Category: Bathing and Health - Page 7

2-african-grey-parrots-perch-600

Are Vitamins Necessary When My Bird is on a Pellet Diet?

Mitch Rezman
October 30, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird Lighting / Feeding Pet Birds
0 Comments

Michael G. asks:

Hi, Mitch.

I was using a powdered vitamin in Little Girl and Big Boy’s water. When I began using Roudybush pellets they recommended discontinuing the vitamin. I took them at their word and don’t see any ill effects after 8 months.

I’m wondering if birds are like I’ve been told about humans, rid themselves of unwanted vitamins?

We use a spray bottle on a mist regularly.

It is amazing to see their wingspan as it doesn’t seem possible they can spread out as they do! (more…)

How Does Natra Spray Improve My Bird’s Feather Quality?

Mitch Rezman
October 30, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird Behavior / Clean
0 Comments

Steve S. asks:

Have you ever used Natra Pet bird bath spray on your birds?

I have a 14-year-old male cockatiel who seems to be preening more than usual since his last molt.

He has been on Harrison’s High Potency Super Fine his entire life until this year when he needed a toenail trim.

(more…)

2-budgies-allo-preening

How Do We Stop Our Budgie from Over Preening Us?

Mitch Rezman
September 17, 2020
Bathing and Health / Biting Birds / Budgies
0 Comments

Chris M. seeks budgie advice:

Hello, I enjoy your site and your advice very much.

My wife and I just got our hand raised Budgerigar, the bird is very affectionate and spends quite a bit of time on our shoulders.

Recently it has started to preen us, the issue is that it’s preening can be painful as it will focus on skin imperfections or small folds of skin and nip quite hard.

(more…)

SSUCv3H4sIAAAAAAAEAJ2RwW6EIBCG7036DoazJoJUbV9ls4cRJnayrjSA22w2vnsBJeFcTvzf8MP8w+v9rarYBI4U+6peUQVNy7I5b8GTWQNu65OjJm8swRJhZHuqMOfBbw5dvOJECjzO4ewBT39+53LoKhdSMThCibG6YG6bEstor//tPDbXHAVmXNUzNVwEsbggHEEux1F2+/Vo72W0B2k0hYZNkylSPoyCJRq64uYfS4rWubAZ/422nFgYubkXYDU+dXIGYzqMNErecdkLydtxaMewxCfL32DUjXTZK+nkkCg/uO6bgSNv5ChkA6IbGqUmIbHrOUgRJrX/Aco0ZkEOAgAA

Should You Bathe Cockatoos and Amazon Parrots?

Sheryl M. asks:

Hi Mitch and Catherine,

Love your information.

(more…)

How Much Do You Understand About the Molt?

Mitch Rezman
July 2, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Enviornments / Bird Nutrition / Feather Plucking / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
0 Comments

We’ve talked about the differences between molting, preening, and plucking in a post found here.

Molting is misunderstood and usually viewed as nothing more than a nuisance.

We have 10 birds in our home.

That means they’re going to shed between 50,000 and 70,000 feathers combined, annually!

Feathered factoid: Ducks have 10,000 or more feathers and swans have upwards of 12,000+.

(more…)

macaw-outstretched-wing

Should I Put a Humidifier or Air Purifier, in My Birds’ Room?

Mitch Rezman
May 7, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments
0 Comments

Lorraine H. asks

How do I keep my bird’s dander down?

Should I put a humidifier or air purifiers, in my birds’ room

(more…)

budgie-4057132_640

Can You Help Diagnose This Ailing Budgie?

Mitch Rezman
May 6, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
0 Comments

Linda Kay asks:

Hello Catherine- wondering if you can help, maybe a suggestion, we know you can’t make a diagnosis.

We have a young (1 yr) female budgie that suddenly (overnight) became wobbly, has a hard time perching, tucks her head in her wing, and has lost interest in all budgies in the flight (12) even a best buddy.

(more…)

Jenday-conure-in_tree-1

Can Light Therapy Solve These 3 Birds Hormonal Problems?

Mitch Rezman
April 23, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Conures
0 Comments

Drugs like Lupron, Haldol, and Prozac were designed and tested by the FDA on humans.

Zero long-term testing of these drugs has been performed on any bird ~ ever.

The next time a veterinarian tells you “these are safe for your bird.”

Your response should be “please provide the data that backs up your statement.”

(more…)

Does My Budgie or Ringneck Have Fatty Liver Disease?

Mitch Rezman
March 19, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Budgies / Feeding Pet Birds
0 Comments

Jeanne Writes:

I have an adorable budgie named Peanut.

His beak started to grow about a year ago and I wanted to know what I could do to reverse this if it is possible, I know that means he has a fatty liver.

(more…)

blue-gold-macaw-mask

Can I Give My Bird the Coronavirus? YES! Part 2

Mitch Rezman
March 15, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments / Veterinarian Related
0 Comments

The WHO has Changed its Position on Coronavirus and Pets

2nd pet dog tests positive for COVID-19 coronavirus

Pet cat tests positive for coronavirus in Hong Kong

From the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

“Out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known about the virus”

Find part 1 here

Can the coronavirus infect cats and dogs?

Coronaviruses are not particularly hard to please when it comes to potential hosts — they’ve been detected in many mammal and bird species, including dogs and cats, as well as livestock like cows, chickens and pigs. Read more

Hi,

I think your article on birds catching the covid-19 might be misleading.

Is there evidence of transmission from humans to birds for covid19?

I think it’s highly unlikely.

While these viruses can occasionally jump between distantly related species, it’s not common.

(more…)

Since 1993
Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free
$7 Ships Small

Toll Free
877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,
Lowell, IN 46356 USA

Windy City Parrot

Click
for
Support 24/7

Are Vitamins Necessary When My Bird is on a Pellet Diet?

How Does Natra Spray Improve My Bird’s Feather Quality?

How Do We Stop Our Budgie from Over Preening Us?

Should You Bathe Cockatoos and Amazon Parrots?

Should I Put a Humidifier or Air Purifier, in My Birds’ Room?

Can You Help Diagnose This Ailing Budgie?

Can Light Therapy Solve These 3 Birds Hormonal Problems?

Does My Budgie or Ringneck Have Fatty Liver Disease?

Since 1993Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free$7 Ships Small

Toll Free877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,Lowell, IN 46356 USA

Can the coronavirus infect cats and dogs?

Since 1993
Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free
$7 Ships Small

Toll Free
877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,
Lowell, IN 46356 USA