What Happened to Birds During the Covid-19 Outbreak?
The expansion of urban areas poses a significant risk to biodiversity, yet understanding how wildlife adapts to such rapid environmental changes remains limited.
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8 Tips for Providing Healthcare to Your Pet Bird
Caring for a pet bird involves more than just providing food and water.
These feathered friends require specialized attention and care to ensure they live healthy, happy lives.
How I’m Dealing With Moby the Budgerigar’s Testicular Tumor
Margret writes
Howdy, all! I enjoy reading your newsletter every week. So thank you for that.
I have a small flock consisting of two cockatiels (Pikachu and Rufus) and two budgerigars (Moby and NewDoug).
I Have a Picky Indian Ringneck Bird What Would You Recommend?
Mary wrote
Hi, I have a picky Indian Ringneck, she doesn’t like seeds or pellets please help.
Understanding Parrot Behavior: Decoding Squawks and Screeches
Introduction to Parrot Behavior
Parrots, with their vibrant colors and remarkable intelligence, are fascinating creatures.
This article aims to demystify their intriguing behavior, especially focusing on their distinct vocalizations – squawks and screeches.
Video of the World's First Red African grey
Video of the World’s First Red Factor African grey
Breeders are always experimenting seeking new outcomes by tampering with DNA.
Share your thoughts in the comment section at the bottom of this blog post.
Why is My Budgie is Not Digesting Sunflower Seeds?
Bella writes:
My budgie is not digesting sunflower seeds and I’m having a hard time finding a mix seed without it. I saw some options but only say cockatiels and parrots. By any chance are any of these options suitable for budgies?
Help! My 16 YO Greenwing Macaw Suddenly Started Plucking.
Hey Mitch!
I’m soo happy I found your blogs. I’ve been feverishly reading through your windy city posts!
2.5 wks ago my 16yr old green wing macaw, Sprout decided to have a hot-girl summer… I woke up to a sea of red feathers on her cage floor. (more…)
Is Newspaper Safe for Your Pet Bird?
Is Newspaper Safe for Your Pet Bird?
Read this article from the University of Wisconsin to Find Out We prefer to keep newspaper in sheets but if you have a shredder ~ go for it
What Are the Effects of My Chemotherapy on My Orange Wing Amazon?
Christy T. inquires,
Hi Catherine: I know you and Mitch have had many things in your newsletters about chemotherapy and birds.
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