Janet D. relates:
My blue-crown conure (named BLUE) is one of 2 rescue conures I’ve now had 5 years.
He has cataracts in both eyes. I know this because I could tell his vision was changing and took him to the vet 3 months ago.
Very recently, he’s more hesitant with everything so I think his vision is deteriorating more quickly than anticipated.
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:
So we have a 2 bird, 2 human family.
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.
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.
Marcia D. asks:
I wish to purchase a clamp light assembly w/light for my parrotlet’s birdcage…reason: I currently have a floor lamp with Zoomed avian bulb (expensive) and want to eliminate the floor lamp feature.
QUESTION: with clamp light. Am I laying it right on the top of the cage or hovering it inches above the cage?
Elena T. is concerned:
I have a green cheek conure named Rae and he’s about 2-3 years old.
I’m not sure if Rea is a boy or a girl but I got him from the pet store pretty early on so I’m the only owner he’s ever had besides the pet store workers.
He’s a sweet bird and my family loves him but recently he’s been biting me.
Hello,
Chuck Y. has a question about avian lighting:
Hi Mitch, my yellow-naped amazon can be very mean at times so I am going to get him a full spectrum light.
He is 32 years old and I miss being able to handle him, I could do anything with him and not get bitten.
I have heard the YNA does get this way as they get older but I think I want to try the light anyway.
I have a fixture so I just need to get a bulb.
I have heard 15 watts is ideal, what is your suggestion? Thank you for bringing this up in your birdie brunch.
Michael G. asks:
Hi, Mitch.
I was using a powdered vitamin in Little Girl and Big Boy’s water. When I began using Roudybush pellets they recommended discontinuing the vitamin. I took them at their word and don’t see any ill effects after 8 months.
I’m wondering if birds are like I’ve been told about humans, rid themselves of unwanted vitamins?
We use a spray bottle on a mist regularly.
It is amazing to see their wingspan as it doesn’t seem possible they can spread out as they do! (more…)
Bonnie B. would like to know:
First I want to thank you for your very informative emails.
They are always filled with great information.
My question is what are your thoughts on Lupron and what effects of long term use.
I have a 30 yo female Umbrella Cockatoo that we’ve had for 11 years.
She laid an egg once or twice a year and then in 2015 after laying an egg she prolapsed on a Sunday.
Luckily we were able to get her into UC Davis.
Andi S. wonders about heat lamps:
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?
Marsha Asks:
Hi there – I’m trying to find fluorescent tube lighting for my two Amazons, as I understand the compact bulbs don’t carry quite the same punch.
What few I’ve found with high CRI (93+) and 5000K (Kelvin) are only available in packages, etc., so I’m wondering if LEDs rated at the same level are as beneficial, since workshop lamps, etc, of that sort, are easily available and much more easily installed.
