ChattyParrot.com http://chattyparrot.com Avian Information for Companions Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:02:18 +0000 en hourly 1 Hi http://chattyparrot.com/2012/hi/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/hi/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:02:18 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1974 Source: BirdBoard.Com – Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums – Conures

]]> Hi my name is Alyce and I have a 4 month old Sun Conure female called Mojo. I joined this forum to gain some new friends who have the same compassion and I love I have for my Conure. Just wanted to say hello so hello :)

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/hi/feed/ 0 My African Grey keeps whistling and won’t talk, any advice? read details http://chattyparrot.com/2012/my-african-grey-keeps-whistling-and-wont-talk-any-advice-read-details/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/my-african-grey-keeps-whistling-and-wont-talk-any-advice-read-details/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:52:13 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1972 . . . → Read More: My African Grey keeps whistling and won’t talk, any advice? read details]]> I have a male African Grey Congo, about 1 1/2 years of age. I’ve had him for 6 months and he won’t talk or stop whistling. Most of the time he’ll only whistle the same loud tune over and over again, which sounds like he’s whistling for a dog . He does this when I leave the room , or people are talking to each over from across different rooms , or someone other than me enters and leaves the room with me in the room or not, or he’ll do it at random inside and outside of his cage, mainly when he’s not getting attention at that moment but he’ll sometimes do it when he is getting attention. I can sometimes get him to stop when I cover his cage. I assumed that he’s doing this for attention. For about 3 months I’ve been ignoring him while he whistles trying to teach him that he can’t get attention that way. When I take him out I say come here to teach him what to say. When I say come here he’ll come to the door of the cage and wait for me to let him out, so I can tell that he knows come here means he’s coming out of his cage, once he’s out I greet and pet him , he’ll respond with a small whistle and/or a click. He still continues the loud whistles that I’ve been discouraging. Because of this I’m not sure why he’s whistling. He hasn’t talked yet at all. Occasionally he’ll imitate the squeaking of dog toys, as well as make tooting, and mumbling sounds that make it seem like he’s trying to talk but he’s been doing that since one week after I got him. I’ve played recordings of myself saying his name when I was away but he wasn’t showing any change, and it felt like his whistling got worse with them. I’m not sure if I should go back to the recordings for this reason. Does anyone have advice?

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/my-african-grey-keeps-whistling-and-wont-talk-any-advice-read-details/feed/ 0 Sun Conure companion or no companion? expert advice please http://chattyparrot.com/2012/sun-conure-companion-or-no-companion-expert-advice-please/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/sun-conure-companion-or-no-companion-expert-advice-please/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:03:08 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1970

It is very difficult with him because he wants to stay with me all the time, I can’t even use the bathroom without him making so much noise. We have to move his cage into the bedroom so that we can cook without danger to him but if he knows were in the apartment he will not stay quite until I go stand at the cage with him.

I think a solution may be to get him a companion, but at the same time I do not want to end up with double the problem. I need some expert advice because I WILL NOT give him up.

By: BirdBoard.Com – . . . → Read More: Sun Conure companion or no companion? expert advice please]]> I have a sun conure. I’ve had him for almost 4 years. I use to live in a big house and he pretty much had his own room. Now I have moved out and I live in a 1 bedroom apartment.

It is very difficult with him because he wants to stay with me all the time, I can’t even use the bathroom without him making so much noise. We have to move his cage into the bedroom so that we can cook without danger to him but if he knows were in the apartment he will not stay quite until I go stand at the cage with him.

I think a solution may be to get him a companion, but at the same time I do not want to end up with double the problem. I need some expert advice because I WILL NOT give him up.

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/sun-conure-companion-or-no-companion-expert-advice-please/feed/ 0 Parrot trying new foods already! http://chattyparrot.com/2012/parrot-trying-new-foods-already/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/parrot-trying-new-foods-already/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:01:12 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1968

Just now he’s on my hand eating oatmeal. I left it inside his cage for about 5-10 mins and he didn’t even bother going in front of the bowl. When I took him out, he started eating it.

