How Do I Treat Macaw Mites?
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How Do I Treat Macaw Mites?

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Are Mites Making Making My Macaw Miserable?

 

Hi Mitch,

Always look forward to your Sunday articles, thanks!

 

Madeleine is a (Blue & Gold Macaw) rescue from a home where she was malnourished, neglected, and abused.

 

I was able to negotiate relinquishment but it’s been a year of learning for me, we bonded and I decided to adopt her instead of fostering.

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Windy City Parrot Defines Small And Medium Size Species Of Pet Birds

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Birds we classify as “Smaller” species 

FYI  There’s something like 100 species of Conures. Conures need to be subdivided into small, medium & large (which is on our to-do list)


Green cheek conures weigh 64 grams (cockatiels are about 100 grams – Patagonian conures weight about 280 grams, about the size of a Timneh African grey.

Don’t think for a minute conures can be classified into one size category

Large Canaries

Gibber Canary

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Is Using An Anti Psychotropic Drug A Good Feather Plucking Solution?
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Is Using An Anti Psychotropic Drug A Good Feather Plucking Solution?

We are trying something different today.

This is a video interview with Dr. Jenkins, a board certified avian veterinarian.

The video is sponsored by Chloe Sanctuary, a well-known and highly regarded bird rescue.

The two major issues I have with Dr. Jenkins are

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My Cockatiel Is Going Through Ascites.  
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My Cockatiel Is Going Through Ascites.  

Name: Cynthia

 

Hello.

 

I came across the story about your cockatiel Popcorn.

 

I am going through the exact same thing with my cockatiel.

 

Can you tell me the outcome?

 

I know it is likely grim.

 

Thank you, Cynthia and Bindi

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Can I Grab My Parakeets While In Their Cage
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Can I Grab My Parakeets While In Their Cage

First of all, people who state absolute truths about bird care as in yes and no have much to learn.

To answer this question with an emphatic “no”, begs even more queries:

  1. It’s time to take the bird to the vet, how do I get it from cage to carrier?
  2. The bird is sick or injured in the cage, now what?
  3. How do I get the bird to examine it?
  4. What if I need to weigh the bird?

If you just want to let the bird out by opening the cage door have you examined your home?

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Would CBD Oil Help A One Eyed African Grey?
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Would CBD Oil Help A One Eyed African Grey?

Name: Inna M

Hello.

We have a 7 year old African grey.

Unfortunately we made a mistake and did not train him properly.

We are having problems with his behavior.

He attacks.

He bites.

He is angry.

He only obeys one person in the house.

Is it too late to train him? Who can we turn to?

Thank you.

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