Budgie do not mate
My budgie do not mate or not lay eggs after 3 months? But now a days the female has no afried to my hand her stand the floor of nest why?
Lafeber Pet Bird webinars
What is the name of the website where this webinar will be?
African Grey Behavior
I normally work from home during the day on the phone often, Shea, my CAG LOVES chattering and making a lot of noise while I’m on the phone. It’s cute, but not always business appropriate. Any suggestions (she is next to me in her cage/on it typically)?
Grey life span
What do you think is the average life span of greys in captivity?
African Grey Behavior
Do you believe that Grey’s “pick a person” or it’s more about how we socialize them when they are young(er)?
African Grey
My Gray’s eye pupil is black and the white is golden in color. Why?
Budgie is not sitting on her eggs
I have a successful pair of budgie . The female laid 4 eggs in which 2 are fertile and two are infertile . At start she was incubating good but suddenly she stopped sitting on them ? What should I do now? Please help me.
Feeding protein
Is it ok to feed them small amounts of protein such as cooked meat?
teflon pans
Can I use Teflon coated muffin pans if I use paper muffin liners?
hearts if palm
Can Amazons safety eat canned hearts if palm?
Peach faced Lovebird and a Parakeet
Can you put a Peach faced Lovebird and a Parakeet in a flight cage together? I had a Indian Ringneck, but something ( I think a neighborhood black cat) got ahold of her the other night, and pulled a wing off. She died last night. My Indian Ringneck was in one flight cage and my […]
Cockatiel
I adopted a lost Cockatiel a month ago. I’m certain it is a Male (from what I’ve read). Someone taught him “pretty bird” and has been very friendly and when I put my finger in his cage would come for a lengthy head scratch. Question: All of a sudden, he wants nothing to do with […]
Eggs
My Budgie layed two eggs and no more, what is wrong?
Parrot
ParrotI have a parent that is losing feathers right below the eyes what could it be and can I send a Photos somehow to you
Should I
I’m alittle stuck my cockatiel was hand raised by me and prefers me over anyone else, we’ve recently had a baby n I’m afraid with how the bird gets his been left in his cage more see he used to get most of the day out of his cage was really only ever in it […]
Canary Pellets
Hello, I had a question in regards to who I can feed the pellets too. Can i feed them to canaries who are around 5 months and older. Thank you
African grey fighting with same species
Why my 2year male and female 3years fight continuously they never eat together and allow other species birds close to them
Single female laying
My female 36 month old cockatiel is laying eggs. She laid three a month ago. I had put three faux eggs in with hers. She stopped laying. Then, I broke one. She started the process all over again. She has laid another three. She will not sit on her eggs. She lays them everywhere, but […]
Male Cockatiel mating with Perch
my cockatiel pair bonding is good. male cockatiel age 3.5 year & female age 3 year old . when female cockatiel ready for mating/sex then all time male cockatiel mating/sex with cage perch. so female cockatiel laid infertile eggs how to recover this problem . please help
Conure
So I rescue a 14 year old male conure. He eats well. Don’t see him drinking as much water. But the last 2 days is been sitting on the bottom of the cage. Im worried
Budgies Not Sitting On Eggs
For the past week or 2 my budgie has been in the nesting box, we know that the two budgies have mated, she has layed 2 eggs and isnt sitting on them at all, please help
Moving with a cockatiel
I have a cockatiel and am moving from L.A. to N.C. in late June. It seems the airlines have an “embargo” on birds in the cabin and several states may impose a 14-day quarantine upon entry. Any ideas about how I can safely get my cockatiel to N.C.? Thanks very much.
Another bird ?
