Why Can’t I Get My Senegal Parrot to Eat Nutritionally Correct?
Why Can't I get My Senegal Parrot to Eat Nutritionally Correct?

Why Can’t I Get My Senegal Parrot to Eat Nutritionally Correct?

[email protected] seeks nutritional counseling for her Senegal parrot,

Hi.  I have followed your blog for years and truly appreciate your wisdom.  I have a 29-year-old Senegal parrot. 

She has taken to doing some egg-laying (3 at a time). I do have the light that I purchased from you which hopefully helps turn it on, wondering if I should purchase the calcium/magnesium supplement for her?
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Mechanics of Your Bird’s Wondrous Wings & Clay Lick News
Mechanics of Your Bird's Wondrous Wings & Clay Lick News

Mechanics of Your Bird’s Wondrous Wings & Clay Lick News

 – what you probably didn’t know ~ You feel it’s best to clip your bird’s wings – right?

A lot of you know us well, but many of you don’t. To be clear – we’re here to help whether you want to keep your bird flighted or flightless. We can talk about flight training and explore “degrees” of clipping.

Most importantly we want you to know birds use their wings for more than flight, like balance when on their feet and muscle strength maintenance.

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Why Do Pet Bird Keepers Allow Poop to Drop in Food Dishes?
Why do pet bird keepers allow poop to drop in food dishes?

Why Do Pet Bird Keepers Allow Poop to Drop in Food Dishes?

Marla S. Relates

Hi, your toys, treats, and perch setup is nice. Not overcrowded and laid out nicely. One comment though. 

As a Lovebird Mom for over nine years now It baffles me to this day to see other bird parents place their bird’s open food and water dishes on the cage floor! 

This is in the direct path of the bird’s droppings!
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So You Thought Carrier Pigeons Were Obsolete – Think Again

The significant contributions of Carrier Pigeons throughout history cannot be overlooked. In times when message delivery was uncertain, the urgency for swift and long-distance transportation of crucial messages led to the training of these avian messengers.

Throughout history, the course of wars has been influenced by a flock of agile aviators known as swift pigeons, adept at harnessing gales to soar at incredible velocities of roughly 60 miles per hour.

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