Birds--General/Expert Profile

Marie Charon

U.S.
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Expertise

Questions I can answer 1. rehabilitating an abused or troubled pet bird, behavioral issue's, cage and cage care, feeding questions, , most general questions, providing quality care for your bird, and guide you in taming your bird.

Experience in the area

I run a not-for-profit exotic bird rescue, and an animal daycare/boarding service. I also have experience in resolving common behavioral issues such as biting, screaming, feather plucking, aggression, jealousy, anxiety issues, and cage bound birds.

Organizations

NCA Member

Education/Credentials

I have a B.S in Communications and Technical Writing.

Awards and Honors

Dean's List & H.S Society.

Past/Present Clients

Along with Feathered Friends Rescue, I also run Ann Arbor Pet services. This service provides dog daycare, I also provide boarding for dogs, cats, birds, and other small animals. I offer equine services, and exotic bird rehabilitation.

What do you like about this subject?

I love animals. I especially enjoy rehabilitating troubled animals so that they can have a more healthy, centered and enjoyable life.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

According to the San Diego Zoo, a Moluccan Cockatoo's noise level has been recorded at 135 decibels (db). For comparison, a 747 Jumbo Jet produces 140db and human ear damage begins just above 100db.

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Recent Answers from Marie Charon

2009-12-16 my love bird hate me:

Well, he may just take time to bond with you. Birds tend to bond mainly with one member of the household, and if he was bonded to your expartner, then it will take him some getting used to before he gets

2009-12-13 loud cockatiel:

Birds are flock animals, and they need ALOT of time with their flock, (or in this case their human) a bird is NEVER alone in the wild, so if your roommate isn't giving it the attention it needs it will

2009-12-13 seperation anxeity:

He really loves you! This is good!    Now to help him out. I would give him a schedule. What time will you feed him every day, what time will you uncover his cage and wake him up, what time will you cover

2009-12-12 parakeets in same cage:

Most of the time other parakeets in the cage is not a problem. I would take him out when the eggs first hatch, and keep him in a cage next to the cage with the other parakeets, and then let him into the

2009-12-11 parakeets:

It is more likely that her mate is killing the babes, and in the end her too. Sometimes when breeding in captivity, for one reason or another, the mate will turn on the other mate or the chicks.    You

 

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