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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Why Are My Green Cheek Conures Unable to Fly When Wet?
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Why Are My Green Cheek Conures Unable to Fly When Wet?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Chris T. is concerned about:

 

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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How Do I Get My Rescue African Grey Parrot to Bathe?
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How Do I Get My Rescue African Grey Parrot to Bathe?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Gail M. would like to know

 

My birds are all rescues.

 

I have a CAG (Congo African Grey) of about 18.

 

He is I believe in a Featherland cage.

 

Very large four feet wide and two deep dome top.

 

The dishes for food and water have a bar across to keep them from falling into the cage and having a transparent cover outside.

 

He tries to bathe in the water dish.

 

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Should I Get a Quaker, Ringneck, or Conure?
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Should I Get a Quaker, Ringneck, or Conure?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Kayla writes to ask:

 

I’m stuck between getting a conure or a quaker (ok maybe an Indian ringneck too), and could really use advice on what current owners think.

 

I’m hoping to find a best friend who wants to be involved, cuddly, silly, and maybe even say a few words eventually.

 

I mostly don’t want one who screams and screeches all day.

 

Is a quaker on the right track?

 

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Do I Give My Blue & Gold Macaw More Pellets or Seed?
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Do I Give My Blue & Gold Macaw More Pellets or Seed?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Brenda R. relates

 

George is 18 yo large B/G kept in the family room.

 

Do I give him a majority of pellets or seed?

 

Catherine replied:

 

Dear Brenda,

 

A varied diet is always the best. All pellets nope, all seeds, nope, all veggies and fruits nope. A variety of them all daily, yep.

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Can I Put A Baby Budgie In With My Cockatiel?
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Can I Put A Baby Budgie In With My Cockatiel?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Kim W. wants to know

 

Can I Put A Baby Budgie In With My Cockatiel?

 

Dear Kim

 

One-word answer. NO!

 

We recently were given a baby parakeet from a customer who found it outside her apartment building.

 

She could not keep it as she has an ailing bird currently and didn’t want to take a risk.

 

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