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Do You Think Lupron Would Help or Hurt My Cockatiels Behavior?

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Do You Think Lupron Would Help or Hurt My Cockatiels Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
April 10, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Cockatiels / Veterinarian Related
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Joanne F. wonders aloud,

Been reading your blog about the effects of Lupron on female birds for egg-laying.

My vet is suggesting these injections for my male white face cockatiel, “Pico”.

Pico is literally like Jekyll and Hyde.

Very loving but can turn on you in a nanosecond.

He is so highly hormonal that almost anything is perceived as a potential mate.

Feet, sneakers, plastic Kind bar wrappers……the list is expanding.

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How Do I Handle Red Front Macaw From an Inheritance?

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How Do I Handle Red Front Macaw From an Inheritance?

Mitch Rezman
April 2, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Large macaws / Macaw
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David K. relates,

In search of your wisdom

I have a Red Front macaw from an inheritance and his companion was a cat killed by my fault.

What other macaws would be a good fit for him?

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Is My Blue and Gold Macaw Going Thru the Terrible Twos?

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Is My Blue and Gold Macaw Going Thru the Terrible Twos?

Mitch Rezman
April 2, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Foraging and Enrichment
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Michelle H. wants to know,

Does my Blue and Gold Macaw go thru the terrible twos?

She picks at my clothes, my blankets, and when I put her up at night she dumps her food on the floor.

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Why Does My Macaw Regurgitate in Her Cage Daily?

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Why Does My Macaw Regurgitate in Her Cage Daily?

Mitch Rezman
March 26, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Large macaws / Plucking/Screaming
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Charles S. relates

My bird is 14 years old. I have had him/her since being a baby!

Every day she regurgitates about a cup full in her cage!

When I leave her with an experienced bird keeper she does not do this!

They indicated that I may be petting her in a way that arouses her and that may be the problem.

She has been doing this for years.

Could it be how I’m feeding her? Usually, I feed her orange slices, 1 cracker, 2 peanuts, and a scoop of Zupreem twice a day.

Plus I give her another couple of peanuts as a treat during the day?

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

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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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How Do I Care For My 2 Eclectus Parrot Pluckers?

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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?

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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 We Teach Our Bird His Name?

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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?

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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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How Can I Reduce My Female Cockatiels Hormonal Issues?

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How Can I Reduce My Female Cockatiels Hormonal Issues?

Catherine Tobsing
January 8, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatiels / Hormonal issues in birds
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Hello, I’m writing this because I have a 10-year-old Cockatiel female.

I’ve had her since I was 14 and she’s the most important thing in my life.

She’s gone through a lot though and has had to survive 2 emergency surgeries to save her life.

Becoming egg-bound and near-death both of these times due to chronic egg laying.

I don’t know what to do to help.

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