Stacey W. relates:
Hi! I have a beautiful 2 1/2-year-old caique named Sir Herbert (Herbie for short).
And he has been exhibiting increasingly excessive scratching over the past months.
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Hi Mitch,
In response to the comment about travel cages, I have found a solution.
My Senegal parrot (Gonzo) did not like to hang out in a smaller cage.
So I got her a reasonably-sized cage that I can use for her travel or if she needs to stay with someone.
I can drive with it and strap the cage into a seat belt.
I set it up in another room and left the cage door open. She has started playing inside it and seems to like it.
Now, with COVID-19, I am working from home, and need it to be quiet when I’m on the phone.
Michael G. relates:
I have a mystery! I have two African Greys.
But first, a bit of history.
Stephanie M. needs to know:
Hi. I am building a new house with a bird room (for a 30+-year-old female Moluccan cockatoo) located in the middle of the house (where all the excitement happens).
It will have a drain and water for easy cleaning, plus doors for nighttime.
It will also have appropriate lighting.
I will need to install wet-protected light fixtures (easiest is typical shower recessed 6″ fixtures that take standard Edison base bulbs).
That’s my question…if the room is 10’2″W x 5’6″D x 8′ 4″H, how many lights do I need?
Thanks for any advice you can lend
Jen M. seeks:
Hello! I’m looking for a homemade birdy bread recipe or parrot treat ball for my macaw and two umbrella Cockatoos.
Can you recommend a good recipe?
Hope you two are enjoying your new life in Indiana.
Best to you both!
Warmly,
Jen and the Flock
Jeanette H. queries: In addition to fresh fruits and veggies, what seed mixes, etc., do you recommend I provide for my 30-year-old Blue Front Amazon parrot, Willie? Dear Jeanette What…
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William F. wants to know:
I have a question, is that appropriate?
If yes – I have had 2 cockatiels, m/f, for about 6 months.
They are about 2yrs old and happily paired.
A few months ago I even watched them having sex !!! (a shocker for me … :)) – but ….. no eggs, no little birds.
I do have a nesting box in the big cage, but neither bird has paid it the least attention.
Maurine L. inquires: I live in Fort Worth, Texas, as housekeeper to Milo, the U2. At a Master Naturalist meeting, I met a man who keeps several Harris's hawks. They…
Chris M. seeks budgie advice:
Hello, I enjoy your site and your advice very much.
My wife and I just got our hand raised Budgerigar, the bird is very affectionate and spends quite a bit of time on our shoulders.
Recently it has started to preen us, the issue is that it’s preening can be painful as it will focus on skin imperfections or small folds of skin and nip quite hard.
