The original Quora question in full:
What are the three most nutritious nuts for macaws? Should any be avoided and why?
Let’s start with some housekeeping.
“Peanuts have the propensity to grow fungus and should generally be avoided.”
Michael G. reaches back out with a new pet bird keeping challenge.
Hi, Mitch, I ordered a clamp-on light fixture for Lil’ Girl and Big Boy.
While they have sunlight on the end of their cage (3′) and down one side (5′).
I figured it couldn’t hurt as the sunlight is filtered by windows with a light tint and filled with Argon gas which, I think, only prevents fogging.
I am not sure about its filtering effect.
Hey there, here for the brunch, but I’d like to speak to the manager, I just have a question or two before sitting down:
So we have a 2 bird, 2 human family.
The littlest one, a GCC named Pz is the comedian and energy ball of the group, with tons of personality packed into a 70gram feather suit.
Our sanity these days hinges upon making sure the bird children are well taken care of, as we spend all our days with them now and find it very enriching to be attentive to their unique needs and the interesting ways in which they communicate them to us.
Jen S. relates:
I had 2 parakeets in a cage together for 2 years, and one of them suddenly died today.
Should I get another bird to put in the cage with the other one? Is it a good idea to do that?
Dear Jen,
We are very sorry for your loss. Your remaining parakeet is likely confused and frightened and will be lonely.
Kurt N. inquires:
Can parakeets eat raw quinoa?
Some sites say yes some say no.
The “no” ones say it will swell up in their stomachs like rice.
But the rice one has been proven to be an urban legend. I ask though because quinoa is not rice.
Barbara D. wonders:
I have 2 Blue Fronted Amazons.
I have a heated Thermo Perch in the cage but am concerned about the winter room temperature when I bring the birds out to the living room in their cage to be with us, their room is set for 68/69 but the living room is more like 66.
So I thought the Snuggle Up panel might be good to add to the perch.
They have not checked out the warm perch yet.
I have seen them on the heated perch in the winter before, this perch is second to lowest perch in their cage.
Should I raise the perch a bit higher?
Paul S. seeks advice:
My wife is getting a GCC (Green Cheek Conure) within the next month or so.
We live in the Midwest (Kansas City) and I would like to build a cage outside on our deck so our GCC can get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors.
What size recommendations would be beneficial to our new bird?
Also what kind of shading does it need?
Our deck is on the east side of the house with the sun almost all day.
Bonnie B. would like to know:
First I want to thank you for your very informative emails.
They are always filled with great information.
My question is what are your thoughts on Lupron and what effects of long term use.
I have a 30 yo female Umbrella Cockatoo that we’ve had for 11 years.
She laid an egg once or twice a year and then in 2015 after laying an egg she prolapsed on a Sunday.
Luckily we were able to get her into UC Davis.
Shelly A. wants to help another owner’s macaw
There is a greenhouse that changed hands a year ago, and they have a Macaw named Baby, in a chain link dog kennel type enclosure with one toy, no perches, no real interaction, and lives on parrot kibble like a stray dog.
I’ve spoken with an employee, but Baby doesn’t have an owner, just a business bird that nobody really takes care of.
The employees do the best they can, I just recently moved into this area or I would have done something sooner.
Jacqueline K. seeks information on a whole-home air purifier:
Hello, I trust your expertise and did read your blog on air purifiers.
I have 2 parakeets, 1 ringneck dove, and 3 finches.
We are looking at a whole-house air purifier that will get installed in the air duct.
It was recommended to get the RGF Reme Halo.
Is this going to be safe with my birds?
