Pet Forum / Birds / Parrots / August 2005

Does anybody know why a parrot gets flat feet? I have a DYHA who has
them and was wondering if there is a treatment. Thanks,
Mike

Later this evening, it appears we'll be doubling our parrot population
from one to two.  We'd appreciate any suggestions any knowledgeable,
multiple-parrot owners might have.
A bit of background:

I am a breeder and just figured out how to get some news groups into my
email.  I found pets and Congos and am happy to be here.  I have four babies
hatched last May and this is my first experience with Congos.  What
characters!!!

I can't get my two cockatiels to eat anything fresh. One of them will eat
gum nuts and leaves but they wont even go near anything else. Any tricks?
Thanks, Jenn

May I have your comments on this situation, please?
6 months ago I purchased a 5-mo old male cockatiel who bonded to me
instantly in the store as a companion for an older cockatiel.
During the cage separation period, Gabby, who started talking within 2

I have two pair of tiels and recently one of my females died, she was 14
years old. My problem is, her mate is so lonesome, he is also 14. He
screams constantly and I don't know what to do for him. I hold him and
cuddle with him and give him special time but when I put him to bed at

I took in a green cheeked conure that was unhappy with its original family
environment.
I am told Jay is a hen,  Jay is loving, nippy, noisy at times, playful, eats
a variety of foods, fruit, vegs, seeds nuts etc.

When I first got my tiel (9 months ago) I read a book that said if it stood on one leg it is sick. Sorry I don't remember the  name of the book :-(
As I previously had budgies who stood on one leg all the time, I ignored this advice. Cindy seems fine to me.
Was the book wrong, or ...

Wondering if any one could provide info on  good breeders of Timneh Greys in
& around Hertfordshire.
My wife and me are wanting to introduce a Timneh into our family, we've
bought a few books and we think the Timneh would suit us best and hopefully

That includes you Peter.
Steve n Misty

Lesser Sulphur Cockatoo for sale.
Bobby is hand tame, does somersaults in cage, whistles and sometimes dances.
Sits on knee for hours, will happily sit and nibble your ear whilst sitting
on your shoulder and will run around your livingroom floor playing with

I use Glade scented candles, shake and vac and air freshener sprays.
Can this pose a health risk to my birds?
Regards,
Claire.

i have a quaker...about 10 years old
a rescue
i've had him for about a year and a half
how difficult would it be to introduce a second quaker into his

Apologies for the sh.t storm created in this group due to circumstances
beyond my control. I shall be snipping this group from the trolling
crossposting activities of certain imbeciles.
Again, I apologise and hope normal service will be resumed after the

My parents have a male quaker parrot, and the thing is very aggressive.
Its very unpredictable, when I walk in the room with him (he is only
in his cage overnight), you never know if he's going to attack or be
nice.  I think he has bipolar disorder like me.  My dad says he's seen