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    Macaw?

    You could go with a conure or something along that size. The post above mine is exactly right but I do want to add something. Macaw are very large with very large beaks. Jumping from parakeets to a macaw is a huge leap. I would not get one unless you have large bird experience and are 100%...
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    My 'Tiels Don't Want To Be Put Away!

    Since you are part of the flock they believe you aren't suppose to leave. It's natural to them. What they are doing is a flock call, basically saying get back here now, safety in numbers. By responding you encourage this behavior. I know it's hard but the only way to stop it is by ignoring their...
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    My 'Tiels Don't Want To Be Put Away!

    Since you are part of the flock they believe you aren't suppose to leave. It's natural to them. What they are doing is a flock call, basically saying get back here now, safety in numbers. By responding you encourage this behavior. I know it's hard but the only way to stop it is by ignoring their...
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    Macaw?

    There are ways to do this. I adopted my cockatoo from a rescue. He's 20 years old. Anyway his adoption fee was $250 and they sold me his cage for $65. The cage would normally have cost me $700 or so. So my point is, check a rescue. They may have the perfect bird for you.
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    Military Macaw?

    I suggest you do a ton of research. Everything in the post above is true but I'm a volunteer with a bird rescue and I honestly would not adopt out military macaws to anyone that doesn't have experience. Since they are probably bonded they won't feel any need for human interaction but depending...
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    Is it okay to give budgies peaches

    Peaches are safe for your budgie. I wouldn't give very much due to the sugar though.
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    What all can you feed a Cockateil

    You're welcome. The toxic food lists are easy to find but when in doubt I would call up your avian vet. Also, if you have trouble with a new food item, sometimes they will try it if you eat some first. That's how I got one of mine to try banana and found out he hates it. Lol.
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    What all can you feed a Cockateil

    Yes but stay away from tomatoes, onions, avacados, apple seeds, iceberg lettuce. Greens like spinach are good, mixed veggies, eggs. Fruits also but not a lot due to the sugar in them. My birds love popcorn but they only get one piece as a special treat. You can give your birds a piece of a chip...
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    Cockatiel gender - Help!

    Oh I see. Well if you're not breeding you can just assume its a boy unless eggs are laid. I have heard that DNA sexing is pretty cheap but I don't know for sure on that. I know you can do it with blood or a feather. Surgically sexing only takes a few minutes but your bird is put under gas for...
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    Green Cheek Conure Poop Question?

    Hi. Are you feeding your green cheek any veggies? Birds are very good at hiding illness and often their bowel movements are a first indicator of illness. I'm not expert but my advice would be to call your avian vet and describe the situation. They should advise you and if needed take your bird...
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    Hello.

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    New to finches

    Being flock birds, there is an instinct that safety is in numbers. That's why they sleep together. Also if they are new to your home, they are still getting used to a new environment. I'm not a breeder so I can't answer the question on eggs.
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    Hello.

    Thank you!
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    What Are Your Parrots' Names?

    Pineapple green cheek conure - Rico Yellow side green cheek - Nina
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    Cockatiel gender - Help!

    From what I have researched the only way to be 100% sure is DNA testing. There is also surgically sexing but I am not a fan of this invasive procedure. Are you trying to breed?
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