Pscittacines and other feathered friends' Journal (original) (raw)
Monday, May 24th, 2010
3:37 pm
[glaukopis]
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
3:53 pm
[gynocide]
Safety question. My yellow-collared macaw Jennie chews and shreds non-stop during the day. I give her paper and cardboard. I have an empty plastic canister of Folger's coffee, the red one. Would that be safe to give to her? She doesn't seem to eat the stuff she pulverizes ;)
Saturday, November 15th, 2008
1:49 pm
[gynocide]
Bad smell?! Hi. I am not trying to be gross or funny here, but I have a yellow collared macaw who just crapped and it smelled like rotten eggs. It looked like normal bird crap. I have 7 birds and have had birds most of my life, and have never noticed an odor in their feces. Has anyone else had this happen?
She's on Zupreem pellets and gets nuts, vegetables, fruit, pasta, and bread throughout the week. She stole a Frito from me last night and I'm wondering if that's what did it. She acts like she feels fine.
Crossposted to bird communties.
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008
12:36 am
[finchwench]
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
7:27 am
[skreidle]
Monday, February 4th, 2008
1:34 am
[skreidle]
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
9:07 pm
[flyingfluff]
Hanging Bird Orb My boyfriend and I have just started to make our own playstands/gyms for birds. The first model we have out is a hanging orb that has been approved by our picky cockatiel. Each order is custom made to fit you and your bird's needs. It comes in 3 different sizes--small (15inches), medium (18inches), and large(21inches). There is also the option of sisal, hemp, or cotton rope and feeding/drinking cups.
The Hanging Orb that is pictured is a medium with sisal rope.
If you would like something different, or have more specific needs, please comment or e-mail me at flyingfluff AT gmail DOT com and we can work out something together that both fits what you want and is reasonably priced.
NOTE: This business is just starting out, so the product you will receive will be greatly discounted. I have done some math and figured out that I'm just barely covering the material costs at this point. They start out at 35plus35 plus 35plus20* for s&h, but I will only be offering 3 more at this price. It will increase slightly afterwards, so I suggest you hurry if you want to get one while the cost is this low! I only accept PayPal at the moment and my paypal address is flyingfluff@gmail.com
* USPS was the cheapest at 17+17 + 17+3 for the box. UPS and FedEx was 21ā21-21ā22.
x-posted to my personal journal and several other bird communities. Sorry if this shows up more than once on your friends page.
Current Mood: creative
Monday, January 28th, 2008
8:39 pm
[croftian]
Katie Katie, my new (second hand) African Grey is home. She came to my house on Saturday. She is not a happy camper! She screams and flutters around really clumsily banging into the sides of the cage every time my hand is inside the cage or I come too near. When we keep a safe distance she seems ok though she tends to be fluffed at most times and always on her guard. I have been leaving her cage door open while we are around to watch her (to see if she attempts to come out) however because we're close by she refuses. I have been told by her previous owners that she is "cage aggressive?" so outside the cage she's not AS nervous. We haven't been able to get her out of the cage so I don't really know. I have been inching towards her cage and handing her peanuts (her favorite treat) but most of the time she tends to grab them really fast and throw them as far away as possible. I haven't been able to put the new perch or the new toy i bought in her cage because she freaks everytime my hand is in the cage. The cage is not new to her, it is her home cage she's completely used to it and all the toys/perches that are currently in there.
Should I keep up what I'm doing or is there something more you can suggest? Do you think there's a chance of her warming to me eventually? Advice would be great!
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
10:40 am
[glaukopis]
My grey vs My ficus My 6 yo timneh is obsessed with my ficus plant. She spends her day plotting how to get to it. It isn't dangerous to her but I don't want her on it. Is there some plant y'all give your parrots to tear up and eat?
Friday, August 17th, 2007
6:20 am
[budgie_]
**Parrots Snatched In New York!
Here's a news clip of an unfortunate incident involving a Long Island pet store owner and his stolen parrots:
Current Mood: 
sympathetic
Saturday, April 14th, 2007
10:56 am
[gynocide]
Sunday, April 8th, 2007
10:09 pm
[skreidle]
Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
8:04 am
[tokimi]
Seattle Animal Shelter seeks homes for 110 Parakeets NEWS ADVISORY Seattle Animal Shelter seeks homes for 110 Parakeets
In case anyone is interested.
SEATTLE -- The Seattle Animal Shelter is seeking homes for 110
parakeets its officers rescued this morning. The birds, officially known
as Budgerigar or "budgies," are now available for adoption at no charge
from the Seattle Animal Shelter.
The birds were surrendered by their owner to the Seattle Animal Shelter
after officers responded to a complaint about the number of birds being
housed in a University District apartment. While the conditions of the
cages were unsanitary at the time of investigation, the shelter will not
file animal cruelty charges against the owner. The birds health history
is unknown.
Prospective adopters must complete an adoption application and arrive
at the shelter with a suitable bird cage. Cages must be at least 20
inches by 12 inches by 18 inches for one bird or 40 inches by 20 inches
by 32 inches for a pair. Prospective adopters will be allowed to adopt
up to two birds.
Budgies typically live 15 to 20 years. Prospective adopters should be
prepared to provide the following supplies to ensure proper care of the
bird(s):
Adequate cage that allows the bird room to flyAdequate water and food
traysVariety of food, including fresh vegetablesSuitable enrichment toys
CuttlebonesBudgie guide related to proper care The Seattle Animal
Shelter is open every day from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call
(206)386-PETS (7387) or visit www.seattleanimalshelter.org.
Original post in 
seattle.
Cross posted to parrot_lovers and pscittacines
Saturday, March 24th, 2007
4:42 pm
[gynocide]
What is she thinking?????? Why, why, why, WHY does my Illiger's macaw insist on throwing food (any type I give her! seeds, pellets, fruit, veggies, pasta...) in to her water dish and any other water dish provided? She'll take two bites off of something and then deliberately take it to the water dish and toss it in.
Current Mood: 
confused
Sunday, March 18th, 2007
4:34 pm
[gynocide]
Wednesday, January 17th, 2007
12:29 pm
[magicalmehendi]
These two have such a twisted relationship. Rosetta has bonded with Kyle more than anyone else in the house. She lurvs him!
She wanted the food in his mouth on this day.
xposted to my journal
Current Mood: 
amused
Sunday, January 7th, 2007
11:39 am
[skreidle]
Two more o' Baby This morning, as I was sitting on the bed eating breakfast--occasionally offering Baby a flake--he decided to heck with the handouts, he was going for the source!
(Pardon my lack of shaving and the pile of laundry on top of the dressers. :D)
Current Mood: amused
10:27 am
[skreidle]
Baby & Lucy! 
gekko's Severe macaw, Baby, and my Blue & Gold, Lucy, checking each other out (or at least snacking on treats) on the play gym. :D
Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
3:04 am
[dungeon_beast]
Canadian breeders Does anyone know if there is a list somewhere of good and bad breeders in Canada?
Wednesday, October 25th, 2006
12:44 pm
[dungeon_beast]
waves hi Iām new to the community and to birds in general. We recently rescued a pair of conures (most of our pets are rescues) and have long term hopes of owning a macaw.