I look forward to getting your email every Sunday and reading it has become as much a ritual as the old Sunday paper.
And now I have a question for you.
Thunder and Lightning are my bonded parakeets.
I’ve had them for years.
Last summer I saw more and more breeding activity, so I bought a box and let nature take its course.
Thunder laid four eggs, one of which was fertilized.
Monica D. asks,
I have a question.
I have a parakeet and I know that certain smells and chemicals can affect them.
I was wondering if the smell of brewing coffee would affect my bird in any way?
Marylinda J. would like to know,
I have appreciated your products and your information for many years.
I recently became licensed in the State of Texas to produce animal feed.
In particular, dehydrated restaurant-quality chicken feet and paws for pets.
Michael G. relates,
Y’all have approved of my feeding practices but I have a question.
After trial and error, I have gotten the size pellet the grey’s need.
I am using Roudybush medium Daily Maintenance.
I am always in search of treats and supplements to make them “happy” as they seem to be.
I am wondering about using the California blend.
Yvonne S writes:
Hello, I was wondering about your 2 lb parakeet mix with the red millet?
He also likes small sunflower seeds and darker variety millet.
He eats fresh corn not crazy about dried.
Susan B. asks:
What size pellet should I get for a Moluccan cockatoo (aka salmon-crested cockatoo)?
Would pellets for a large Macaw or African grey be appropriate?
Thanks!
Gail H. wrote:
I have a very healthy 2-1/2 yr. old Cockatiel and he is still a baby to me.
I am wondering what weight is a healthy weight for him.
He has been molting since about 8 wks ago and of course, the molt is getting less now.
Brian M. is concerned,
I have a peach-faced lovebird that seems to have an issue with his beak.
His beak has never been trimmed and he has a stone that he rubs his beak on to grind it down. Recently the top part broke and it is smaller now but the lower part of the beak looks like it needs to be trimmed.
I read where some people trim them but I made an appointment with the vet.
I am nervous about taking the bird there he has never been taken anywhere.
I am afraid he can’t eat everything with the lower long beak.
Michael G. asks,
Mitch, you spoke about vitamins today, specifically Lafeber Avi-Era.
You’ve approved the diet for Big Boy Grey and Little Girl Grey.
I always used Nekton-S in their water until I learned from you about using a bigger amount of pellets and fewer seeds.
They eat each well and seem to enjoy their overall diet with fresh fruits and veggies for “lunch” each day.