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Calcium sources beyond cuttlebone?

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RescueBirdRita
RescueBirdRitaOPMar 2, 2026
21 posts Β· since Mar 2026

My Eclectus never touches the cuttlebone I put in the cage. What are other good calcium sources for birds? Especially important since mine just laid an unexpected egg...

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PionusPete
PionusPeteMar 2, 2026
6 posts Β· since Mar 2026

Have you reached out to Bird Sitting Toronto? They really know their stuff when it comes to bird care.

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DiegoBirb
DiegoBirbMar 3, 2026
11 posts Β· since Mar 2026

I struggled with this too until I started covering the cage partially at night for 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep. Now it's like a completely different bird.

ParrotPal_YYZ
ParrotPal_YYZMar 3, 2026
25 posts Β· since Mar 2026

If you're near Pickering, PetSmart on Hurontario St actually has a decent bird section. Better than most locations.

CockatooCarl
20 posts Β· since Mar 2026

Great question! So in my experience with Senegal parrot, this usually comes down to a few things. First, clicker training for 10-15 minutes a day. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep β€” 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to insufficient UV light exposure, especially in Canadian winters because that was a huge factor for my Ruby. Hope that helps!

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