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Green cheek conure parrot on top of blue cage against an off-white background

How to Remodel a Cage to Reduce 2 Bird’s Hormonal Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
December 3, 2020
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Conures / Green Cheek Conure / Hormonal issues in birds
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This thread took place during the entire month of December 2020.

Spoiler alert (also found at end of the post)

Hi Catherine I don’t know if you got my email from the other day about the lighting treatment for Reggie’s hormones.

It did the trick.

She is so much friendlier to Kiwi there was just one time she went at him when he was on his stand but it wasn’t as bad as it was before the lighting treatment.

I know you are probably so busy I just wanted to know if she starts to show aggressive behavior do we do the 72 hr or 7 days she is still a little hormonal but not nearly as bad she loves going under my blanket lol.

Thanks again for your advice it was the best Christmas present we could have asked for.️

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What Should I Do With the Three Eggs My Grey Just Laid?

Mitch Rezman
December 1, 2020
African grey / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Bird Nutrition
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Michael G. reaches back out with a new pet bird keeping challenge.

Hi, Mitch, I ordered a clamp-on light fixture for Lil’ Girl and Big Boy.

While they have sunlight on the end of their cage (3′) and down one side (5′).

I figured it couldn’t hurt as the sunlight is filtered by windows with a light tint and filled with Argon gas which, I think, only prevents fogging.

I am not sure about its filtering effect.

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Can Lighting Benefit My Blue Crown Conure With Cataracts?

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.

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How Can I Achieve Better Birdcage Environments for My Birds?

Mitch Rezman
November 18, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Green Cheek Conure / Macaw
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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.

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How Do I Place Clamp Light for Lighting Over My Bird’s Cage?

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?

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Why is My Green Cheek Conure Biting Me All of a Sudden?

Mitch Rezman
November 13, 2020
Bird Behavior / Bird Lighting / Biting Birds / Green Cheek Conure
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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.

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Do Lighting CRI Ratings Help Birds & What the Heck are They?

Hello,

I wanted to inquire about the three bulbs I purchased that were delivered today.

They are not the same bulbs that are shown in the photo and I’m not seeing a CRI on the bulb itself to be able to confirm that these are full spectrum.

I tried doing a google search of the product and from what I found, these bulbs have a CRI of only 81 (not full spectrum).

The bulbs were not delivered in a product box, they were sitting in a plastic container and wrapped with packing materials, so again I can’t confirm if I was shipped the incorrect bulbs.

Can someone please look into this for me?

Thanks,

Caitlin D.

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What Wattage Bulb Do I Need to Calm My Amazon?

Mitch Rezman
October 30, 2020
Amazons / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting
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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.

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Are Vitamins Necessary When My Bird is on a Pellet Diet?

Mitch Rezman
October 30, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird Lighting / Feeding Pet Birds
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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.

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Veterinarian examining Alexandrine parakeet in clinic, closeup

What are Your Thoughts on Using Lupron to Curb Egg Laying?

Mitch Rezman
October 30, 2020
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Cockatoo / Veterinarian Related
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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.

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How to Remodel a Cage to Reduce 2 Bird’s Hormonal Behavior?

What Should I Do With the Three Eggs My Grey Just Laid?

How Can I Achieve Better Birdcage Environments for My Birds?

How Do I Place Clamp Light for Lighting Over My Bird’s Cage?

Why is My Green Cheek Conure Biting Me All of a Sudden?

Do Lighting CRI Ratings Help Birds & What the Heck are They?

What Wattage Bulb Do I Need to Calm My Amazon?

Are Vitamins Necessary When My Bird is on a Pellet Diet?

Since 1993Online in 2002

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Since 1993
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Lowell, IN 46356 USA