Another open-ended question from Quora ~ sigh
“That depends”, I respond,
Actually, not all engineered food (pellets) for birds and parrots is the same, and is as far from the truth as can be.
I like to remind human-pet bird caregivers that there are no pellet trees in the rain forest.
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Karen C. asks,
Have you ever experienced dealing with a bird that has developed what they are calling “bumblefoot”?
I have a parakeet that has a sore spot on the bottom of one of its feet.
When I looked it up on the internet it didn’t seem like much could be done and this little guy isn’t finger trained.
He was a rescue along with 3 other birds.
It’s quite a feat to catch him at all and I don’t want to stress him out anymore than the poor thing already is.
Rob K. relates,Â
Mitch, I have read much and understood all of your points about lighting. My bird is a Congo African Grey.
My concern is that I have also read articles about the danger of eye damage such as cataracts from such closeness and intensity of the light.
At the equator, high noon footcandles range from 9-10,000 and cycle up and down moonlight to moonlight (.01 FC @ full moon) and between dawn & dusk (10 FC).
Hello, a bit more than the tip my budgie’s upper beak broke off and I’m worried about her.
She is not eating eggs or any soft vegetable she accidentally ate her regular seeds and it started bleeding again.
Mary J asks about,
Infrared Heat Lap aka Spa Time for Kukla
After bathing my cockatiel doesn’t want to be dried in any fashion although she appears cold.
I’m concerned.
Accidentally I was using an infrared heat lamp for my knee one day, and Kukla absolutely loved staying in front of it.
Barbara T. writes
My darling birdlings, parakeets, happen to both be female.
One, MoonShadow, is approx 7 years old…a rescue.
When her partner passed last year, after the funeral, MoonBirdy was sooo lonely, depressed, inactive.
We, in mid pandemic, bought a pet shop friend for her. Of course, the pet shop attendant assured my husband Mercury was Male.
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Hello Catherine, I just wanted to show you the new cage I got for Kelly recently.
He’s only been in it a few days.
I was excited to see him move around and explore, however, I needed to get the ladder because he was struggling to get to the top play area.
It’s sad to see how helpless he is without enough feathers to fly.
Janet M. seeks advice,
My African grey “Sheba” is showing signs of making a nest — any suggestions on how to stop her?
Thank you for any advice. Jan
Hi Mitch!
I just read your blog on someone who had asked about this same thing. My local powder coater is suggesting…
(of course in addition to zinc-free base coat) that I should use FDA approved coating.
