Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Gail H. wrote:
I have a very healthy 2-1/2 yr. old Cockatiel and he is still a baby to me.
I am wondering what weight is a healthy weight for him.
He has been molting since about 8 wks ago and of course, the molt is getting less now.
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Lisa N. wrote:
Hi, Catherine hope all is well.
We have been really busy my son is moving to his new home in a few weeks and working a lot of hours so we taking care of his 2 parakeets.
Ricky is older than Kiwi.
When we take them out of the cages for exercise little Kiwi will chase after Ricky and Ricky just wants to do his own thing and trying to get him back in the cage is very difficult my son.
He says Kiwi is always like that but I thought the parakeets got along.
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Jennnifer T. relates:
I’m a parent to 4 feathered friends, my eldest being a 26-year-old quaker who is way too smart for his own good.
I’ve been collecting old toys and have been recreating them into different toys hoping they may be interested.
Does anyone know of glue or other bonding material that is bird safe?
I’ve been using rope and twisties but could do more with glue.
Appreciate any feedback.
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
There is no need to teach a bird how to fly even if they were clipped prior to fledging.
Birds have known how to fly for 100,000,000 years.
You teach them where and how to land.
This first list is of "mother nature made" Large Macaw Parrots Blue & Gold Macaw Blue Throat Macaw (endangered) Buffon's Macaw aka Great Green Macaw Green Wing Macaw Hyacinth Macaw…
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Hello All
And thanks for your contributions to this often difficult topic.
Yes, it is true that flighted birds may have accidents, which some folks may attribute to their being flighted.
But then birds whose flight has been impaired also have accidents due to flight impairment.
Clipped birds are vulnerable to death during escape from cats, dogs and being run down by vehicles.
Last Updated on October 19, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Rotary trimmers are becoming very popular when people realize how easy it is to trim their own bird’s nails while saving money at the same time.
Although we recommend using an electric nail trimmer to keep your bird’s nails trimmed neatly we do not recommend that you attempt to trim your bird’s beak.
It’s a sensitive organ and has a lot of sensory receptors and which could potentially be very painful to your bird if handled in the wrong way, which got me to thinking about today’s topic.
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
If you’ve ever noticed strange lines running perpendicular (across) the shafts of your bird’s feathers these are what are called “stress bars”.
They are particularly noticeable when your bird is molting and are harder to see if the feathers are still on the bird.Â
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Joanne F. wonders aloud,
Been reading your blog about the effects of Lupron on female birds for egg-laying.
My vet is suggesting these injections for my male white face cockatiel, “Pico”.
Pico is literally like Jekyll and Hyde.
Very loving but can turn on you in a nanosecond.
He is so highly hormonal that almost anything is perceived as a potential mate.
Feet, sneakers, plastic Kind bar wrappers……the list is expanding.
Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman
Brian M. is concerned,
I have a peach-faced lovebird that seems to have an issue with his beak.
His beak has never been trimmed and he has a stone that he rubs his beak on to grind it down. Recently the top part broke and it is smaller now but the lower part of the beak looks like it needs to be trimmed.
I read where some people trim them but I made an appointment with the vet.
I am nervous about taking the bird there he has never been taken anywhere.
I am afraid he can’t eat everything with the lower long beak.
