Nut Meats
I have a Meyer Parrot. I would like to know what kind of nuts are best to feed her; also should they be eaten raw or roasted?
10 week old Eclectus parrot
Hi, My eclectus parrot is 10 weeks old and I’m having issues with feeding him 1 porridge meal a day, he refuses to eat but he does snack on veg and pellets the whole day. He tends to attack the spoon now. Is he ready to go off the porridge completely as its becoming a […]
Getting two pairs of linnies in one cage
I have 4 linoleated parakeets in two cages, all of around the same age with the oldest being 6 months and the youngest 3 months. The 2 oldest and the youngest one are female, and the 3rd (second youngest) is male. The older two are a pair, and the younger two are a pair. I […]
Egg Breaking
Hello, i have a pair of Golden Mantel Rosellas, they are over 2 years old , they have laid 6 eggs in total so far this year , but every time the hen lays, they either both get in the box and break the egg, or the cock breaks the egg, not sure which , […]
Feeding Questions
Hello, I have one budgie who is about 12yrs old. She primarily eats your pellets. Recently, her companion of the last 5yrs passed unexpectedly. I have brought her a pair of young budgies who she has taken an interest to but I haven’t been able to merge them into the same enclosure because 1) the […]
how many berries for senior senegal
hello, ive been trying to find out how many nutriberries to give my 25 year old senegal. he gets 6 currently, but he seems to be hungry all the time. but i suspect he has eaten only the seeds out of these for years and wastes the rest. (he has fatty liver which would also […]
Nesting box
Best size nesting box for Alexandrine Parakeet. Plus bedding material.
Senior Nutriberries for McCaw. Vs Nutriberries for parrots
For senior Senegal is the Senior for McCaw or Senior for Parrots best. He may have kidney problems
Injured bird
Yesterday my pet bird got out of her cage and hit the celling fan amd got a huge injury behind hisr wing where half of the fur is gone and it looks bad and his leg is also injured.what should I do?
Hawk-Headed Parrot
Hawk-headed parrots are truly one-of-a-kind, combining beauty, intelligence, and a bold personality. Their dramatic crest, expressive behaviors, and playful demeanor make them a standout species among parrots, but they require experienced care to thrive as pets.
Should I separate my breeding pair of Kakariki?
I pulled their last clutch 3 weeks ago to hand feed and momma is laying eggs again. Should I be separating them to discourage egg laying? I have read they shouldn’t have more than 2 clutches a year. But I’ve Al reason read separating them can cause depression.
The Dracula Parrot — The Truth Behind Its Spooky Name
Meet the Dracula parrot, New Guinea’s goth-looking bird with bold black and red feathers and a vulture-like head. Are they anything like their spooky name suggests?
Rare Night Parrot: New Colony Discovered!
An exciting discovery of a new colony Night Parrots gives hope to the survival of this ultra-rare and mysterious parrot found only in the arid parts of Australia and who comes out only at night. Once thought to be extinct, this previously unknown colony of 50 Night Parrots is a significant find.
My Rosellas are not sitting on their eggs at night
My Rosella hen laid her eggs as follows: 1st 16 August 2nd 17 August 3rd and 4th 18 August 5th 20th August 6th 21st August She and the male incubate the eggs only during the day but, at night, they both sleep in the cage not in the nest. I also have a pair of […]
How to build trust
Hi, i had gotten a red rump parakeet, a female about a year old that was separated from her parents at the farmers market i found her about a month ago, but as i was transferring her to her new cage she got out the carrier and i had to put her in her cage […]
My lorikeets laid an egg what do I do?
Hi. I have two rainbow lorikeets male and female he’s around 6-7 she’s 3-4 in age. They’ve been showing signs or mating activity and the other week she laid an egg but then the next day or two there. Were egg shells strewn everywhere so I assumed they destroyed it knowing it wasn’t fertile ? […]
Laid another egg
My very old 20+ senegal laid another egg. He poop is very watery today. When i take her out I have always rubber her entire body, didn’t know not to. She has a bum leg and gets around on one for the most part. Should i take the egg away after a few days?
