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I`ve been raising/breeding/handfeeding/selling parrots for over 20 years (parakeets/budgies, cockatiels, 6 subspecies of conures, parrotlets, amazons, lovebirds, etc.). I've been published in "Budgies" and "Cockatiels" offered by Bow Tie Productions, and have written avian articles for publication in England. I can provide advice in raising healthy birds, handfeeding/weaning babies, some health problems, nail/beak/wing clipping, general husbandry, etc. I also have experience with racing/showing homing pigeons. I cannot diagnose specific illness over this website. If you suspect your bird is ill or if you have an emergency, contact a certified avian veterinarian or emergency pet clinic ASAP.
Over 20 years breeding/raising/handfeeding/selling 15 different species of parrots.
American Federation of Aviculture, completed Level I course, Fundamentals of Aviculture. Keeping/breeding parrots and other birds for over 20 years.
I love aves and enjoy helping others with issues related to their birds.
One never learns all they need to know about aves...it's a continuous process.
Birds are very intelligent and much can be learned from them. They also bring much joy and companionship to a person's life.
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| ann | 11/22/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you |
| Jacqueline | 11/21/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | you helped a lot thank you |
| Katelyn | 06/05/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Gail | 05/04/08 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I watched her lay one of the ..... |
| janet | 04/28/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank-you so much for your quick response ..... |
Hi, Jacqii, I recommend you have your budgie seen by an avian veterinarian. There are many things that can cause paralysis in birds and an avian vet will be able to properly diagnose your bird and
Hi, Nia, If the bird has a leg band, you can check the leg band for year of hatching. It's difficult to judge the age of a budgie unless the bird is less than 3-4 months old. A budgie less than 3-4
Hi, Alex, To answer your questions...... 1. You can start handling the babies as early as you want to after they hatch, as long as you are very careful not to drop any and your hands are very clean
Hi, Alex, It depends on the health of the parents, their ages, how many clutches they've had in a year's time, how many babies successfully hatched, how many eggs are being laid per clutch, etc. There's
Hi, Monika, You can try moving the egg from the cage into the nesting box and see what the female does. She has no way of moving this egg herself, so she might appreciate your help or she may not accept

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