Category: Species Specific - Page 19

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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?

Or should I send it back for a smaller one? (more…)

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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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How Can I Reduce My Female Cockatiels Hormonal Issues?

Catherine Tobsing
January 8, 2021
Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Cockatiels / Hormonal issues in birds
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Hello, I’m writing this because I have a 10-year-old Cockatiel female.

I’ve had her since I was 14 and she’s the most important thing in my life.

She’s gone through a lot though and has had to survive 2 emergency surgeries to save her life.

Becoming egg-bound and near-death both of these times due to chronic egg laying.

I don’t know what to do to help.

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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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Airports Use LEDs for Bird Avoidance, What’s Over Your Cage?

Mitch Rezman
December 21, 2020
Amazons / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting
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Why Won’t This African Grey Play With His Toys?

Mitch Rezman
December 17, 2020
African grey / Bird Enviornments / Bird Supplies Info / Birds & Lighting / Foraging and Enrichment / Habitats for caged birds
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Barbara G. is concerned about her African grey’s lack of interest in bird toys:

Hi Mitch, I really enjoy your Sunday bird info.

My male Timneh suddenly has become frightened of his toys.

Even a piñata shredding toy.

A few months ago, I purchased a bag of beautiful handmade all-natural bird toys.

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

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

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

How Do I Care For My 2 Eclectus Parrot Pluckers?

How Do We Teach Our Bird His Name?

How Can I Reduce My Female Cockatiels Hormonal Issues?

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

Airports Use LEDs for Bird Avoidance, What’s Over Your Cage?

Why Won’t This African Grey Play With His Toys?

Since 1993Online in 2002

$49 Ships Free$7 Ships Small

Toll Free877 ~ 287 ~ 0810

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Since 1993
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$7 Ships Small

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Lowell, IN 46356 USA