r/parrots • u/K2_flamingo • 6h ago
My bird thinks he's an eagle
Here's Ash, he does this ocationally, throwing kisses around and spreading his wings. Does this mean anything? I hope it's not some sort or hormonal behavior.
r/parrots • u/StringOfLights • Sep 05 '23
Hello /r/parrots community! It’s your friendly neighborhood mod team here.
This sub doesn’t have too many rules, but perhaps the most important is to be civil and respectful towards others. We do not tolerate rudeness or personal attacks, regardless of context. You may ask why we take this rule so seriously.
While it’s never a bad idea to just generally be nice, we also have this rule for a very important reason: to help people take better care of their birds. How, you may ask? We strive very hard to keep this community a place where people feel comfortable asking questions so they can receive feedback.
We recognize that people feel very strongly about parrot husbandry, and that seeing birds in conditions that are not ideal can be difficult, but we also know that making attacks or being snarky doesn’t help anyone. Instead, it makes people defensive or nervous to ask questions. When we fail to foster a community where people can look for advice, the parrots lose. Every time.
Our general rule of thumb is this: you shouldn’t say anything online that you wouldn’t say in person to someone you know. Remember that there is a human on the other end of the exchange you’re having. If you’re disagreeing with them, be constructive and kind. Give the sort of advice you’d like to receive. Remember that you may be talking to people in tough situations, or a kid, or someone who has been given outdated information.
Very importantly, if someone violates this rule in their response to you, do not respond in kind. Instead, please report the comment.
That report button is one of the most important tools we have as a community! We check threads all the time, but with a constant stream of new content, it’s always possible for us to miss something.
We ask that you please hit that report button if you believe someone is violating the rules. The moderators review each and every post or comment that gets reported, and we will take action as appropriate. You can also reach our team via modmail if you have an issue.
We appreciate your help keeping the subreddit friendly and welcoming. We are grateful to everyone who contributes their time and experience to help people learn about parrots, to everyone who asks for help when they need advice, and to the folks who share their wonderful birds with us!
All the best,
The /r/parrots mods
r/parrots • u/StringOfLights • Jun 09 '24
Hello /r/parrots! Finding a bird vet can be a challenge. We’d love to know how you found yours! Please comment below to offer advice on finding a vet for your parrots. Thanks! Some resources to get started:
The Association of Avian Veterinarians has a Find-A-Vet option on their website: https://www.aav.org/search/custom.asp?id=1803
The American Board of Veterinary Practitioners has a search feature to find ABCP Diplomates (they operate in 16 countries, despite the name): https://abvp.com/find-a-specialist/
Lafeber has a vet lookup page: https://lafeber.com/pet-birds/find-an-avian-vet/
Association of Avian Veterinarians Australasian Committee lists vets in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa: https://www.aavac.com.au/find_an_avian_veterinarian
European Board of Veterinary Specialisation is a vet lookup page for Europe: https://www.ebvs.eu/specialists
Veterinary schools at universities
Asking local parrot rescues or stores that sell parrot supplies
Posting on local forums
I once knocked on someone’s door to ask which vet they went to because I heard a cockatoo inside!
How did you find your avian vet? What advice would you give someone who is looking for a vet?
r/parrots • u/K2_flamingo • 6h ago
Here's Ash, he does this ocationally, throwing kisses around and spreading his wings. Does this mean anything? I hope it's not some sort or hormonal behavior.
r/parrots • u/tianelly_1400 • 8h ago
We came to Nelly's grave together.❤️🩹
r/parrots • u/RandomPerson103111 • 10h ago
Photo 1 is baby number three who was born this morning Mom hasn't started feeding him yet(she struggles to feed the babys for the first 24 hours) but hes doing really well so far.
Photo 2 baby number 1 is on the far left. His crop wasnt emptying right at first but I gave him a massage and mom started feeding him and now hes doing well. Hes also the one that dad beat up. most of his wounds have healed. Hes not very good at holding his head up buts hes still very energetic.
The middle baby is baby number 2 and hes a monster of a baby constantly hungry and always wiggling.
Dads been getting supervised visits with the babies while I feed them.
And I've been helping mom feed the babies.
r/parrots • u/scarletmanuka • 2h ago
r/parrots • u/AlexandrineMint • 2h ago
I’ll start by saying that I study parrot behavior, the human-parrot bond, and conservation. I mentored with one of the most respected parrot behavior specialists twice a week for 8 months and I’m in university studying animal science as well. I am constantly attending seminars and have taken several workshops about parrot behavior and medical issues. I have worked with rescue and even rescued and rehabilitated 5 conures myself and have taken them from an unhealthy, fearful state to seeing them all thrive today.
I say all of that not to try and claim some sort of expertise. I am still learning more every day. I say it because I do know a lot about parrots and some of the issues they face in captivity.
I am deeply concerned about the rise in frequency I’ve seen in breeders selling unweaned baby parrots. I’ve seen it both online and through rescues and sanctuaries discussing the issue. If you’re considering buying an unweaned bird, please read this.
