Feathers_and_Coffee

You're clearly a caring bird owner — the fact you're asking for help shows that. Your bird is lucky to have you.

I showed this post to my bird and they looked at me with zero remorse. They know what they're doing.

My umbrella cockatoo is losing SO many feathers right now. The bottom of the cage looks like a pillow exploded. First time going through a molt with this bird and I'm a bit worried. Is this normal?

What kind of cage setup do you have? Sometimes the environment is a factor.

Hey everyone! I'm from Newmarket and I just brought home my first bird ever — a blue and gold macaw named Peaches. I'm equal parts excited and terrified. Been reading everything I can find online but there's so much conflicting info. Any beginner tips from experienced owners would be amazing! Looking forward to being part of this community.

My Maple read this post over my shoulder and started nodding. I'm only slightly concerned.

Just wanted to come back and say the advice in this thread WORKED. My Quaker parrot finally stopped being afraid of hands after I tried rearranging the cage every couple weeks to prevent boredom.

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

For this I'd highly recommend Lafeber NutriBerries. My lovebird loves it and my vet approved it too.

Nice to meet you! Always great to connect with fellow bird owners. You're going to fit right in here!

I joined a bird owners meetup group in the GTA — great way to get in-person advice and let the birds socialize. Check Facebook groups!

Even though the windows are closed, my budgie keeps trying to fly into them during out-of-cage time. I'm worried they'll hurt themselves. How do you handle this? Window stickers? Keep curtains closed?

100% this. Wish I'd known this when I first got my bird.

Oh man, this brings back memories. When we were dealing with this with Jasper, I thought we'd never get through it. Now it's just a funny memory. It gets better, I promise.

This reminds me of when I first got Peaches. I was so overwhelmed but looking back, those early days were actually really special. The bond building phase is tough but beautiful.

My Sky read this post over my shoulder and started nodding. I'm only slightly concerned.

I just snorted coffee out of my nose reading this. My Eclectus is looking at me like I've lost it.

I joined a bird owners meetup group in the GTA — great way to get in-person advice and let the birds socialize. Check Facebook groups!

My advice would be adding foraging opportunities to at least 3 different spots in the cage. Went through the same thing with my caique last year.

Do you have other pets in the home? My African Grey started acting differently when we got a cat.