Month: April 2021

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How Do I Stop My Peach-faced Lovebird From Prolific Egg-laying?

Mitch Rezman
April 30, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Cage Info / Hormonal issues in birds / Lovebirds / Veterinarian Related
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Julie O. has a lovebird issue,

Hello Catherine & Mitch

We have a peach-faced lovebird named Kiki (she told us her name, it’s the only word she speaks) that was rescued nearly dead from starvation and dehydration on a busy Los Angeles street about 5 years ago.

We don’t know her actual age, but she looked to be fairly young then.

In the past two years, she has started laying infertile eggs.

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What Are the Differences Between Red & White Millet?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Yvonne S writes:

Hello, I was wondering about your 2 lb parakeet mix with the red millet?

He also likes small sunflower seeds and darker variety millet.

He eats fresh corn not crazy about dried.

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What Should I Do for a Hormonal Male Caique, 17 Years Old?

Mitch Rezman
April 30, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Nutrition / Birds & Lighting / Eclectus parrots / Hormonal issues in birds / Inter species
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Donna L. asks:

What should I do for a hormonal male caique, 17 years old?

Screaming while holding a toy with his beak on the cage bottom or screaming while hanging on the cage bars, screaming at 2:30 AM.

Losing weight, killing any toy he can find, and just starting to pick at his chest and bottom of his foot.

Editor’s note: I suggest a magnified visual of both feet bottoms seeking any sores or irritations. Endnote

Stopped eating his pellets (Harrisons), I have combined them with other pellets, not interested. Will eat them if I soak them in water and mix them with cooked bird rice and spaghetti.

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Is It Safe to Have a Pest Control Service Spray My House?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Julie M. comments,

I suspect you’ve covered this topic before.

Spring is on the way and my annual ant infestation will follow.

Is it safe to have a pest control service come to my house to spray?

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I Am 72 Years Old & Do Not Want Her Rehomed From a Rescue

Mitch Rezman
April 30, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Rescue / Senior Birds
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Karen S. relates,

Mitch, I have had birds for the last 35 years all have lived a wonderful life and went to the rainbow bridge before I wanted them to.

I am now 72 years old and I do not want to place her where she will be adopted out.

She is 26 years old, a rescue, and needs a special bird person.

I live outside Annapolis, MD, and have found places that do the rescues and adopt them out or sell them.

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What Size Pellet Should I Get for a Moluccan Cockatoo?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Susan B. asks:

What size pellet should I get for a Moluccan cockatoo (aka salmon-crested cockatoo)?

Would pellets for a large Macaw or African grey be appropriate?

Thanks!

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Why Should I Weigh My Bird Regularly?

Mitch Rezman
April 29, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

This scale will weigh any size parrot or parakeet. Got a long tail Ringneck? Place the scale on edge of the counter or table and let the tail hang over ~ see video below)

I don’t have time to weigh my bird, just came off your caged bird keepers excuse list.

Weight Range from 0~3000g (105.8219 oz)
Measures Grams and Ounces
Precise to 0.1oz and accurate digital kitchen scale with Zero and Tare function
High precision strain gauge sensor
Auto-off while not using

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Do Your Birds “Go Off” When You’re Talking on the Phone?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Donna L. asks,

Good Morning Mitch and Catherine,

I was wondering if you have heard from any other bird owners or have maybe experienced yourselves that my Bird (a Dusky Conure named Terry) seems to shall we say “ Go Off “ whenever we are talking on our cell phone.

He becomes very agitated and LOUD and well basically obnoxious to where you have to leave the room if you want to have a conversation with someone.

Is there something about the sound waves that come through a cell phone perhaps?

Because he is perfectly fine when we are just speaking to one another but as soon as you add the cell phone factor in he KNOWS the difference.

I appreciate any feedback you have to offer.

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