Can Avocado Fumes Kill Your Pet Bird?
Why is avocado bad for parrots?
Before You Reach For That Avocado Oil …
Karen Allen expressed concern over the increasing popularity in avocado-based products —
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What is The True Lifespan of Parrots in Captivity?
Hi Mitch,
Have you ever done an article on the true lifespan of parrots in captivity?
When I was first researching parrots (in the early 1990s) I read in Multiple places that Greys and other large parrots lived to their 80s.
But it turns out most don’t get even close to that.
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Has Anyone ‘Housebroken’ Their Parrot?
One of the answers from the big Q.
It has been done but I personally advise against it. It is unnatural for them to hold it, and if they become too well potty trained they may harm themselves if they think they can’t go at any given time.
My answer
Parrots poop about every 15 minutes on average.
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Is Higgins VitaSeed California Blend Safe for An Eclectus?
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Can I Test My Pet Bird for Vitamin D?
Hi Tracy
Hope all is well.
I received this inquiry and just need it fact-checked before I reply.
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How Do I Help My Newly Rescued 12-year-old Ducorps Cockatoo?
In 2 weeks, he lets me pet his head and loves being on my arm. He is flighted and only caged at night. His diet was previously crap...I am…
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Have You Ever Made Your Own Pet Bird Seed/food Mixture?
This is a Quora question stated in full
As a bird owner, have you ever made your own seed/food mixture instead of buying store-made mixes? What type of seeds, nuts, dried herbs/veggies/fruits have you added and what type of bird do you own?
My shy retiring answer – Absolutely not!
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What Are Some Tips for Keeping a Parrot?
I wear many hats at Windy City Parrot.
About 30% of my week I wear my CMO hat which means Chief Marketing Officer.
In keeping well-versed in marketing I read a huge amount of content.
One recurring theme I see is this is the way I should be marketing to millennial’s.
The perfect way to market to millennial’s is……..
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What Do I Feed 3 Budgies That Aren’t Fond of Anything?
What do I feed 3 budgies that aren’t fond of anything except millet and Avicakes and Baked Munchies?
Love your Sunday morning e-mails.
Question … what do you feed the Windy City Parrot Brunch Club?
I have three parakeets and they aren’t fond of anything except millet and Avicakes and Baked Munchies.
Thanks!
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Can I Use Oils And Candles Near My Pet Birds?
Denise asks
I have an Amazon and a hahns macaw.
Can you please tell me what oils are safe to use once in a while in my diffusers?
I have used Scentsy, and also bath and body works candles not a lot of use at all as the scents sort of even bother me!
thank you appreciate it.
Denise
