About Carol Expertise I can answer questions about most parrots, especially the medium (conure) to large (macaw) sized birds. I try my best to keep up-to-date on the latest information available on birds, and know the behavior, nutrition, etc. for most individual species and will point you towards a different expert if I'm not familiar with the species. I know the basic care of birds, husbandry, health care, quarrantine, housing, and nutrition of birds. I am a Certified Avian Specialist and have worked with birds for many years. I can answer almost any question you have about your parrot, though I am better with the medium to large parrots (conure-sized on up) and lovebirds. I accept breeding questions, but I do have requirements (Ask your question, I will give you the requirements). Health concern questions are accepted, but you must be willing to go to an avian vet if the need arises. I also am very great at training birds-especially the larger parrots. I don't know everything (nobody does), but since I've worked with them for so long, I know which methods work and which do not.
Experience I'm PIJAC Avian Certified, an Avian Behavioral Specialist, spent the last 8 years training birds (sometimes even for commercials) and do lots of rescue work. I also worked in a vet office for a few years and picked up on a lot. I've done breeding and hand-feeding, but no formal training.
Question My friend just got a 4 year old parrakeets that is loosing its feathers on its belly.What is wrong with it?
Answer It's probably not losing feathers, it's probably plucking them out. This bird either has mites or lice (get a spray for it) or it's being self-destructive and you need to see a vet right away. The vet can tell you whether it's diet related or stress/boredom related. The bird may need new food or new toys, but really you need to talk to a vet to make sure the bird isn't ill.
