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Should I Get a New Bird in Spite of Having Two Dogs?

Catherine Tobsing
February 26, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Inter species / Sun conures
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Joanne C. Inquires

Dear Mitch and Catherine.

Our 22-year-old sun conure recently passed.

She was a family member her entire life.

We occasionally look at bird rescue sites.

My hesitation is we have 2 dogs that limit just how much a bird can be out of the cage.

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Will a New Big Cockatoo Bond With My Budgies Over Time?

Mitch Rezman
February 26, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Budgies / Cockatoo / Exercising birds
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To answer “If I get a bigger parrot like a cockatoo” is a fool’s errand.

An Umbrella cockatoo is roughly 18 inches long and weighs 1.4 lbs.

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Which Larger Parrot Species Is the Least Difficult to Take Care of?

Mitch Rezman
February 25, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Large macaws
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Thank you for acknowledging a category for “large macaws,” you’ve been paying your due diligence.

My knowledge base comes from operating a website that sells exclusively to pet bird keepers.

You can read about 1400 posts I’ve written on pet bird care.

Re: “Please don’t kid yourself there are no large parrot species that is any less difficult than the other to take care of” (below).

First, off one person’s, anecdotes should not be a driver on how to create a single bird or a flock’s environment.

Re: “ I recently bought a brand new TV and thanks to my parrot it has a crack in the screen”

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I’m Frustrated With Featherbrite-how Do I Fix My Lighting?

Catherine Tobsing
February 6, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatiels / Habitats for caged birds / Hormonal issues in birds
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Cynthia expresses her frustration with the FeatherBrite birdcage lighting system:

I have the swag lights that require two bulbs.

I bought the 16 watts LED bulb and the UV blue bulb in September, and now they’re burned out.

I don’t even see the same bulbs as a set for sale on your site.

I have a Pagoda-style light that requires one bulb but those apparently aren’t sold for that style anymore.

I can’t keep buying lighting fixtures. Help!

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Why Has My Senegal Stopped Eating His Harrison’s Pellets?

Catherine Tobsing
February 5, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird Behavior / Feeding Pet Birds / Senegal parrots
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Barbara is concerned about her Sennie:

My 23 yr. old Senegal has stopped eating his Harrison’s pellets which he has been eating most of his life.

He is eating fruit, veggies, Nutriberries & Avicakes.

Should I be concerned?

Should I try a different pellet? Thank you for your help.

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How Do I Care For My 2 Eclectus Parrot Pluckers?

Mitch Rezman
February 5, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Eclectus parrots / Feather Plucking
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Hi Randall

I’m looking at the pictures you sent, thank you.

Obviously, the birds have feather self-destruction issues.

Typically these need to be addressed holistically.

Before we get granular on the issue let’s do some housekeeping and talk about this particular species.

About 20% of parrots are sexually dimorphic meaning you can determine the sex of the bird by its color or markings.

Eclectus parrots are either red and blue (female) or green (male).

Male ringnecks have the ring, females have none.

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Follow Up to Did a 6 Week Absence Cause My Budgie’s Negative Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
January 21, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Bird Nutrition / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
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Hi Mitch,

I just noticed that you posted my questions about Ricky on your Blog.

Here’s the original post

I’m fine with that but feel a bit uncomfortable about naming my bird’s vet and giving her web address.

I came to you with my query as I am not seeing improvement in my bird after several appointments.

Your advice has been read and will be re-read.

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How Do I Keep My Cockatiel & Conure From Flying Into Windows?

Mitch Rezman
January 21, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Flight
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From: ‘jmcoops’

My buddy flew into the window yesterday twice and all the feathers fell out as you can see (above).

I figured that’s where he hit the window.

He was stunned and still for several hours on my lap.

Today he seems fine.

Will those feathers grow back?

Anything I should watch for?

My husband and I debate constantly about flighted vs wing-clipped birds.

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How Do We Teach Our Bird His Name?

Catherine Tobsing
January 15, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Conures
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This is a follow-up post to:

How to Remodel a Cage to Reduce 2 Bird’s Hormonal Behavior

Lisa N. writes:

Happy New Year Catherine this is Lisa. I just wanted to let you know that Reggie and Kiwi are getting along like best friends. There have been no problems with Reggie attacking Kiwi they love being together. Thank you for that lighting treatment.

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How Do I Wrangle This Quaker Under Control?

Mitch Rezman
January 14, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Feeding Pet Birds
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Subject: Re: Hi Leigh ~ Why Won’t This African Grey Play With His Toys?

Hello Mitch!

I wanted to thank you for your awesome weekly email – I look forward to the information and the humor every week!

I have a question on lighting and biting:

We have a 4yr old Quaker, Boop, who we think is male… does a bit of chest plucking – almost like a Tourettes behavior… but he seems to get awful pin feathers. It’s better now I have him on an avian vitamin powder.

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Should I Get a New Bird in Spite of Having Two Dogs?

Will a New Big Cockatoo Bond With My Budgies Over Time?

Which Larger Parrot Species Is the Least Difficult to Take Care of?

I’m Frustrated With Featherbrite-how Do I Fix My Lighting?

Why Has My Senegal Stopped Eating His Harrison’s Pellets?

How Do I Care For My 2 Eclectus Parrot Pluckers?

How Do I Keep My Cockatiel & Conure From Flying Into Windows?

How Do We Teach Our Bird His Name?

How Do I Wrangle This Quaker Under Control?

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