Not really sure if this is the reason why he’s trying new food, but I think that this IS a . . . → Read More: Parrot trying new foods already!]]> Ok so for the past weeks I’ve been trying to feed Quincy(sun conure) different kinds of foods. For the most of it(almost all the food I prepared for him), he wouldn’t even bother to try them. There would be times that he would try and eat it, and this is when I take him out of his cage. I would hold the bowl and he will be perching on my hand. After some time and a little nudging, he would start to taste them and if the heavens are on my side, he would eat.

Just now he’s on my hand eating oatmeal. I left it inside his cage for about 5-10 mins and he didn’t even bother going in front of the bowl. When I took him out, he started eating it.

Not really sure if this is the reason why he’s trying new food, but I think that this IS a breakthrough :D

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/parrot-trying-new-foods-already/feed/ 0 Warm Feet and Beak? http://chattyparrot.com/2012/warm-feet-and-beak-2/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/warm-feet-and-beak-2/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:02:12 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1966 Original: BirdBoard.Com – Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums – Conures

]]> I’m a new owner of a conure i just got my GC yesterday, lol maybe im not use to a bigger bird because i have a parrotlet but is it normal for their feet and beaks to feel warm? she was sitting on my finger and her feet felt awfully cosy and warm! she’s been eating and drinking and seeming very curious and social, the rest of her doesnt feel warm, is this normal?

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Virtually beak proof polycarbonate. Drawers are a great place to hide your bird's favorite treats, or foot toys. Mount this foraging toy inside your parrots cage, slide out drawers, fill, slide back in, and watch your bird forage for the contents which are visible through the clear front 6-Inch W by 6-Inch H by 3-Inch D Color: Green/Clear. Fill The Four Clear Drawers With Food, Treats or Foot Toys, Parrots Will Search and Retrieve. ....read more

]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/creative-foraging-systems-4big-boxes-6inch-w-by/feed/ 0 Human cold and birds. http://chattyparrot.com/2012/human-cold-and-birds/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/human-cold-and-birds/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:40:21 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1964 Origin: BirdBoard.Com – Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums – Bird Health & Safety

]]> I have a CAG.Recently I’ve had a bad cold and she’s been a lot more affectionate and I’ve been trying to avoid my interaction with her because I’m afraid she could catch my cold.Ive heard that they can and can’t so I wanted to see if I could get a more certain answer.Today she crawled on my shoulder and I couldnt remember if I wiped my nose where she was earlier when I wasn’t thinking.So I took her and washed her feet.I just don’t want to hurt her.Thanks in advance.

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/human-cold-and-birds/feed/ 0 Cockatiels and Their Dust http://chattyparrot.com/2012/cockatiels-and-their-dust-2/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/cockatiels-and-their-dust-2/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:42:16 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1962 Original: BirdBoard.Com – Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums – Cockatiels

]]> Hello All,
I’m looking into getting a pet bird as a first time owner I have my heart set on a cockatiel. The only problem is that I’ve read that they create a lot of feather dust and since I have asthma and allergies to dander, if it would be a bad idea. I would like your advice on if any of you have allergies and still own this beautiful bird or known people who have. I might just end up making me decide on a different bird.
Thanks in advance!

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/cockatiels-and-their-dust-2/feed/ 0 Warm Feet and Beak? http://chattyparrot.com/2012/warm-feet-and-beak/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/warm-feet-and-beak/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:02:14 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1960 Hat Tip To: BirdBoard.Com – Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums – Conures

]]> I’m a new owner of a conure i just got my GC yesterday, lol maybe im not use to a bigger bird because i have a parrotlet but is it normal for their feet and beaks to feel warm? she was sitting on my finger and her feet felt awfully cosy and warm! she’s been eating and drinking and seeming very curious and social, the rest of her doesnt feel warm, is this normal?

