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Bird Cage Dish for Older Cage Issues

Mitch Rezman
April 18, 2016
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Supplies Info / Website Shopping
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Find all our birdcage crocks & dishes here

I ordered these dishes for my cage using the dimensions you listed on your website which are #01 dish measures 5″ across the top including lip. (4 1/2″ not including lip) 3″ tall.

When I received these dishes I checked them and they do not fit my cage. And the reason they do not fit is that they are not the dimensions you state on your website.

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Are Mini Macaws The “Second Bananas” Of Macaws?

A follow-up to

The Ultimate List Of 43 Macaw Species With A Focus On Large Macaws

Not a day goes by that we don’t get a call at the Birdie Boutique beginning with, “Hi, I have a Macaw”, which for us always begs the question “What kind of Macaw”?

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Holy Crap My Bird’s Favorite Food Changed One Ingredient – Why Was This Not on the Twitterverse?

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Popcorn update

Friday 3/11/2016 – Dr Byron drained another 8 mL and gave her a shot of Lurpron. Everyday she’s with us is a gift.

I now let her out for an hour twice a day so she doesn’t tire too much and started “millet therapy” which keeps her on the ground (we’re keeping her flighted) and packs a ton of calories to help offset those used in the production of this nasty abdominal fluid production. If you’re not familiar with the story – read this.

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What You Might Not Know About Bird Lungs

Mitch Rezman
March 3, 2016
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care
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& How They Make Your Bird 1st Cousin To A Crocodile

Last week we chatted about a macaw and the demise of its human lungs. It’s unfortunate but sometimes we are more concerned with our bird’s health than random human beings and I get that so let’s spin 180° and talk about respiratory issues that our birds may have,

First a Popcorn update – this is what you look for in a vet:

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This is Why Doctors Should Be Prescribing Pet Birds

Today it's email, or you are pinned - tweeted - snapchatted - facebooked and plussed. Back in the day, some announcer would say "keep those cards and letters coming".…

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The Green Wing Macaw Blue Front Amazon Rescue Caper Part 1/2

Popcorn update: Catherine, me and our avian vet Dr. Byron decided to bypass the brooding period. We just exposed Popcorn to 72 hours of light to help (hoping) shut…

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The Distinction Between an Avian Veterinarian and a Vet That Will “See Birds”

Pop quiz: it’s 7 o’clock on Saturday night and your pet has a veterinary emergency – what is the number you’re going to call?

Let’s start by setting aside the myth that all veterinarians can deal with every species of animal found on Noah’s Ark. Let’s talk about the path to becoming an “avian” vet.

Your new or soon-to-be, avian veterinarian’s learning emphasis will initially be on domestic animals (mammals), dogs, cats, cows, horses, and so forth but if they want to learn exotics they have to elect to take additional courses.

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This Condition Could Chiefly Confront Cockatiels All Over Creation

Note: This post is quite dated as Popcorn is no longer with us, but the condition we are writing about, Ascites is one to have knowledge of. We hope you…

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Arranging Your Bird’s Cage: the Cage Canopy Concept

Catherine Tobsing
January 28, 2016
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Supplies Info
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Mitch mentioned something to me the other day that I had never given any thought to the cage canopy. I had more or less arranged toys in the top part of the cage, from instinct I suppose, but never knew why I did it or thought that others might not do exactly the same.

In the wild, parrots and other types of flighted birds (as opposed to emus and ostriches (that can’t fly) spend a lot of time foraging, often on the ground. All the rest of their time is spent in the upper branches of trees.

This provides the best cover from predators by preventing the things that want to eat birds from easily spotting them while the rustling of leaves alerts the birds to the presence of some creature in time to make every effort to escape the danger. The birds play, sleep and nest for the most part in the top one-third of the tree canopy.

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Help – My Sun Conure Screams Loudly When He Cannot See Me

Photograph courtesy of jmbead

from “comments” in a recent order confirmation email:

he is less than a year old and screams loudly when he cannot see me. I am hoping the calm herb will be effective when my neighbors are home. Or just gives me a break when i need it. I took him to my moms for christmas and she was not happy about the loudness. 🙁

desta baldwin – Order number: WCP-89743 Order Date: 1/15/2016

Hi Desta

I’ve got a couple of ideas but need a bit more info

what kind of bird ? – how do we know it’s a he? – flighted or clipped? – did mom yell “shut up” at the bird? – could you send a pic of the bird in it’s cage? – thanx mitchr

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Bird Cage Dish for Older Cage Issues

Are Mini Macaws The “Second Bananas” Of Macaws?

Holy Crap My Bird’s Favorite Food Changed One Ingredient – Why Was This Not on the Twitterverse?

What You Might Not Know About Bird Lungs

This is Why Doctors Should Be Prescribing Pet Birds

The Green Wing Macaw Blue Front Amazon Rescue Caper Part 1/2

The Distinction Between an Avian Veterinarian and a Vet That Will “See Birds”

This Condition Could Chiefly Confront Cockatiels All Over Creation

Arranging Your Bird’s Cage: the Cage Canopy Concept

Help – My Sun Conure Screams Loudly When He Cannot See Me

Since 1993Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free$7 Ships Small

Toll Free877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,Lowell, IN 46356 USA

Since 1993
Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free
$7 Ships Small

Toll Free
877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

618 E Commercial Ave,
Lowell, IN 46356 USA