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Behavior change in an Amazon parrot

Brian Speer, DVM

My 13 year-old Yellow-naped Amazon recently began behaving strangely. He constantly shakes himself then grabs at his tail, as though he has a bad itch. Also, he will not go into his cage at night...

I have a 19 year old cockatiel and have noticed that he sometimes opens his beak and it looks like he has hick-ups. I can hear air come up from his crop. He seems in good health and is eating well....

Cockatiel bobbing its head

Brian Speer, DVM

I am worried about one of my cockatiels in the aviary, He is 9 years old and a few days ago I noticed him bobbing his head up and down like he was trying to regurgitate food but nothing comes out....

Weight loss during weaning

EB Cravens

I just purchased a baby Ducorps Cockatoo; 6 months. She came in weighing 326 grms and has dropped steadily to 298 today. I have been talking with my vet and breeder, and don’t feel I’m making...

Cockatiel feather picking

Brian Speer, DVM

My question is; how can I stop my cockatiel from pulling out his feathers? He is 20 years of age and it started a few years ago with him pulling some feathers from his back and eating at the tip of...

How should I care for my aging Amazon parrots?

EB Cravens

Dear EB,
I have 2 rehomed parrots since June 08 a bonded pair of Orange-winged Amazons around six years old. They are living in a large aviary 140 foot with 18 other mixed species. I have provided...