Help ~ I Have a Greenwing Macaw Who is Almost 30 Years Old!
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Help ~ I Have a Greenwing Macaw Who is Almost 30 Years Old!

Sherry S. writes:

HELP! I have a Greenwing Macaw who is almost 30 years old.  He has been with me since he was 2 years old. I have been told Greenwings regurgitate more than other breeds.

It seems he is especially bad this year and it’s been going on for months.

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My Budgie Isn’t Active Until My Sisters Parakeet Arrives, Why?
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My Budgie Isn’t Active Until My Sisters Parakeet Arrives, Why?

The whole question from Quora was as follows:

 

My parakeet isn’t really active (eating, exploring, playing) until my sister’s parakeet comes around. That does this mean?

 

Catherine responded:

 

Birds of a feather flock together and you don’t have any feathers.

 

It sounds like your parakeet prefers the company of another parakeet and is happy when one comes by.

 

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Is a 20 year old Maximilian Pionus Still of Breeding Age?
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Is a 20 year old Maximilian Pionus Still of Breeding Age?

Maximilian Pionus AKA Maximilian parrot AKA Maximilian’s Pionus AKA Maximilian’s parrot AKA the scaly-headed Pionus ~ (above)
 
Debra R. shares:
 
I have just acquired a 20-year-old Maximilian Pionus.
 
Is she still of breeding age?
 
She was used as a breeder her whole life, is there a point where birds are too old to breed?
 
Having a difficult time finding information pertinent to this breed in regard to lifespan.
 

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How Do I Get Rid of Bird Food Moths?
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How Do I Get Rid of Bird Food Moths?

Solomon L writes:

 

I have a problem with little moths which seems to come from the bird food, they are very annoying.

 

I have an aviary inside the house with canary and finches, it is 8 feet tall 5 feet diameter in the circle connected with a 6 feet flight path with 8 canaries and 12 finches.

 

I use the Kaytee brand finch food for finch and the one for canaries.

 

Before when I had the Higgins premium brand I had no problems, but I could not find so I switched to Kaytee.

 

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What is a Good Quality Seed Mix to Feed 4 Species of Pet Birds?
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What is a Good Quality Seed Mix to Feed 4 Species of Pet Birds?

I’m looking for a good quality seed mix for my 4 birds

 

Darryl Z. asks:

 

Hi.

I’m looking for a good quality seed mix for my 4 birds – a CAG, a Yellow-Shouldered Amazon, a Meyers, and a Caique.

 

I’m currently using Vita Parrot by Sun Seed but it’s become really filthy over the years.

I actually, pick out the papaya because it’s so filthy and looks so gross, I don’t want my birds eating it.

 

So that’s where I’m coming from and I wonder if you could please recommend a few of your top mixes.

 

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Do Peanuts Create A Calcium Deficiency in Pet Birds?
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Do Peanuts Create A Calcium Deficiency in Pet Birds?

Bonnie D. wrote:

I have a question for you.

The reason for my switching to Hagen Alternative Formula was because it had no soy or corn.

But I noticed that it has peanuts in it.

I was always told by my vets that the greys shouldn’t have peanuts (or too many) because it decreased the calcium in their bones. 

What is your take on that?

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