After thinking long and hard, I decided to get two friends for John after the rest of my flock passed away. They're still in isolation right now so he hasn't met them yet, but I'm sure he'll love them when he does. Rupert (left) and...
Just for fun! Look at this cute but ugly little fella! Just starting to open those pin feathers and showing me blue. So exciting especially since the same pair only gave me...
Behavioral
Salty is an unusually quiet parrot, especially for an Amazon. Unlike a lot of pattots, he doesn't greet the morning sun with a lot of screaming or even chirping etc. He...
This is exactly how this situations plays out: Veterinarian: Parrots need 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night. Can you make sure you do this, and cover his cage? Me: I concur, I’ll cover...
Here she is! She definitely wants to be with Kirby. She kept flying over to him and getting close. He wanted to groom her but that was a little too much, too soon. 😁. No screaming or anything...
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Budgies/Parakeets
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Happy Birthday, jacattack!! From Your Parrot Forums Family!! Wishing You A Fantastic Day!! @jacattack
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Hi! I’ve had my cockatiel for about 3 years now and just now these past few days she laid her first egg. It is, of course, infertile. I thought nothing of it and just added some dummy eggs in the...
So true!!! Especially the bigger birds; I feel as though they are even more toddler-like in their antics. My almost 1 year old ( human) niece has reached the stage of realizing how fun it is to...
Conures
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Been wanting to get Kirby (pineapple GCC) a buddy as he's always trying to get close to the bigger birds. Was thinking I'd probably end up with a 'tiel, due to cost. Well, we spotted some...
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Budgies/Parakeets
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Congrats @BirdyBee, and welcome to the flock Rupert and William, you're both very handsome! Oh and I moved your post to "Budgies/Parakeets" for you :)
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Sushi, showing off her colors. Like sky on a partially cloudy day. Official entry.
Just for fun. Oct contest started with many great birds showing how beautiful they are. Lumi escaped and now hiding out at my house. She decided to stop night time feeding...
🎼"Close your eyes and I'll kiss you, Tomorrow I'll miss you, Remember I'll always be true. And then while I'm away I'll write home every day, And I'll send all my loving to you"🎶😘
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Lovebirds
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I will be reaching out to the two local avian vets in my area and share the picture with them hopefully them might know who the owner is. I won't lie it hurts; it makes me reflect on the two I...
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Merlin is on the stick and Cheddar is climbing on the air conditioning vent :ROFLMAO:
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Not exactly a parrot, but I had to make the heartbreaking decision to have one of my Khaki Campbell ducks euthanized today. I found her struggling in the creek late yesterday. A huge snapping...
Zuko this morning, slowly warming up to his new home 🥰 still in quarantine but he'll join the main room soon!
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Bereavement
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Not exactly a parrot, but I had to make the heartbreaking decision to have one of my Khaki Campbell ducks euthanized today. I found her struggling in the creek late yesterday. A huge snapping...
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Lovebirds
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So today I made it to PetSmart to make a pickup for cage cleaning supplies I had ordered while on sale. As I passed the registers on the way in I noticed a beautiful bird in a cage. I mentioned in...
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Bereavement
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Just Chaplin and Buster chillin’ by the window. Note the chewed window blind in the background. Hmmm. How did that happen? Clearly these two cuties are innocent…
Salty surprised me tonite in his training session. I laid out 8 of his little animals and he retrieved every last one, when I asked for them by name. He still like the chicken and sea turtle...
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Every colour of the rainbow on this little rooster...
JFF Buster, bright and flashy in all of his lime green and lemon yellow glory ( that mischievous glint in his little eye also hints at his colorful personality!) Chaplin...
Official entry with Alan. Just a pretty boy. Love him
I just wanted to make a post with some happy updates about my 29 yo TAG, Fenix. We adopted him in February. He had not been handled or let out of his cage for years I was told. He has come such a...
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Nameliss official entry. She says poise, grace, attitude, mischief are the colors of being a True Grey!
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Just for fun. Nameliss says to everyone she truly brings sunshine to the world. It's kinda round about; between her rounds of mischief making. Now her rest break. See how sweet, truly bringing...
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Photo of the Month Winners
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Sorry to be late. Was busy weekend then got sick Sunday night. Anyway Thank you so much to everyone who voted for Lumi! ❤️💚💙💛 I’m honestly thrilled to see my girl win Photo of the Month. I’m a...
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So today I made it to PetSmart to make a pickup for cage cleaning supplies I had ordered while on sale. As I passed the registers on the way in I noticed a beautiful bird in a cage. I mentioned in...
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Oliver watching himself get a selfie! He was amazed at seeing himself!
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Hawk-Head
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I follow this channel and just had to share this video. Dialogue I’m sure is AI but it’s funny nonetheless.
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This month's theme was... 👑Who Runs This House?👑 And the winner is... @Harlequin macaw Lumi & Lumi!!!! Congratulations!!!! & thank you to all who entered! I truly enjoyed seeing all of your sassy birbs!
