Category: Species Specific - Page 18

Two beautiful gray parrots on the branches

What Is the Lowest Temperature Can My 2 Greys Survive Outside?

Mitch Rezman
March 4, 2021
African grey / Bathing and Health / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Cage Info / Habitats for caged birds
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Grae W. wonders

Hello, I have two 21-year-old grays, that I have had since they were young babies.

They are very healthy and happy birds. In the winter months, in the south (NC), I put them out in their cage on sunny, non-windy days, if it’s above 47 degrees.

As their cage loses the sun, I bring them in, and put them on their perch, in a glass door walk-in shower.

I have asthma, so must not bring in their cage.

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How Does My Family Keep Our Blue & Gold Macaw as My Parents Age?

Catherine Tobsing
March 4, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Habitats for caged birds / Hormonal issues in birds / Large macaws / Senior Birds
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Kirstin B. relates

Hi,

I have a blue and gold macaw parrot. He has been in the family since he was a baby. Sadly my great uncle was the one who got him and died shortly thereafter.

He has gone through 2 other family members until sitting with me and my dad.

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Will a New Big Cockatoo Bond With My Budgies Over Time?

Mitch Rezman
February 26, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Budgies / Cockatoo / Exercising birds
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To answer “If I get a bigger parrot like a cockatoo” is a fool’s errand.

An Umbrella cockatoo is roughly 18 inches long and weighs 1.4 lbs.

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Which Larger Parrot Species Is the Least Difficult to Take Care of?

Mitch Rezman
February 25, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Large macaws
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Thank you for acknowledging a category for “large macaws,” you’ve been paying your due diligence.

My knowledge base comes from operating a website that sells exclusively to pet bird keepers.

You can read about 1400 posts I’ve written on pet bird care.

Re: “Please don’t kid yourself there are no large parrot species that is any less difficult than the other to take care of” (below).

First, off one person’s, anecdotes should not be a driver on how to create a single bird or a flock’s environment.

Re: “ I recently bought a brand new TV and thanks to my parrot it has a crack in the screen”

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I’m Frustrated With Featherbrite-how Do I Fix My Lighting?

Catherine Tobsing
February 6, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatiels / Habitats for caged birds / Hormonal issues in birds
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Cynthia expresses her frustration with the FeatherBrite birdcage lighting system:

I have the swag lights that require two bulbs.

I bought the 16 watts LED bulb and the UV blue bulb in September, and now they’re burned out.

I don’t even see the same bulbs as a set for sale on your site.

I have a Pagoda-style light that requires one bulb but those apparently aren’t sold for that style anymore.

I can’t keep buying lighting fixtures. Help!

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If Albino Birds Are Mutations Why Do They Have Shorter Lifespans?

Catherine Tobsing
February 6, 2021
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
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Bruce S. relates:

Hi, recently Mom’s albino parakeet I’ve been taking care of crossed the rainbow bridge.

Mom passed in November (2020), and the bird had been with me for several years.

Believe he made it to almost 7 years old, and I’m waiting for info from the pet store on the exact age.

Just curious about your knowledge of albino parakeets, he was a sweet and cool bird.

Thanks!!

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I Bought the Wrong Size Perch Swing for My Quaker Now What?

Mitch Rezman
February 5, 2021
Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Quaker parrot
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Sophie writes,

I bought the wrong size swing.

I think this is more suited to large parrots.

Is it ok to put it in the cage for size variety?

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How Do I Care For My 2 Eclectus Parrot Pluckers?

Mitch Rezman
February 5, 2021
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Eclectus parrots / Feather Plucking
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Hi Randall

I’m looking at the pictures you sent, thank you.

Obviously, the birds have feather self-destruction issues.

Typically these need to be addressed holistically.

Before we get granular on the issue let’s do some housekeeping and talk about this particular species.

About 20% of parrots are sexually dimorphic meaning you can determine the sex of the bird by its color or markings.

Eclectus parrots are either red and blue (female) or green (male).

Male ringnecks have the ring, females have none.

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How Do We Teach Our Bird His Name?

Catherine Tobsing
January 15, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Conures
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This is a follow-up post to:

How to Remodel a Cage to Reduce 2 Bird’s Hormonal Behavior

Lisa N. writes:

Happy New Year Catherine this is Lisa. I just wanted to let you know that Reggie and Kiwi are getting along like best friends. There have been no problems with Reggie attacking Kiwi they love being together. Thank you for that lighting treatment.

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