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.
How Do I Get My African Grey to Stop Biting My Toes?
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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What Are the Down Sides to Having a Pet Bird?
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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Can You Help Me With A Shy Pet Bird?
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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Help! I Need Some Ideas to Get My Bird to Stop Biting
Help! I Need Some Ideas to Get My Bird to Stop Biting
Valerie H. expressed concern,
My Ducorps Cockatoo has become very aggressive with anyone and anything that gets near me. She has started biting me when my husband gets too close.
If I’m not in the room paying attention to her, she screams.
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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.
How to Use Exercise for Quieting Noisy Birds in Your Home
Lisa wrote
I want to thank you for your advice on birdie exercise.
My ringneck was getting pretty noisy. He has a full spectrum lamp, lots of toys, and his own room.
Another Senegal Parrot Morphing Into a Tiny Feathered T-rex!
So, you've got yourself a Senegal parrot, and it's decided to turn into a tiny, feathered T-Rex! Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are some reasons why your parrot…
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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…