Thank you both so much. I called the pet sitter this morning and cancelled the booking I feel much happier now 👍
Nine days post implant, so time for an update. Peachie had her procedure on Saturday the 19th, and she laid an egg on the Sunday night as expected, and another on the Tuesday...
Good day, I hope everyone is doing well! I'm just here to update everyone on how Ladybug, my 11th month old female Eclectus, is doing. I don't have much to say, but my dad suggested I just make a...
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A look only the Devil himself could rival. Yep. SHe's da boss and reminds me daily. Official Entry: Vortex
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Photo Of The Month Contest
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So many great entries. Again! How to even begin to pick just one...?
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Photo Of The Month Contest
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Hi everyone, I have a bit of a dilemma and would really appreciate some advice. I have a very sweet, quiet Green Cheek who is quite happy entertaining himself at home. I’m going away and had...
Conures
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Hi everyone, I have a bit of a dilemma and would really appreciate some advice. I have a very sweet, quiet Green Cheek who is quite happy entertaining himself at home. I’m going away and had...
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Budster during morning coffee the other day! I liked the expression on his face.
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Nameliss with her favorite theme. Don't mess with Texas!! She looks like she kinda enjoyed snacking on that skull.
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I spoke to both the seller and the owner of the only dedicated parrot store near me (who has also bred alexandrines and other birds) and both of them said that this is something that is actually...
Pretty Peachie "helping" me out with mod duties this morning - thank you sweet girl!
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Special Needs Parrots
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Thank you so much for your reply! I'm really hoping we'll be able to get him home safely so he can be in a secure, clean environment. They just brought him in for his wellness check to get his...
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Just for fun: Waiter! Waiter! Beak service! Hurry up or no tip! Nameliss can be such a slob! Seems grays tend to get a messy beak. I might be wrong but my little experience it seems true. Just because photo
Congo & Timneh Greys
I still have no solution about what to do about or with Clara in the evening/night time. It’s just my hunch/opinion but I think she is suffering from birdy PTSD. She probably...
Last week to get your entries in before the contest closes on the 28th! Ona and Yuri on their “throne” 🤴
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Congo & Timneh Greys
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What a difference a day makes.. Last night was much better. I left her in the living room last night. She only spent a few minutes lifting her foot for a pick up. I covered her up a little bit...
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Genuine question.... im just looking to reach more people. i appreciate it. I'm on the wrong account, but I'm just in a weird space so I apologize in advance. For some background I have (3)...
I have just adopted a handicapped cockatiel who can't walk and barely flies. She drags herself around the cage, flapping and pulling herself by her beak. I find keeping paper towels handy for her...
Congo & Timneh Greys
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I have been home with Clara for 2 full days now. To my surprise Bella is more fearful of Clara than the other way around. There cages are about 4 feet apart and in view of each other. Clara is...
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Congo & Timneh Greys
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You're over thinking. You know how intelligent, sensitive, emotional, temperamental, adept at owner training a CAG is. Clara is in a new environment. She maybe picking up emotions from you. Her...
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Congo & Timneh Greys
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When JJ first came to me, it took him a while before he finally settled into a nighttime routine. I put his cage in my room. I am a light sleeper and would hear him shuffling around etc at many...
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Congo & Timneh Greys
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Hang in there. A night at a time. Nameliss picks up on my down mood. I go online shopping for stupid stuff. It cheers me up. It's quite. I relax. I'm in Texas. What do I need with electric pocket...
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Parrot Forum Videos
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Cute. I should set up something. My motor beak tends to become mute with a video recording. When I was a kid one of my favorite tv shows was The Thunderbirds that sci fy puppet show. Every thing...
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Questions and Answers
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I am so touched and moved by your heart and candor. May I shar my story? Maybe it might encourage you... My story... I got him in 1984. When I walked into a bird store in New Mexico 33 years...
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Ok so after eight (!!!) eggs, the last one having been laid last night, Peachie went to the vet for a hormone implant today. And as she has to rest following her brief period under anaesthetic, she and the randy rooster are on a strict...
Be smart!! Always trust in the Wisdom of Goose Tao - you know it makes sense! 🪿☯️🙏
Found another fabulous thing!! It started life as a silk scarf, made by the Jim Thompson company of Thailand. I found it on eBay (cos I love trawling for bargains on ebay, Lord help me!). I think...
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Pimobendan's a wonderful thing, @GaleriaGila, it's working wonders for my 'tiel Fang and I'm so happy to know the Rickeybird is benefitting from it too 💝 Meanwhile I found a little something...
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UPDATE I took her to the avian specialist today and they examined her. They said she has a lot of bacteria and fungi inside, and she’s really weak, skinny and dehydrated. They gave us antibiotics...
Incredible Journeys; Bird Stories For Bird Lovers
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I always say - it aint quiet in the jungle! Saltys cage is right in the living room/dining room area, he gets covered w/ black cloth cover that lets a squint or so of light thru the bottom, and...
