Ringneck Advice For a Well Bitten (Her Words) Customer
Sharon Mc. writes:
Hi Catherine,
Sunnie (if female)/Sunny (if male) was born on 4/27 and I brought her home on 6/27. (more…)
How Do I Handle the Loss of a Budgie From a Bonded Pair?
Marylinda reported,
After probably 6 – 7 years together, Winter, the male of the pair of parakeets we adopted was found dead in the bottom of the cage on July Fourth. He had looked like he was getting ready to molt.
The Importance of Introducing Toys to Pet Birds Early On
The Importance of Introducing Toys to Pet Birds Early On
Dear Catherine,
Omar and Milo are not playing with those wonderful toys.
I’m thinking that the breeder that turns the young budgies over to the animal shelter had probably never exposed them to toys before and they don’t know how to play.
My Budgie is in Bird Mourning Should I Get a Same-sex Mate?
Leslie relates, Hello, about 4 years ago I adopted 2 adorable young budgies from a favorite animal rescue in my city. They were on a healthy diet and well cared…
How Do I Make My Cockatiel Parents Act Like Cockatiel Parents?
Until recently, I've been very proud of King and Snow's parenting of their baby. However, Snow has started pulling out the baby's feathers. The baby is in his/her fifth week. …
Why Is My Young African Grey Turning On Me?
Donna D. cries for, HELP!!! I had a female grey for 40 years before she recently passed. My boyfriend and I bought a fledging together we both feed him with…
Why Are Bird Species Different Colors? - Here Are 4 Examples
Why Are Bird Species Different Colors? – Here Are 4 Examples
Greetings to all you fellow crazy bird people,
Ever wonder about the guy that looked at a silkworm and said “That would make a great shirt!”
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What is a Nest Box and Do Parakeets Need One?
A nest box is a man-made enclosure provided for animals to nest in. Nest boxes are most frequently utilized for birds, in which case they are also called birdhouses, but…
Why You Can’t Just Want a Macaw Parrot
Macaws are one of the most recognizable species of parrots globally. These birds can often be found in the tropical forests of South America, and they are known for their…
Can We Stop Our Four-year Old Parrotlet From Laying Eggs?
Chris S. reported, Our four-year-old parrotlet has recently started laying eggs. She has suddenly begun nesting under the newspaper we put in the bottom of her cage. So far she…