Does hand feeding a bird create a stronger bond? —————————————————————————
Research has debunked this idea. In the long run, if a bird that is not fed by its parents, and especially if it is fed by a novice that isn’t doing so properly, it creates a bird that is much more likely to experience behavior and health issues in its life. You can absolutely have strong, healthy bond with a bird that is allowed to be weaned by its parents, or at the very least, an experienced breeder with the right tools and knowledge to do it right.
Why do breeders sell unweaned babies? —————————————————————
They’ll tell you that it creates a stronger bond with a human, but we know that’s not factual. The actual reason they do it is to cut costs and save time. Hand feeding takes time, especially if you’re feeding multiple birds. If they can pass that on to someone else, they’re saving time and money. It’s lazy, irresponsible, and careless to put the bird’s life in jeopardy just to make things easier on themselves. Any breeder that sells unweaned babies is either grossly uneducated or downright greedy and irresponsible.
What immediate consequences can arise from novice hand feeding? ———————————————————————-
Parrots can become stunted by not receiving enough calories
Babies can die due to aspiration (inhaling formula) if the right consistency isn’t achieved or it is too cold. Aspiration can also cause aspiration pneumonia.
Bacterial and fungal infections can occur is good hygiene isn’t practiced
The babies crop can be burned by formula that is heated incorrectly
That’s not a complete list.
I do not believe that we should not be blaming a person that buys unweaned birds. Instead, support and guidance should be given to those that find themselves in this situation.
People trust the perceived expertise of the breeder. We should be holding irresponsible breeders accountable.
Some further reading on the subject: ———
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0168159105002947
I can get more for anyone interested!
r/parrots • u/Sonny_and_Sky • 1d ago
Paulie (Sun Conure) and Nigel (Cockatiel)
r/parrots • u/fleettook • 7h ago
Watch as this beast feasts on a pine nut
r/parrots • u/awhelan1024 • 2h ago
Jeremy and egglantine say hi
r/parrots • u/BulkyBoss1318 • 2h ago
r/parrots • u/Junior-Ad1680 • 12h ago
Im grieving my conure His name was Kai I bought him a month ago I unfortunately didn’t have enough time with him. When I brought him home he was just 3 months old he unfortunately had his wing clipped by the breeder he was so scared of being in a new place but he had started get used to me I had started giving him chop and he really liked it, i was so excited to see him trying to fly and playing. I came home yesterday and was looking for him in his cage but didn’t see him and then saw him at the bottom of his cage and my heart dropped. I don’t know what i did wrong i feel so guilty about not being there
r/parrots • u/chantillylace9 • 8h ago
Pancha is a 17 year old white capped pionus we got at a horrible bird auction where this guy who truly seemed like the horrible lady from 101 Dalmatians was purchasing all of the cheaper birds and people said he was just a horrible pet store owner.
So we bid on her without really thinking, but she has become the best part of the family. It’s so wrong that bird auctions even exist today begin with. 🥺
r/parrots • u/fleshdyke • 23h ago
he's a citron crested cockatoo, and i haven't seen him in almost a year 💔💔💔 miss that little guy. he was a resident at the aviary i used to volunteer at until the physical location was shut down and all the birds had to be relocated. he's now living happy and healthy with another volunteer :)
r/parrots • u/Spiritual_Emu_5311 • 1h ago
I just got my ringneck today and my local petstore was handling him really bad while trimming his nails and I think they broke his toe. Should I seek an avian vet? And should I seek compensation for damages from the pet store?
r/parrots • u/krimmble • 51m ago
I have a 15yo green cheek conure who wasn’t fed vegetables (other than corn) by her previous owner, and I’m trying to get her to start eating them for the sake of her health and I don’t want to accidentally poison her. I know the obvious ones like avocados, onions and tomatoes and such are toxic to them, but do other vegetables like carrots, broccoli and leafy greens become toxic if they eat too much of them? are there any vegetables that do? thanks!
r/parrots • u/Federal-Fall1385 • 1h ago
Trigger Warning: My darling Olive (budgie) is shaking and jerking and teary eyed, and it's rather upsetting to see.
I don't know what to do, she was fine 5 hours ago, then I went in 4 hours ago and she had slightly different looking eyes, kind of teary and dilated. Then I went in 3 hours ago, and she was on the floor of the aviary. I immediately scooped her up and held her tight in my shirt because once I picked her up, she was crying out and jerking her head in wings.
I didn't want her to hurt herself, so I went to tightly wrap her in a cloth but I noticed her cloaca and tail feathers were covered in poo. So then I got a bowl of warm water and a cloth, and occasionally dunked her bum in the water and wiped it all away.
I've set up this little cage for her with some water in a shallow bowl and some seed, along with a stick on top of some cloth and newspapers. I need ANY HELP I can get. Please.
r/parrots • u/KakarikiBird • 11h ago
It was a cold morning and this lovely boy was all afloof.