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| My 2.5 Year Old Congo African Grey Loves Men and Not Me | 11/12/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: Two weeks ago, I purchased an African Grey thought to be a female although there has been no DNA ...
A: This sort of rejection is heartbreaking isn't it? Sometimes, our reaction to their rejection is ...
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| Mustache Parakeet weaning and biting. | 11/11/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I would like to know what is the correct age to wean these parakeets at. My bird is 11 weeks now. ...
A: When it’s time to wean a bird it’s a stressful event, often for both the bird and the human. ...
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| african grey parrot | 11/11/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: We are considering adopting an 18 y/o African grey. how often does it need vet care and does it ...
A: A lot of people need to work or leave for other reasons for several hours during the day. When you ...
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| live in neighbours! | 11/11/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have two ring neck parrots in the same cage, and have just adopted an unwanted adult lovie. Can i ...
A: The top reasons for not doing this is because cages are rarely big enough for more than two. Each ...
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| Solid Foods | 11/11/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: Our African Grey is 10 weeks old. We are feeding him Handrear Gold stage 2 with great success. We ...
A: I wouldn't introduce seeds until he's weaned onto pellets. As for nuts, go ahead and enjoy! Start ...
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| african grey parrot | 11/11/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: We are considering adopting an 18 y/o African grey. how often does it need vet care and does it ...
A: Let me give you too much information rather than too little ok? As for vitamin shots? ...
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| My 4 month old Indian Ringneck bits and wont let go! Please help! | 11/10/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I just got my Ringneck Parakeet a few weeks ago, he has been hand fed, very tame, loves to be pet, ...
A: The first thing I'd suggest is providing a "sleep cage" . It doesn't have to be a big cage, just ...
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| Weaning Baby Cockatoo | 11/9/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have recently bought a goffins cockatoo she is 3 months on the 15th of this month. I got her and ...
A: When it’s time to wean a bird it’s a stressful event, often for both the bird and the human. ...
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| pet parrot | 11/9/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: worried that our parrot has eye infection.It is a bank holiday where I am and was checking internet ...
A: We can approach this from the two most likely angles of concern: Nutrition and sleep. So much ...
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| skin irritation in african grey | 11/8/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: my african grey parrot keeps scratching the back of its neck and its losing its feathers in that ...
A: How old is the bird? Male, female? When did this start? Are you seeing bald spots or any sores ...
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| African grey ill | 11/8/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: My African grey smokie is 29years old she has developed this weasing and rasping noise when she is ...
A: There is a type of mite that a wide range of birds may be infected with, called Air Sac Mites. ...
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| my parrot | 11/8/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: she was raised at home from time she was born 3 years ago. I got her about 6months ago an was ...
A: I am an advocate of covering, but I take it a step further with a sleep cage. A typical day in ...
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| live bug found in African Grey poo?! | 11/7/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: This morning, I took our 6 month old male BnG and 11 month old female Grey out of their cage, put ...
A: Where are the birds kept? Indoors only or allowed outside? How old are they and how long have ...
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| compatible birds | 11/6/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have a conure sun parrot and budgie, will they be okay together in the same cage, I have pushed ...
A: A popular question I get is whether or not two birds can share the same cage. Often the ...
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| painted conure | 11/6/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have a 4 mth old painted conure and recently have noticed a foul odor mainly about the rectal ...
A: Whenever there's an odor noticeable from either end of your bird - it absolutely must be evaluated ...
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| Severe macaw | 11/6/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have a four and a half month old severe macaw. She is wonderful. Yesterday she started shaking ...
A: Is this head bobbing and then the delivery of regurgitated, partially digested food or are you ...
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| tiel hen plucking | 11/5/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: she is picking all of the feathers under her wings. she isn't picking til blood, but she is picking ...
A: No, honestly, it shouldn't cost that much. Let's start with one step at a time though ok? Have ...
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| tiel hen plucking | 11/5/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: she is picking all of the feathers under her wings. she isn't picking til blood, but she is picking ...
A: What you're describing is wing web dermatitis and you're probably right that it was brought on by ...
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| regarding runny nose in grey | 11/4/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: his nose constantly runs most days some days it doesnt could you sugest anything that will help him ...
A: Our blue & gold macaw (Sadie) has this condition flare up twice a year during high pollen counts. ...
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| Meyers Parrot | 11/4/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I brought a Meyers parrot just over a week ago, he is 2-3 yrs old and close rung.He was well looked ...
A: I'll bet you can do this yourself and I'm going to give you a step by step to show you how The ...
