
Question: what if anything can we do to help him out?
He’s fine otherwise, big beautiful boy and a best in class winner here in Florida last year.
Thank you in advance!
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What’s the Best Seed Mix for an Amazon, Grey, and Cockatoo?
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
BJ A. wonders:
What would be the best seed mixture for an Amazon, African Grey, and Cockatoo?
I would prefer a mix with no peanuts and no soy, and I appreciate your help.
What Is Chop for Pet Birds?
Last Updated on September 11, 2020 by Mitch Rezman
Kathy S. asks:
What is Chop?
Hi Kathy,
Chop is a term used for the result of mixing together random or a stated recipe for a vegetable-based diet for birds.
It can contain anything from spinach, kale, beans, grains, vegetables and/or fruits.
We feel too much emphasis is placed on giving the birds this mixture.
