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Does My Pet Bird Need Additional Vitamins?
Judy M. is concerned,
I am wondering if I should give Alex his vitamins if he is eating Harrison’s bird bread?
An African Gray Parrot Plucking Her Breast Feathers on Top of Her Cage
A Congo Greys Companion’s Feather Plucking Questions Answered
First name: Peggy C.
How long has your bird been plucking?Â
Approximately 7 yearsÂ
Species (please be specific, as an example, there are 43 species of Macaws)Â
Congo African Grey parrot
Your bird’s sex if (known) by DNA or feather color (dimorphic bird)?Â
FemaleÂ
Your bird’s age?Â
19Â
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How Do I Reduce My Male Budgies Aggression?
I look forward to getting your email every Sunday and reading it has become as much a ritual as the old Sunday paper.
And now I have a question for you.
Thunder and Lightning are my bonded parakeets.
I’ve had them for years.
Last summer I saw more and more breeding activity, so I bought a box and let nature take its course.
Thunder laid four eggs, one of which was fertilized.
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Why Are My Green Cheek Conures Feathers Not Replacing Fully?
Cora Q. is concerned about,
My Green Cheek conure is having a problem molting.
His feathers are not replacing fully.
Lots of downy feathers.
Not replacing color.
It has been almost two months.
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What Should I Do for a Hormonal Male Caique, 17 Years Old?
Donna L. asks:
What should I do for a hormonal male caique, 17 years old?
Screaming while holding a toy with his beak on the cage bottom or screaming while hanging on the cage bars, screaming at 2:30 AM.
Losing weight, killing any toy he can find, and just starting to pick at his chest and bottom of his foot.
Editor’s note: I suggest a magnified visual of both feet bottoms seeking any sores or irritations. Endnote
Stopped eating his pellets (Harrisons), I have combined them with other pellets, not interested. Will eat them if I soak them in water and mix them with cooked bird rice and spaghetti.
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Do Feather Picking Parrots Ever Get Their Feathers Back?
Robert B. writes,
I just want to know do any parrots that are picking their feathers ever get their feathers back? Our African Gray is a picker we have tried everything, now she does wear a poncho at night.
I just want to know do they ever just Stop???
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The Best List Of What Woods And Plants That Are Bird Safe Or Not
i have some drift wood that my grandkids collected from a creek way out in country wanting make bird perches to put in bird cages. what do i have to do to wood or is this safe.
i soaked in tub for 2 days putting new water on 2-3 times a day. can i use or should i throw away do not know what kind of wood
Zen And The Art Of Budgerigar Maintenance
budg·er·i·gar ˈbÉ™jÉ™rēˌɡär noun A small gregarious Australian parakeet that in the wild is green with a yellow head. It is popular as a pet bird and has been bred into…
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Follow Up to Did a 6 Week Absence Cause My Budgie’s Negative Behavior?
Hi Mitch,
I just noticed that you posted my questions about Ricky on your Blog.Â
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.Â
Your advice has been read and will be re-read.Â
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What Should I Do With the Three Eggs My Grey Just Laid?
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.Â
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.Â
I am not sure about its filtering effect.Â
