From: June S.
Subject: Re: Hi June ~ How to Remodel Cages to Reduce 2 Bird’s Hormonal Behavior
Hi Mitch,
Do birds get coronavirus? I had it about a month ago.
My two parakeets have become so quiet and sleep alot.
I changed where I keep them thinking a change would help.
Some but not much.
Can they know I haven’t been very well?
Thank God I have recovered any thoughts?
June
From: Donna L.
Subject: Dangers found in toys and Oops, wrong Donna?
Hi Mitch,
I received your informative lesson about the dear little budgie? (Sorry, tiny strokes-no memory)
I couldn’t stop reading. So happy I found you!
I started to dismantle my sweet little 21-year-old Meyer’s parrot’s toys to DIY new ones.
Mark Asks:
What is the best way to introduce my Quaker to his new cage?
Greetings Mark,
What I have always done is assemble the cage in the same room assuming there is room for all the components prior to putting it all together.
The room should be well lit and early in the day. You may want to wait until Saturday for more time.
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.