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Why Are My Darling Birdling Female Parakeets Not Getting Along?

Mitch Rezman
August 19, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies / Parakeets
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Barbara T. writes

My darling birdlings, parakeets, happen to both be female.

One, MoonShadow, is approx 7 years old…a rescue.

When her partner passed last year, after the funeral, MoonBirdy was sooo lonely, depressed, inactive.

We, in mid pandemic, bought a pet shop friend for her. Of course, the pet shop attendant assured my husband Mercury was Male.
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I Just Wanted to Show You the New Cage I Got for Kelly Recently

Mitch Rezman
August 19, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Hello Catherine, I just wanted to show you the new cage I got for Kelly recently.

He’s only been in it a few days.

I was excited to see him move around and explore, however, I needed to get the ladder because he was struggling to get to the top play area.

It’s sad to see how helpless he is without enough feathers to fly.

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Why Is My African Grey Sheba Showing Signs of Making a Nest?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Janet M. seeks advice,

My African grey “Sheba” is showing signs of making a nest — any suggestions on how to stop her?

Thank you for any advice. Jan

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Should I Use FDA Approved Powder Coating on My Older Birdcage?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Hi Mitch!

I just read your blog on someone who had asked about this same thing. My local powder coater is suggesting…

(of course in addition to zinc-free base coat) that I should use FDA approved coating.

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Do Dander Birds Like Cockatiels Require a Regular Drenching?

Mitch Rezman
August 12, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Enviornments / Cockatiels
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Scott writes,

Hey folks: Our 4-year-old (almost) male gray Cockatiel Buddy has a dander problem?

We can get him to bathe outdoors when he’s out in the lanai and it happens to be raining which is a fairly common occurrence here in west-central Florida but the problem (?) is that we can’t get him wet to the skin. Buddy will shake off after a bath and a cloud of dander will “poof” off him.

I’ve read that birds, in general, need to get wet to the skin to remain healthy. Any thoughts?

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How Can I Get My New Budgie to Cohabitate With My Old Budgie?

Mitch Rezman
August 12, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Barbara T. wants to know

My darling birdlings, parakeets, happen to both be female. One, Moonshadow, is approx 7 years old…a rescue.

When her partner passed last year, after the funeral, Moonbirdy was sooo lonely, depressed, inactive.

We, in mid pandemic, bought a pet shop friend for her. Of course, the pet shop attendant assured my husband Mercury was Male.

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How Can I Help My Budgie Stop Laying Eggs?

Mitch Rezman
August 11, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Birds & Lighting / Budgies / Veterinarian Related
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Kristy L. asks,

How can I help my budgie stop laying eggs?

We have allowed her to have two clutches and I can’t have any more babies.

Our vet wanted a depo shot which we did once with the vet’s advice and I don’t like what it did to her personality.

It’s been three months and now she has laid 2 eggs.

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What Is Your Opinion of These Fresh Bird Chop Ingredients?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Scott R. wonders,

Hi Mitch, always reading on how to keep my bird healthy and happy and stumbled on to your last email and was interested if maybe I should try making this food or not.

1 cup dry quinoa (makes about 2 cups when cooked), 2 carrots, 1 broccoli, 1 medium beetroot, 6 chilies, ¼ cup flaked almonds, ½ cup rolled oats. Cook quinoa, chop all other ingredients, and mix everything together.

Eclectus/Galah/Cockatoo/Amazon: 2-4 tablespoons

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What Species of Parrot Should I Introduce Into My Family?

Mitch Rezman
August 10, 2021
African grey / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Rescue
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Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Kori R. enquires,

Hello

I am researching parrots.

I am looking for the best way to go about purchasing one to add to our family.

Do you sell them or do you know of a reliable source where we can purchase one?

Thank you

Kori

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What Are the Cons to Buying a Mature African Grey Parrot?

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Deleta R is interested in the cons to buying a mature African Grey Parrot

I’ve bottle-fed ( yes bottle) and weaned 2 Congo African Grey Parrots in my lifetime( Starr & Hope) I have 4 Blue front Amazons now 2 bottle-fed and weaned in 2005 & 2015.

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Why Are My Darling Birdling Female Parakeets Not Getting Along?

I Just Wanted to Show You the New Cage I Got for Kelly Recently

Why Is My African Grey Sheba Showing Signs of Making a Nest?

Should I Use FDA Approved Powder Coating on My Older Birdcage?

Do Dander Birds Like Cockatiels Require a Regular Drenching?

How Can I Get My New Budgie to Cohabitate With My Old Budgie?

What Is Your Opinion of These Fresh Bird Chop Ingredients?

What Species of Parrot Should I Introduce Into My Family?

What Are the Cons to Buying a Mature African Grey Parrot?

Since 1993Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free$7 Ships Small

Toll Free877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,Lowell, IN 46356 USA

Since 1993
Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free
$7 Ships Small

Toll Free
877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,
Lowell, IN 46356 USA