QuakerQueen

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

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My African Grey actually...

Need to drive my Senegal parrot from Bloor West Village to a vet appointment downtown. They've never been in a car before and I'm nervous. What travel cage do you recommend? Any tips to keep them calm?

Every morning at exactly 7 AM, my caique starts their morning concert. No snooze button. No volume control. Just pure unfiltered bird joy at an unreasonable hour. My neighbours in Parkdale probably hate me. What time does your feathered alarm go off?

Totally normal, don't stress! Birds go through phases just like any other pet.

Hello! Been lurking on this forum for a bit and finally decided to make an account and participate. I've had my Hahn's macaw Blu for about 3 years now. Always nice to connect with other bird people in the GTA — most people I know think I'm crazy for having a bird lol. Excited to be here!

I got mine from a local bird shop in Pickering. Great selection and the staff actually knows about birds.

Genuine question. My Eclectus goes INSANE for Lafeber NutriBerries. Like unhealthy excitement levels. The brand markets them as a complete diet but they seem more like a treat to me? Do any of you use them as a staple or strictly as treats? Trying to figure out how many is too many per day.

Have you noticed any other changes? When my budgie did this they were also being unusually clingy.

I switched to Lafeber NutriBerries last year and haven't looked back. My Indian Ringneck's feathers have never looked better.

Someone told me you can potty train a parrotlet to go on command or at least go in a designated spot. Is this real?? Because I am SO tired of being pooped on every 20 minutes. Sky has impeccable timing — always right after I put on clean clothes.

Interesting take! I see your point but I've had a completely different experience. My zebra finch actually...

Which avian vet do you go to? I'm looking for a good one near Liberty Village.

I've had birds for 15 years and I've seen this many times. In my experience it usually comes down to insufficient UV light exposure, especially in Canadian winters.

Yes!! My Coco does this too. lineolated parakeet owners can relate.

Great question! So in my experience with Indian Ringneck, this usually comes down to a few things. First, target training first, then building up to step-up. Second, make sure they're getting enough sleep — 12 hours of uninterrupted dark sleep is crucial. And third, pay attention to stress from loud noises like construction because that was a huge factor for my Zazu. Hope that helps!

How long have you had them? Sometimes it takes a while for birds to settle into a new home.

How long have you had them? Sometimes it takes a while for birds to settle into a new home.

Welcome to the forum! Great to have another bird lover from the GTA. Your caique sounds adorable — what's their personality like?

Hey everyone! I'm from Barrie and I just brought home my first bird ever — a lineolated parakeet named Mango. 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.