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Rhonda - 2013-03-22
Hi! I am adopting a African Congo Grey 17 wk old in the next 10 days. I am making a home visit twice and plan to set-up my home; like the current one. However she has had a Dx. of Yeast infection (and it has cleared according to the vet) and she did pluck-out her breast feathers; but these are grown in an totally covered w/new feathers. What else can I do to ease-her-transition? And what IS the ideal care-diet-etc. for Prevention of Yeast infections? Any INPUT sincerely Appreciated! libertykat@hotmail.com

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Clarice Brough - 2013-03-22
Yeast are found everywhere in the environment. However most healthy birds with good hygiene care will generally not be affected by yeast. Proper cage cleaning, sterilizing hand feeding equipment, and a proper diet can help avoid infection. Fresh foods can spoil quickly, in just a few hours, especially when its hot and humid.

Other things that can help avoid yeast include lactobacillus supplementation (good bacterial normally found in parrots). Benebac is one psittacine-specific probiotic that has been specifically developed for the avian gut and intestine. Some keepers also add a bit of organic apple cider vinegar in the drinking water from time to time to help make sure the GI tract is too acidic for yeast to multiply.

mosad sayed amer - 2013-03-21
Hi after long time (nearly 3 years) with trial of changing a couple of lutino peach face love bird and with coup and high luck we git babies of my love bird, the hen put 5 eggs and i get 4 babies and i feel happiness (all my trial with what i have all ready and i am not buy any additional birds). .good-by.

dibya - 2013-03-21
i had pair of black masked love bird but few days before one of them was died and now i want to introduce another black masked with him is it right to do this if yes then how should i do this pls if any one there rply me

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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2013-03-23
Lovebirds can get lonely and it is usually best to keep them as pairs. However, because your lovebird is an adult, you may want to introduce a new bird slowly. I would start by keeping them in separate cages and putting the cages right next to each other. This way they can get to know each other without the danger of fighting.

barnee - 2013-03-19
I've had my chestnut front his entire life (24 years) I think he's really easy going. He doesn't live in a cage I have an entire room for him. He sleeps in an open closet or with me, I'm a light sleeper. I feed him roudybush first thing in the morning then I take his food away until noon then I return his uneaten portion of roudybush mixed with spaghetti or sweet potato, he loves sweet potato, then after he is done eating I take his food away again until early evenning. Then I give him the remainder. By taking his food away when he's done it emulates his wild behavior that keeps him focused at meal time (no playing or finicky behavior. Some parrots like to take baths some don't it all depends on how you introduce them to water and bathing. I use water as a punishment via a squirt bottle when he was misbehaving as a result he is scared of water, live and learn, if you remember that ara severa is in need of companionship you can use that to guide his behavior.

linda - 2013-03-19
we are looking for a female white front amazon. Our male white front is lonely. any ideas where to find one? anyone looking for a home for theirs?

Sunny - 2010-03-17
I Had a 4 year old male spectacled amazon, who is looking for a girl friend :)
It is very hard for me to find a female spectacled amazon, did anybody know a breeder sale the baby female spectacled amazon?

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Mary Ellis - 2010-12-11
I have a lovely female white fronted amazon called tilly and I am either looking for a male friend for her or will be willing to let her go for a minimum amount, or maybe if wishing to breed a baby please let me know.
mary - 2010-12-11
Don't know whether you still have your male white front but need one urgently or am willing to do a breeding thing with my female. Let me know.
Mary Ellis - 2011-01-14
Hi I have a female white fronted amazon who lost her mate last year and is desperate to find another man to share the rest of her life with. If you still have your young man or are looking for a lady for him please let me know. I am sure we can come to some arrangement.
linda - 2013-03-19
do you still have your female white amazon? we are looking for a mate for our male white fronted amazon.

Roselie - 2013-03-19
We have a blue fronted amazon female and a yellow crowned male at home. Our female just laid an egg 2 days ago but there was only one. It is my understanding that they normally lay 2-4 eggs. Is it normal that she only laid 1 egg? Can these two different species even mate? Will the egg be fertile? How long does it take between laying the first and second egg? We are new to this and have lots of question but done't seem to be getting any many answers. Is there a web site or somewhere where you can get more answers? Any feedback or help would be greatly appreciated.

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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2013-03-23
It can be normal for them to only lay one egg at a time. If she was going to lay another one or two she would have done it pretty soon after the first one was laid. I do believe that two different types of Amazons can mate, however I am not sure on that. If they are mating the eggs should be fertile. If they egg has not hatched in a month it was most likely not fertilized. At this point the only thing you can do is wait. Also watch to see if the female sits on her egg(s) and appears to be taking care of them.

Krishna Mishra - 2013-03-19
Dear Sir, I want to open a Macaw parrots nursery & i am request to you.. Please give me details of macaw food, breeds, training & more thanks... Yours Truly... Krishna Mishra

Rosana - 2013-03-18
I have my Lorenzo, he is a three years old beautiful bird

Tim Calahan - 2008-01-31
I have had my YNA since he was 16 weeks old, visiting him weekly with the breeder. He is now 15 years old. I followed my breeder's instructions intoducing him to many people. He knows many of the neighbors in my condominium building, I don't allow him to be handled by my neighbors, but he is great around them when we are in the laundry room. I also have introduced him to friends, and he will go quite readily to them. YNA are quite loud, but that is typical of larger parrots in general. A YNA should be owned by people who enjoy being home, and are true animal lovers. They take time. think of them as perpetual two year-olds. I have never regretted my decision in purchasing Clyde. I think of him as my child.

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Lynne - 2013-03-17
I agree. These special birds need a lot of attention, and time and they must be carefully socialized, but if properly socialized and sensitively handled, and recieve the attention and stimulation they require (they are phenomenally intelligent, and are easily bored), they are wonderful companions. They are very special though, and MUST be treated with care, love and respect. They are not domesticated by are a tame wild animal of incredible beauty and intelligence. My Pepito (AKA JC) is the most loving and devoted animal friend I've ever had!

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