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  • OK. So I had Max for almost two years now - and he is now four. The prey drive is out of control. He saw a rabbit on the other side of a 6 ft fence - he went up and over. A week later the rabbit wasn't even there and he went to the same spot ...
  • We recently acquired a young cockatiel a few days ago. I am trying to follow all of the instructions from the "bird person" at the pet store. I don't yet have a feel for the bird's range of behavior, or what might indicate a problem. Today the bird ...
  • ...if money and practical/legal/ethical matters were not an issue? I'd really like to own: Hyacinth Macaw Black Palm Cockatoo Kea Great Black-Backed Gull Raven Magpie Jackdaw
  • I have a pet budgie and he usually gets a visti to the vet twice a year to get his wings and nails clipped. This year, we didn't get a chance to bring hime before the cold weather set in. I don't like to transport the bird to the vet in the cold ...
  • I found a seagull with a broken wing and took him to the vet's. The wing was badly mangled and had to be amputated (which I decided to pay for, rather than have the bird killed). After the op (yesterday), the vet gave the bird back to me. I now ...
  • Wanted advice in choosing between the following birds, situation described below: Senegal Quaker Budgie I'm looking for something more interactive a hampster or canary, and less of a bull in a china shop than the black lab. I have a large sunny ...
  • My daughters bday is coming up in April & she has been asking for a bird. Does anyone have any suggestions on which sort of bird is good as a first pet bird for a kid. I dont want a big one!! But I do want one that we can take out of the cage & be ...
  • I have a 7.5 yr old white-capped Pionus parrot hen. She has a great personality and we have been good friends for 7 years. However, lately, she is absolutely consumed with the idea of finding a place in my home where she apparently can build a ...
  • Greetings! In 2-3 weeks a baby lovebird will be ready for me to pick up and take home from a local breeder. I'm very excited and have her/his cage and toys all ready and waiting, I've also read as much as I can find on the subject of lovebirds on ...
  • Does such a bird exist? My grandma is thinking about getting a pet bird for company but she doesn't want one that's too loud, too big, too flighty or too nervy. Ideally, she'd like one that doesn't mind being handled/played with. Any ideas for ...