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What are Good Protein Sources for Parrots?

Mitch Rezman
March 26, 2021
African grey / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Rescue / Cockatoo / Feeding Pet Birds
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Gabby M. relates

Hi all,

I make a chop of fresh veggies and if I can, fruit, but my guys do not seem to like fruit, since we incorporated it into the diet my Senegal Gabby does not eat any of his seed mix or his pellets or anything but the chop, I have incorporated beans and edamame into it for protein but am afraid he might not be getting enough protein.

I am putting it in twice a day at the evening change of food and in am before I head out so he has more to eat.

I am not sure if he gets enough protein in his diet with only the beans?

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Why Rescuing a Bird Can Be So Hard

Mitch Rezman
March 21, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Rescue / Cockatiels / Feeding Pet Birds / Ringnecks
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Yesterday (Friday 3/20/2020) Catherine answered a call from “Wanda”.

2-1/2 years ago we rescued Keto which was an 800-mile adventure.

Last month we rescued Chili from Crown Pt IN, 6 miles away.

Wanda had been hired to clear an abandoned home.

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Do I Give My Blue & Gold Macaw More Pellets or Seed?

Brenda R. relates

George is 18 yo large B/G kept in the family room.

Do I give him a majority of pellets or seed?

Catherine replied:

Dear Brenda,

A varied diet is always the best. All pellets nope, all seeds, nope, all veggies and fruits nope. A variety of them all daily, yep.

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What Toxins Found in Peanuts Are Bad for My Bird?

Mitch Rezman
March 5, 2021
African grey / Amazons / Feeding Pet Birds
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Cynthia W. writes

I finally saved up money to buy a huge bag of roasted peanuts and now I’m worried about the toxins.

I thought roasted would help, but I guess not.

I purchased (for human consumption) from a company that seems legit Hampton Farms No Salt Roasted In Shell Peanuts, 5 lb. Bag Brand: Hampton Farms.

Are Peanuts a Hazard for Birds?

(Not hermetically sealed just in a ziplock bag) I hate to throw them out as my parrots like them as a treat. I guess I need to peel from the shell from what I read as the shell has most of the Aflatoxin.

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Why Has My Senegal Stopped Eating His Harrison’s Pellets?

Catherine Tobsing
February 5, 2021
Bathing and Health / Bird Behavior / Feeding Pet Birds / Senegal parrots
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Barbara is concerned about her Sennie:

My 23 yr. old Senegal has stopped eating his Harrison’s pellets which he has been eating most of his life.

He is eating fruit, veggies, Nutriberries & Avicakes.

Should I be concerned?

Should I try a different pellet? Thank you for your help.

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Follow Up to Did a 6 Week Absence Cause My Budgie’s Negative Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
January 21, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Bird Nutrition / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
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Hi Mitch,

I just noticed that you posted my questions about Ricky on your Blog.

Here’s the original post

I’m fine with that but feel a bit uncomfortable about naming my bird’s vet and giving her web address.

I came to you with my query as I am not seeing improvement in my bird after several appointments.

Your advice has been read and will be re-read.

I like my bird’s vet and I don’t want to see her name tarnished in any way.

Is it possible to remove her name and web address from your blog?

I am not comfortable with that being public.

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How Do I Wrangle This Quaker Under Control?

Mitch Rezman
January 14, 2021
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Feeding Pet Birds
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Subject: Re: Hi Leigh ~ Why Won’t This African Grey Play With His Toys?

Hello Mitch!

I wanted to thank you for your awesome weekly email – I look forward to the information and the humor every week!

I have a question on lighting and biting:

We have a 4yr old Quaker, Boop, who we think is male… does a bit of chest plucking – almost like a Tourettes behavior… but he seems to get awful pin feathers. It’s better now I have him on an avian vitamin powder.

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Can You Recommend New Bird Foods for My Amazon & African Grey?

Catherine Tobsing
January 8, 2021
African grey / Amazons / Feeding Pet Birds
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Hi!

I’m noticing that the Amazon is not wild about having much better food than the crap she used to get from Petco, and she’s normally all about mealtime.

(The African Grey was never as interested in meals as the Amazon).

Considering what I’ve ordered from you in the past, is there anything you would recommend that I try for the next order?

Thanks!

Best,

Eva

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Did a 6 Week Absence Cause My Budgie’s Negative Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
January 7, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Bird Supplies Info / Birds & Lighting / Budgies / Feather Plucking / Feeding Pet Birds / Veterinarian Related
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Hi Mitch,

My name is Barbara T, and you and I just spoke re my parakeet, Ricky, who has been treated by an Avian specialist, Gloria Goodman, VMD (website: avianexoticvetpa.com), for mites since July 2nd, 2020.

As I told you, I had surgery and my sister took care of the bird from May 12th through June 28th.

I noticed immediately that his face looked like it had rot on it and he seemed “antsy”—pecking on his feathers and rubbing his head, especially around the eye area, on the cage.

I called the vet and she saw him on July 2nd.

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