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The Differences Between Finches And Canaries

The zebra finch and canary are the most popular birds kept by pet owners, after budgies and cockatiels. They both also have a long history in captivity, as does the society finch. Let’s take a look at how these birds are alike and how they differ.

Similarities

If you’re considering adding a finch or a canary to your family, you might be surprised to find that a canary is a finch. So you are only choosing among finches, really. Zebra finches, society finches, also called Bengalese finches, and canaries actually have a lot in common.

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More CBD For Pet Birds – Mythbusting

Mitch Rezman
September 5, 2019
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Birds & Lighting / Veterinarian Related
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Although I firmly believe that correlation does not necessarily imply causation I’m very concerned with the fact that 60% of pet birds die of malnutrition according to necropsies (animal autopsies) performed by veterinarians.

I can’t help feel the explosion of feeding “chop” to pet birds has fueled that statistic.

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What Our Readers Think About Pet Birds And CBD Oil

Mitch Rezman
August 22, 2019
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Cockatoo / Veterinarian Related
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These comments are in response to last weeks post CBD Oil – Miracle Cure For Birds Or Just The New Snake Oil

From Taryn Palo

Regarding CBD oil.

My avian vet sells it.

He’s taken care of my Umbrella cockatoo for 23 years now so I pretty much trust him.

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A green parrot eats cookies from human hands. The concept of pet nutrition.

What Are The Right Human And Commercial Foods For My Pet Bird

Mitch Rezman
August 21, 2019
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Feeding Pet Birds / Foraging and Enrichment
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Shouldn’t we learn how to find the right foods for our pet birds?

Feathered factoid: as much as 30% of a bird’s calories are used in the production and maintenance of feathers.

Editor’s note: We don’t know what bird food your bird will like any more than what you like on Netflix.

“Transparent”, “Scandal” or “The Walking Dead,” shows are both loved and reviled.

We do know that instinctively your bird has a desire to “search” or “forage” for food seven days a week.

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Do Parrots Make Good Pets For Seniors And More Pet Bird Care Answers

https://www.quora.com/Do-parrots-make-good-pets-for-seniors

At 70 (note profile pic) I have 10 budgies and a 15 yo African ringneck, all rescues.

There is an enormous number of older rescue birds available.

BTW Dr. Karen Becker has a case study of a certified 25 yo budgie.

I personally know 30 yo cockatiels.

Most birds are rehomed because of timing, bad behavior, noise, or new children.

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CBD Oil – Miracle Cure For Birds Or Just The New Snake Oil

Mitch Rezman
August 13, 2019
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Plucking/Screaming / Veterinarian Related
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On June 2, 2018 I responded to the question:

I, for the most part, pleaded ignorance and suggested that he not give his African Grey CBD oil based on my “spidey sense.”

Now I’m seeing more conversations about the use of CBD oil on all sorts of animals but obviously, my concern is the effects of CBD oil on our pet birds.

Let’s take a deep dive into the subject, shall we?

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Can Birds Safely Eat Dirt And Other Pet Bird Care Answers

Mitch Rezman
August 7, 2019
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Enviornments / Budgies / Feeding Pet Birds
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Actually, my dogs are given mostly a raw diet and I supplement a little kibble.

I have to put her away until they’re done or she chases them from their own food :).

Thoughts, please.

Dear Pam

The dirt in your houseplants is more dangerous than the kibble.

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Funny budgerigar. Cute green budgie pa parrot sits in a cage and plays with a mirror. Funny tamed pet bird and her toys

How To Introduce New Toys That Parrots Should Play With

Mitch Rezman
August 6, 2019
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Supplies Info / Habitats for caged birds / Sun conures
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And How to Discourage Items They Should Leave Alone

I had a screen saver a while back with an umbrella cockatoo and the words (from the cockatoo’s perspective), “What’s mine is mine, what’s yours is mine, if you put it down it is mine, if I see it it is mine, but if you give it to me, I don’t want it”.

This is so true for many parrots and can be used to introduce new toys and cage additions to your bird’s environment.

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