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

• Mitch Rezman
• October 20, 2020
• Amazons / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting
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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

• Mitch Rezman
• October 20, 2020
• Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatiels
• 0 Comments

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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What Should I Be Feeding My Cockatiel Baby?

• Mitch Rezman
• October 15, 2020
• Cockatiels / Feeding Pet Birds
• 0 Comments

Christina S. asks:

What should I be feeding my cockatiel baby?

Also, do I change it when it gets a bit older?

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What Are Pet Bird Travel Carriers Made of?

• Mitch Rezman
• October 15, 2020
• Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Website Shopping
• 0 Comments

Nat O. would like to know:

 

Hi, how’s it going?

 

What is the following cage made of: Fold Away Travel Cage Carrier for Medium Parrots #602 23 x17

 

Hi Nat,

 

The #602 medium parrot bird travel carrier is made of wrought iron coated with a pet-safe white paint.

 

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Should Our Greys Birdcage Be Covered at Night?

• Mitch Rezman
• October 15, 2020
• African grey / Bird Cage Info / Bird Supplies Info
• 0 Comments

Jim G. inquires:

For many many years, we have covered our Greys cage at night.

Then about 10 years ago I met a woman who is a certified African Grey rescuer. She said ABSOLUTELY NOT!

That parrots of course originated in natural environments and had to be at all times able to detect danger.

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What Is the Deal With Parrots that Excessively Scream?

• Mitch Rezman
• October 15, 2020
• Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Plucking/Screaming
• 0 Comments

Excessive screaming is a learned behavior that we teach our birds.

 

Covering your feathered companion with a blanket only teaches him or her that you will cover the cage when the scream gets out of hand.

 

Yelling at a screaming parrot gives the parrot the attention it seeks. Ignoring a screaming parrot is not the answer either. 

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Are Lemons Good for Parrots?

• Mitch Rezman
• October 15, 2020
• Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Feeding Pet Birds
• 0 Comments

Kathleen R. asks:

 

Do you like lemons?

 

Dear Kathleen ~ Do we like lemons?

 

Well, yes, they smell nice, are very useful to flavor foods, and make a nice beverage.

 

Are you asking if lemons are okay for parrots?

 

They won’t hurt them, but why would you give them to parrots?

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How Do I Improve My Bird’s Lighting?

• Mitch Rezman
• October 8, 2020
• Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatoo
• 0 Comments

Ling Writes:

Hi, I want to improve my Bird’s lighting, which is currently 2 screw-in compact full-spectrum bulbs.

I like the look and description of the Full Spectrum Economy Daylight Bulb with Clamp Light & Timer.

A couple of questions….can I hang it from the ceiling over her cage?

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How to Put a Harness on Your Parrot | Parrot Training

• Mitch Rezman
• October 8, 2020
• Bird & Parrot Care
• 0 Comments

Christine B writes:

 

I’m having a heck of a time trying to decide.

 

1. Which size Aviator flight harness to purchase for my Meyers Parrot who weighs about 80 grams.(for the record – most Meyers parrots wear an X-Small flight harness)

    

2. Would buying a flight harness help after all?

 

This little parrot didn’t have a great home life when I bought her last July. She has since had a full vet workup in Aug.

 

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Prevue Pet Aviary Breeder Doors for Feeders Inquiry

• Mitch Rezman
• October 8, 2020
• Bird & Parrot Care
• 0 Comments

Cam M. is seeking:

 

Hi! I’m looking at getting a cage from you guys, Indoor Aviary Flight Cage for Small Birds by Prevue F040 Black, and we already have our two boy budgies, and I was wondering if this cage has any smaller openings?

Where we could attach their out of cage feeder and bath container?

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