Why Bird Physiology Doesn’t Care About Light Quality
We received the following request,
I need a full 5500K UVB screw-in fluorescent light bulb 20watts1100 lumens medium base.
I need one to put in my bird lamp. Do you carry them?
Life With Birds @ Windy City Parrot
They were separated shortly thereafter Most of our birds are rescues - we did help hatch 3 of the 8 rescued budgies Note brief cameo of me with beard tucked…
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Best Practices For How to Protect Your Bird This 4th of July
You certainly need no reminder we are in the midst of a long holiday starting on Thursday (2024) the day we celebrate by shooting dangerous explosive devices 200 feet into the air and through the weekend.
Much like the Weather Channel reminds you to put a blanket in your trunk every winter, we’re here to provide a refresher for Parrot Pyrotechnic Prophylactic Preparation (that one caused a brain cramp 🙂
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How Often Should I Feed and Water My Pet Birds?
As a pet bird companion, one of the most important things you should know is how often to feed and water your feathered friend.
Proper nutrition and hydration not only ensure your bird’s health and happiness but also help them to live longer.
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Blue Capped Pionus ~ Under Appreciated Parrots
Windy City Parrot is on Indiana Route 2, a conduit to Interstate 65 Indiana 231, and Route 41 the same Route 41 as Lake Shore Drive in Chicago.
During the course of any given day, thousands of vehicles pass by us on this two-lane arterial corridor.
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What if I Told You Chop Was Starving Your Bird?
Catherine wanted me to make it clear that we feel it’s okay if you want to take the time and energy to supplement a commercial bird food diet with a…
How Do I Easily Improve My Birds Environment?
I want my bird to have as happy and healthy a life as possible, so I'm always on the lookout for new ways to improve her environment. One Easy Fix is…
I Want My Bird to Have as Happy and Healthy a Life as Possible
Hello, Mitch I’ve followed your blog for quite a while and always appreciate your perspectives and insights. I was pretty much gutted when I read your article on Sunday ……
Why and how do pet birds get gout?
Why and How Do Pet Birds Get Gout?
Birds get gout when there's too much uric acid flowing through their veins. Birds make this acid as a way to clean out all the yucky nitrogen stuff that builds…
What Steps Can I Take to Quiet My African Grey Parrot?
David K. reports, I have a White Faced Grey that just loves to sit in his cage and scream. I get him out several times a day and he's very…