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/warm-feet-and-beak/feed/ 0 ***UPDATE *** -” I’m so excited! :D” http://chattyparrot.com/2012/update-im-so-excited-d/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/update-im-so-excited-d/#comments Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:02:15 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1958 . . . → Read More: ***UPDATE *** -” I’m so excited! :D”]]> I finally got my yellow side green cheeked conure! I name her Charlotte! :3 the lady dropped her off today, poor thing was absolutely terrified :-( she showed me how to handle her i pet her and put her back, I covered half her cage with a towel so she can feel safe on one side but still see whats going on, after my son went to bed and it was quiet i held her, she is pretty sweet to me even though we just met! we cuddled a bit, i rubbed off some pin feathers she seemed happy with that, she can a scoot around and i put her back, not too much :-) besides she has a scab from where a macaw pulled out her tail feathers, poor thing :( i don’t want her to go around too much incase it comes off, its going to be pretty much a 10 min cuddle or so than back in the cage i dont want her to over do it and she needs to get use to us :) im so glad she is here she is a cutey!

Any tips on how to get a parrot to play? shes 5 yrs old and lived in a aviary all her life – never played with any toys or anything :( i have 2 toys in her cage now i didn’t over do it since she is looking at them like some sort of ailens, I got interesting colorful ones to try and entice her, hopefully with some love and attention she’ll learn to have fun, i’m going to try and post pics of my pretty girl! :D

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/update-im-so-excited-d/feed/ 0 Brainy Bird Classic Series Toy Four Way Shapes http://chattyparrot.com/2012/brainy-bird-classic-series-toy-four-way-shapes/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/brainy-bird-classic-series-toy-four-way-shapes/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:47:05 +0000 mpfenning http://chattyparrot.com/2012/brainy-bird-classic-series-toy-four-way-shapes/ Sale Price - $4.99 US907 11 Style: Four Way Shapes Features: -Hanging toy. -Available in Four Way Shapes, Perch, Perch with Blocks and Simple Circles styles. -Colorful shapes of wood and rope. -Entertains small to medium-sized birds for hours. -Provides a healthy outlet for chewing and mental stimulation. -Wood, rope, and bell combinations for varied textural interest. -Bright, bird-safe colors for added attraction. -Metal quick-link attachment clip. -Minimum of three toys in their cage. ....read more

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US907 11 Style: Four Way Shapes Features: -Hanging toy. -Available in Four Way Shapes, Perch, Perch with Blocks and Simple Circles styles. -Colorful shapes of wood and rope. -Entertains small to medium-sized birds for hours. -Provides a healthy outlet for chewing and mental stimulation. -Wood, rope, and bell combinations for varied textural interest. -Bright, bird-safe colors for added attraction. -Metal quick-link attachment clip. -Minimum of three toys in their cage. ....read more

]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/brainy-bird-classic-series-toy-four-way-shapes/feed/ 0 young cockatiel sleeping in bottom of cage..is he sick???? http://chattyparrot.com/2012/young-cockatiel-sleeping-in-bottom-of-cage-is-he-sick/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/young-cockatiel-sleeping-in-bottom-of-cage-is-he-sick/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:41:12 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1956 Hat Tip To: BirdBoard.Com – Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums – Bird Health & Safety

]]> We have had our cockatiel for 3weeks now and everything has been fine. I let him climb on top of his cage for the last few days, ne love it he will walk around and sing and play..the problem is the last 3 nights he has been sleeping in the bottom of the of the cage.. is it maybe because he loves the top of the cage so much and the bottom is also wire with a pull out tray on it?? or is he sick??

