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  1. beetory

    Weaning Advice

    Hi everyone, I’ve been going through a journey with my conures that bred and we have three beautiful little babies hatched. I’ve been learning as I go with this experience and they are being parent raised. I have not interfered at all and only interact with the babies by taking them out to...
  2. A

    Should I get a conure?

    Hi everybody! I’m a new member (or, well, a person who’s been lurking for the past year or so), and I’m hoping to get a parrot as an emotional support animal. However, I’m really afraid I won’t be a good parront. I’m a first time bird owner and a college student, so there are a lot of concerns I...
  3. G

    Conure Advice

    Hello :D I was just wondering if anybody has any advice for my first week of having my new Green Cheek Conure! Nobody in my family has ever had one of these unique creatures and I'm pretty dang happy that there is a forum to find out! Advice would help, I already got the cage, toys, perch, etc...
  4. P

    Scared Lovebird

    Hi there! I need some advice with my five year old lovebird. I got her 2 months ago when somebody needed to rehome her. Her old mate had passed away and she was crying for a new one. I got a 2 year old lovebird and he loves all the attention. The guy who sold Chika (the one I am asking advise...
  5. B

    Can I Transport Lovebirds Frequently?

    Hello. I’m considering acquiring a Peach Faced lovebird. I’m a first time bird owner, so I need a little information. My sister and I are planning to get two birds. But we go from my mothers house to my dads every week or so. So I was wondering if it would be bad for a pair of lovebirds to...
  6. J

    New Senegal Owner

    Hey, I am new to this forum. I am not really sure how everything works on here but I’ll give it my best shot. I have recently decided on getting a Senegal. He is currently being Handfed and will be ready for me in May. I have been planning every aspect I could imagine for bringing this bird...
  7. J

    Need Some Advice...

    I’ve had two 9-month old sun conures for the past four months, but I think not much bonding has been done still! My family says that they like me the best, they hop up the stairs to my room, scream for my attention when I walk in the room, and they really like being on my shoulders most of the...
  8. C

    My budgies mated... Help?

    So i have 2 budgies a male and female and they've been together for about 3 years. They've had a little enclosed hammock that I've seen the female use a lot but not the male and recently she's been picking at it and being really picky with any fluff in it. Last night my family witnessed them...
  9. B

    Hi just introducing myself

    Hi everyone just saying hello, I am Al and I have an african Grey my first parrot . I am hoping to get some insight and learn how to be the best parrot owner I can be to ensure my pet is well taken care of. Java is about 16 Weeks old and Im trying to get him to eat his pellets and food and he...
  10. A

    4 yr old Amazon with biting behaviour

    Hi all , I write seeking advice. My 4 yr old Amazon has recently started showing biting behavior. I have tried addressing the cause of the issue , but cannot seem to arrive at it. At first I thought it was due to hormones but I'm not completely sure. There is not any particular time at which he...
  11. A

    Looking for breeder to give advice!

    . Accidental duplicate, not sure how to remove.
  12. N

    Need any advice in socializing an Amazon

    So my boyfriends Mom has an Amazon Parrot named Teddy. We believe he was abused in his previous home as he hates all males and will go out of his way to bite. His favorite person is my boyfriend's Mom. However, he seems to tolerate me well enough. He takes fruits and veggies from my hand. Has...
  13. A

    Yellow poop , what's causing it ??

    Hi all , I just noticed that my amazon Fid is pooping yellow , it was the first time it happened , I will attach a picture , if anyone knows what is the cause please share some advice , I am organizing to see the vet asap but there is only one vet in Trinidad trained to see exotic birds so I...
  14. N

    Need advice! Getting a conure at the end of the month and want to do what's best!

    Me and my boyfriend are getting a conure at the end of the month. Any advice is appreciated but what I would like to know is on cages! We still have pet rats and have two cages, only one being in use. It's fairly big in all ways, has lots of room for perches/toys etc. It is made of stainless...
  15. I

    What kind of bird should I get?

    I've been wanting a bird for a few years now and have never owned one previously. Most of my family is okay with getting a bird especially my sister who said she will help me care for them. I'm a sophomore in high school with a A/B average so I'm responsible. I've been wanting a Green Cheeked...
  16. bostralian

    How old does this Amazon look

    Hi, I'm new to this site. I bought an Amazon parrot 4 years ago. He was supposedly 11 months old when I bought him but I'm not sure. He's my first Amazon so I was wondering whether someone could help me figure this out. most of these photos were taken between two years ago and now. The last...
  17. T

    My new bird- tips please!

    Hi! I'm about to adopt a one year old pineapple green cheek Conure, which I'm super excited about! The bird was hand raised, but hasn't been handled in some time, so from what I've been told, it's a little nervous. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me in regards to getting my bird...
  18. deloresa

    Pretzel's Odd Personality?

    So, you know how lovebirds are very into companionship? (The guy at the pet store lectured me for 30 minutes about how they like only one person and that's it, even though I've bought handfuls of birds from that store, you ever have that happen to you? :34:) I was told that he would fall...
  19. E

    What to do??? Screaming behaviour which results in being locked away by housemates.

    I have been researching and researching about what to do in regards to my male alexandrines behaviour problems and am looking for advice! He is 2 and a half and has his ring around his neck, very tame, chats with us all the time, and was handraised. However he has started in the last 6 months...
  20. A

    budgie's eye is closed , advice please !

    hi all , I wanted some advice from those of you that have alot of experience with budgies.My budgie has his left eye closed as of today and his right eye is most normal , he is playing and eating as usual and there seems to be no discharge or anything of that sort.In the past the vet gave me...
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