Should I Get My 25 YO African Grey a Companion
Should I Get My 25 YO African Grey a Companion?
Gina L. related,
I have an adorable african grey named Sammee and she has been with me for 25 years.
What Are the Down Sides to Having a Pet Bird?
Parrots can make wonderful pets for the right person or family, but they also come with unique challenges that make them less suitable for everyone.
Here are some reasons why parrots may not make good pets for some people:
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Why don’t parrots migrate?
Why Don’t Parrots Migrate Like Other Bird Species?
Short answer, “geography.”
In contrast to certain birds that embark on lengthy journeys, we do not think about our pet bird species in the wild engaging in long-distance migrations.
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How to Ensure the Safety of My Bird From Household Dangers
How to Ensure the Safety of My Bird From Household Dangers
How do I ensure the safety of my pet bird when faced with potential dangers within the home?
Each year, numerous avian creatures endure negative health issues due to their surroundings.
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I really like reading all the information you provide about birds,
Problems With My 42 YO Amazon Parrot I Adopted 12 Years Ago
jenn7558 relates,
I really like reading all the information you provide about birds, and most particularly, domesticated ones.
I just read your latest that talks about the way to arrange walls of toys and the reasons for doing that.
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Can You Help Me Exercise My Ringneck?
Can You Help Me Exercise My Ringneck?
Lisa S. offered,
I want to thank you for your advice on birdie exercise.
My ringneck was getting pretty noisy. He has a full spectrum lamp, lots of toys, and his own room.
My Budgies Were Never Exposed to Bird Toys by the Breeder, Now What?
Dear Catherine,
Omar and Milo are not playing with those wonderful toys.
I’m thinking that the breeder that turns the young budgies over to the animal shelter had probably never exposed them to toys before and they don’t know how to play.
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Can You Help Me With A Shy Pet Bird?
Despite sharing some fearful behaviors, a shy bird stands distinct from a fearful bird.
When you focus, you can observe a shy pet bird’s perception of family life.
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Help! I Need Some Ideas to Get My Bird to Stop Biting
Help! I Need Some Ideas to Get My Bird to Stop Biting
Valerie H. expressed concern,
My Ducorps Cockatoo has become very aggressive with anyone and anything that gets near me. She has started biting me when my husband gets too close.
If I’m not in the room paying attention to her, she screams.
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Following Up on the Cohabitation of Milo and Omar My Budgies
Following Up on the Cohabitation of Milo and Omar My Budgies
Dear Catherine,
I thought I’d give you an update about my new bird Milo — a young (I think), companion for my 4-year-old budgie Omar.
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