What Is the Lowest Temperature Can My 2 Greys Survive Outside?
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What Is the Lowest Temperature Can My 2 Greys Survive Outside?

Grae W. wonders

 

Hello, I have two 21-year-old grays, that I have had since they were young babies.

 

They are very healthy and happy birds. In the winter months, in the south (NC), I put them out in their cage on sunny, non-windy days, if it’s above 47 degrees.

 

As their cage loses the sun, I bring them in, and put them on their perch, in a glass door walk-in shower.

 

I have asthma, so must not bring in their cage.

 

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Which Larger Parrot Species Is the Least Difficult to Take Care of?
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Which Larger Parrot Species Is the Least Difficult to Take Care of?

Thank you for acknowledging a category for “large macaws,” you’ve been paying your due diligence.

My knowledge base comes from operating a  website that sells exclusively to pet bird keepers.

You can read about 1400 posts I’ve written on pet bird care.

Re: “Please don’t kid yourself there are no large parrot species that is any less difficult than the other to take care of” (below).

First, off one person’s, anecdotes should not be a driver on how to create a single bird or a flock’s environment.

Re: “ I recently bought a brand new TV and thanks to my parrot it has a crack in the screen”

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How Do I Care For My 2 Eclectus Parrot Pluckers?
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How Do I Care For My 2 Eclectus Parrot Pluckers?

Hi Randall

I’m looking at the pictures you sent, thank you.

Obviously, the birds have feather self-destruction issues.

Typically these need to be addressed holistically.

Before we get granular on the issue let’s do some housekeeping and talk about this particular species.

 About 20% of parrots are sexually dimorphic meaning you can determine the sex of the bird by its color or markings.

Eclectus parrots are either red and blue (female) or green (male). 

Male ringnecks have the ring,  females have none.

 

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Follow Up to Did a 6 Week Absence Cause My Budgie’s Negative Behavior?
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Follow Up to Did a 6 Week Absence Cause My Budgie’s Negative Behavior?

Hi Mitch,

I just noticed that you posted my questions about Ricky on your Blog. 

Here’s the original post

I’m fine with that but feel a bit uncomfortable about naming my bird’s vet and giving her web address.

I came to you with my query as I am not seeing improvement in my bird after several appointments. 

Your advice has been read and will be re-read. 

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Do Birds Get Coronavirus? I Had It About a Month Ago.
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Do Birds Get Coronavirus? I Had It About a Month Ago.

From: June S.

 

Subject: Re: Hi June ~ How to Remodel Cages to Reduce 2 Bird’s Hormonal Behavior

 

Hi Mitch,

 

Do birds get coronavirus? I had it about a month ago.

 

My two parakeets have become so quiet and sleep alot.

 

I changed where I keep them thinking a change would help.

 

Some but not much.

 

Can they know I haven’t been very well?

 

Thank God I have recovered any thoughts?

 

June

 

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I Can’t Believe How Many Dangers Are in My Bird’s Cage!
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I Can’t Believe How Many Dangers Are in My Bird’s Cage!

From: Donna L.

 

Subject: Dangers found in toys and Oops, wrong Donna?

 

Hi Mitch,

 

I received your informative lesson about the dear little budgie?  (Sorry, tiny strokes-no memory)

 

I couldn’t stop reading.  So happy I found you! 

 

I started to dismantle my sweet little 21-year-old Meyer’s parrot’s toys to DIY new ones. 

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How Do I Keep My Cockatiel & Conure From Flying Into Windows?
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How Do I Keep My Cockatiel & Conure From Flying Into Windows?

From: ‘jmcoops’

My buddy flew into the window yesterday twice and all the feathers fell out as you can see (above).

 

I figured that’s where he hit the window.

 

He was stunned and still for several hours on my lap.

 

Today he seems fine.

 

Will those feathers grow back?

 

Anything I should watch for?

 

My husband and I debate constantly about flighted vs wing-clipped birds.

 

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