Pet Forum / Birds / Parrots / February 2006

Does anyone have any ideas how to keep a Cockatiel away from certain areas?
We have a wall mounted mirror that Charlie likes to land on but I would
prefer that he did not.
Removing the mirror is not exactly an option :)

I have a question if anyone has an answer for it. I have a 4 year old Timneh
Grey that I've had about 2 years. In the past couple of weeks I noticed her
occasionally scratching just behind the right side of her beak. There is a
bald patch forming there now, small but growing just ...

I have been thinking about acquiring a parrot as a companion and
wondered if anyone can refer me to some good sources for the
information I will need before making such a decision.
Thanks in advance.

My 'tiel has been a great companion for years.
She's a loner and hasn't laid a clutch in a while.  Anyway, for the
past four months she's been screaming.  I mean REALLY screaming.  Not
just calling for a mate or announcing day/night or calling for

I was wondering if someone could help me compare a green cheek conure
to a Meyer's or brown headed parrot and here's why  ...
My wife and I would like to introduce a bird into our lives. Originally
we were thinking of getting a Pionus and so I did a whole bunch of

I sent a message before Xmas about getting a second Tiel. Best decision I ever made. Both birds get on very well. Can not leave each other, and both like me.
Cindy, Pete, and me Tony

I have recently (3 weeks ago) acquired a single male Cockatiel.
Since we got him he has not stopped screaching etc. at the top of his voice.
He has everything that he needs, that we were told to get (so we may be
missing something), i.e. millet sprays, Cockatiel mix, wooden toy etc ...

Anyone know if its possible to have a parrot cage designed to ones exact
requirements?  I think all the ones on sale are extremely ugly, I would love
to have a parrot cage professionally built to my exact requirements.
Anyone got some cool photo's of a custom job?