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I Am Horrified With the Answer About What Temperature Is Safe

Mitch Rezman
March 25, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments / Foraging and Enrichment
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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

Mitch Rezman
March 25, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Nutrition / Bird Supplies Info
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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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Zen And The Art Of Budgerigar Maintenance

Mitch Rezman
March 25, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Nutrition / Budgies / Parakeets
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budg·er·i·gar ˈbəjərēˌɡär noun A small gregarious Australian parakeet that in the wild is green with a yellow head. It is popular as a pet bird and has been bred into…

Why Rescuing a Bird Can Be So Hard

Mitch Rezman
March 21, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Rescue / Cockatiels / Feeding Pet Birds / Ringnecks
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Catherine Tobsing

Yesterday (Friday 3/20/2020) Catherine answered a call from “Wanda”.

2-1/2 years ago we rescued Keto which was an 800-mile adventure.

Last month we rescued Chili from Crown Pt IN, 6 miles away.

Wanda had been hired to clear an abandoned home.

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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?

Mitch Rezman
March 12, 2021
African grey / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments
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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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