Why is My Quaker Parrot Becoming More Antisocial?
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Why is My Quaker Parrot Becoming More Antisocial?

Eva W. relates:

I have an 8-year-old female Quaker parrot who is becoming more and more antisocial as she ages.

I have had her since she was a baby.

She was always very skeptical of new things and situations which is probably good.

But there was not a lot of curiosity in her behavior.

She never wanted to step up on my hand.

She bites me any chance she gets even though I am her chosen person. (more…)

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My GCC Likes to Sleep in a Covered Area ~ Is This Hormonal Behavior?
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My GCC Likes to Sleep in a Covered Area ~ Is This Hormonal Behavior?

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Christopher G. writes:

I have a question about bird behavior, and I thought it might find a home in the birdie brunch.

We have a four-year-old green cheek conure and a three-year-old Hahns macaw.

We keep them in travel/sleeping cages in our bedroom at night, with the doors unlatched so they can come out in the morning whenever they want.

Recently, at night, we have found our green cheek to have left her sleeping cage and nestled into a tight space between the two cages, underneath the towels that cover the cage.

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In Response to “Do You Serve Your Pet Bird Chop?”
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In Response to “Do You Serve Your Pet Bird Chop?”

Sherry L. comments:

Yes, my birds are fed ‘chop’ (Arlo the grey, calls it ‘bobbity’) This is a new term for what I have done for 28+ years.

Chop is chopped veg, grains, and sometimes, a tiny bit of seed sprinkled on top or a bit of walnut, or something.

I used to cut the vegetables larger because Arlo was pretty accepting of lots of things, and I didn’t have a food processor.

I also (now) feed Arlo a pelleted diet, along with the chop.

She also gets a small amount of fruit, and sometimes about an inch square of chicken breast (baked) or some steamed scallop (yum).

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How Best Do We Transition Our Birds to a New Home?

Joe S. seeks an answer:

 

I am looking for advice on how to best transition our birds to our new home.

 

We are moving into a new house next week (not long-distance, just across town).

 

We have a 6 yo Senegal and a 5yo parrotlet who have only lived at our current home.

 

I know that birds can be very stressed by changes like this, and I want to make this move as easy as possible for them.

 

“Appreciate the advice and love reading your blogs!”

 

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How Hard is Molting For an African Grey?
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How Hard is Molting For an African Grey?

Scott S. asks:

 

Hi – I actually have a birdie question.

 

We have a 2-year-old male Gray Cockatiel who has the worst case of “owie” feathers under his wings.

 

We can lift his wings and see a number of pin feathers that are causing some distress.

 

Question: what if anything can we do to help him out?

 

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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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