Does My Budgie or Ringneck Have Fatty Liver Disease?
Jeanne Writes: I have an adorable budgie named Peanut. His beak started to grow about a year ago and I wanted to know what I could do to reverse this if it is possible, I know that means he has a fatty liver.
Are Peanuts Making My Blue Crown Conure Itch?
Ward asks My blue crown conure of at least 25yrs is acting odd. He seems to be scratching and bobbing as well as if he’s just very uncomfortable. I recently ordered some peanuts in the shell and would give him 3-4 each day as a treat. I started noticing very small moths in my home […]
What Are the Best Brand of Seeds and Pellets for My Eclectus?
RON A. asks What do you recommend as the best brand of seed mix and the best pellets for my Eclectus female (red)?
What Kind of Bird Should I Get at 60?
Darla S asks: Can you suggest a few medium-sized parrot species for a 1st-time owner about to turn 60y? I am interested in moderation (moderate affection, playfulness, independence, friendliness, and noise) ability to talk would be a plus. I still work full time, and live alone in my own house.
Is Zupreem a Good Bird Food Brand for a Green Cheek Conure?
Kimberly asks Is Zupreem a good brand for a GCC? What brands of pellets do you recommend? Dear Kimberly Zupreem is a very popular bird food pellet. It is a commonly found variety found almost everywhere. It is puffed and contains sweeteners which cause the birds to take to it easier than many other pellets.
Why Won’t My Cockatiel Eat Sunflower Seeds?
Darnell G. asks Can anyone tell me why my cockatiel won’t eat sunflower seeds when it is in the food? There is always a lot of waste.
What Bird Seed Blends Have No Safflower or Sunflower?
Harold Writes: I’ve been feeding my 12 conure and cockatiel friends Kaytee cockatiel Fortidiet and then top layer with Roudybush pellets for many years. Their doctor objects to the safflower and sunflower as “too much fat”. (I also feed vegetables) can you suggest a replacement for Fortidiet? We can approach this a couple of ways, […]
Readers Respond to What is The True Lifespan of Parrots
I have a Rosella parrot, whose feathers are not clipped. He is not the type of bird to interact with but none the less he is a cherished member of the household. He has a large cage 7 ft by 5 ft long where he is able to fly from branch to […]
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 —
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.