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Are ionized air purifiers safe for my lovebird?
Absolutely not! (MitchR)
Although marketed as being able to “scrub the air”, these “ionizers” do not remove airborne dust to a significant degree but do generate ozone, an unstable oxygen molecule (O3). Read more: (more…)
Gwyneth asks
Is a 16 x 24 open done top actually bug enough for an Amazon parrot. I have a small space. The cage would fit much better than the 24 x 30 current cage?
Hi Gwyneth
Do you mean 24″ wide x 16″ deep?
Do you also currently have a 30″ wide x 24″ deep cage?
If your parrot is able to be outside of the cage (on top or on a stand) for several hours a day, then the smaller cage should be fine.
But if the bird is a large amazon you may wish to stay with the 30″ wide cage.
Regards,
Catherine
Lynn H writes
Hi. First of all, thank you much for all of your valuable information.
It is greatly appreciated.
RE: Do You Think That Birds Are Unhappy in a Bird Cage?
I have had a total of three birds: a cockatiel, a quaker parakeet, and a Senegal parrot since 1990.
Hi, Mitch and the wonderful people at Windy City Parrot!
Can you advise me about lighting for my six-month-old female cockatiel?
I have been reading your blog posts about the importance of lighting, and I want to get it right for her.
I rescued a male conure aged 3 yrs. Gino, is mean and a biter….No matter what I do. New cage. Change and varied foods. Very loud squawking
I adore him. He doesn’t feel the same. Meds to relax and quiet him down?!
Grama’s wondering
What do I feed 3 budgies that aren’t fond of anything except millet and Avicakes and Baked Munchies?
Love your Sunday morning e-mails.
Question … what do you feed the Windy City Parrot Brunch Club?
I have three parakeets and they aren’t fond of anything except millet and Avicakes and Baked Munchies.
Thanks!
Should a patient receive radiation therapy be separated from his pet bird?
Christy Writes:
My husband will be receiving radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer soon.
I want to buy a budgie, but my mom says that they are birds that can cause “brain paralysis”.
We live in Canada, so I’m pretty sure they’re careful about things like that.
Anyhow, could it be true?
I recently realized that I might have “Bird fancier’s lung” (bronchitis caused by sensitivity to dust from feathers and droppings).
Should I give away my pet bird?
Lori asks
I received 2 parakeets as a present and everything for them.
I found out one is male and the other is female.
How would I know if the female is pregnant?