I Have “Rascal” My Cockatiel All Fitted Out With Lights
Janet C. related
I have “Rascal” my cockatiel all fitted out with Lights, a heater, different size perches, and chew toys…all types & sizes.
How to Teach a Bird to Not Fly into a Wall
Birds, with their instinctual flight patterns and sharp eyesight, are often misunderstood when it comes to their interaction with human-made structures.
To mitigate the risk of birds flying into walls, it’s crucial to understand their perception and behavioral tendencies.
What Exactly is Your Bird Thinking ~ Part 2
There are never enough hours in the day to achieve all my goals.
This theme is stuck inside my head and requires further exploration.
What’s Going on With Our Pineapple Green Cheek Conure?
Hello, I was hoping to get your insight on what’s going on with our Pineapple Green Cheek Conure named Mango.
She’s about 13 years old. About 6-weeks ago, we put in a cage heater for her to sit near and keep warm at night instead of using a space heater in her alcove.
Can You Tell Me Why My Elder Cockatiel Screams Continuously?
Rebecca asks,
I have a question about my cockatiel. It is a male grey cockatiel. He is almost 13 years old. I take him to the Avian vet for his checkups.
How Much Do You Really Know About Pet Birds?
Feathered factoid: Birds are ranked as the fourth most beloved pets in America, following dogs, cats, and fish.
In the United States alone, there are approximately 14 million birds being kept in homes, a significant number of which are parrots.
Help! My 16 YO Greenwing Macaw Suddenly Started Plucking.
Hey Mitch!
I’m soo happy I found your blogs. I’ve been feverishly reading through your windy city posts!
2.5 wks ago my 16yr old green wing macaw, Sprout decided to have a hot-girl summer… I woke up to a sea of red feathers on her cage floor. (more…)
The 72-Hour Light Treatment for Egg Laying Didn't Work, Now What?
The 72-Hour Light Treatment for Egg Laying Didn’t Work, Now What?
Hi,
I tried the 72-hour light treatment with my female Great Billed Parrot and the first night after it was done she laid another egg – please advise!
What Are You Doing To Protect Your Bird From Heat This Summer?
What Are You Doing To Protect Your Bird From Heat This Summer?
Summer is the scorching season that prompts us to maintain hydration and treat ourselves with water-rich edibles such as watermelon and various juicy fruits, even cucumbers which are considered fruit because of their seeds.
My Parrots are Eating House Plants How Dangerous Is This?
Sitting on My Hand My Parrotlet Will Give Me a Good Wallop
Peter M. wrote:
If she (a parrotlet) is sitting on my hand she will turn around and give me a good wallop. She attacks everyone in my family, biting their necks, and arms wherever she can. It is getting out of control.
I have a full spectrum light above her cage, and turned it off hoping it would help. I have reduced her hours of daylight and she is now getting 12 hrs of sleep.