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Are Lafebers Avi Cakes Good for Birds with Fatty Liver Disease?
Henie L. would like to know if Avi Cakes are good for birds who have had Fatty Liver Disease For a little over a year, I have fed my Conures only fruits, veggies, and pellets.
Can I Improve My Budgies Diet Using Vitamins or Supplements?
Yvonne S. wrote: I would like to ask you a question about my parakeet. I have been thinking she could use a vitamin/supplement. She has a very good appetite and is active
Does My Parrotlet Need a Full Spectrum Light Source?
Chris S. reached out to ask, Does a parrotlet need a full spectrum light source? And if so does it need it all year round if living in eastern PA? Dear Chris Unless you are
Can Small Birds Fly Higher Than Bigger Birds?
From Quora Miniature new transmitters recently revealed that the 4-ounce Arctic Tern (113-gram) bird follows zigzagging routes between Greenland and Antarctica each year. A fat cockatiel weighs a little more than 100 grams.
Should I Clip My 3-month-old Budgie’s Wings So I Can Tame Him?
My answer to a Quora question We have 10 flighted birds in our home. 7 budgies (all rescues) never leave their large aviary and keep themselves organized and busy all day. Our rescues African Ringneck,
How Much & How Often Should I Feed a Two-month-old Sun Conure?
The first answer to the Quora question: I don’t know but I would recommend joining one of the many parrot groups on Facebook. I would think he would be eating very often. When my eclectus
Can I Bring an African Grey Into Our Home With Our 5yo Amazon?
Rebecca A. relates, We are the (at least) fifth home for an older yellow-nape amazon. The only information I have from the couple that took him in before us is the previous owner died of
I Have a Parakeet That Is Very Mean I Keep Trying to Tame Him
Kathy B. relates, I have a Parakeet. He’s very mean. I keep trying to Tame him and he killed his female Mates. It’s female partners and kill all the eggs and I just don’t know what
May I Use a Fluorescent Bulb Rather Than a Full Spectrum Bulb
Sharon McA. asks, May I use a fluorescent bulb rather than a full spectrum bulb atop my birdcage for my two Indian Ringnecks? Please advise. Thanks.
Are Packaged Pellets a Complete Diet for Parrots?
Another open-ended question from Quora ~ sigh “That depends”, I respond, Actually, not all engineered food (pellets) for birds and parrots is the same, and is as far from the truth as can be.
My Personally Vetted List of Pets, Animals and Corona Virus Information
4/18/2021 Otters at Georgia Aquarium test positive for Covid-19 Our thoughts on who to trust regarding information about coronavirus and pets. No one – regardless of how many letters they have after their last name.
Have You Ever Experienced a Bird With “Bumblefoot”?
Karen C. asks, Have you ever experienced dealing with a bird that has developed what they are calling “bumblefoot”? I have a parakeet that has a sore spot on the bottom of one