Rainbow Lorikeets weaning
Hey if my 8 week old rainbow lorrikeets are starting to drink water and eat the dry adult mix should I stop feeding them the hand rearing mix every 6 hours they have been eating grapes and apples but do I feed them dry feed only and put them in a cage with water and […]
Rainbow Lorikeets weaning
My 7 week and a few days old rainbow lorikeet is starting to refuse to eat of the spoon and I offered them some adult dry mix tonight and they both tried it and slowly ate it and I was wondering how I wean them now. Do I keep feeding them both feed the hand […]
My bird bit me
Why my bird start biting me, we used to be friends, and now he more friends with my son than me!
Changing BirdFood
How to change my parrot Food
Red rumped parrot vs Ringneck
Hi Lafeber team! I’d like to ask for some advice about my red-rumped parrot. I’m thinking of adopting a baby ringneck soon, but I’ve already had a red-rumped parrot. I spend a lot of time with it, taking it out of the cage to fly and play. I really love it and I talk to […]
Off balance Lorikeet
Hi, my lorrikeet hit he’a head agains by bedroom on Friday late afternoon. He’s been off balance since then and sleeping most of the time. He’s still eating and pooping, but sleeps mostly. Will he recover from this? Really worried😪
Curbing Parrotlets’ gnawing
I am wondering if anyone has any ideas or suggestions for my current situation with 2 parrotlets. A couple of weeks ago, both parrotlets got into the habit of gnawing at my hands and fingers for “fun”. As soon as they leave the cage, they fly to my hand to start biting and gnawing. The […]
My darling Princess keeps laying eggs
I read your article on infertile eggs and I have done everything you said in your article. I Love this bird so much and I am trying to do everything right for her. We have a male parrot in his own cage and they do not have contact I thought his last time is would […]
pro-biotic brand
We have a caique who needs a pro-biotic. Do you carry your own brand of pro-biotic or can you please suggest one.
Feather pulled out
My daughter was playing with my parrot and she came to me with a tail feather I think she pulled it out can it hurt the parrot ?
parrot behavior
can parrots carry a grudge or react negatively towards an owner if verbally disaplined?
Derbyan Parakeet
The vibrant Derbyan parakeet, garbed in jewel tones with inky mustache feathering, inhabits Asia’s highland forests. These medium-sized birds boast high intelligence and emotional sensitivities to match. As companions, these curious energetic birds needs plenty of healthy stimulation!
Wing clipping & egg binding
I read somewhere that the same muscles used for flight were involved in egg expulsion and this was one reason wings should not be clipped. Is there any truth to this relationship? I have also been looking for a good muscle diagram with the muscles labelled. Thank-you
Lovebirds wound
Good day my lovebird has a small wound on her leg my other bird bit her but it is a bit swollen. She is using it playing normal and eating normal I’m just worried because she keeps tucking it in. Is it serious or is she just in pain so that’s why she’s tucking it […]
how do I get my birds together?
will my birds love each other everyday
Removing unlatch lover bird egg
My love bird laid 4 eggs 6 week’s ago. Only 3 hatched should I remove the one that didn’t. I noticed their’s only 2 now. Could the female have eat one?
Why is my male love bird suddenly aggressive towards my female love bird ?
I have had these birds for 1 year now and they usually get along well. For the past week my male bird has been aggressive towards my female bird. He doesn’t even let her eat or drink water, so I have to feed her separately. I don’t understand why. Can you please help?
paper toys
I have tons of used papers collecting dust and want to make a good use of them. All of them have scribbles of pencil and I wonder whether pencil scribbled papers are safe for my lovebirds to chew. My birds love chewing on paper and they destroy my wallpapers which I don’t want. Is pencil […]
How to Manage 2 Sets of Lovebirds
I have 4 lovebirds – 2 male and 2 female. About a year ago I got the 2 females as babies and was told they were a male and a female. A few months ago I found they had laid 11 eggs. This was the first indication that they were not a male and female […]
Mixed Species Bond
Hi, I have a flock of five birds. This question is regarding two of them. A few months ago, we had two male cockatiels and one male linnie. Then we adopted another female cockatiel, Bo, and a suspected female linnie, Kiwi. We were told these birds were bonded and shared the same cage. After the […]
Advice for egg laying love bird
How long is too long to lay an egg? My lovebird is trying to but is it stuck or is this normal?
Love birds
What is wrong with siblings pairing
White belly caique not going in the nesting box.
My white belly caique is not going in the nest box they’re a bonded pair with doing all the action that a pair does like grooming and feeding wad other.
