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.
Christine B writes:
I’m having a heck of a time trying to decide.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Stacey W. relates:
Hi! I have a beautiful 2Â 1/2-year-old caique named Sir Herbert (Herbie for short).
And he has been exhibiting increasingly excessive scratching over the past months.
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Hi Mitch,
In response to the comment about travel cages, I have found a solution.
My Senegal parrot (Gonzo) did not like to hang out in a smaller cage.
So I got her a reasonably-sized cage that I can use for her travel or if she needs to stay with someone.
I can drive with it and strap the cage into a seat belt.
I set it up in another room and left the cage door open. She has started playing inside it and seems to like it.
Now, with COVID-19, I am working from home, and need it to be quiet when I’m on the phone.
Michael G. relates:
I have a mystery! I have two African Greys.Â
But first, a bit of history.Â
Scott S. inquires:
Hi – I actually have a birdie question.
We have a 2-year-old male Gray Cockatiel who has the worst case of “ouwie feathers” under his wings.
We can lift his wings and see a number of pin feathers that are causing some distress.
Question: what if anything can we do to help him out?
He’s fine otherwise, big beautiful boy and a best in class winner here in Florida last year.
Thank you in advance!
Dale S. has a new B&G macaw rescue and relates:
About a month ago I received a blue gold macaw as kind of a rescue, the folks that had him couldn’t handle or take care of him anymore. I am his third owner in as best they could tell me 12 years.Â
I don’t have any experience with macaws prior.Â
So far so good except the cage ordeal.Â
The cage they gave me for him was way too small and he absolutely hated it so I built him a perch to hang out on in my basement till I could get a suitable cage for Oscar.Â