I have a Senegal and a maximilian pionus. Both are.over 20 yrs old. I was thinking about getting a third bird. My husband thinks that 3 birds would. Too much to handle due to my health. My birds make my day how much harder would it be to take care of one more
Parakeet Doesn’t Sit on Egg
I have a pair parakeet (male and female). She started laying eggs (2) from the perch. The eggs went to the floor of the cage and both cracked. Two days later, she laid another egg (1) from the same perch on the floor again. Then I placed the egg in the nest, but she won’t […]
Scared bird
So i have my lovebird for a week now and yesturday she seemed like she is not that scared of me I eve got her to step on my arm for a treat but now she looks like shes terrified of me and I dont know what to do. She was eating millet from my […]
Zebra finches
I have four zebra finches all males they are making nests out of the things in there cage is this natural or is there something wrong
Conure
My Conure has been treating her bed like a nest I think. I have cloth I put in there ( it’s a hay tunnel like enclosure opened only in front) She usually spits up on the cloth and arranges it, but lately that’s all she does (and not sure if she is a she) . […]
Colony of different kinds of birds?
can a pair of sun conure be kept with other species of birds?
Birds adjusting to owner being home
Now that we are at home is there anything we should do to limit the stress of having our birds /or so they dont develop seperation anxiety. I was reading an article about cats and dogs needing a “break” from young children. Should we be putting birds away for a while?
Nutri-Berries
Hello! I have two African Gray parrots and one Goffin cockatoo. We have a 20 lb order of nutria-berries on order. Since we can’t use 20 lbs worth any time soon I would like to know if I can freeze a portion and later defrost several pounds and if so how long can we keep […]
Sleeping position
Hello, I have just bought two lovebirds. Its the second day and i noticed that at night they just hang on the side of theyr cage by the beak. Theyr legs are on the bars too. During the day they seem fine. They eat a lot, drink a lot and overall they look happy. Should […]
Conure or Lovebird or parrotlet
Hi, I’m currently stuck at home due to COVID-19 but I and my dad have been thinking of buying a bird for a while and of course, we can’t buy one Right now but hopefully, if this pandemic ends we would like to buy a bird. We’ve had many parakeets from pet stores but the […]
Lonely Cockatiel
My cockatiel is 8 years old, I don’t have very much time to interact with her, should I get her a companion cockatiel? She has never been around any other birds, so I am not sure what to do. Thank you
why does he regurgitate me
Dear Sirs ,I am interested to know why my ara mexican/blue yellow 21 yrs regurgitates its food ? Thanks for any advice and sources.
Budgie nesting behavior
My female has been inside her box now for over 30 hours now, so I’m expecting her to lay her first egg very soon. The pairs for mmn er owners said that she never uses much nesting material. Shes chewed a hole the size of a quarter in the front of the box on the […]
Itching
14 week old female cockatiel seems a little itchy but also seems to be molting. Loosing some feathers but new ones seem to be growing in. Is this normal. No mites seen or evidence of them not present.
new boarders
I had one pet cockatiel and a week ago rescued 2 cockatiels when their owner passed away.. Will the 3 get along eventually? The two are 5 & 6, mine is 4 and quickly put the 2 in their place. The newcomers have their cage but can come out when desired. Mine is in his […]
Cookatiel mating
I have a lutino cookatiel which I know a Male and a albino cookatiel which I know a female, they bonding and kissing and go inside a nesting box but I’ve notice that a female want to go un top of a Male when they want to mate.
Cockatiel and parakeet
Hi my name is Breanna my mom has a pearl cockatiel and recently got a parakeet but the parakeet keeps biting the cockatiel we have a separate cage that the parakeet came in and we are sure that the cocktail is a female and the parakeet is a male she had the cockatiel way before […]
will a bird need a friend
Hi! I’m thinking of adopting a green cheeked conure, and was wondering if they are better living with another conure, or on their own. Are they happier living with another of their kind? Thanks!