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| My Senegal Parot | 11/3/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: He seems to try and connect with me like letting me scratch his head and beak while he hangs on the ...
A: What a cute name! I'm very glad you're not hurling him. Let's see if we can fix this The first ...
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| Meyers parrot keeps laying eggs | 11/3/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: She has always successfully layed eggs. And always just one She is approx 12-15 yrs old. Last week ...
A: OK, you're right - this is something we need to stop in order to preserve her health. It sounds ...
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| biting parrot | 11/3/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: i have just got a amazon green parrot which is 7 years old i have had it a week it is biting and ...
A: It's never too late and with a bird that will live into it's 40's or even older, 7 years old is just ...
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| ringneck parrot | 11/2/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: there. please can you advise at what age will my baby ringneck be able to feed him/herself. it is ...
A: It's just about time for your little one to wean When it’s time to wean a bird it’s a stressful ...
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| Alexandrines | 11/1/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have a 6 week and 9 week old alex. 6 weeks is a female amd 9 weeks is a male. they are not related ...
A: It won't matter what sex combination you have as long as you keep them separate. And it's quite ...
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| Seizure in Blue and Gold Macaw | 10/31/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: My 11 y/o Blue and Gold Macaw has seizure type episodes when she is given a shower. She always loved ...
A: I commend you for the exceptional care you're giving this bird and wish more owners were this ...
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| Discolored Congo African Grey Eye | 10/31/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: Good evening Rev. Dr. Abbott. I have a concern about the color of my Congo African Grey's left eye. ...
A: This doesn't look like an emergency right now and as long as you don't see it getting worse or any ...
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| africa gray | 10/30/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: can u make toys from everyday things we would normally throw away an can i give my parrot human ...
A: First and foremost, do not give any bird any human vitamin. Birds are far better off getting all of ...
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| Seizure in Blue and Gold Macaw | 10/30/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: My 11 y/o Blue and Gold Macaw has seizure type episodes when she is given a shower. She always loved ...
A: This had to scare the life out of you! Tell me more about what the vets did in the way of ...
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| Weak positive result for Chlamydiosis | 10/30/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: If my parrot (Pionus) tested "weak positive" for Chlamydiosis/psittacosis is he contagious? He ...
A: Quite often the bird doesn’t show noticeable symptoms, which can be very dangerous since this is a ...
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| feather plucking | 10/30/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: i just bought a breeding pair cockatiel, female lutino keeps plucking her self, is there any help, ...
A: One of the most common causes of self plucking like this is nutritional insufficiencies, which is ...
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| OW Amazons | 10/29/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have a bonded, proven pair of OW Amazons who have gave us 2 viable clutches in the past 3 ...
A: One of the most common questions I receive, “How do I separate birds that have been sharing a cage ...
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| rescue bird | 10/28/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: As a reasonably experienced parrot keeper i recently aquired a rescued Amazon. His age is generally ...
A: Alas, the honeymoon is over. It's surprising to me that you haven't seen this before. I see it in ...
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| stressed out lovebird | 10/28/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I usually take my lovebird in the bathroom when I take a shower because when I am home he doesn't ...
A: It sounds like some water might have gotten into his nares. You did the right thing in keeping him ...
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| Rosella Females Together? | 10/26/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: Can I put two young female Rosellas (One is Golden Manteled and the other one is Scarlet Chested) ...
A: The enclosure would have to be large enough for both of them to fully extend their wings at the same ...
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| galah sneezing | 10/25/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I inherited a galah from my father who passed nearly 2 years back, he was outside in an aviary ...
A: This is probably a simple allergy - he might even be allergic to his own dander. On the other hand ...
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| taming a ring neck | 10/25/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: i have a green ring neck, he is really scared and very aggressive always attacking to bite and is ...
A: The first thing I'd suggest is providing a "sleep cage" . It doesn't have to be a big cage, just ...
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| Bathing | 10/24/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: We just got a 14 year old Harlequin macaw. I would like to know how often they need a bath? She is ...
A: Keeping your bird happy, healthy and clean is pretty easy. Most importantly is always make sure ...
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| moluccan behavior | 10/23/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: I have an umbrella cockatoo, i recently got a moluccan cockatoo, the cage didn't come with a bottom ...
A: This is normal behavior, but it should be discouraged because it could lead to egg laying. Egg ...
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| eggs | 10/23/2009 | Rev. Dr. S.August Abbott |
Q: what is considered excessive egg laying? i have a blue and gold macaw that has laid 4-6 eggs each ...
A: It's best that all egg laying be prevented. You're doing the right thing in leaving her eggs there ...
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