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Here’s the place to show off your FIDS (Feathered Kids). It never ceases to amaze me the scope and dedication our readers have to the art of keeping pet birds.
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How Would We Revamp Lighting for a Harligold & Greenwing Macaw?
Jayda (above)
Dear Mitch and Catherine,
We are empty nesters owned by our only pets, a harligold and a greenwing macaw.  After reading some of your articles on correcting parrot lighting issues, we are aware that their lighting setup needs some revamping.Â
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Can You Help Me Find a Helmet for a CAG With Photosensitivity?
Hi Mitch,
I have been searching for a “helmet” for a CAG (Congo African grey vs a TAG Timneh African grey) who has a photosensitivity issue in her eye from cataract surgery.
I want to find her a device she can were to make her eyesight more comfortable.
The parakeet in the helmet jumped out at me when I saw it. Do you know anyone who might be able to fabricate such headwear for Marie?
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What is the Most Aggressive Parrot Species?
Another mind-bending question from quora.
Why is this question so disturbing?
Parrots are prey animals ~Â Cats and dogs (as an example) are predatory animals
 I see someone in the back of the room with their hand waving wildly.
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Do Pet Birds Have Shorter Life Spans With Humans or in the Wild?
Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo ~ Above Original question on Quora: Do pet birds like parrots and cockatoos have shorter life spans when they live with humans rather than in the wild?…
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What Species of Parrots Make the Best Pets?
Let’s start with parrots falling under a definite no.Â
Kea for one. The New Zealand Alpine parrot lives in the snowy mountains and is really smart but extremely destructive.
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How Can I Stop Magpies From Attacking My Blue Crown Conure?
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Lisa K. has a conundrum with taking her Amazon outside,
Hi Mitch
I have a 23-year-old Blue Crown Conure named Louie.
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I Adopted a White Female Indian Ringneck Who is a Picker
Monica L. is disquieted about a rent adoption
I just adopted a little white female IRN that is a picker. I’m not concerned about that. I work with my vet to keep her healthy. But how do I get her to trust me?
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When Would I Use Egg Food For My Bird?
Egg food is a versatile supplement especially if your bird is eating nothing but seeds. The problem with the seed-only diet is that your bird is not getting enough vitamins, amino acids (necessary for feather growth), and trace elements.
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Do You Really Have to Know a Lot About Birds to Own a Large Parrot?
Barbara D. writes,
For the smaller birds this would be good advice, But for larger species you should only adopt with considerable knowledge
