Questions tagged [parrots]
Parrots are birds that can mimic sounds. They are sometimes called talking birds.
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Temperature Range for Quaker Parrots
What temperature range is adequate for Quaker Parrots (aka Monk Parakeets or Myiopsitta monachus)?
I moved recently in a colder area. The two Quaker Parrots with whom I live built their nest in a 2 ...
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Can I use bamboo for Indian ringneck parrot toys?
Similar to Risks giving wooden toys to parrots
I have lots of bamboo in my yard, can I use it for 'chew toys' in my Indian ringnecks' cage?
Is it safe for them to chew on / eat?
I can't afford to buy ...
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Parrot rehab from leg amputation
About a month ago, my Senegal parrot Tycho (~150g, 24 years old) started chewing on his leg, and wouldn't stop. Without going into agonizing detail about this -- other than to say he's been in ...
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How do you get a green cheek conure to stop screeching so much?
I have a 8yr old pineapple green cheek conure (most likely male). Since losing his cage mate 2 years ago he has become needier (more frequent, nosier screeching). He is will taken care of. We let him ...
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Parrotlet has small bald spot on her head
My Pacific parrotlet is nearly 7 years old. About a month or two ago I noticed a small bald spot on her head. It is only visible when I pet her head and comb over her feathers, but otherwise it is ...
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non-gmo / gmo-free corn cob bedding for parrots & other animals? (in the US)
Hello dear animal friends!
Every time I sign up for auto-ship corn cob through chewy.com I get less than a year before that particular brand/product is slashed from their catalog! Anyway, I started a ...
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Can a peachfaced female lovebird and a female Fischer's lovebird get on?
I currently have a female lovebird and was thinking of getting her a friend. She is super tame, but since I work a lot I think it would be nice for her to have a friend while I'm away.
My breeder (...
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Risks giving wooden toys to parrots
I am starting to give my cockatiels wood so they use it as a toy, destroying it. I know there are many toys made out of wood, but isn't it possible for them to get hurt with the splinters if they eat ...
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Refugee lovebird with difficulty walking
We suddenly found this refugee lovebird with walking difficulty at our home. I think the bird must have been hurt by falling down form high level of building and its leg has broken:
I have this two ...
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How to stop gray parrot from biting?
So it is a very special case here. My mother bought a 1.5 month old gray parrot. He was an adorable and very calm bird.
At the age of 5 months my brother started playing with him aggressively by ...
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How to reduce my parrot's aggressive behavior?
I had two parrots which I believe is ringneck. They were raised by uncle. They were once very friendly. But after one flew away, the other became very aggressive even towards my uncle. I bought ...
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How to make my parakeets not afraid of me?
Couple months ago I bought two parakeets from the local pet store. I got them a cage, and for thew first few weeks they were afraid of me, but sometimes would jump on my finger (only to fly away when ...
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Budgie plucking feather of the other
I have two budgies (male and female).I used to keep them in the same cage. They are friendly to each other(they cuddle with each other, chirp together, etc).
But for some reason the male budgie plucks ...
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How to train my parrot to not poop on me?
Please don't say it is their nature and they just do it. Because then it would be a dog's nature to poop in a house (which my dog never does).
Also, I have 2 parrots, for some reason the one NEVER ...
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Why does my parakeet try to bite me?
My parakeet is not afraid of me, he sits on the palm of my hand and eats food. Sometimes he even refuses to get down. However he bites me when I move my finger towards him while he is eating (sitting ...
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