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I played Switcharoo with Vortex and the new cockatiel girls. The girls got Vortex's old cage, and Vortex got the girls' cage. It's less work for me now, as the girls are protected and Vortex...
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Incredible Journeys; Bird Stories For Bird Lovers
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God bless avian vets. Our hero, and famous vet dude is Dr. Jamie Lindstrom in Ohio. He's keeping my old rooster going. Visited him today: hematocrit down from 65 (he was off his meds while I...
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Quick Update: I saw another vet today and he referred me to an avian specialist tomorrow. He felt there might be something going on with her crop, as it feels like a soft, liquid-filled balloon...
Woke up this morning. The sweetest voice saying "How are you feeling this morning?" Forced reply fine, migraine called for favorite tee shirt. Looks a little worse for wear.
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Cages & Aviaries
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Circulation alone doesn't clean anything, and the more parts, the more nooks for bacteria to grow. We just do stainless bowls that go into the dishwasher every night for most of the birds...
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Incredible Journeys; Bird Stories For Bird Lovers
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Oh, Princess! Congratulations times FIVE... so far?!!!?? I'm so excited. I won't tell the Rickeybird, though, lest he lose his mind in a jealous rage. 'Course, it would be hard to tell that...
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General Health Care
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PLEASEEEEE....keep us posted on what the Avian vet has to say. Since I have a senior Budgie myself, my heart really goes out to you. As was mentioned they are really delicate little birds. 🫂
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Im male 66. I have a 15 year old female blue and gold. She is beautiful with no habits. Today I was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I can no longer take care of her. Noone in my family wants the privilege. Parrots need...
Pops my beautiful boy, very cheeky boy has made my life so much easier and ever better
The king was in his counting house counting out his goodies Just for fun
Just for fun. Don't let that human pet take credit. It's my egomaniacal work. I did it all by myself. (Ignore that I don't have thumbs or fingers)
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Photo Of The Month Contest
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I just love that young James Cagney look. Not bad for an old man. Avery was known to be approximately 50 when he came to me, and it's been almost 4 years since then. He's still such a sweet baby...
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This marks Claire’s got you date. I could not take her cage. It had no rollers or wheels so would be impossible to move on the wooden floor. I’m using a cage I bought through Facebook a few...
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Just for fun: Waiter! Waiter! Beak service! Hurry up or no tip! Nameliss can be such a slob!
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Incredible Journeys; Bird Stories For Bird Lovers
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Second egg arrived tonight, again "laid" from her high perch and broken on the grate. She was playing with her quartz egg today, treating it more like it was a toy than anything else. I have a...
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Macaws
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If you can give us a general idea of where you are, there is a member on here who lost their macaw and are looking to adopt another macaw. In the meantime, IF....you have to go the route of...
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I Haven't posted in awhile. But everyone meet Haru Teekos new brother! I hope you and your families and flock are doing well!!. Much love the Woods Family.
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Incredible Journeys; Bird Stories For Bird Lovers
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Haru is such a sweetheart :D He TRULY is. He definitely blew me away how fast he warmed up. On the first day home. He already took food from my hand and let us scratch his head! And give him a...
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I’m sorry John seems to be lonely 😔. In circumstances like this, the best advice I can give is that you sit down and ask yourself 3 questions. Do I really want another bird? Do I feel confident I...
official entry Lumi guarding best seat in her house. What she doesn’t know it’s not her house but it’s defy her shoulders!
Fantastic theme, @onamom! Now we’ll see who REALLY rules the roost - as if there was ever any doubt about who’s on top!!
Peachie wears her crown with pride! 👑 She sure does! ;)
I'll make a great steering wheel driver. You actually steer. And other stuff. If you get pulled over, I'm your hands free for cellphone. See! No hands! Lets get outta the driveway! Official entry...
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The rare opportunity for a Bourke's pic! For those of you who aren't familiar, Bourke's parakeets are generally very peaceful birds, but even they occasionally have their squabbles. Mochi...
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Don't you dare touch my laptop! Sushi, official entry.
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His bird mom forgot to hide his treats so he decided to eat all of them! When I caught him, he looked at me and when "what!" Like, lady, I do what I want!! Anyway, off to the vet we went, he was...
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Don't you dare touch my laptop! Sushi, official entry. Sushi's just trying to protect you from too much screen time, @Katya. Lovejoy, on the other hand, is trying to save me from too much...
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And the winner of the August 2026 Photo of the Month contest, with a theme of ParrotForums Gives You Wings is: GiveMeSeedsorGiveMeFlesh and Juli 'No wing" Congratulations and thanks for all...
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Just for fun. Her royal Highness Nameliss the Grey. Thank you! Thank you! That'll be 10 pistachios roasted unsalted in the shell per human subject.
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You all have me smiling with birds and giggling from gossip. Thank you My sister came to see Lumi. Lumi hide nuts in her hair 🤷♂️
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