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Hello everyone, this is my first time posting here. I was wondering if anyone would know what is my cockatiel doing onto my neck. It seems like he (not sure) likes to push his head and body and preen afterwards. He also does not make any noise most of the time but maybe subtle chirps from time...

My 3 y/o pearly conure has a very strange relationship with toys, when I first got him he would shred everything in site toy or not. Then after about 5 months of having him (almost exactly when he turned 1 year old), he completely lost interest in toys, at the recommendation of people on this...

Before we start - I am fully aware how harmful scents, chemicals, etc can be for birds. However- how harmful? I have this candle that I was gifted way before I got my conures and haven’t burned it since. I sad that its just getting wasted … can I burn it in a separate room from my conures? Or is...

So I've noticed something with my two, they make this noise that sounds like a growl and in the exact kind of context you'd expect it to be. When they're irritated, or annoyed, they make this growl sound to express that. It's like a little warning that they're uncomfy and to back off. Usually...

So im getting a bird (possibly not sure yet), but i dont know what bird to choose, its come down to budgies and cockatiels. What do i choose?????????????????? (oh and im new to bird forums so i dont know if i posted this right)

Hello! To get straight to the point, I’m an anxious mess, and worried about taking my birds to the vet soon. Nothing scary at the moment, just have some concerns of Majora’s recent change in behaviour that I want to rule out isn’t caused by pain or illness! I’ve never taken my birds to the vet...

As much as I HATE the noise, we can’t exactly afford a food processor at the moment. I was thinking using my pea brain and I thought of something. Chop in a blender. Would this be possible? If so, all I’d need are the veggies and an ice cube tray then, right? The frozen veggies here are dirt...

Hello all! I’m a first time bird owner and a very nervous one at that. I’m a young person and my dad (after years of begging) agreed to let me get a bird. And for the record, I’ve done my research and this was not an impulse purchase. Okay with that out of the way, so on December 20th...

Hi there! New here. I’ve been an animal lover my whole life and recently got into birds! I have a little experience hand-rearing birds, but this is my first cockatiel. I got her around 4 days old, eyes closed. I’ve had her for about a month now. She’s an adorable little bird, loves attention and...

So we have a lot of American plantain leaves in our yard and it looks like something our budgies might like but nothing online says it’s ok and nothing says it’s bad, would you guys happen to know if it’s safe for them to eat? I’m not sure it would be safe for them because online it says cats...

I cut up some cucumber for my budgies but they seem to be scared of it, they keep running from it also, I stopped trying to give it to them because it’s obvious they don’t want it but why would they be scared of it? Heres a picture of them.

As some of you already know, I have 2 budgies, male and a female but what you didn’t know most likely is I have them on a seed mix diet, I know it’s really bad but I’m not sure what ingredients to get to make them fresh food, any ingredient suggestions will be a huge help, I’ve also seen some...

Hey everyone, first time posting here. I don’t often type large posts, so sorry if my post is are to read. I have a male and a female budgie in a cage together. The female (named Violet) is somewhat hand tame. My male (named Buddy) was extremely comfortable with hands when I first got him...

Hi, my names katy and I’ve been thinking about getting a bird but I need some help on which one to get? I’ve already done a couple years of research and am well aware that birds aren’t as what is seen online though they do have their moments. I know they bite and get hormonal and that you need...

i want to make craft jewelry for my friends, and my attempts keep failing. i though clay/playdough would be a good idea, but i dont know if it can release fumes or something. so, is it safe for my birds?

Hello!! I recently go a baby bird.. yesterday actually. He is 7 weeks old and he is a pied cockatiel. He sure is a beautiful little one! I got him a whole bunch of toys and he has a pretty nice set up. His name is speckles and he has a little playground as well. He loves to sit on my shoulder...

Hi again everyone, this is a bit of a weird post but I wanted people's opinions on if this is safe or not (I plan on calling my vet in the morning and asking just to be safe). Long story short I have a bioactive set up for my reptile it's super big and it's located upstairs it sprung a leak and...

Hello, // This is going to be a long wall of text but please read it if you have time. I am very stressed and confused. So I have a cockatiel, a very small cockatiel at that. He is almost a year old and I weigh him every morning and night. In the mornings he is typically between the weight...

https://www.reddit.com/r/parrots/comments/mda0l5/are_these_black_specs_on_cholla_wood_normal_or/ How concerning is mold? Should I toss out everything that was nearby? Thank you

I've had 2 budgies for about 2 years. The male (Kiwi) is about 2 years old and the female (Sarah) is about 7 years old. They mate with each other every once in a while, but I'm pretty sure Sarah is too old to produce eggs anyway. Recently I've noticed them fighting: Kiwi will be trying to woo...

