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Expert: Marie Charon - 11/22/2009


Question

Skeeta
I was holding my bird skeeta (parakeet), and she was chirping and biting my nail like she always does. she did this for a few minutes when all of a sudden she threw up!it was like 5 seeds, undigested. what do i do?! She's about 7 or 8 months old- and i caught her outside. is she sick? help!

Answer
Smiles, very happy birds who really love you will regurgitate food for you. It is symbolic of trying to feed you, like they feed their young!

You know how cats still knead their paws when they are content? Well birds will occasionally get so happy they want to give you some yummy regurgitated food.

If she is fine in all other ways I would just assume she is showing you affection.

Happy Holidays
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Marie Charon

Expertise

Questions I can answer 1. rehabilitating an abused or troubled pet bird, behavioral issue's, cage and cage care, feeding questions, , most general questions, providing quality care for your bird, and guide you in taming your bird.

Experience

I run a not-for-profit exotic bird rescue, and an animal daycare/boarding service. I also have experience in resolving common behavioral issues such as biting, screaming, feather plucking, aggression, jealousy, anxiety issues, and cage bound birds.

Organizations
NCA Member

Education/Credentials
I have a B.S in Communications and Technical Writing.

Awards and Honors
Dean's List & H.S Society.

Past/Present Clients
Along with Feathered Friends Rescue, I also run Ann Arbor Pet services. This service provides dog daycare, I also provide boarding for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals. I offer equine services, and exotic bird rehabilitation.

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