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Parrot Behavior
Parrot Nanny in the San Francisco Bay Area has a home based business taking care of parrots. Daily interactions offer insight into the world of parrot behavior.
Monday, August 10, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
New Windows Help Sound Proof
I recently had dual pane windows installed along the front of my house. The old windows were thin and they would rattle whenever a truck drove by. Time to make some changes. With so many parrots residing here, sound proofing is imperative. Trying to be a good neighbor!
Monday, June 1, 2015
Martin |
Friday, May 29, 2015
Abby and Brie Exploring |
Other types of birds are allowed out individually as they sometimes get into disagreements with each other. Cockatiels are the pacifists in the bird world. Probably because they band together is huge flocks in the wild.
Even if others are out by themselves, they are benefitting from being close to others and that allows socialization without fraternization.
Having individual rooms for different size birds keeps peace in the home. Cockatiels and Budgies, Conures and Pocephalus, Greys and Amazons, and large Macaws each have their designated spaces.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Warmth Equals Comfort
Even though Spring is just around the corner, some birds still benefit from a heat source, especially at night. I use both the heat panels from Avitech and the smaller K&H Snuggle Up Bird Warmer. (Mine came from Doctors Foster and Smith.) Any bird that is elderly or compromised in any way (i.e. feather challenged) will gravitate toward the warmth. Keep all flammable materials away from it to be on the safe side. In these photos you can see my very old blue crown conure, Ben, and his sidekick companion, Jada. Ben has the heater on one side and Jada on the other. Sweet.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Free Time for Parrots
It's great to have the parrots set up for easy free time. Most cages have a climbing apparatus hanging above them. The birds can come out to play and I can keep a close eye on them via my DropCamPro. They're usually very good about staying in their respective play areas. Here you can see Joshua on his Atom from Mother Pluckin Bird Toys. In the background you can see Simon who just enjoys sitting on top of the cage.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Special Needs Birds Love It Here
Many of my clients are birds that need a stress-free place to stay. Whether they are feather destructive, elderly, or arthritic, they have a fun time here. Sammy, the cockatiel above, has severe arthritis and needs meds twice a day to keep him comfortable. I outfit the small bird room with ladders, shelves, heaters, etc. to accommodate the older birds. (I have a blue crowned conure that is 38+ years old.)
The naked bellied grey is my newest challenge. I've renamed her Lacey because she is so feminine that "Ace" didn't seem fitting. She is slowly becoming acclimated to this environment. She now comes out of her cage and eats her veggies with gusto. She is caged near two other greys which seems to intrigue her! She hasn't been in the company of others before! It helps to have her watch the others enjoying their spray showers and then receive her own. It's less scary that way.
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