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/young-cockatiel-sleeping-in-bottom-of-cage-is-he-sick/feed/ 0 Living World Nature’s Treasure Coco Foraging Tube with http://chattyparrot.com/2012/living-world-natures-treasure-coco-foraging-tube-with/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/living-world-natures-treasure-coco-foraging-tube-with/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:42:13 +0000 mpfenning http://chattyparrot.com/2012/living-world-natures-treasure-coco-foraging-tube-with/ Sale Price - $12.25 Living World Nature's Treasure Coco Foraging Tube with Closed Holes is made of Coconut, Abaca and Palm leaf and is designed to encourage foraging, chewing and overall stimulation. It is a hand-made, multi-textured, non-toxic, chewable, and shreddable bird toy. The Living World Nature's Treasure Coco Foraging Tube with Closed Holes is recommended for medium to extra large hookbills, but is safe for all birds as it doesn't contain tree wood from wild or endangered trees, plastic, rubber, latex, or toxic chemicals. The multi-colored design was carefully designed for visual stimulation and to attract the bird's attention. Only food-grade colors are used to make this toy which is completely safe for your bird to enjoy! ....read more

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Living World Nature's Treasure Coco Foraging Tube with Closed Holes is made of Coconut, Abaca and Palm leaf and is designed to encourage foraging, chewing and overall stimulation. It is a hand-made, multi-textured, non-toxic, chewable, and shreddable bird toy. The Living World Nature's Treasure Coco Foraging Tube with Closed Holes is recommended for medium to extra large hookbills, but is safe for all birds as it doesn't contain tree wood from wild or endangered trees, plastic, rubber, latex, or toxic chemicals. The multi-colored design was carefully designed for visual stimulation and to attract the bird's attention. Only food-grade colors are used to make this toy which is completely safe for your bird to enjoy! ....read more

]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/living-world-natures-treasure-coco-foraging-tube-with/feed/ 0 My canary loses some feathers… why? http://chattyparrot.com/2012/my-canary-loses-some-feathers-why/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/my-canary-loses-some-feathers-why/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:40:18 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1954

My female canary (1 year old) is strangely losing feathers near her left nostril… You can see her peach colored skin is revealed… At first I thought she’s just molting, but as it spreads more I began to worry.

Her daily care is excellent if I could say so myself: varied diet of seeds , vegetables, and fruits, with the occassional honey in her drinking water once a week. she reguarly takes baths, and is let to bask under morning sun for vitamin D and germ killing. every morning and afternoon she chirps actively and cheerfully, even plays around like usual.

The only problem is with her loss of feathers… So why and how did this happen? Thank you all… Attached Images untuk ditanyakan.jpg‎ (272.3 KB) symptoms.jpg‎ (318.0 KB)

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My female canary (1 year old) is strangely losing feathers near her left nostril…
You can see her peach colored skin is revealed…
At first I thought she’s just molting, but as it spreads more I began to worry.

Her daily care is excellent if I could say so myself:
varied diet of seeds , vegetables, and fruits, with the occassional honey in her drinking water once a week.
she reguarly takes baths, and is let to bask under morning sun for vitamin D and germ killing.
every morning and afternoon she chirps actively and cheerfully, even plays around like usual.

The only problem is with her loss of feathers…
So why and how did this happen?
Thank you all…

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]]> http://chattyparrot.com/2012/my-canary-loses-some-feathers-why/feed/ 0 Cockatiels and Their Dust http://chattyparrot.com/2012/cockatiels-and-their-dust/ http://chattyparrot.com/2012/cockatiels-and-their-dust/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:43:20 +0000 ChattyParrot http://chattyparrot.com/?p=1952 Credit: BirdBoard.Com – Parrot Message Board & Pet Bird Owner Forums – Cockatiels

]]> Hello All,
I’m looking into getting a pet bird as a first time owner I have my heart set on a cockatiel. The only problem is that I’ve read that they create a lot of feather dust and since I have asthma and allergies to dander, if it would be a bad idea. I would like your advice on if any of you have allergies and still own this beautiful bird or known people who have. I might just end up making me decide on a different bird.
Thanks in advance!

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