Egg scramble with shell (washed), coconut oil, paprika and O Organics Frozen Quinoa with Zucchini and Sweet Potato Blend. Mixed with ripe banana and parrot topper (flax, chia & pepita seeds, oats, unsweetened coconut, cinnamon and Zupreem). We girls need our calcium, vitamin D & vitamin A! Yesterday, as I was leaving the house, something…
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Friends of Big Bear Valley Eagle Nest Cam
I guess I shouldn’t worry about Claire’s undying commitment to her nest…! We bet we weren’t the only ones who got up repeatedly during the night to check on Jackie. About 10″ of snow accumulated overnight. Jackie got covered up several times. She woke up occasionally, shook off the snow, rolled the eggs, and laid…
Yummy Breakfast
Banana, tangerine, cooked butternut squash, cooked rice, homemade parrot topper (oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, unsweetened coconut, pepita seeds, Zupreem, cinnamon), fresh butternut squash seeds & whole walnut.
10 Everyday Items That Are Toxic to Birds
Source: https://avianexoticsvet.com/10-everyday-items-that-are-toxic-to-birds/ Birds can be like toddlers: They are both very oral and like to check things out by putting them in their mouths. Just like children, when pet birds are out unsupervised, this habit of tasting things can get them into trouble. As an avian veterinarian, I treat birds every week for getting into…
This is an excellent list of do’s & don’ts
Source: https://www.centerforanimalrehab.org/dos-and-donts-of-parrot-ownership/ The Do’s ▪ DO concentrate on good behavior. ▪ DO give your birds a bath with water only or mist with a spray bottle at least 2 to 3 times a week. ▪ DO feed a wide variety of fresh fruits and veggies. ▪ DO feed and replace with fresh food daily and…
Every mama deserves a spa day
***dryer set on warm/low***
Nesting again…
Claire has laid another clutch of unfertilized eggs. I think she’s unhappy that I now have a studio/office outside our home. Although I check on her, I’m working long hours. Where we live now, she doesn’t have the freedoms & comforts she’s used to. If she’s not nesting, she’s stuck in a cage by herself….
This is an excellent list of household dangers for birds.
Click link below to view article. https://birdsupplies.com/pages/parrot-safety-10-household-dangers-that-kill-parrots Pet birds and parrots are particularly sensitive to several of household dangers. There are several reasons for this, including a bird’s small body size, a fast metabolism, and a hyper-efficient respiratory system. What parrot isn’t curious, though? Many pet birds love to explore everything with their beaks. It…
Ten reasons you shouldn’t get a parrot.
I concur with these thoughts from a fellow lifetime forever parrot lover. Applicable for all medium to large birds, including macaws. (Click link below to view article) Ten Reasons You Shouldn’t Get a Parrot
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