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What Is a “good” Diet for a 3-year-old Eclectus Parrot?

• Mitch Rezman
• July 2, 2021
• Bird Nutrition / Eclectus parrots / Feeding Pet Birds
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Julia M. asks,

Top of the morning! Could you tell me what a “good” diet is for a three-year-old Eclectus?

I have had him since the middle of his weaning.

Editors note ~ about 20% of parrots are sexually dimorphic meaning you can tell the sex by the bird’s color. Males are green, females are red, so Julia can use the pronoun “him” with certainty. Endnote

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Can Cloacal Prolapse in Parakeets Be Prevented?

• Mitch Rezman
• July 1, 2021
• Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Veterinarian Related
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Mary S. is concerned,

 

Can prolapse in parakeets be prevented?

 

Dear Mary

Most important is prevention – assure that your birds, especially breeding hens, are in good health and are receiving optimal amounts of calcium and other minerals and vitamins. Upon noting a prolapse, you can try lubricating the tissue with a water-soluble product, such as Wet Original.

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What’s the Best Way to Travel 1200 Miles With 3 Parrots?

• Mitch Rezman
• July 1, 2021
• Cockatiels / Macaw / Sun conures / The Traveling Bird
• 0 Comments

Anita J. would like to know, We are moving to a new house, a 1200 mile trip. With a Noble Macaw (20), Sun Conure (23), and Cockatiel (29). Editors note ~…

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How Do I Treat My Female Parakeet’s Feather Cyst?

• Mitch Rezman
• July 1, 2021
• Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Budgies / Veterinarian Related
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

to Mitch@WCParrot

 

Hello, love your website have a parakeet female about 5 years old with a cyst on the left wing.

 

Our avian vet was not too helpful only said it could be a feather cyst after I suggested it.

 

She does not seem uncomfortable but the cyst is getting bigger mostly pink with whatever color of feather appears any suggestions?

 

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Why Is Our Elenora Cockatoo Losing So Much Weight?

• Mitch Rezman
• July 1, 2021
• Bird Nutrition / Cockatoo / Feeding Pet Birds
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Jane M. is concerned,

 

Our Elenora cockatoo is 24 yrs old.

 

Hailey has lost 27 grams in one week.

 

Editors note ~ the species Elenora cockatoo weigh an average of 475 g, cockatiels weigh about 100g for comparison. Endnote

 

We weigh her weekly.

 

She’s really not eating and if she does, it’s only a few bites.

 

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How Do I Stop My African Grey From Making These Weird Noises?

• Mitch Rezman
• June 25, 2021
• African grey / Bird Behavior / Veterinarian Related
• 1 Comment

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Barbara S. doesn’t know what to do,

I have an African grey named Rocky who is 29 years old.

 

Over the last couple of years, he started to make these strange noises day and night out of nowhere.

 

So we took him to our aviary vet and after several visits and numerous tests, it was determined that it is a behavioral issue.

 

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Hello, I Am Looking for Help in Training My Parrots

• Mitch Rezman
• June 25, 2021
• African grey / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Bird Rescue / Feather Plucking
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Sarah A. relates,

 

Hello, I am looking for help in training my parrots.

 

I have two African grey parrots.

 

They are 21 and we have had them their whole lives.

 

My mom used to handle them, however, she began to have severe allergies from their dust. 

 

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Is a Prevue 3181 the Right Size Playstand for My Parakeet?

• Mitch Rezman
• June 25, 2021
• Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Supplies Info / Budgies / Parakeets
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Lisa H. wants to know,

Did I buy the right size play stand for my parakeet?

Hello. I probably should have asked you this Before I bought the play stand, but I was excited to receive it.

So now, before I open it, I would love to hear your opinion if I did right.

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Does My Pet Bird Need Additional Vitamins?

• Mitch Rezman
• June 25, 2021
• Bird Nutrition / Feeding Pet Birds
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Judy M. is concerned,

I am wondering if I should give Alex his vitamins if he is eating Harrison’s bird bread?

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Is There a Difference Between a Parakeet and a Budgie?

• Mitch Rezman
• June 25, 2021
• Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Budgies
• 0 Comments

Last Updated on February 16, 2023 by Mitch Rezman

Gabriella M. expresses these thoughts,

 

I’ve always had parakeets or budgies growing up.

 

I’ve always had one male and we always bonded.

 

I taught them to speak they all knew many many words they were adorable so I’m in the market for another budgie or parakeet but could you tell me the difference?

 

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