New Calming Product For Birds Nekton Relax
Bird’s metabolisms are different from dogs which is why we recommend Nekton Relax which is an avian-specific formulation using L-Taurine – an amino acid. Its normal use is for Screamers Nervous or…
A Best Practice for Terrestrial Travel with Your Bird
The featured image above was submitted by a reader who happened to be passing a car with a male Eclectus parrot as a passenger.
Are You Concerned With the Feather Mess or Your Bird’s Life?
It’s difficult to be objective and maintain clarity with those that you care for including your pets.
One of the first things a new pet bird keeper realizes early on is that
BIRDS ARE MESSY
Is There A Reason My Quakers Foot Started Bleeding?
Carolyn L. is concerned with blood on her Quaker’s feet and wing.
Zachary is a 10-year-old Quaker. All of a sudden he started bleeding on his foot and under his wing. Nothing new is in his cage. He is moving around and eating ok. He seems very calm which is not like him. He is nasty and bitter and talks all the time. Any idea what it could be?
How Do I Prevent My Bird From Getting Hurt on Exposed Wires?
A week doesn’t go by that we are asked “how do I keep my bird from getting hurt on exposed wires”? Here are some visuals to get you started.
Am I Doing the Right Things With My New African Grey Parrot?
Kristie C. relates,
I am a new bird owner and fell head over heels for the new member of my family, an African Gray named Kesha! She has already brought me a lot of love and LOTS of laughter! I just want to make sure I am doing the same for her. She is flighted. I let her out for a good 4 to 6 hours a day.
Can My Red-Bellied Parrot Return Home Without Issue After A Long Time Elsewhere?
Jean T. relates,Â
I had an 8 year old red bellied parrot for about 4 years. I had to give her to a friend due to a family situation at my house (hopefully in a year I can bring her back home). I would like to visit my parrot but I was wondering if this would be too hard on her. So my question is visit or no visit?
Our 12 Year Old Indian Ringneck Parrot Is Molting
Kathy M. relates,Â
Agni, our 12 year old IRN parrot is molting. We live in California. This one is a big molt, so he looks really scruffy. I’m wondering if there is anything particular in food or supplements that could be helpful. He eats Harrison’s Fine Adult pellets and a variety of fruits and veggies. Otherwise healthy.
Just wondering about your thoughts. Thank you. K
How Do I Protect My Amazon Companion From the Avian Flu?
Nora C. has concerns about the effects of avian flu on her pet Amazon parrot.
I’ve seen articles in my local paper about Avian Flu in some counties in Michigan. What do I need to do to protect my Amazon companion?