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  1. S

    Help with sun conure purchase. Is this a red factor or no?

    Hello all and thanks in advance for any replies. I used to have some finches and a canary but that was a decade or so ago. I have been researching different pet birds and interacting with them at bird stores for about a year. I fell in love with sun conures and my family and I decided that was...
  2. jousze

    GCC, SENEGAL or MEYER

    Hello, I'm new in this forum. I have already owned parrots, so i'm not a first time owner, but right now i'm quite a bit LOST. I'm considering in getting a parrot in september more or less and i really don't know which one to get. I moved and i'm living in an appartment so i have tons of...
  3. P

    Can any on identify this parrot

    Hi, I am new to this forum, I have cockatiels but have never had a parrot so don’t know much about parrots. I live in the Lake District Cumbria. In case it’s relevent. The last couple of days my neighbour has noticed this green parrot on her bird feeder trying to eat the peanuts. I have seen...
  4. D

    Too mich love for parrot

    Is it possible that too much love can make a parrot a very angry and annoyed parrot keeping in mind i only pet him when he is in the mood but i have had him since he was 3 weeks so i have treated him like my child i cant live without him but me goin for 20 day has made him sort of anoued with me...
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    Species recommenation

    Hi everyone, I have one bird, he's a Black Capped conure named yuuki. Anyway, I'm looking at getting another bird, hopefully a larger species. Like a macaw or a cockatoo. I'm looking for a bird that won't bite other people that it's not used to, and won't scream at the top of its lungs every 3...
  6. CakeMarie

    Eclectus at the pet shop questions!

    So I visit my pet shop all the time to see all the beautiful avian babies! I get to hold an eclectus named guac! He is a sweetheart but I get very nervous because he immediately runs to my shoulder.I can't see his body language when he's there. How do I get him to stay on my hands? He nipped me...
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    Aversion to flight and how to overcome it

    Kermit, my GCC, came to me as a clipped baby who I presume was never allowed to learn how to fly. It's the only reason I can think to explain her aversion to flight. When I initially allowed her flight feather's to grow out, she only flew when spooked. Over time she learned controlled flight...
  8. A

    Need help with Quaker Parrot

    Hello, I wanted to ask for advice on a parrot that is owned by a family who hasn’t done their research on the matter. It’s rather long so I apologize for that, but I really need help with this My girlfriend owns a four and a half year old Quaker Parrot, with a bit of a messy history before...
  9. D

    Just picked up a 5 week old sun conure

    Hey guys I’ve just picked up a 5 week old sun conure from a trusted breeder. I’ve owned conures in the last, green cheek, and another sun. Both I’ve got as babies and handfed myself. Sadly both I had to give away because I was still living in an apartment and didn’t have the dedicated time as I...
  10. F

    Help! Conure might of swallowed a washer.

    The conure was playing on top of her cage. Located on top this cage was a metal washer and nut that had came loose from her jungle gym. She was found playing around with the nut that was loose. However, when I went to screw the nut back on the washer was missing. Furthermore, She managed...
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    Nutritional Analysis for commonly available bird pellets.

    Decided to mock up a quick Nutritional Analysis for commonly available parrot pellets. Link: http://bit.ly/2CBkGq6 Admittedly the analysis suffered from the amount of nutritional information available from brands. Regardless, feedback is welcome and hope you enjoy.
  12. F

    Choosing a Cage for Sun Conure.

    Hello, In regards to a Sun Conure are the following cages suitable? FLYLINE GREY PALACE PLAY TOP BIRD CAGE PARROT AVIARY 13333 AND Parrot Aviary Bird Cage Perch Roof Budgie Play Top On Wheels 165cm A11 - Birds - Pet Supplies AND Large Metal Pet Bird Parrot Canary Cage With Play Roof Top...
  13. Transylvania

    Lost Senegal Parrot (West San Antonio)

    My female Senegal parrot, Ripley, got spooked this afternoon on my patio and caught the wind, flying down the road into a clump of trees. I was out there trying to find her all day to no avail. I heard her vocalizing at one point in the forested area of a 9-acre farm next to my apartment...
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    Guests handling conure question

    Its a bit of a strange question, My pearly conure Link (not DNA tested) is very very friendly with me, we spend almost every moment together. Doesn't bite, is potty trained, does a few tricks and says a few words. In the last month hes become VERY affectionate to visitors. Like completely out...
  15. reeb

    What is your parrot story? why did you decide to get a parrot?

    What is your parrot story? why did you decide to get a parrot? How have your bird(s) changed your life? I'll go first. In late 2014, I was on holiday at our beach house. An emaciated white and blue budgie flew down onto our deck, and with plenty of sunflower seeds (its all we had!) and...
  16. Cthebird

    So relieved about my Hahn's macaw's eye

    I was so sick yesterday with both a migraine and even monthly cramps that I was unable to do anything or hardly get out of bed. I even had the room fairly dark the whole day. I felt bad for my bird Boy, but what could I do. It was only until about 5:00 pm that I let him out, but was still unable...
  17. E

    Macaws In an Apartment? Good or Bad Idea?

    Hi, My name is Ebrahim Mohamedali. It has been a life long dream of mine to own a macaw parrot. However, I am 100% aware of how noisy they can get. So, let me jump straight to it. Have any of you ever owned a macaw in an apartment? Is there any thing I can do to keep the noise levels down...
  18. P

    4 month old Indian Ringneck female needs to be adopted!

    I have a 4 month old Indian Ringneck female that needs to be adopted. She is very sweet and lets your rub all over her. She likes to play and loves to eat all-natural popcorn. I need to have her adopted because my male Indian Ringneck is becoming aggressive whenever he sees her or hears her; He...
  19. Silverstone205

    Hello from Stony Plain, AB

    Hello to everyone! With lots of time on hand after I got retired from WCB after a work related accident, my doctor mentioned that I should get a pet to cope with my daily pain. (CRPS) I did end up with 1st two Peach face Lovebirds. Couple days later I adopted a couple black masked Fisher...
  20. M

    Red rumped parrot, red droppings after food change

    First of all, sorry for my english Hey, i got rosella and red rumped parraket(got him for 4 years, rosella for 8years) recently like mounth ago i gave them together in big cage outside(they were in 2 cages), yesterday i changed food i gave them (food Which they got before, first picture) to...
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