Pet Forum / Birds / Parrots / October 2005

My experience with *one* cockatiel suggests that the bird prefers to
sleep with his tail-end supported, thus providing three-point support.
That way he has less need to maintain balance all night, and perhaps
this improves the quality of sleep ?  Do cockatiels in the wild seek

I know some people dislike African Grey's due to they are usually a
one-person handler.  When I had one she was a great bird, but very
picky.  It first started where I could handle her mostly then it
changed to only being mom.  I wonder if that is common?  My parents

Greetings all,
A local pet store owner mentioned he had heard that people had "great
success" pouring 1/2 a cap (not the dose cup but 1/2 the bottle cap) of
Children's Motrin into a grey's water dish to help with feather

I've been trying to find a way to contain my African Grey's dander and
feathers (and food) for several years now - and she keeps on defeating me.
I was wondering if anyone out there has any suggestions.  If you are going
to send a wise-a.s comment, please don't bother - I'm only ...