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