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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. (more…)
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Why is It So Critical to Know Different Pet Bird Species?
Why is it so important to understand the differences between bird species?
I’m not ashamed to say we get more deliveries from Amazon (like most Americans) then we care to talk about.
This week a new Amazon driver “Patrick” handed off an envelope then said “I’ve never been here before – this place looks cool.”
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Why is My Cockatiel Eating Her Poop?
I have 2 questions.Â
I have a cockatiel that a friend gave to me.Â
When I first got it, there were clearly dark bars on the underside of the tail feathers.Â
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Why I Think My Birds Are Happy
Lynn H writes
Hi. First of all, thank you much for all of your valuable information.
It is greatly appreciated.
RE: Do You Think That Birds Are Unhappy in a Bird Cage?
I have had a total of three birds: a cockatiel, a quaker parakeet, and a Senegal parrot since 1990.
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What Lighting Should I Use For A 6 Month Old Cockatiel?
Hi, Mitch and the wonderful people at Windy City Parrot!
Can you advise me about lighting for my six-month-old female cockatiel?
I have been reading your blog posts about the importance of lighting, and I want to get it right for her.
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How Much Freedom Should Our Young Cockatiel Have?
We have a 2-month-old cockatiel and was told to limit his time out of the cage.
15 mins in the morning and 15 mins at night.
For at least 2 weeks.
Curious as to why this is so important?
Is There A Smaller Micro-chip Available For Small Birds?
LL (G2MomPerson) asks
Is there a smaller micro-chip available for smaller birds like a Goffins Cockatoo or Cocktail?
I asked my avian vet & she wasn’t aware of a smaller chip for smaller birds/animals.
If there is a smaller chip, what is it called & who makes it?
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Do Dowel Perches Harm Budgies Feet – Avian Diabetes – Shoes – Avocados
Notably absent from the prior answers (on Quora) are the words “and I inspect my bird’s feet by flipping him over and examining his feet under a magnifying glass on a regular basis.”
As a vendor of bird cages and accessories for over 25 years, we advise people to take the dowel rod perches out of the cage immediately upon assembly.
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Will Vitamin E Help Heal My Birds Foot Sores?
Hi Mitch,
Thank you so much for getting back to me, what you had to say was very helpful.Â
I do not know how to send pictures from my Chrome book, only know how to send pictures with my phone, I’m not very good with technology.Â
I did get Alex a rope perch recently, but he won’t go near it as of yet.
I read on the parrot forum that Vitamin E oil is good for pressure sores.Â
Do you agree?Â
How Often and How Much Time Should I Interact With My Parrot?
Will My Quaker Parrot Warm Up To My Cockatiel And Budgie
Katie L. Asks
Is there ever a chance my Quaker Parrot Blu will warm up to my other birds?
He just turned 1, I’ve had him since he was a baby.
We got Winnie the Cockatiel as a baby about 6 months after Blu and just a few weeks ago Chip the parakeet joined our flock.
Blu isn’t as aggressive w/Winnie at this point, but he used to stalk her.
He loved pulling a feather or biting her toes and as a result, Winnie is scared of Blu and little baby Chip.