Hey everyone, I'm kind of struggling with my bird as he's kinda aggressive when in his cage. He won't let me change his water and food without hissing and threatening to bite, and touching him/trying to make him step up when inside his cage is a big no no, he won't let me do that but bite me...

Hello! Does anybody know of any reputable parrot rescues/sanctuaries in Texas? Thank you! Have a lovely day!

Hi! I’ve always loved parrots from a very young age. They are such interesting and amazing animals. I’ve owned three, but do not own any right now do to some issues. I am finally in a stable enough situation to adopt and provide for a parrot. I was wondering, have parrots been used as therapy...

Hello, I am new to this forum, but I was brought here due to being concerned about my new lovebirb. He is behaving fine, eating fine, etc. however, I noticed his face was either missing some feathers or it looks wet or something? I got him around a week ago, I believe the petstore person said...

Hey everyone! I'm looking for advice regarding my cockatiel lady. After my first post here, I've been working dilligently with her, and she is slowly becoming handtame. She was supposed to be free, out of her cage, inside my room since three days ago (cage as resting/sleeping place) but we have...

Hello, Zelda, my CAG, just turned 1 year old in April. so I think she is currently going through her first moult. Sometimes though I am alarmed at the number of feathers at the bottom of the cage. Sometimes there are more, sometimes less. Sometimes she likes to have a play and chew on a...

do u guys think its a good idea? my 2, snowy (almost 2 year old female) and daisy (2 year old male) see bonded and daisy always sings near snowy and feeds her. they don't go anywhere without eachother i have 0 experience breeding budgies so i have these questions: - is it a good idea? are the...

Hello, I'm quite new here and I've been wanting a bird for several years now. I used to own chickens, ducks and budgies a long time ago, however due to some family struggles I have ended up living in an apartment with my mother and sister, along with my two burmese cats. I have been doing weeks...

I took Crystal to the grocery market to socialize her more, when she sees a lady walk by her, and like she knew what she was doing, gave her the sexy whistle! It was so embarrassing, she thought I did it, so she kept walking faster.. :35: We were also taking her to Petco once, and the lady at...

Hello! So I am getting an Indian ringneck within the next year, one thing that is baffling me a bit is the cage size, bar spacing ect. I have been trying to look for a suitable cage for an Indian ringneck so I can buy it in advance and get it set up before I get my new baby bird. I have decided...

Hello! Thanks for the support on my first question and I can tell they both have different personalities so I would have to do a bit more research into how they act. Two quick questions, I may easily be able to afford the time and care to look after my bird. I have heard if you are away for a...

Hi! Yuki is a male 1 year old parakeet and we let him out of his cage all the time and he loves to fly around the room. Anyway, we’re gonna be out of town for a week and unfortunately, it’s not really possible for the person taking care of Yuki to let him out. Will this make Yuki very frustrated...

Hey everyone! I've been a lover of parakeets and parrots for a while now and have been dreaming of getting my first pet parrot/parakeet. I am currently a highschool sophomore student and lately I've been really looking into getting a budgie or cockatiel (they're my favorites <3) but I'm not...

I've just joined this community. Mostly because I need some guidance. Almost a month ago, I adopted a congo grey from an older lady. I've done plenty of research when it comes to how to care for a grey. However, my knowledge runs short when it comes to behavior. I know there's a general behavior...

Hello, I might be getting a GCC soon and was wondering how much time they need? I move between houses every week and was wondering if someone at the house the bird will be staying at would be able to go and feed/give attention to the bird without any behavior changes etc. Thanks!

Hi, my name is Andrew and I'm wondering what type of bird would be best for me before I make any rash decisions and buy a bird that I would unintentionally neglect. It's always best to check first! If I were to get a bird, it would be my first time owning one. I can look up simple guides on how...

Hi everyone, My name is Waqas and I am living in Dubai UAE. I have always wanted a Macaw, but was always scared of not being able to take care of them. My brother recently got an African Grey (red Tail), after a couple of interactions with the African Grey, my long forgotten wish to own a...

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...

My eclectus Angel and I have been together now for about a year and a half and she's settled into our routine well. She underwent some testing and we found out she had a vitamin A deficiency. After about 6 to 8 months she's good as can be, howe very she'said not very playful. Every now and...

Greetings all. Newbie here. Recently bought my first bird in over 20 years. lt'll be several weeks before Goomba, my new baby GCC, can come home. So, I've got a lot of time to set up his cage. I've checked out hundreds of cages on the internet to get some design ideas and not a single cage...