AboutRev. Dr. S.August Abbott Expertise Certified Avian Specialist; Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council member; Own animal rescue org; National Wildlife habitat #66378; bird care, nutrition & behavior consultant; International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants Associate; National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club member; published bird care, info and behavior articles and guides.
Ongoing education in exotic bird behavior and nutrition
I can answer behavioral, nutritional, environmental, characteristic/personality questions as well as general health and health care.
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Experience Certified Avian Specialist.
For more than 30 years I've worked with veterinarians, protective facilities, nature centers, preserves and on my own in providing care and education with regard to multiple animal species, including raptors (hawks, kestrals, owls, etc) and marsupials. In recent years I've focused on parrots, usually rescued from abusive or less than ideal situations and helping educate owners as to proper care. Expert in behavior studies and modification of problem behavior.
Organizations 4AnimalCare is the organization I run as an animal ministry; World Wildlife Association, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, National Wildlife Federation Leaders Club and more
Publications Bird Talk Magazine articles about rescued and problem macaws.
Education/Credentials Doctorate, Ordained Minister
Question I recently purchased a 14 wk old blue crowned conure. He's sweet and
affectionate. He is mostly eating seed though I am trying to introduce pellet.
He has some odd behaviors that are probably just normal baby bird behavior,
but I thought I would run them by you to be sure. He/She lifts his wing and
flutters it up against me when on my shoulder. Also does alot of clucking
noises. He/she is eating frequently and is actively chewing and playing both
inside and outside the cage. Sound normal?
Answer Yes - sounds perfectly normal. The wing lift is to try to put you under it (isn't that nice?), to snuggle in with you as if you were a nest mate.
The chatter and playing shows how comfortable and happy he is.
Take a look here to find out how to better get him on pellets and other good stuff
