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Dealing with Feather Plucking
African Greys, eclectus and cockatoos are susceptible to feather plucking, although macaws and other pet parrots pluck too. Learn how to deal with feather plucking.
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Natural Cures for Feather Plucking
Feather plucking in pet birds is usually a symptom of an underlying problem. Figuring out what that problem is and treating it is the best way to stop plucking behavior.
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Feather Plucking and the Eclectus
Eclectus parrots are prone to feather plucking and feather mutilation. Emotional problems such as stress, boredom and separation anxiety can all lead to feather plucking.
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African Grey Parrot Health Issues
From feather plucking to calcium deficiencies many of the common health problems of African Grey parrots can be resolved with the proper amount of full spectrum lighting.
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Cockatoos and Pet Parrot Rescue
Buying a Molucaan cockatoo or umbrella cockatoo may be tempting, but large pet parrots have wild parrot instincts that land many pet cockatoos in bird rescue sanctuaries.
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Handling Pet Cockatoos
Pet cockatoos are equally prone to overstimulation and boredom, leading to behavioral problems that include screaming, feather-plucking and self-mutilation.
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Zinc Toxicity in Pet Parrots
Zinc overdose is a serious condition that is fatal if left untreated. If a parrot exhibits any zinc toxicity side effects get veterinary aid immediately.
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Lighting for Primates
Use of lighting to benefit primates as well as other animals/birds/people.
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How to Help a Bird With a Broken Blood Feather
A broken blood feather can lead to severe bleeding in birds that can be fatal. Learn what a blood feather is, and how to help a bird with a broken blood feather.
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Signs of a Sick Bird
Birds are incredibly fragile creatures and being able to recognize the signs of illness could mean the difference between life and death for an ill pet bird.
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Parrots Need Bird Toys for Mental Health
Pet parrots are like children: they need to play. Foraging and puzzle toys also allow pet birds to engage in natural behavior that promotes a parrot's mental wellbeing.
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An Update on Romeo and Juliet
An update on Romeo & Juliet, my plucked parrotlets
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African Grey Parrots
The African Grey is an ideal pet parrot for some, but it is not the bird for everyone. When cared for properly, these sensitive birds make wonderful companions.
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Buying a Companion Parrot
Looking for a pet parrot? You can find a companion parrot through bird breeders, parrot rescues, pet stores and bird fairs, but don't rush into buying a parrot.
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Citron Crested Cockatoos
The citron crested cockatoo is a medium sized parrot that, while uncommon in the pet trade, is available from some cockatoo breeders.
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Feather Picking, My Thoughts
This article is my thoughts on feather picking in pet birds
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From Bird Mills to Parrot Rescues
Like puppy and kitten mills, bird mills are only interested in selling as many animals as possible. Parrot mills are a growing area of animal abuse.
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How to Care for African Gray Parrots
African Grays are bright, lovably, cheeky, pets. They make wonderful companions and are very entertaining. However, it is crucial that they receive the right care.
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Livestock Easy Chicken Care
A few simple pointers on keeping, feeding, and housing chickens successfully.
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Parrot Nutrition and Toxic Food
Parrot nutrition can be compromised by pesticides and toxic food. A mixture of organically grown food and sprouted seeds greatly improves parrot diet.
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Pet Parrots Foraging for Food
Wild parrots forage for food, a challenge most pet parrots lack. Using foraging toys entertains pet parrots and helps prevent bored feather mutilation in pet birds.
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The Edinburgh Festival 2001
The month of August brings to Scotland a wealth of people interested in the visual and performing arts from across the world. Edinburgh is buzzing from now until the 27th of August with great productions, works of art, words and music. From the stage to the page, at Community Drama Workshops we will be exploring the exciting world of the festival.
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Thomas Halsey One of NY's first English Settlers
Thomas Halsey came from England to Lynn, MA, but was among those settlers who moved on to establish Southampton, which became New York's first English settlement.
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Unsafe Parrot Toys and Your Pet Bird
Not all pet bird toys are safe for parrots. Plastic toy parts, zinc-coated metal and frayed rope toys can all harm an unsupervised pet bird.
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Parrots as Pet Birds
A parrot is a great pet, but require more work than most pets. From the huge cockatoo and macaw to the humble budgie and lovebird, parrots have very special needs.
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Picture Books for Thanksgiving
These two variations on well-known themes will add joy, colour and fun to Thanksgiving feasts and fall celebrations.
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Should Parrot Owners Clip a Bird's Wings?
Whether parrot owners should clip a bird's wings or not is a controversial topic in aviculture. Clipping wings reduces some dangers, but is a fully-flighted bird happier?
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Basic Instincts: part 3
The Ten Instincts of Parrots that every parrot owner should know....part 3
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FACTORY FARMING: Chickens
In a series of articles on factory farming, Linda will be looking at the abuses involved in getting food onto our plates. This articles is about chickens.
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