Lou K. has a cockatoo that hates water. What can I use on her try skin areas that she scratches too much?
Dear Lou
It is not uncommon for birds who have not been exposed to showers or baths early in their lives to be afraid of or unwilling to bathe when they are offered, especially with cockatoo care.
Carol G. is concerned with her parrotlet’s foot,
Hi, My parrotlet has been scratching her foot to the point where she has a deep cut along the side of her toe.
The vet gave me Hibitaine to rub on it but doesn’t seem to have helped much.
She sits most of the day with her toe in her open mouth almost like she is trying to keep the area moist.
Louie L. is looking for a macaw carrier
Do you recommend a travel cage for a greenwing macaw, in the car, and maybe a weekend camping trip size?
Any input will help thanks
Dear Louie
Nice that you want to bring your macaw with you when you camp, travel. They are family members too.
However, you do want to keep them safe and they are so big and so strong.
Tanya L. finds herself living in a love triangle.
I have 2 half-moon conures. they will be 7 and 6 on the 26th and 28th of this Oct.
They are both boys and have always shared a cage.Â
They have always squabbled on occasion.Â
They have never drawn blood though.
 Their names are Quincy (7 yr old) and Truman.
Karen E. is concerned about her cockatiel’s egg laying,
My 4-year-old Tiel has now laid eggs for the second time in 5 months and plucked herself terribly!
She eats pellet and some greens and cuttlebone, mineral block.. she’s very picky at eating.
What is the best thing I can do for egg-laying to throw her off, and the plucking? Her health is normal since the last vet visit.
Mo J. is considering a new puppy,
Is it possible to safely bring in a new puppy with 2 parrots in the home?
I’m considering getting a French Bulldog puppy but worry about my Conure and Eclectus.
I don’t want to put my babies in any danger. Has anyone had experience with parrots and dogs in the same home? Any info or suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Ann L. asks about ~Roof and Parakeets
A friend referred me here as I have 2 older Parakeets – 8 and 13 1/2 years old.
They fly free living on top floor condo 24/7 although very aware of the cage, choose not to go inside probably because their play areas provide great comfort so they sleep in them also in different sections according to seasons it seems.
They are supervised 24/7.
However, an upcoming roof replacement/repair project is of much concern due to the obvious very loud, unexpected rhythm of banging that will occur.
Linda and her FIDs are curious,
Hi, thanks for all your advice. How dangerous or not is sharing small amounts of veggies from tray from grocery store deli?
I often eat veggie trays for meals and want to share with CAG, G2, and GCC. If occasionally do you think it’s a treat snd. K? Normally their greens come from organic sources through the co-op.
We respect your advice.
Thank you, Linda & flock
Jan H is worried about her Blue Front Amazon’s diet and relates,
Willie is doing fine on a variety of fresh fruit and veggies, plus Harrison’s Adult Lifetime pellets and Higgins Safflower Gold for Parrots. Should I change or add anything?
Dear Jan
As they say, don’t fix what works. If your bird is healthy on its current diet, stick with it. The only change I would recommend is instead of Fruits and Vegetables, it should be Vegetables and Fruit.
Meaning more veggies, less fruit, especially the super sweet ones, and little to no citrus which includes tomatoes.
Bonnie D. is interested in,
Imping Feathers on a baby Conure
Hi,
I recently adopted a baby conure – hatched 6/4/2021.
Her wings were clipped.
After I adopted her, I found information on the importance of birds keeping their flight feathers to help in balance, muscle tone, and even mental benefits.
