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 So tomorrow I'm getting 2 sun conures
And I have 2 questions
1. If they are friendly and hand holdable can they still breed and raise babys? (if they are male and female I will have them DNA sexed)
2. What are some fruits/veggies that are safe to feed them?
Thanks for your help! Alex
Answer Once birds pair up and begin sexual maturity, then mating, they become far less friendly to their human.
I've seen some exceptions, but only when the human is particularly determined and insists on taking them out and handling them every single day.
This isn't always easy since mating birds become very defensive of their cages and each other.
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As for the ideal foods to feed, there are really quite a few. You can see a lot more here www.4AnimalCare.org (then click on the bird tab)
