Year: 2021 - Page 2 - Windy City Parrot

African grey parrot and Blue-fronted amazon perched on a branch

Can I Bring an African Grey Into Our Home With Our 5yo Amazon?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Rebecca A. relates,

We are the (at least) fifth home for an older yellow-nape amazon.

The only information I have from the couple that took him in before us is the previous owner died of old age, he doesn’t like outdoors, and his name is “Brindle”, and he bites… a lot. That was 4 years ago.

He is now a healthy 743 grams (appropriate for his larger than usual size frame, according to his avian certified doctor) DNA-sexed male, microchipped, well socialized, loves classical music and opera, has arthritis in his shoulders and jaw, “walking bird” who trills and plays with family and dogs.

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I Have a Parakeet That Is Very Mean I Keep Trying to Tame Him

Catherine Tobsing
September 28, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Biting Birds / Budgies
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Kathy B. relates,

I have a Parakeet. He’s very mean. I keep trying to Tame him and he killed his female Mates. It’s female partners and kill all the eggs and I just don’t know what to do with him

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May I Use a Fluorescent Bulb Rather Than a Full Spectrum Bulb

Mitch Rezman
September 28, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Sharon McA. asks,

May I use a fluorescent bulb rather than a full spectrum bulb atop my birdcage for my two Indian Ringnecks? Please advise. Thanks.

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Are Packaged Pellets a Complete Diet for Parrots?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Another open-ended question from Quora ~ sigh

“That depends”, I respond,

Actually, not all engineered food (pellets) for birds and parrots is the same, and is as far from the truth as can be.

I like to remind human-pet bird caregivers that there are no pellet trees in the rain forest.

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My Personally Vetted List of Pets, Animals and Corona Virus Information

Mitch Rezman
August 27, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Veterinarian Related / Wild Bird & Wildlife
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Added April 2023 Drug-Resistant Bacteria Are Passing Between Pets and Their Owners, Researchers Find Bird flu risk for pets remains 'very low,' even after dog death in Ont.: experts Pet…

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Have You Ever Experienced a Bird With “Bumblefoot”?

Mitch Rezman
August 21, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies / Parakeets
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Karen C. asks,

Have you ever experienced dealing with a bird that has developed what they are calling “bumblefoot”?

I have a parakeet that has a sore spot on the bottom of one of its feet.

When I looked it up on the internet it didn’t seem like much could be done and this little guy isn’t finger trained.

He was a rescue along with 3 other birds.

It’s quite a feat to catch him at all and I don’t want to stress him out anymore than the poor thing already is.

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Will Full-spectrum Lighting Damage My Bird’s Eyes?

Mitch Rezman
August 20, 2021
Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Rob K. relates,

Mitch, I have read much and understood all of your points about lighting. My bird is a Congo African Grey.

My concern is that I have also read articles about the danger of eye damage such as cataracts from such closeness and intensity of the light.

At the equator, high noon footcandles range from 9-10,000 and cycle up and down moonlight to moonlight (.01 FC @ full moon) and between dawn & dusk (10 FC).

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