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Have You Ever Experienced a Bird With “Bumblefoot”?

Mitch Rezman
August 21, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies / Parakeets
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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.

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Will Full-spectrum Lighting Damage My Bird’s Eyes?

Mitch Rezman
August 20, 2021
Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting
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Rob K. relates,

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).

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What Do I Do Now That the Tip My Budgies Upper Beak Broke Off?

Mitch Rezman
August 20, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Behavior / Feeding Pet Birds
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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.

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Is an Infrared Heat Lamp Safe for Warming My Cockatiel?

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.

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Why Are My Darling Birdling Female Parakeets Not Getting Along?

Mitch Rezman
August 19, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies / Parakeets
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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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I Just Wanted to Show You the New Cage I Got for Kelly Recently

Mitch Rezman
August 19, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments
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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.

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Why Is My African Grey Sheba Showing Signs of Making a Nest?

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

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Should I Use FDA Approved Powder Coating on My Older Birdcage?

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.

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Do Dander Birds Like Cockatiels Require a Regular Drenching?

Mitch Rezman
August 12, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Enviornments / Cockatiels
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Scott writes,

Hey folks: Our 4-year-old (almost) male gray Cockatiel Buddy has a dander problem?

We can get him to bathe outdoors when he’s out in the lanai and it happens to be raining which is a fairly common occurrence here in west-central Florida but the problem (?) is that we can’t get him wet to the skin. Buddy will shake off after a bath and a cloud of dander will “poof” off him.

I’ve read that birds, in general, need to get wet to the skin to remain healthy. Any thoughts?

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How Can I Get My New Budgie to Cohabitate With My Old Budgie?

Mitch Rezman
August 12, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
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Barbara T. wants to know

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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Have You Ever Experienced a Bird With “Bumblefoot”?

Will Full-spectrum Lighting Damage My Bird’s Eyes?

What Do I Do Now That the Tip My Budgies Upper Beak Broke Off?

Is an Infrared Heat Lamp Safe for Warming My Cockatiel?

Why Are My Darling Birdling Female Parakeets Not Getting Along?

I Just Wanted to Show You the New Cage I Got for Kelly Recently

Why Is My African Grey Sheba Showing Signs of Making a Nest?

Should I Use FDA Approved Powder Coating on My Older Birdcage?

Do Dander Birds Like Cockatiels Require a Regular Drenching?

How Can I Get My New Budgie to Cohabitate With My Old Budgie?

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$7 Ships Small

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Lowell, IN 46356 USA