What do we know about lovebirds? Mainstream publications will tell you there are nine species of lovebirds but there have been so many mutations that's hard to say. Lovebirds…
A follow-up to
The Ultimate List Of 43 Macaw Species With A Focus On Large Macaws
Not a day goes by that we don’t get a call at the Birdie Boutique beginning with, “Hi, I have a Macaw”, which for us always begs the question “What kind of Macaw”?
Paco likes to sleep hanging from his beak The tail starts with Paco (Blue-front Amazon bottom) & Quincy (Lilac crown Amazon top) at Robin's home in Indiana. …
Let me state unequivocally. Unless there is some sort of geographical – emergency I will never fly commercially again. You can look at my LinkedIn profile and see that I spent my youth repossessing aircraft. I don’t mind flying – it’s the getting there commercially that’s annoying.
Popcorn update 2 mL of fluid tapped from her belly today (8mL last friday)! yea! Good "trend" her energy is up, the fluid looked better under the microscope too.…
Popcorn update
Friday 3/11/2016 – Dr Byron drained another 8 mL and gave her a shot of Lurpron. Everyday she’s with us is a gift.
I now let her out for an hour twice a day so she doesn’t tire too much and started “millet therapy” which keeps her on the ground (we’re keeping her flighted) and packs a ton of calories to help offset those used in the production of this nasty abdominal fluid production. If you’re not familiar with the story – read this.
Argentina Conure
Austral Conure
Azara’s Conure
Aztec Conure
Azuero Conure
Berlepsch’s Conure
Black-capped Conure
Black-hooded Conure
Black-masked Conure
Blaze-winged Conure
Blood-eared Conure
Blue-chested Conure
Blue-crowned Conure
Blue-throated Conure
Brazilian Grey-breasted Conure
Brown-breasted Conure
Brown-throated Conure (more…)
& How They Make Your Bird 1st Cousin To A Crocodile
Last week we chatted about a macaw and the demise of its human lungs. It’s unfortunate but sometimes we are more concerned with our bird’s health than random human beings and I get that so let’s spin 180° and talk about respiratory issues that our birds may have,Â
First a Popcorn update – this is what you look for in a vet:
Today it's email, or you are pinned - tweeted - snapchatted - facebooked and plussed. Â Back in the day, some announcer would say "keep those cards and letters coming".…
Popcorn update: Catherine, me and our avian vet Dr. Byron decided to bypass the brooding period. We just exposed Popcorn to 72 hours of light to help (hoping) shut…
