How Do I Control My Conure’s Hormonal Behavior?
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How Do I Control My Conure’s Hormonal Behavior?

Karin R Writes:

My approximately 20 yr old conure (we think male, though not verified) has been exhibiting hormonal behaviors for weeks.

The worst thing is the frequent regurgitation.

My vet suggested that it is possible that a change in routine due to the pandemic is causing this.

I am certainly home more, but pre-pandemic I was gone for a couple of hours a day and did not have the same schedule every day.

I still leave for an hour or two most days, so it is not a big change.

Previously these behaviors lasted for a week or so, this time it has been going on for 6 weeks or more.

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Which Lighting Fixtures Are Best for a Finch Cage?
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Which Lighting Fixtures Are Best for a Finch Cage?

Carrie F. writes:

I’ve had diamond doves and then later had lovebirds in the past.

I’ve been without birds for a while, but I’m now setting up a large double flight cage in preparation for getting 2 or 3 pairs of finches.

I have a hanging bird light fixture, but since this cage is so wide (about 5 feet wide), I need to hang 2 fixtures.

I can’t find another one like what I already have so I’m looking around at what’s available.

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My Budgie Isn’t Active Until My Sisters Parakeet Arrives, Why?
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My Budgie Isn’t Active Until My Sisters Parakeet Arrives, Why?

The whole question from Quora was as follows:

 

My parakeet isn’t really active (eating, exploring, playing) until my sister’s parakeet comes around. That does this mean?

 

Catherine responded:

 

Birds of a feather flock together and you don’t have any feathers.

 

It sounds like your parakeet prefers the company of another parakeet and is happy when one comes by.

 

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Neighbor’s Are Suing Me for My Amazon’s Noise What Can I Do?
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Neighbor’s Are Suing Me for My Amazon’s Noise What Can I Do?

Pamela S writes:

 

I’ve 2 yellow Naples 37 and 40 years of age I’ve had since hand feeding. 

 

Recently after 26 years in this neighborhood my neighbor after 8 years has taken me to court for noise violation.

 

They’re outdoor cages in Fl. With 1 umbrella cockatoo in this heat, the judge said I should cover them which would kill them.

 

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I Have Questions About the 72 Hour Circadian Reset Technique
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I Have Questions About the 72 Hour Circadian Reset Technique

Bill P. asks:

 

I have questions about the 72-hour circadian reset technique.

 

1. During the day portion of the 72 hour period would there be a problem with taking the bird, Blue and Gold Macaw out of her cage for food, exercise, and to interact with the family.

 

2. Can you provide clinical references pertaining to this technique?

 

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How Do I Transition 8 Amazons and 2 Macaws to a Large Aviary?
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How Do I Transition 8 Amazons and 2 Macaws to a Large Aviary?

Barb H. asks:

 

I’d appreciate advice on integrating parrots into a 36′ X 10 communal aviary for 8 amazons & 2 macaws.

 

These birds have all lived together in the same room divided by partitions. Although separated, they can see each other and communicate.

 

Since they’re familiar with each other, I’m hoping for a painless transition.

 

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My Budgie is Plucking and I Don’t Know Why?
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My Budgie is Plucking and I Don’t Know Why?

Mary W. relates:

 

One of my budgies (male 2 years old) got a crop infection late Jan.
 
He was plucking at his abdomen.
The vet put him on antibiotics and had to keep him at the vet clinic for a week as my brother had a heart attack & died and the friend that I had taking care of my birds could not catch him (fully flighted) to give him meds.
When I got back 10 days later and picked up my guy from the vet-all of his chest feathers were gone!
I figured that once I got him back to his flock he would be ok.

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Is a 20 year old Maximilian Pionus Still of Breeding Age?
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Is a 20 year old Maximilian Pionus Still of Breeding Age?

Maximilian Pionus AKA Maximilian parrot AKA Maximilian’s Pionus AKA Maximilian’s parrot AKA the scaly-headed Pionus ~ (above)
 
Debra R. shares:
 
I have just acquired a 20-year-old Maximilian Pionus.
 
Is she still of breeding age?
 
She was used as a breeder her whole life, is there a point where birds are too old to breed?
 
Having a difficult time finding information pertinent to this breed in regard to lifespan.
 

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