A Follow Up to Our Budgie with a Broken Wing
A Follow Up to Our Budgie with a Broken Wing
Above – flock mates visit Smoke while still in hospital birdcage.
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Following Up on the Cohabitation of Milo and Omar My Budgies
Following Up on the Cohabitation of Milo and Omar My Budgies
Dear Catherine,
I thought I’d give you an update about my new bird Milo — a young (I think), companion for my 4-year-old budgie Omar.
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Mechanics of Your Bird's Wondrous Wings & Clay Lick News
Mechanics of Your Bird’s Wondrous Wings & Clay Lick News
– what you probably didn’t know ~ You feel it’s best to clip your bird’s wings – right?
A lot of you know us well, but many of you don’t. To be clear – we’re here to help whether you want to keep your bird flighted or flightless. We can talk about flight training and explore “degrees” of clipping.
Most importantly we want you to know birds use their wings for more than flight, like balance when on their feet and muscle strength maintenance.
How Do I Cope with a 1 Eye 1 Wing and Diabetic Red-lored Amazons?
I have a red lored Amazon who can’t fly as she was caught in Mexico as a baby and they broke one of her wings in the shoulder area.
A truly horrible thing for people to do to them to keep them safe?
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The Effects of Zinc on Parrots Should Not Be Underestimated
More than you ever wanted to know!
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What if I Told You Chop Was Starving Your Bird?
Catherine wanted me to make it clear that we feel it’s okay if you want to take the time and energy to supplement a commercial bird food diet with a…
Is Supplementing a Bird’s Diet W/ Vitamins and Minerals Necessary?
Amazon parrots, like all birds, require a balanced and nutritious diet to maintain their health and vitality.
While a high-quality parrot pellet and fresh fruits and vegetables should provide the majority of their nutritional needs, supplements, and vitamins may be recommended in some cases.
How to Save Big Money on Air Filters for Your Home and Birds
We’ve posted this first video of how to make a DIY air filter that’s as effective as a commercial $800 HEPA air filtration unit.
The video was made by not some guy in a garage but by Dr. Jeffrey E. Terrell, director of the Michigan Sinus Center
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Why I Think Homeopathic Remedies Are Not for Safe Pet Birds
If you’re a pet bird keeper, you’re probably aware of the growing trend of using homeopathic remedies to address behavioral issues with pet birds.
While these remedies may seem like a safe and natural solution to common bird problems, there are many potential consequences that bird owners need to consider before using them.
About the Effects of Food and Air on Your Birds Health
For those of us who are lucky enough to have pet birds to enrich our lives, their companionship is a treasure that we wish to prolong as long as we can.
Two of the ways that we can help keep birds happy and flourishing are through a healthy diet and clean air.
