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Is Rosewater Effective Against Feather Plucking Birds?

Angela H. writes

I read that rosewater used for cooking is good to moisturize and calm feather picking birds.

I started putting a few drops in his water twice a day and he seems calmer.

I have tried everything, including diet, toys, lights, and vet exams. Until rosewater, nothing helped. Is there a contraindication?

By the way, I add a few drops to my evening water and in my eyes.

I sleep better and my eyes are less dry.

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What Kind of Bird Should I Get at 60?

Mitch Rezman
March 5, 2020
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Rescue / Cockatoo / Conures / Feeding Pet Birds
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Darla S asks:

Can you suggest a few medium-sized parrot species for a 1st-time owner about to turn 60y?

I am interested in moderation (moderate affection, playfulness, independence, friendliness, and noise) ability to talk would be a plus.

I still work full time, and live alone in my own house.

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How Do I Help My Rescue Budgie with Splayed Leg?

Mitch Rezman
March 5, 2020
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
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From Donna E.

question: I have recently been given a parakeet with a splayed leg.

He eats and flys but he’s not very active and basically just sits in one place for long periods of time, especially if another keet doesn’t land next to him to get him moving.

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Can I Train Two 1 Year Old Budgies to Fly?

Mitch Rezman
February 27, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Budgies / Flight / Parakeets
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Carol Wrote:

Mitch: I read on line something you wrote about the possibility of training adult budgies.

I have inherited two budgies – about 1-year-old.

They are in a cage and have never been trained.

They seem very happy with each other.

They are very active and chatty.

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Should I Trim My Bourkes Parakeets Beak and Nails?

Mitch Rezman
February 21, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care
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Mary asks

First I want to say I love your Birdie Brunch Newsletter because I can scroll through it quickly, pick out the articles I want to read, and just view those.

It’s one of only 2 newsletters I actually look at in my email!

So I have a question about beak and nail trimming.

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Is Zupreem a Good Bird Food Brand for a Green Cheek Conure?

Kimberly asks

Is Zupreem a good brand for a GCC?

What brands of pellets do you recommend?

Dear Kimberly

Zupreem is a very popular bird food pellet. It is a commonly found variety found almost everywhere. It is puffed and contains sweeteners which cause the birds to take to it easier than many other pellets.

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