Category: Bird & Parrot Care - Page 17

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.

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parrot blue and trees and mountain green

Will This Whole-House Air Purifier Hurt My Birds?

Mitch Rezman
October 20, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments / Bird Supplies Info
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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?

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I Am Conflicted About Artificial Lights for Birds ~ Help

Mitch Rezman
October 20, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatiels
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David K. is conflicted:

I am conflicted about what I read about artificial lights for birds.

I have cockatiels.

My avian vet says to be careful about such lighting which can damage a bird’s eyes (retina).

My vet has had first-hand experience with this.

I currently use ZooMed Avian sun lamps, overhead.

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How to Put a Harness on Your Parrot | Parrot Training

Christine B writes:

I’m having a heck of a time trying to decide.

Which size Aviator flight harness to purchase for my Meyers Parrot who weighs about 80 grams.(for the record – most Meyers parrots wear an X-Small flight harness)
Would buying a flight harness help after all?

This little parrot didn’t have a great home life when I bought her last July. She has since had a full vet workup in Aug.

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Prevue Pet Aviary Breeder Doors for Feeders Inquiry

Cam M. is seeking:

Hi! I’m looking at getting a cage from you guys, Indoor Aviary Flight Cage for Small Birds by Prevue F040 Black, and we already have our two boy budgies, and I was wondering if this cage has any smaller openings?

Where we could attach their out of cage feeder and bath container?

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Green Cheek Conure perched on a branch

What is a Good Green Cheek Conure Supplement?

Mitch Rezman
October 7, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Nutrition / Conures / Feeding Pet Birds / Green Cheek Conure
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Susan S. is concerned about supplements for her green cheek conure:

I have a green cheek conure named Jax.

He will be 8 years old in December.

He was acting lethargic and ill.

I purchased Nekton-S multi-vitamin and put it in his drinking water.

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Hahns-Macaw

What Do You Recommend for a 25-year-old Hahns Macaw?

Linda C. is curious:

I have a 25-year-old Hahns macaw.

I feed him a mix of Pretty Bird medium select pellets and Doctor Foster and Smith cockatiel seed.

I also have a separate side dish that has Tropimix formula for small parrots in his cage.

In addition, I give him fresh veggies, eggs, grapes, etc. twice a day.

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