Annette D. relates:
My Amazon Parrot was killed by fire toxins.
Hi, I’m writing in because I’m just shattered in every way.
I live in Sonoma Co, CA, home of Wildfires.Â
In 2017, we got hit with the first ‘recognized’ Firestorm.Â
The Tubbs Fire. (more…)
Hey there, here for the brunch, but I’d like to speak to the manager, I just have a question or two before sitting down:Â
So we have a 2 bird, 2 human family.  Â
The littlest one, a GCC named Pz is the comedian and energy ball of the group, with tons of personality packed into a 70gram feather suit.  Â
Our sanity these days hinges upon making sure the bird children are well taken care of, as we spend all our days with them now and find it very enriching to be attentive to their unique needs and the interesting ways in which they communicate them to us.
Barbara D. wonders:
I have 2 Blue Fronted Amazons.
I have a heated Thermo Perch in the cage but am concerned about the winter room temperature when I bring the birds out to the living room in their cage to be with us, their room is set for 68/69 but the living room is more like 66.
So I thought the Snuggle Up panel might be good to add to the perch.
They have not checked out the warm perch yet.
I have seen them on the heated perch in the winter before, this perch is second to lowest perch in their cage.
Should I raise the perch a bit higher?
Shelly A. wants to help another owner’s macaw
There is a greenhouse that changed hands a year ago, and they have a Macaw named Baby, in a chain link dog kennel type enclosure with one toy, no perches, no real interaction, and lives on parrot kibble like a stray dog.Â
I’ve spoken with an employee, but Baby doesn’t have an owner, just a business bird that nobody really takes care of.
The employees do the best they can, I just recently moved into this area or I would have done something sooner.
Andi S. wonders about heat lamps:Â
Hello, Do you have a sturdy floor lamp base for the ceramic heat bulb that you sell?
I have a yellow nape Amazon.
The vet says to have heat 80-85 degrees.
Which wattage will reach this temperature?
David K. is conflicted:
I am conflicted about what I read about artificial lights for birds.
I have cockatiels.
My avian vet says to be careful about such lighting which can damage a bird’s eyes (retina).
My vet has had first-hand experience with this.
I currently use ZooMed Avian sun lamps, overhead.
Nat O. would like to know:
Hi, how’s it going?
What is the following cage made of: Fold Away Travel Cage Carrier for Medium Parrots #602 23 x17
Hi Nat,
The #602 medium parrot bird travel carrier is made of wrought iron coated with a pet-safe white paint.
Jim G. inquires:
For many many years, we have covered our Greys cage at night.
Then about 10 years ago I met a woman who is a certified African Grey rescuer. She said ABSOLUTELY NOT!
That parrots of course originated in natural environments and had to be at all times able to detect danger.
Gloria W. would like to know:
My female 3 yr old bird seems afraid of heights.
I have bought her 3 different cages as she’s aged and the latest is maybe 20 long 18 wide and 30 high.
Would a flight cage for finches be ok for her?
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