To buy an UNWEANED (who cannot eat by itself) baby parrot. The two most vulnerable times in a baby’s life are at hatching and at weaning. People assume that hand feeding and weaning is the same thing but it is not. Hand feeding is feeding the baby with a syringe every 3 hours a day depending on how old the …
Topic 09 – Safe Plants
The following materials are not safe if toxic chemicals or insecticides have been sprayed on them. Before installing them in any cage, scrub all branches with a non-toxic disinfectant (such as diluted chlorine bleach) then rinse and dry well. I personally bake it in the oven in very low heat for 15 minutes to make sure all the insecticides are …
Topic 08 – Household Toxics
CIGARETTE SMOKE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ANTIFREEZE AUTO PRODUCTS BATHROOM CLEANERS BLECH CHLORINE DETERGENTS DISINFECTANTS DRAIN CLEANERS CARPET CLEANER COPPER/BRASS CLEANER WINDOW CLEANER FLOOR POLISH FURNITURE POLISH HAIR DYES AND SPRAYS DEODORANTS NAIL POLISH REMOVER FLEA PRODUCTS INSECTICIDES PESTICIDES RODENTICIDES SCENTED CANDLES OVEN CLEANER OVERHEATED NON-STICK COOKWARE PERFUME PERMANENTS (HAIR) SHAVING CREAM SHOE POLISH PINE OIL MELALEUCA OIL TEA TREE OIL SUNTAN …
Topic 07 – Splay Leg
This is a advice for people who wants to bread for the first time please put lots of bedding (pine, aspen shavings, care fresh which you can buy from any Pet store) in the breeding box otherwise the babies born will be splay leg (wide legs) it is very hard to fix a splay leg. The reason the babies have …
Topic 06 – Sexing In Birds
Sexing in Parrots is called DNA sexing is necessary to determine your bird’s gender (male or female). 1)DNA 2)PELVIC CHECK (old fashion way) DNA sexing is not very costly and can be pretty valuable to the owner. DNA testing can be done on your own through many labs that will send you the “blood drop” cards upon request. There are …
Topic 05 – Wing Clipping
The purpose of wing-clipping is to reduce or prevent a bird’s ability to fly. This is a means of preventing it from getting hurt or escaping. Wing clipping is usually done by avian veterinarians, pet store employees, breeders, or the bird’s owners themselves. Most birds can regain their flying abilities after wing-clipping if they are allowed to re-grow their feathers, …
Topic 04 – Types Of Cages
Cage is a major factor in a bird’s life, it is their home and very dear to them, we should have a proper size and type bird care for different species, this is what I believe for my parrots and they are very happy. Safety As with bar spacing. your bird head, wings, feet or beak may get caught in …
Topic 03 – First Aid And Exotic Parrot
What should you watch for as “Abnormal” Behaviour? Respiratory Distress of any kind. Difficulty Breathing Lack of appetite. You may notice food untouched or Clean water that normally is used to soak food in. He has a “puffy” appearance. He sits hunched on his perch or goes to the bottom of the cage and does not perch and his feather …
Topic 02 – Health & Diet
A parrots diet consists of many things that they eat. Many people think they eat only seeds and that’s not the case at all. They require a well balanced diet just like us. Don’t be shy when it comes to vegetables & fruit. If your parrot doesn’t seem to like them. Keep offering them at least a month or so. …
Topic 01 – Bird Breeding Tips
Noor’s Personal Topic 01-Bird Breeding Tips Breeding is not easy, people think it is… When you buy a Parrot Pair either from a Breeder or a Pet Store always ask are they related, if they are it is not a good BREEDING PAIR, otherwise you will end up with lots of issues and disabilities with babies, I rescue Parrots And …
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