Is Rosewater Effective Against Feather Plucking Birds?
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Is Rosewater Effective Against Feather Plucking Birds?

Angela H. writes

I read that rosewater used for cooking is good to moisturize and calm feather picking birds.

I started putting a few drops in his water twice a day and he seems calmer.

I have tried everything, including diet, toys, lights, and vet exams. Until rosewater, nothing helped. Is there a contraindication?

By the way, I add a few drops to my evening water and in my eyes.

I sleep better and my eyes are less dry.

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What Kind of Bird Should I Get at 60?
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What Kind of Bird Should I Get at 60?

Darla S asks:

Can you suggest a few medium-sized parrot species for a 1st-time owner about to turn 60y?

I am interested in moderation (moderate affection, playfulness, independence, friendliness, and noise) ability to talk would be a plus.

I still work full time, and live alone in my own house.

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How Do I Help My Rescue Budgie with Splayed Leg?
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How Do I Help My Rescue Budgie with Splayed Leg?

From Donna E.

 

question: I have recently been given a parakeet with a splayed leg. 

 

He eats and flys but he’s not very active and basically just sits in one place for long periods of time, especially if another keet doesn’t land next to him to get him moving.

 

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Can I Train Two 1 Year Old Budgies to Fly?
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Can I Train Two 1 Year Old Budgies to Fly?

Carol Wrote:

Mitch: I read on line something you wrote about the possibility of training adult budgies.

I have inherited two budgies – about 1-year-old.

They are in a cage and have never been trained.

They seem very happy with each other.

They are very active and chatty.

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Are There Too Many Sunflower Seeds in Volkman Eclectus Food?
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Are There Too Many Sunflower Seeds in Volkman Eclectus Food?

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Susan G writes

Hi Mitch and Catherine.

I have been feeding my Eclectus Volkman seed for Eclectus for a long time.

Seems in the last year the bags are half full of sunflower seeds.

I reached out to the company and they said they would look into it but needed numbers off the bag.

Didn’t save the bag but told them I could order a small one to get numbers.

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