BirdNerd416

Sunny the macaw says hi! Well, squawks hi. Same thing right?

Great question! So in my experience with green cheek conure, this usually comes down to a few things. First, positive reinforcement with their favorite treat every time they do the right thing. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep — 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to a subtle environmental change you might not even notice because that was a huge factor for my Basil. Hope that helps!

My Biscuit went through a phase like this around 18 months. I was terrified but it passed. Birds are weird sometimes lol.

My African Grey likes to sleep on one foot tucked into their feathers, and sometimes they grind their beak. Is the beak grinding normal? Also, how many hours of sleep do they actually need?

Just got my umbrella cockatoo and I want to make sure I'm prepared for the long haul. What's the typical lifespan? Any tips for keeping them healthy into old age?

One thing that really helped was removing mirrors from the cage — can cause hormonal or aggressive behavior. Give it a try — can't hurt!

I went through this exact thing with my Hahn's macaw Maple! It lasted about almost six weeks and then resolved on its own. Hang in there.

My lineolated parakeet did this too! Turned out it was because of jealousy of a new person, pet, or even object in the home. Once I addressed that, everything went back to normal.

My cockatiel 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...

I went through this exact thing with my Quaker parrot Pistachio! It lasted about two to three weeks and then resolved on its own. Hang in there.

There's a great bird supply store in the Danforth that carries exactly what you need. I go there all the time.

Welcome aboard! Always nice to see new bird lovers join. Looking forward to your posts!

Been thinking about adopting a rescue instead of buying from a breeder. Any experiences with rescue birds in Ontario? What should I expect in terms of behavioral challenges? Which rescue organizations do you recommend?