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.

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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.

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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.

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Christine B writes:

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

1. 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)

    

2. 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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