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Are My Parakeet Babies Dying Due to Inbreeding?

Mitch Rezman
March 13, 2020
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Budgies / Veterinarian Related
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This super rare mutation (above) is what is known as the Feather Duster budgie. They are bred for their unusual feather growth which results in shortened lifespans.

Cynthia H. asks

I have been raising parakeets for 6+ years and even handfed and took to bird stores to sell, but in the last couple of years I didn’t hand feed and they all crossbred with each other, I did not have the time to take to keep them separated.

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What Are the Best Brand of Seeds and Pellets for My Eclectus?

Mitch Rezman
March 12, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Eclectus parrots / Feeding Pet Birds
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RON A. asks

What do you recommend as the best brand of seed mix and the best pellets for my Eclectus female (red)?

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Hello, I Have a Very Hormonal Male Sun Conure!

Catherine Tobsing
March 12, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Lighting / Conures
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Christina writes

Hello! I have a very hormonal male sun conure around ~10 years old. When he is out of his cage with me, all he wants to do is regurgitate anywhere and everywhere and go in my clothes.

Even in his cage, he regurgitates on things and humps some of his toys. I’m just not sure what kind of setup I can provide for him that will calm him down and let him play and have interests other than mating. 🙁

Do you have tips? Most tips seem to be for female birds, I’ve never had such a hormonal male though!

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Can I Give My Bird the Coronavirus? Part 1

Mitch Rezman
March 12, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Enviornments / Newsworthy Birds / Veterinarian Related
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From the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) "Out of an abundance of caution, it is recommended that those ill with COVID-19 limit contact with animals until more information is known…

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

Mitch Rezman
March 6, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Hormonal issues in birds / Parrotlet
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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.

My husband is not doing anything as the bird just flew over.

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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?

Mitch Rezman
March 5, 2020
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Rescue / Cockatoo / Conures / Feeding Pet Birds
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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?

Mitch Rezman
March 5, 2020
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
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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?

Mitch Rezman
February 27, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Budgies / Flight / Parakeets
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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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Should I Trim My Bourkes Parakeets Beak and Nails?

Mitch Rezman
February 21, 2020
Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care
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Mary asks

First I want to say I love your Birdie Brunch Newsletter because I can scroll through it quickly, pick out the articles I want to read, and just view those.

It’s one of only 2 newsletters I actually look at in my email!

So I have a question about beak and nail trimming.

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What Are the Best Brand of Seeds and Pellets for My Eclectus?

Hello, I Have a Very Hormonal Male Sun Conure!

Christina writes

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

Is Rosewater Effective Against Feather Plucking Birds?

What Kind of Bird Should I Get at 60?

How Do I Help My Rescue Budgie with Splayed Leg?

Can I Train Two 1 Year Old Budgies to Fly?

Should I Trim My Bourkes Parakeets Beak and Nails?

Since 1993Online in 2002

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Christina writes

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