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Does It Look Like My Caique Is Getting Stress Feathers?

Mitch Rezman
May 7, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Lighting / Caique / Veterinarian Related
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Susan F. is concerned,

I just noticed a patch of black on Seymour’s right side just now.

Should I be overly concerned about this enough to get her in to see the vet?

I have been giving Seymour 1/2 of a strawberry almost every day for the past two weeks.

Could that be causing this?

Also, I have been trying to file Seymour’s nails with a crystal file for the last several weeks on Sundays to get her used to it and to do a little at a time…perhaps 5 mins because she pulls away so often.

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A Better Bird Video Series For Training Birds And Their Humans

Just as the name implies, this is a series of quick and easy ways to help your birds stay happy and healthy around the clock.

This is a series of short but incisive ideas you can apply today bringing you closer to bird care nirvana.

The number of things necessary to provide foraging enrichment for your birds can be found in a series of quick and simple ideas.

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Why Should I Weigh My Bird Regularly?

Mitch Rezman
April 29, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care
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This scale will weigh any size parrot or parakeet. Got a long tail Ringneck? Place the scale on edge of the counter or table and let the tail hang over ~ see video below)

I don’t have time to weigh my bird, just came off your caged bird keepers excuse list.

Weight Range from 0~3000g (105.8219 oz)
Measures Grams and Ounces
Precise to 0.1oz and accurate digital kitchen scale with Zero and Tare function
High precision strain gauge sensor
Auto-off while not using

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What Is a Healthy Weight for an Adult Normal Grey Cockatiel?

Mitch Rezman
April 14, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Cockatiels / Feeding Pet Birds / Popcorn Our Albino Cockatiel / Veterinarian Related
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Gail H. wrote:

I have a very healthy 2-1/2 yr. old Cockatiel and he is still a baby to me.

I am wondering what weight is a healthy weight for him.

He has been molting since about 8 wks ago and of course, the molt is getting less now.

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That Hookbill In Your Home – How Much Do You Know About Bird Beaks?

Mitch Rezman
April 10, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Veterinarian Related

Rotary trimmers are becoming very popular when people realize how easy it is to trim their own bird’s nails while saving money at the same time.

Although we recommend using an electric nail trimmer to keep your bird’s nails trimmed neatly we do not recommend that you attempt to trim your bird’s beak.

It’s a sensitive organ and has a lot of sensory receptors and which could potentially be very painful to your bird if handled in the wrong way, which got me to thinking about today’s topic.

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How Do I Fix My Peach-faced Lovebird’s Beak Issues?

Mitch Rezman
April 10, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Feeding Pet Birds / Lovebirds / Veterinarian Related
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Brian M. is concerned,

I have a peach-faced lovebird that seems to have an issue with his beak.

His beak has never been trimmed and he has a stone that he rubs his beak on to grind it down. Recently the top part broke and it is smaller now but the lower part of the beak looks like it needs to be trimmed.

I read where some people trim them but I made an appointment with the vet.

I am nervous about taking the bird there he has never been taken anywhere.

I am afraid he can’t eat everything with the lower long beak.

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I Am Horrified With the Answer About What Temperature Is Safe

Mitch Rezman
March 25, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments / Foraging and Enrichment
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Mitch, I am horrified at the answer you gave the woman who wrote to you asking what temperature is safe when taking her Parrot camping.

Your answer was very open-ended–too open to interpretation.

I have a very extensive science and medicine background so your answer horrified me because there are so many people of all ages with such differing temperature tolerances.

I have seen on more than 2 occasions people outside in weather in the 20s-30s Fahrenheit temperature range out and about without a jacket and in a thin shirt or top.

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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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