Female zebra finch
Hi I have a pair of zebra finches and she’s been sitting on bout 6 eggs but the male doesn’t feed her or take her any food is this normal?also neither of them are eating fruit or veggies
cockatiels breeding info
Hi im trying to breed cockatiels and i need to know what should I do to make it happen faster and make them more healthier
Female Finch Attacking Male
I have a pair of zebra finches. They have a clutch of eggs. About 1 week after laying the female sometimes gets really aggressive to the male. She chases him around making a screeching noise. Like she protecting the nest. This will go on for a few minutes, 1 or 2 times a day. The […]
Bird behaviour
I find that my indian ringneck enjoys to “nest” in my blanket while I’m watching movies or even sleeping,he’ll sit on my stomach or right beside me and actually enjoys cuddling but I try not to enforce the behaviour as he matures(he is only about 1 year old and he has had a blood test)and […]
my bird is pulling her feathers out
My Pacific parrotlet keeps pulling out her feathers its become pretty bad and I’ve tried everything I don’t know what to do please help
Zebra Finch sick?
I have a female zebra Finch who has been puffed up and sleeping in her food bowl all day. She is normally active and energetic but isn’t even moving out of the way when the other finches try to eat out of the bowl. I don’t know if she is sick or possibly egg bound […]
hand rearing
I am looking to hand rear parrot birds. I am successfully hand rearing finches so I can gain experience but my goal is to do the same with more expensive birds so I can earn money while I am not well, which happens a lot! Is there anything I should know before I invest in […]
Treatment for feather plucking
What are your thoughts about haloperidol use in mutilation/feather pickers?
Iron Storage in Amazons?
I have an Amazon, and I am interested in your view on iron storage in Amazons. I am looking for a low-iron pellet. Any suggestions.
Feeding one year old African grey
How much should I feed a one year African Grey? I am changing from seed to pellets. Should I keep a mix of both?
Possessive cockatiel
My cockatiel thinks I’m his girlfriend. He wants to be with me 24/7. I can’t even leave the room without him continuously calling. He also wants to sit on my head all of the time. Is this a play for dominance? What should I do for him to be less needy?
How Can I help my parakeets like their cage?
Hi! This may will make one year with my pair of Budgies. I found that I may have spoiled them by letting them out of their cage all the time. After they have their breakfast, they’ll start screeching because I try to keep them in until 12pm. (Usually uncover their cage at 9am). Will this […]
Picky Eating Senegal Parrot
What do you suggest for a Senegal Parrot that is an extremely finicky eater. He lives on peanuts, white millet, maybe a little bit of orange, apple or banana once in a while. My friend feeds it crackers and bread which I told he to stop feeding. How do we get this parrot to eat […]
Breeding birds
I have two cockateils i am sure of their gender as the female lays eggs and the male does his thing unfortunately the birds arent i terested in mating the female would make the mating call and the male would just ignore. The male would sometimes try and have sexual inter course with a chair […]
Sitting on egg
My b&g lived most of her 26 years in a cramped cage eating sunflower seeds and no toys. With me a year now she is healthy and enjoys freedom. She had eggs before but were always removed. Now I let her brood and its 34 days and she wont give up. She tossed one but […]
Female cockatiel presented not properly for mating with male??
I have a pair of cocktail. Both are fully mature pair and before that time female also laid her eggs but all were remained infertile. In my case problem is that after two or three times mating cocktail female starting altogether a strange to mate her male pair and she come on the floor of […]
natural wood
Hello, first of i want to apologize for my english, it is not my first language. I am gonna have a cockatiel in a few weeks and i read mutch about how the cage should look like. Natural wood was highly recommended in a cage so i went outside and i found some good looking […]
doesn’t take care of eggs anymore
I have one couple of lovebirds, the female laid eggs. but unfortunately, at night they broke one of the eggs and it rotted inside the cage. after this happened I cleaned the cage and the birds have showered. but, the birds stopped taking care of the remaining egg as if they don’t recognize it anymore. […]
Cockatiel Nutriberries how much a day?
How many nutriberries balls should I feed my cockatiel a day? I just started feeding it to him and he devours it so fast and asks for more. I feel like I am overfeeding him please help! Thank you!
African Grey screeches
hi, My African Grey has started Screeching in the morning and whistling very loudly. He has never done this before. The afternoons and evenings are different. We don’t know why he screeches and whistles and it’s very irritating. Why mornings and what can change this behavior? How do I put him in time out? Cover […]
