Year: 2021 - Page 11 - Windy City Parrot

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That Hookbill In Your Home – How Much Do You Know About Bird Beaks?

Mitch Rezman
April 10, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Veterinarian Related

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.

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What Are Feather Stress Bars? Does Your Bird Have Them?

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.

A bird’s feathers can be a great indicator of its overall health.

The growth of feathers requires a broad spectrum of nutrients and if how the bird is getting its nutrients into its body is disrupted while the feathers develop, feather stress bars can be produced.

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Do You Think Lupron Would Help or Hurt My Cockatiels Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
April 10, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Cockatiels / Veterinarian Related
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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.

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How Do I Fix My Peach-faced Lovebird’s Beak Issues?

Mitch Rezman
April 10, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Feeding Pet Birds / Lovebirds / Veterinarian Related
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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.

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Is Lafeber Avi-era Superior to Nekton-S for an Avian Vitamin?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Michael G. asks,

Mitch, you spoke about vitamins today, specifically Lafeber Avi-Era.

You’ve approved the diet for Big Boy Grey and Little Girl Grey.

I always used Nekton-S in their water until I learned from you about using a bigger amount of pellets and fewer seeds.

They eat each well and seem to enjoy their overall diet with fresh fruits and veggies for “lunch” each day.

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Are Canaries From the Linnet or Finch Family?

Mitch Rezman
April 10, 2021
Canaries / Finches / Wild Bird & Wildlife
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Common linnet ~ above

Thomas C. provides input

Your article, I believe, is incorrect.

Canarys are from the Linnet family and not the finch.

(Editor’s note: I do not know which article. endnote)

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Can I Let My Finch Out of Its Cage?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Quora answer:

I wouldn’t. Unlike parakeets which can be tamed, most finches stay pretty wild and will always be somewhat skittish. If you let him out of the cage, he would be at risk of injury or trauma. I believe the best ways to care for a finch are:

make sure he has other finch friends to play with;
keep them in the largest cage you can afford—if possible, an aviary—to fly about and exercise;
keep the cage, food, and water cups clean;
feed good quality food with fruits and veggies;
make sure they have sunshine during the day and dark and quiet at night.

Finches are sweet, happy, busy little birds. Keep them safe, and they will bring you lots of joy.

Peace.

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How Do I Handle My 2 Amazon Rescues Both With a Broken Wing?

Mitch Rezman
April 9, 2021
Amazons / Bird Rescue / Flight / Plucking/Screaming
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Good Morning, I am rescuing 2 abused Amazon parrots – Male / Female.

Both have 1 broken wing and cannot fly.

Female about 4-5 years old).

The male (about 15 yrs) picks the top of this wing and has scabs – not healed – what can I do to promote healing?

From my observation, both birds are under extreme stress.

Please let me know what I can apply topically to prevent further picking and plucking.

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Can My Parrot Get Too Wet During Bathing Due to Age?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Chris T. relates,

My 2 birds are not repelling some of the water.

I’m not sure how to state this but the water would bead up and not get completely wet.

After bathing could fly.

Now they are completely wet and cannot fly.

I am wondering if they have a vitamin deficiency, or it can just be age?

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