What are Your Thoughts on Using Lupron to Curb Egg Laying?
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What are Your Thoughts on Using Lupron to Curb Egg Laying?

Bonnie B. would like to know:

 

First I want to thank you for your very informative emails.

 

They are always filled with great information.

 

My question is what are your thoughts on Lupron and what effects of long term use.

 

I have a 30 yo female Umbrella Cockatoo that we’ve had for 11 years.

 

She laid an egg once or twice a year and then in 2015 after laying an egg she prolapsed on a Sunday.

 

Luckily we were able to get her into UC Davis.

 

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How Do I Rescue Someone Else’s Macaw?
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How Do I Rescue Someone Else’s Macaw?

Shelly A. wants to help another owner’s macaw

 

There is a greenhouse that changed hands a year ago, and they have a Macaw named Baby, in a chain link dog kennel type enclosure with one toy, no perches, no real interaction, and lives on parrot kibble like a stray dog. 

 

I’ve spoken with an employee, but Baby doesn’t have an owner, just a business bird that nobody really takes care of.

 

The employees do the best they can, I just recently moved into this area or I would have done something sooner.

 

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Will This Whole-House Air Purifier Hurt My Birds?
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Will This Whole-House Air Purifier Hurt My Birds?

Jacqueline K. seeks information on a whole-home air purifier:

 

Hello, I trust your expertise and did read your blog on air purifiers.

I have 2 parakeets, 1 ringneck dove, and 3 finches.

 

We are looking at a whole-house air purifier that will get installed in the air duct.

 

It was recommended to get the RGF Reme Halo.

 

Is this going to be safe with my birds?

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I Am Trying to Find Fluorescent Tube Lighting for My 2 Amazons
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I Am Trying to Find Fluorescent Tube Lighting for My 2 Amazons

Marsha Asks:

Hi there – I’m trying to find fluorescent tube lighting for my two Amazons, as I understand the compact bulbs don’t carry quite the same punch.

What few I’ve found with high CRI (93+) and 5000K (Kelvin) are only available in packages, etc., so I’m wondering if LEDs rated at the same level are as beneficial, since workshop lamps, etc, of that sort, are easily available and much more easily installed.

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I Am Conflicted About Artificial Lights for Birds ~ Help
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I Am Conflicted About Artificial Lights for Birds ~ Help

David K. is conflicted:

I am conflicted about what I read about artificial lights for birds.

I have cockatiels.

My avian vet says to be careful about such lighting which can damage a bird’s eyes (retina).

My vet has had first-hand experience with this.

I currently use ZooMed Avian sun lamps, overhead.

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