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How This Blind Couple Handles 4 Parrots
Debra C. writes:
I enjoyed the article entitled “Should Blind People Own Pet Birds“.
My husband and I are both totally blind.
I am 62 and Barry my husband is 67.
Does Styptic Powder On Blood Feathers Hurt My Bird?
Sarah writes:
Hi Mitch,
I’m a 25-year parrot rescue and parrot care specialist.
In reading your blog about “Should a blind person care for a parrot,”.
I was reading the blind woman’s response and her description about putting styptic powder on a blood feather.
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Will Vitamin E Help Heal My Birds Foot Sores?
Hi Mitch,
Thank you so much for getting back to me, what you had to say was very helpful.
I do not know how to send pictures from my Chrome book, only know how to send pictures with my phone, I’m not very good with technology.
I did get Alex a rope perch recently, but he won’t go near it as of yet.
I read on the parrot forum that Vitamin E oil is good for pressure sores.
Do you agree?
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My Sun Conure Laid 2 Eggs But Has No Mate
My sun conure just laid 2 eggs in 2 days without a mate.
Is this reason for concern or is it natural, she is about 2 years old and has never done this.
I keep a little tent for her to hide in which sits on top of her cage and is the only place where she will play with the toys I give her.
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Mickey And Her Senegals
Hi…I am a long-time friend of Nora…haven’t been able to contact her…so I am turning to you guys.
I will try to make a very long story short.
I adopted Kirby a 6-year-old Senegal, male, about 6 years ago. He is now about 15, not sure, don’t remember what year I got him…
Can’t get near him to read a band.
Anyway….he is a BEAST.
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4 Large And Mini Macaw Problems Solved
Janie D.
I have an almost 16-year-old Red Fronted Macaw.
(2 – Red Fronted Macaws pictured above)
I got her as a 6-month-old chick and taught her bite words “hurt” and “cry”.
She uses them accurately!
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Should Blind People Keep Pet Birds?
This might be an interesting topic for a Birdie Brunch!
Hello, I’m Laurie Cannon, who wrote to you about the possibility of adopting an older Green-Winged Macaw.
We didn’t do that, however, we did contact a breeder about a Panama Amazon baby.
She seemed almost horrified when she found out both my husband and I are totally blind.
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How Important Is Artificial Lighting For Pet Birds
Our first answer comes from a question on Quora
Do parrots we rear at home need sunlight?
Firstly, lets set the record straight.
No amount of natural sunlight nor artificial light will help with the production of any vitamin in a bird’s body.
This is because of the dual integumentary systems of feathers and skin.
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Why is My Severe Macaw is Losing All Its Feathers?
My severe macaw is losing all its feathers.
The vet says I should switch her to 80% pellet food.
However, I am not convinced. I don’t think they eat pellets in the wild.
I am trying adding HARI Prime vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplement w/probiotics to her diet.
Do you think this is an acceptable alternative?
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Why Do My 2 Amazon Parrots Get Scared When I Put Toys In Their Cage
Angela wrote:
It does not matter if the toys are small, medium or large.
mitchr asks
Do they tolerate plexiglass? Plastic?
Angela said
Locking rings are a toy I offer but they will not play with them.
Instead, they go around them as if the ring toys were in their way or annoyed them