What Supplements Do You Suggest for My Canaries Enlarged Mass
Dear Kajsa
I read your voicemail and wanted to send you some suggestions.
Is the bird in pain or it has a lump so that is why your father took him to the vet?
What Species of Bird Does Not Build Nests in the Wild?
The original question on Quora verbatim ~ “Do any bird species live only in the hollows of trees and not build their own nests? If so, what kind of bird is it and why don’t they build their own nests as other birds do”? (more…)
Can You Help Me Find a Helmet for a CAG With Photosensitivity?
Hi Mitch,
I have been searching for a “helmet” for a CAG (Congo African grey vs a TAG Timneh African grey) who has a photosensitivity issue in her eye from cataract surgery.
I want to find her a device she can were to make her eyesight more comfortable.
The parakeet in the helmet jumped out at me when I saw it. Do you know anyone who might be able to fabricate such headwear for Marie?
What Would Cause Swallow-Crop Issues in My 10-year-old Budgie?
As you have parakeets and have helped me in the past, I have another question.
My female budgie about 10 years old appears to have issues with crop or swallowing.Â
It’s 17 Years and Now My Birds Beak Grows So Fast, What Can I Do?
It’s 17 years I have my bird and his beak grows so fast, I try to clip it with a nail clipper but sometimes it bleeds, can you tell how best I can cut his beak.
The Pet Store Trimmed Just One of My Budgies Wings Now He Falls
Gloria W. is concerned about her budgie’s feather growth.
First – I enjoy your Sunday messages very much. Thank you.
Now a question. From all i have tried to research I think my budgie is growing primary feathers as I purchased him one wing trimmed.
Why Does My Unclipped Scarlett Macaw Refuse to Fly?
Cissy R. is concerned,
Maxxi is a healthy 8yr old, female UNCLIPPED Scarlett Macaw who REFUSES TO FLY(she would rather climb down her 4ft. Perch and WALK over to me.
I know you would rather talk about smaller birds, but this seems to bother me only!
What Are The Difference Between Finches and Canaries?
The zebra finch and canary are the most popular birds kept by pet owners, after budgies and cockatiels.
They both also have a long history in captivity, as does the society finch.
Let’s take a look at how these birds are alike and how they differ.
Similarities
If you’re considering adding a finch or a canary to your family, you might be surprised to find that a canary is a finch. So you are only choosing among finches, really.
Is There a Good Way to Handle A Broody Older Macaw?
Kim M. requests advice,
I have been reading your emails for quite some time. I finally need some advice.Â
I have a 28-year-old Blue and Gold McCaw. She has been fairly happy over the years. She was my son’s bird until he got married and didn’t take her with him. Now she has to deal with me and misses my son very much but now has resigned to the fact I have to be her person.