8 months female love
I only have a 8 months old female love bird shes kinda lonely so i was thinking to get her a friend If i bring a new male 5 months old love bird will they bond i dont care about breeding i just want them to be with each other and happy
impacted crop in lovebirds
I just read an online lovebird forum post that discussed the danger of fleece huts and toys using rope/string. Pet birds can ingest these fibers, which get permanently stuck in the crop, eventually necessitating crop surgery. My lovebird has a hut made from felt. Is felt a dangerous material if he ingests its fibers? Are […]
Bourke’s Parrot
Bourke’s parrots have a reputation for being one of the mellower of the parrot bunch in terms of vocalizations and attitude. They tend to be most quiet during the day and active at sunset and dawn. They are often referred to as the “pink parakeet” because of their small size and popular pink color mutation.
love bird
my love bird hasen’t layed any eggs it has been 2 years?
Why is my parrot poop and watery since I fed him pomegranate?
I fed my parrot pomegranate 2-3 times a day more than the usual amount, ever since his poop is dark black and watery,he is eating less than usual, otherwise acting fine, what should I do?I am really concerned and panicked.
Indian ringneck limping while walking
Hi I’ve been having an Indian ringneck of 4 years old and he was always active. He is not tamed. He was completely fine until yesterday but when I woke up this morning and checked on him he was limping while walking. I don’t know what happened. There is a little bit of steel wiring […]
Separating a bond of three?
I am getting three birds, 2 budgies and 1 lovebird. From what I’ve been told, all three are bonded to each other. The person I’m getting them from hasn’t properly sexed them and doesn’t know the age but roughly 3-4 years each. They are all in a cage that really is a carrier cage and […]
neosporin
Can I use neosporin on a minor leg wound on a parrolett?
Seizures
Can a parrot that has had 2 weeks of seizures regain their balance?
Introducing a male love bird to a older female lovebird
Hi I have recently gotten a male love bird , due to the fact I have a older female lovebird that has been laying eggs over the last couple of years. I thought she could use a mate. But since I put him in the cage she wont even let him eat . Should I […]
Why is my lovebird not laying eggs?
My lovebirds mate almost every day and it’s been a week or so, but she hasn’t layed a single egg yet, and I’ve done everything you said, I have given them plenty of privacy, and I never move their cage. Please help 🙏😭
My quaker
My 3 1/2 year old female quaker is sitting on the bottom of her cage with her tail up. She was her normal self this morning. Now, she won’t come to me, or talk back to me. She is very quiet.
Indian ring neck
I was given a Indian ring neck that was born on the 15 of Jan 1994 so could you please tell how old she is in human years as well as bird life . Thank you
Eggs not hatching
My pair of love birds laid eggs almost more than 3weeks ago but still not a single egg from the cluth have hatched. But still the mother bird is sitting on them should I throw the eggs
Spinal or neurological trauma
Ty for replying.i can’t move the tub upstairs as I live in a tiny home and the storage tub won’t fit.they said keep him storage tub.he can fly,walk around ,eat pelots and drink.he can’t pick up food and eat it.how long do you think they will tell me to keep him in this tub?I’m worried […]
Breeding
My love bird layed 3 eggs just want to now if they dont hatch what will happen will she still lay on them
Spinal injury and neurological trauma
How do I reply to your answers on here?you replied to my first question.they told me to keep under heat and in a storage tub with a sheet or cushion on bottom.one leg isn’t working well so he’s falling alot and using his beack to move but I’m worried can he get hurt worse by […]
Spinal and neurological trauma
Do all injury take that long to heal?my 3 month old Indian ringneck was shut in the door.the xray showed no broken bones.hes just sitting but can’t perch and leans to one side more cause one foot is paralised.im scared he won’t survive.i have him under a heating lamp.i need help and advise..
Painkillers or anti-inflammatories
My friend has a 7 year old male alexandrine who has been shredding his tail over the last 8 months. An x-ray showed a deformity at the base of his spine probably from birth and possibly exacerbated by escaping for 3 days. His wings are clipped. He was put on a dose of anti-inflammatories which […]
why is my two birdaying egg
umm it answerd my question partially as why did the female bird bread and again did the same thing with the other bird and they two are in the next and they two also lay eggs for the thought one of my lovebird is laying fertile eggs while the other on is laying unfertile egg […]
