How Did I End Up With a Bird Mite Infestation?
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How Did I End Up With a Bird Mite Infestation?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Donna L. is concerned,

 

Hello!

 

I have heard about rope perches and all of the “pros” make sense except one con, their nails getting caught in the threads.

 

I don’t have Henny’s, my beautiful 21-year-old Meyers, nails clipped because she falls off of me or various other things.

 

She is free flight in the house, unless I am doing anything that could hurt her, or when I need my time.

 

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Why Does My Macaw Regurgitate in Her Cage Daily?
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Why Does My Macaw Regurgitate in Her Cage Daily?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Charles S. relates

 

My bird is 14 years old. I have had him/her since being a baby!

 

Every day she regurgitates about a cup full in her cage!

 

When I leave her with an experienced bird keeper she does not do this!

 

They indicated that I may be petting her in a way that arouses her and that may be the problem.

 

She has been doing this for years.

 

Could it be how I’m feeding her? Usually, I feed her orange slices, 1 cracker, 2 peanuts, and a scoop of Zupreem twice a day.

 

Plus I give her another couple of peanuts as a treat during the day?

 

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Why Does My African Grey Picks His Feathers?
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Why Does My African Grey Picks His Feathers?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Rachel C. is concerned,

My African grey picks his feathers.

He has free roam of the house with a large perch in the living room.

He doesn’t like water and doesn’t like any toy I get him.

He does like the challenge of taking the lids off old pill bottles to find a treat.

He likes very few people.He definitely does not like little people. He goes outside with me and enjoys climbing around. I put him in the cage

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What are Good Protein Sources for Parrots?
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What are Good Protein Sources for Parrots?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Gabby M. relates

Hi all,

I make a chop of fresh veggies and if I can, fruit, but my guys do not seem to like fruit, since we incorporated it into the diet my Senegal Gabby does not eat any of his seed mix or his pellets or anything but the chop, I have incorporated beans and edamame into it for protein but am afraid he might not be getting enough protein.

I am putting it in twice a day at the evening change of food and in am before I head out so he has more to eat.

I am not sure if he gets enough protein in his diet with only the beans?

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I Am Horrified With the Answer About What Temperature Is Safe
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I Am Horrified With the Answer About What Temperature Is Safe

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Mitch, I am horrified at the answer you gave the woman who wrote to you asking what temperature is safe when taking her Parrot camping

Your answer was very open-ended–too open to interpretation.

I have a very extensive science and medicine background so your answer horrified me because there are so many people of all ages with such differing temperature tolerances.

I have seen on more than 2 occasions people outside in weather in the 20s-30s Fahrenheit temperature range out and about without a jacket and in a thin shirt or top.

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The Best List Of What Woods And Plants That Are Bird Safe Or Not
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The Best List Of What Woods And Plants That Are Bird Safe Or Not

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

i have some drift wood that my grandkids collected from a creek way out in country wanting make bird perches to put in bird cages. what do i have to do to wood or is this safe.

i soaked in tub for 2 days putting new water on 2-3 times a day. can i use or should i throw away do not know what kind of wood

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How Do I Avoid Getting Bit When Cleaning My Macaw’s Cage?
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How Do I Avoid Getting Bit When Cleaning My Macaw’s Cage?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Joann C. is concerned,

 

When I try to clean Tank my macaw’s cage, I get bit please help.

 

Dear Joann

Sorry for your Macaw cage cleaning woes. If you are trying to reach in and clean the cage while the bird is in the cage, the bird is just being protective of its home.

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What Is the Minimum Temperature to Take My Bird’s Camping?
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What Is the Minimum Temperature to Take My Bird’s Camping?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Sarah F. inquires

We like to take our parrots camping with us (and our dogs and horses).

We’re thinking of going earlier, hence colder this year.

How much cold can they take?

It’ll probably get in the high 30’s in the AM (inside the camper).

Thank you

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