I Have “Rascal” My Cockatiel All Fitted Out With Lights
Janet C. related
I have “Rascal” my cockatiel all fitted out with Lights, a heater, different size perches, and chew toys…all types & sizes.
Janet C. related
I have “Rascal” my cockatiel all fitted out with Lights, a heater, different size perches, and chew toys…all types & sizes.
We operate Windy City Parrot and our social stores from a large historic (1928) “bungalow.”
About 20 years ago the building suffered a fire that was extinguished by the Lowell volunteer fire department 3 minutes away by a fire truck.
I was reading your article from today, and you mentioned a moon light.
Is there such a thing and where are they available for sale?
I am also wondering if the 72-hour light, you mentioned, might be worth a try?
Editors note: this is a related 2-part answer.
The question is how close should a light be to the birdcage?
Catherine Tobsing wrote:
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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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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.
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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Peter M. wrote:
If she (a parrotlet) is sitting on my hand she will turn around and give me a good wallop. She attacks everyone in my family, biting their necks, and arms wherever she can. It is getting out of control.
I have a full spectrum light above her cage, and turned it off hoping it would help. I have reduced her hours of daylight and she is now getting 12 hrs of sleep.
This is a follow-up to the post How My Cockatiels Are Surviving a Long Trip Away From Home Diane P. relates, Using the suggested 72 hours of light seemed to…
Chris S. reported, Our four-year-old parrotlet has recently started laying eggs. She has suddenly begun nesting under the newspaper we put in the bottom of her cage. So far she…