Why is Bird Lighting So Confusing?
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Why is Bird Lighting So Confusing?

Laurie J writes

I’M SO CONFUSED!!!

I read your article about extending the daylight of a hormonal bird and if that doesn’t work, setting up artificial light for 72 hours …no vet has ever recommended this and I thought it was brilliant and much better idea then lupron!!! (you’re now my go-to resource -even before a vet..and I will support you guys anyway I can!!) it makes perfect sense.

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How Do I Get My Girl Budgie to Like Her Own Cage?
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How Do I Get My Girl Budgie to Like Her Own Cage?

Gloria W. writes:

Hello Mz Tobsing

I appreciate your advice on light therapy as that cured the hormone problem for my little girl parakeet.

Now I have a new problem or question, please.

I have two boys and one girl parakeet each with its own cage.

The little girl has a larger cage than the boys.

All the cages sit on tables.

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Can Light Therapy Solve These 3 Birds Hormonal Problems?
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Can Light Therapy Solve These 3 Birds Hormonal Problems?

Drugs like Lupron, Haldol, and Prozac were designed and tested by the FDA on humans.

 

Zero long-term testing of these drugs has been performed on any bird ~ ever.

 

The next time a veterinarian tells you “these are safe for your bird.”

 

Your response should be “please provide the data that backs up your statement.”

 

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How Do I Stop My Parrotlet from Biting My Husband?
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How Do I Stop My Parrotlet from Biting My Husband?

Vicki M. writes:

My male parrotlet is 1 year 6 months old and takes big chunks out of my husband. He’ll be watching tv and the bird will fly over and take a chunk out of him. There’s no reason for this. 

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