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Is the Corona Virus Making Your Bird Hormonal?

Mitch Rezman
June 18, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Biting Birds / Feather Plucking / Flight / Foraging and Enrichment / Habitats for caged birds / Hormonal issues in birds / Keto the African ringneck
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Editors note: In the featured image above, Barney was obsessing with the other bird in the mirror as Catherine observed.

We have since blocked access to that part of the mirror and Barney has become far more social (less hormonal). Endnote

One of the reasons we are able to stay in business going up against the likes of Amazon and Chewy is that we answer the phone and can provide useful advice.

And although PetSmart and Petco will answer the phone on a national or store level, good luck with getting information about proper care for your white-capped Pionus.

There is been a definite uptick of calls and emails seeking advice for birds exhibiting bad hormonal behavior.

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I’m Looking for a Good Quality Seed Mix for 4 Species of Birds

Meyers parrot

Darryl Z. writes:

Hi.

I’m looking for a good quality seed mix for my 4 birds – a CAG, a Yellow-Shouldered Amazon, a Meyers, and a Caique.

I’m currently using Vita Parrot by Sun Seed but it’s become really dirty over the years.

I actually pick out the papaya because it’s so filthy and looks so gross, I don’t want my birds eating it.

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How Do I get My Ducorps Cockatoo to Eat Better

Mitch Rezman
June 12, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Nutrition / Feeding Pet Birds / Goldenfeast
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Ducorps cockatoo aka Solomons cockatoo
aka Solomons corella or broad-crested corella

Karen E. writes:

My 12-year-old rescue Ducorps cockatoo who I have had 5 months now, has proved to be a challenge in finding anything he will eat!

I have purchased Harrisons, Tops Higgins safflower gold, InTune, Tropican and Tropimix, freeze-dried fruits and veggies, and dried sprouted mix. I also have dried bananas, strawberries, Greenbeens.

Also, a chop mix that I keep frozen.

As well as fresh veggies and fruits.

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How Do I Rescue an African Ringneck Parrot?

Mitch Rezman
June 11, 2020
Hormonal issues in birds / Keto the African ringneck / Lost Birds / Ringnecks
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Patti B writes:

I see you rescued an African ring-necked parrot, I love them, and I would also rescue one, so let me know if you find anymore rescues.

Unfortunately, I live in Bar Harbor, Maine…..but we will deal with that when the time comes.

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How Do I Cut and Care for My Pet Bird’s Feathers?

Mitch Rezman
June 11, 2020
African grey / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Veterinarian Related
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I’ve combined several questions in this post, all related to feather care, you know those hundreds (thousands) of lighter than air floating things around your home, under the birdcage and on the floor.

Feathered factoid: small pet birds like budgies can have 4000 – 6000 feathers.

Larger parrots can have upwards of 8000 feathers (we count them coming out of the shop vac).

Waterbirds like ducks and swans have upwards of 10,000 feathers or more.

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How Can I Help My Egg Bound Cockatoo?

Mitch Rezman
June 11, 2020
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Cockatoo / Veterinarian Related
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Debbie S. writes: Hi! I got your contact info from a long-time bird-loving friend. I reached out to “Gloria” yesterday as she has lots of birds and bird knowledge and we have 1 bird. We have an Umbrella Crested Cockatoo – since she hatched and is now age 28. She’s very healthy all her life, good diet, exercise, toys, etc.

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Is It Necessary That My Budgies Be Let Out of the Cage?

Mitch Rezman
June 11, 2020
Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
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Georgia P. asks:

Is it absolutely necessary that my budgies be let out of the cage? One got out twice and was out 3 hrs refusing to get near his cage.

Finally, I had to catch him and put him back.

Did everything to get him back in…treats, toys.

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Is It Possible My Cockatiel Has Outgrown a Size 5 Flightsuit?

Mary Writes:

Is it possible that my cockatiel has outgrown her size 5 (medium) flight suit? She was born in Feb. but lately, the suit seems to be harder to get on and “cut” into her shoulders?

Am I being a crazy birdie mom?

Thanks for your advice

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