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R-E-S-P-E-C-T the Beak!

R-E-S-P-E-C-T that is what your parrot needs

Aretha Franklin famously sang the song Respect where that word was spelled out as above. The song was about demanding that a man respect her if he wanted her love. But the same word applies to our parrots just as much if we want to develop good, healthy, loving relationships with them.

These magnificent animals are not like domesticated dogs and, in some cases even cats, whereupon first meeting, positive interaction is likely.

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What Should a 1st Time Bird Owner Know Before They Buy?

Mitch Rezman
May 8, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Rescue
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To start with, begin understanding the scope for your choice of pet birds. Here is a list of more than 500 species you can choose from each having its own nuances.

I stress making this distinction because so many people talk about things like “make sure you don’t get a bird larger than a conure or a parakeet”.

If you break down that statement it’s really nonsensical because conures range from 64 grams (green cheeks) to 280 g (Patagonians) the size of a Timneh African Grey.

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I Am 72 Years Old & Do Not Want Her Rehomed From a Rescue

Mitch Rezman
April 30, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Rescue / Senior Birds
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Karen S. relates,

Mitch, I have had birds for the last 35 years all have lived a wonderful life and went to the rainbow bridge before I wanted them to.

I am now 72 years old and I do not want to place her where she will be adopted out.

She is 26 years old, a rescue, and needs a special bird person.

I live outside Annapolis, MD, and have found places that do the rescues and adopt them out or sell them.

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How Do I Handle My 2 Amazon Rescues Both With a Broken Wing?

Mitch Rezman
April 9, 2021
Amazons / Bird Rescue / Flight / Plucking/Screaming
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Good Morning, I am rescuing 2 abused Amazon parrots – Male / Female.

Both have 1 broken wing and cannot fly.

Female about 4-5 years old).

The male (about 15 yrs) picks the top of this wing and has scabs – not healed – what can I do to promote healing?

From my observation, both birds are under extreme stress.

Please let me know what I can apply topically to prevent further picking and plucking.

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What are Good Protein Sources for Parrots?

Mitch Rezman
March 26, 2021
African grey / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Rescue / Cockatoo / Feeding Pet Birds
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Gabby M. relates

Hi all,

I make a chop of fresh veggies and if I can, fruit, but my guys do not seem to like fruit, since we incorporated it into the diet my Senegal Gabby does not eat any of his seed mix or his pellets or anything but the chop, I have incorporated beans and edamame into it for protein but am afraid he might not be getting enough protein.

I am putting it in twice a day at the evening change of food and in am before I head out so he has more to eat.

I am not sure if he gets enough protein in his diet with only the beans?

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Why Rescuing a Bird Can Be So Hard

Mitch Rezman
March 21, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Rescue / Cockatiels / Feeding Pet Birds / Ringnecks
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Yesterday (Friday 3/20/2020) Catherine answered a call from “Wanda”.

2-1/2 years ago we rescued Keto which was an 800-mile adventure.

Last month we rescued Chili from Crown Pt IN, 6 miles away.

Wanda had been hired to clear an abandoned home.

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Should I Get a Quaker, Ringneck, or Conure?

Mitch Rezman
March 11, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Bird Rescue / Conures / Habitats for caged birds / Quaker parrot / Ringnecks
4 Comments

Kayla writes to ask:

I’m stuck between getting a conure or a quaker (ok maybe an Indian ringneck too), and could really use advice on what current owners think.

I’m hoping to find a best friend who wants to be involved, cuddly, silly, and maybe even say a few words eventually.

I mostly don’t want one who screams and screeches all day.

Is a quaker on the right track?

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How Do I Transition an Older Military Macaw Into My Home?

Mitch Rezman
December 17, 2020
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Rescue / Macaw
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Heather M. relates:

We have had a Military Macaw now for just a little over a month.

She (assuming, never been sexed) is appropriately 17 yrs old.

She has been adapting to a new home and owners obviously.

And she is also new to getting attention for more than 15/20 minutes a day and being out of her cage with us most of her awake time, which she seems to be loving.

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