Category: Species Specific - Page 24

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How Do I Control My Conure’s Hormonal Behavior?

Mitch Rezman
August 14, 2020
Bird Behavior / Birds & Lighting / Conures
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Karin R Writes:

My approximately 20 yr old conure (we think male, though not verified) has been exhibiting hormonal behaviors for weeks.

The worst thing is the frequent regurgitation.

My vet suggested that it is possible that a change in routine due to the pandemic is causing this.

I am certainly home more, but pre-pandemic I was gone for a couple of hours a day and did not have the same schedule every day.

I still leave for an hour or two most days, so it is not a big change.

Previously these behaviors lasted for a week or so, this time it has been going on for 6 weeks or more.

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Neighbor’s Are Suing Me for My Amazon’s Noise What Can I Do?

Mitch Rezman
July 31, 2020
Amazons / Bird Behavior / Plucking/Screaming
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Pamela S writes:

I’ve 2 yellow Naples 37 and 40 years of age I’ve had since hand feeding.

Recently after 26 years in this neighborhood my neighbor after 8 years has taken me to court for noise violation.

They’re outdoor cages in Fl. With 1 umbrella cockatoo in this heat, the judge said I should cover them which would kill them.

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I Have Questions About the 72 Hour Circadian Reset Technique

Mitch Rezman
July 31, 2020
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird Behavior / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Birds & Lighting / Large macaws
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Bill P. asks:

I have questions about the 72-hour circadian reset technique.

1. During the day portion of the 72 hour period would there be a problem with taking the bird, Blue and Gold Macaw out of her cage for food, exercise, and to interact with the family.

2. Can you provide clinical references pertaining to this technique?

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Are Alfalfa Sprouts Safe for My Budgies?

Lisa H. shares:

Since being stuck at home during Covid and not being able to shop as needed (we are both 71) we have really started sprouting alfalfa seeds at home.

We always liked alfalfa sprouts and now it is an easy way to have something fresh.

I have 2 parakeets…is it safe for them to eat freshly sprouted sprouts?

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How Do I Transition 8 Amazons and 2 Macaws to a Large Aviary?

Mitch Rezman
July 17, 2020
Amazons / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Bird Nutrition / Birds & Lighting / Habitats for caged birds / Large macaws / Macaw
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Barb H. asks:

I’d appreciate advice on integrating parrots into a 36′ X 10 communal aviary for 8 amazons & 2 macaws.

These birds have all lived together in the same room divided by partitions. Although separated, they can see each other and communicate.

Since they’re familiar with each other, I’m hoping for a painless transition.

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My Budgie is Plucking and I Don’t Know Why?

Mitch Rezman
July 17, 2020
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird Enviornments / Bird Nutrition / Budgies / Feeding Pet Birds / Parakeets / Veterinarian Related
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Mary W. relates:

One of my budgies (male 2 years old) got a crop infection late Jan.

He was plucking at his abdomen.

The vet put him on antibiotics and had to keep him at the vet clinic for a week as my brother had a heart attack & died and the friend that I had taking care of my birds could not catch him (fully flighted) to give him meds.

When I got back 10 days later and picked up my guy from the vet-all of his chest feathers were gone!

I figured that once I got him back to his flock he would be ok.

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