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Are My Parakeet Babies Dying Due to Inbreeding?

Mitch Rezman
March 13, 2020
Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Budgies / Veterinarian Related
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This super rare mutation (above) is what is known as the Feather Duster budgie. They are bred for their unusual feather growth which results in shortened lifespans.

Cynthia H. asks

I have been raising parakeets for 6+ years and even handfed and took to bird stores to sell, but in the last couple of years I didn’t hand feed and they all crossbred with each other, I did not have the time to take to keep them separated.

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What Are the Best Brand of Seeds and Pellets for My Eclectus?

Mitch Rezman
March 12, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Eclectus parrots / Feeding Pet Birds
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RON A. asks

What do you recommend as the best brand of seed mix and the best pellets for my Eclectus female (red)?

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Hello, I Have a Very Hormonal Male Sun Conure!

Catherine Tobsing
March 12, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Lighting / Conures
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Christina writes

Hello! I have a very hormonal male sun conure around ~10 years old. When he is out of his cage with me, all he wants to do is regurgitate anywhere and everywhere and go in my clothes.

Even in his cage, he regurgitates on things and humps some of his toys. I’m just not sure what kind of setup I can provide for him that will calm him down and let him play and have interests other than mating. 🙁

Do you have tips? Most tips seem to be for female birds, I’ve never had such a hormonal male though!

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Can I Put a Pair of Parakeets Into a Cage With a Lovebird?

Catherine Tobsing
March 12, 2020
Bird Enviornments / Habitats for caged birds / Lovebirds
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Lorraine H. asks

Can I put in the same cage, a love bird, a mate who died last year, and a pair of parakeets?

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What Kind of Bird Should I Get at 60?

Mitch Rezman
March 5, 2020
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Rescue / Cockatoo / Conures / Feeding Pet Birds
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Darla S asks:

Can you suggest a few medium-sized parrot species for a 1st-time owner about to turn 60y?

I am interested in moderation (moderate affection, playfulness, independence, friendliness, and noise) ability to talk would be a plus.

I still work full time, and live alone in my own house.

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How Do I Help My Rescue Budgie with Splayed Leg?

Mitch Rezman
March 5, 2020
Bird & Parrot Anatomy / Bird & Parrot Breeding / Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Budgies
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From Donna E.

question: I have recently been given a parakeet with a splayed leg.

He eats and flys but he’s not very active and basically just sits in one place for long periods of time, especially if another keet doesn’t land next to him to get him moving.

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Can I Train Two 1 Year Old Budgies to Fly?

Mitch Rezman
February 27, 2020
Bird & Parrot Care / Bird Behavior / Bird Cage Info / Bird Enviornments / Bird Lighting / Budgies / Flight / Parakeets
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Carol Wrote:

Mitch: I read on line something you wrote about the possibility of training adult budgies.

I have inherited two budgies – about 1-year-old.

They are in a cage and have never been trained.

They seem very happy with each other.

They are very active and chatty.

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Is Zupreem a Good Bird Food Brand for a Green Cheek Conure?

Kimberly asks

Is Zupreem a good brand for a GCC?

What brands of pellets do you recommend?

Dear Kimberly

Zupreem is a very popular bird food pellet. It is a commonly found variety found almost everywhere. It is puffed and contains sweeteners which cause the birds to take to it easier than many other pellets.

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