Well here I am again in all my glory ready to answer three questions submitted by my fans.

 

Dear Gandalf, if I see a big green bird walking across the kitchen floor should I bite him or head the other way?  I live in a house that has lots of birds but most of them stay in their room,.  Once in awhile this big green bird with a yellow spot on his head finds a way out and he actually has the nerve to walk right up to me and then passes me by.  Doesn't he know that I'm an 84 lb. dog with big teeth?

Confused Gilbert

 

Dear Confused Gilbert, what you are confronting is probably an Amazon parrot.  They can be rather intimidating and my best advice is to avoid him. DON'T under any circumstances chase him because he won't be afraid of you and will puff himself up and then bite you.  I also need to warn you that this is the mating season for Amazons and they can be very grouchy at this time.

 

Dear Gandalf, my wings were trimmed but a few feathers are starting to grow back; can I still fly?  I'm waiting for my human to take me outside, but I don't want to look stupid if I try to fly and fall instead.

Curious Cockatiel

 

Dear Curious Cockatiel, oh what an opportunity and decision you have presented for yourself.  First you must decide whether you want to stay in this home or fly away, but do keep in mind that winters can be a bit cold and food scarce for us. 

 

If your feathers are starting to grow back you probably can fly somewhat...not good, but enough to escape over the fence at least using a combination of partial flying and hopping.  Hopefully there won't be a cat on the other side of the fence.  Or at least fly/hop up the nearest tree to the very top....that scares humans a lot.

 

For myself, I like the spoiled comfy life getting fed everyday and even though I have to put up with some annoying birds I'm not flying away...no way...uh huh.

 

Dear Gandalf, how can I tell my human that I'm scared when he takes me outside and then he goes inside "for just a minute"?  Yesterday when he left me I saw a hawk up in the sky circling so I hollered real loud and he came back just in time...was I scared!

Thanks for your advice, Mr. Scared

 

Dear Mr. Scared, you did the right thing.  Make as much noise as you can.  Then you human will come back, not because he sees the hawk but because he doesn't want the neighbors to complain.  You could bite him too...that gets their attention.

 

Until next month, keep an eye on your humans and send me your questions so I can impart more of my wisdom.

 

Gandalf 

wiseoldbird@yahoo.com 

Buckets & Bells is a fun toy for small to medium birds.  Two lengths of plastic chain have small plastic buckets and small bells hanging from them.  The toy comes in chain colors of yellow, purple, green, pink, aqua, blue and white.

 

The little guys love this toy with all the little "things" to play with on it!

 

Buckets & Bells 

 

 

 

Sleepee Teepee - Large

The Sleepee Teepee is made with four wire "legs" coming out of a PVC cap; each "leg" is loaded with fleece strips tied on to the wire and a bell on each of the four ends of the small and medium sizes and a large bead on each of the four ends of the large size.  The legs can be bent in an umbrella fashion and hung above a perch to provide a secure sleeping place and a preening opportunity.  

 

Some birds enjoy snuggling and preening a toy that is in the bird's own colors, or specie specific colors, such as a Blue and Gold Macaw may like a toy in blues and yellows.  If your bird's perches are lower in the cage, a Toy Extender will bring the Sleepee Teepee closer to the perch.  The Toy Extender will be introduced next month but is available to order.

 

 Sleepee Teepee - Large

 

 

 

 

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Sleepee Teepee - Medium