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.
Patty M. relates,
My 38-year-old DYH Amazon just had an echocardiogram done by Dr. Fitzgerald, an avian cardiologist specialist. It was a beneficial exam that helped us adjust Pancho’s meds. Pancho has the typical Amazon heart disease, but it doesn’t mean the end if you take special care and take advantage of all the modern technology available.
Pancho has been on Isoxsuprine and Enapril for 5 years!
She gets checkups with blood work every 6 months.
With the guidance of my Avian Accredited Veterinarian, she is doing better than expected.
Carla H. wants to know about lighting for my parrotlets.
Hello,
I am needing assistance in finding the best lighting for my parrotlets.
I have spent countless hours reviewing the lighting needs for my pets and am more confused than I was about this topic than when I started.
Yvonne S. wrote:
I would like to ask you a question about my parakeet.
I have been thinking she could use a vitamin/supplement.
She has a very good appetite and is active but she is eating like nobody’s business.
I eat mostly organic pasta, and fruit, and a lot of baked potatoes.
Also some fish now and then.
Chris S. reached out to ask,
Does a parrotlet need a full spectrum light source?
And if so does it need it all year round if living in eastern PA?
Dear Chris
Unless you are living along the equator, no, natural lighting is not going to replicate what tropical birds need to keep their hormones level.
