My Umbrella Cockatoo Turned 16 and Got Hormonal – Help!
Lucy G is concerned about her bird’s aggression.
Good afternoon Mitch,
I have an Umbrella Cockatoo that just turned 16 years old this month. I have had him since he was 6 months.
Lucy G is concerned about her bird’s aggression.
Good afternoon Mitch,
I have an Umbrella Cockatoo that just turned 16 years old this month. I have had him since he was 6 months.
Lady and the Tramp (1955) Lady doesn’t know the real names of her owners, she calls them Darling and Jim Dear. This is because she only knows them by what they call each other. Darling is what Jim calls his wife and his wife calls him Jim dear.
Shelly writes:
Tiki, my 11 yo male Timneh African grey parrot has attacked me 3 times in the past 3 months.
He drew blood from me all 3 times, and each attack has been increasing in viciousness.
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.
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.
Mary G. related,
I adopted a 29-year-old African grey from a local bird sanctuary in June.
My downstairs is an open plan, so if I am in the living area or kitchen area, I leave the cage open for him to get to his playtop.
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Parrots can make wonderful pets for the right person or family, but they also come with unique challenges that make them less suitable for everyone.
Here are some reasons why parrots may not make good pets for some people:
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Despite sharing some fearful behaviors, a shy bird stands distinct from a fearful bird.
When you focus, you can observe a shy pet bird’s perception of family life.
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