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  1. Beep&Yeep

    Are UK radiators safe to use In a room with my birds?

    I'm In the UK and am In the middle of moving, In my current house my radiator In my room has never worked so It's never been a question of mine but In the new home I am moving to It has a super fast heating water based steel radiator and I was wondering If these are safe to use In a room with...
  2. Mangotart

    Help please! Lovebird might be having fatty liver issues

    Hello, as the title says, my lovebird might be having fatty liver disease, I've observed her stools for the past days and they seem to match stools of those who have fatty liver disease. She has been pretty inactive and quiet which is so much unlike her. I went to the vets but sadly most did not...
  3. MangoMilkT

    Urgent Medical emergency, paralysis??? PLEASE HELP

    Hi everyone, its currently past midnight for me and I’m really hoping someone can give me some advice on what to do because I am so scared right now This just happened now the last 15 minutes, my lovedird went to enter his cage, got startled by my movement and idk I think he flew up or...
  4. ktluvszoe

    How much weight loss is too much for a lovebird?

    Lola’s weight has me concerned. I weigh her every morning. She is usually a perfect 45 grams after her morning poop. The last couple of days or so, she’s been 43, 44, or 45 grams. How much weight loss is too much weight loss? Her behavior is completely unchanged and she is still getting her...
  5. T

    Love Bird Parrot Chocking and Vomiting

    Hi, i've had my lovebird for 2 years, and the last year he's been chocking maybe 3 times a week regularly. When he chokes, he moves his head up and down in a gagging way, for maybe 5-10 minutes, until something white comes out of his mouth (bubbly - i think bile). He suddenly started vomiting...
  6. swordsvk

    Can You Guess the Age of My Lovebird?

    I got it 2 Days Ago from a Breeder. The parents weren't feeding it anymore. Currently I am Handfeeding It 3 Times a Day. Morning, Noon And Night. He is eating Approx 4-5 ML. Then I force fed Him 1-2 ML More. Am I doing Right? Attaching The Pictures Of It. Please Can You suggest if I am Doing...
  7. A

    Aggressive Female, Hormonal? Help

    Hey everyone! It's my first time posting here, I hope I'm doing everything right. It's a long story and some trigger warnings for plucking/harming and unfortunately birb passing away. I got a lovebird couple in 2017. I got the male (Melon) first and the female (Muskmelon) afterwards...
  8. Sniv

    Enrichment for a bird that dislikes touch?

    Hi, looking for advice for my lovebird. I'm worried he isn't getting enough enrichment- He has plenty of toys and an indoor aviary, but he doesn't like being handled (hands only, he's very friendly and loves climbing on me, i just can't get my hands near him- if i pick him up i gotta use my arms...
  9. B

    Urgent Vet-Visit or no?

    My lovebird Shai woke today with an injury, there was blood dried under his right wing. it seems to be on his wing, but i couldnt see any wound so it was either small or closed or its hidden and i couldnt catch it with the look i got. -the bleeding seems to have stopped quite a while ago...
  10. M

    Feeding a lovebird

    Hi! Can anyone advise me on how much formula should a lovebird baby get per feeding? I want to make sure I am giving him enough per feeding. The lovebird I have is 41 days old. I see also that he has some interest in millet, but it is still exploring it gradually. Thank you!
  11. A

    Lovebird chick - Swelling around face- Sad Update- Post #6

    I have a lovebird chick who suddenly has a sweeling around his face. I am hand feeding him because his parents abandoned him. I am from a small city and no vets at this time. Can someone suggest some remedy or what should I do? Please help me. Thank you.
  12. ktluvszoe

    Lola’s 3rd day clicker training

    Hi all, happy holidays! TLDR: struggling with frequent regurgitation. What to do when it comes up during clicker training? I “got” my lovebird Lola a clicker and some training toys for Christmas. We are on our third day of clicker training and I have some questions about regurgitation. Lola...
  13. H

    Help! 2 week lovebird chick's crop hasn't emptied for 9 hours. (sad update #2)

    The chick has been fed warm eggfood for 2 days since It had to be taken for spoon handfeeding after an emergency (Eggs hatched and mother did not feed chicks so a chick died). I expected the formula to arrive today but delivery has been delayed and should be getting formula tomorrow. I check the...
  14. L

    Urgent Is this egg okay?

    My lovebird 2 years old and a half, just had an egg 2-3days ago. Currently, its stomach is still soft a swollen is this normal for the 2nd egg? Currently this is the 2-3 days swollen state. There are no vet to help in here...
  15. Bre.bee

    Heater safe for lovie ?

    Hello! I have a sweet lovebird that is new to our family, we are in an old apartment where the heating isn’t good. We need to use other sources to take the chill off the room, I am aware of harmful PTFE chemicals and Teflon to avoid and looking for advice ! Are Dyson hot + cool Fan air purifier...
  16. S

    Rehoming my birds (lovebird/GCC) Aus QLD

    I'm trying my luck, I know this page is predominantly American based and I am in Australia. But I want to find the most places I can. Roach is a 3 (I believe) year old Green cheek Conure. He's a very loving, funny and spunky little green guy. And God I love him with all my heart...
  17. S

    In need of lovebird mutation expert!

    Hey everyone! I just picked up this little lovie from a family who is moving away, and I was curious if A: he is a black masked or b.m. x fischers hybrid, and B: if he is a black masked is he a heavy pied cobalt? I'm no expert but I do have lovebird experience, however I've never seen...
  18. Bre.bee

    New lovebird! Need advice/opinions

    Hello ! I am new here, and super excited to have my new lovebird join our home on sept 16 2024 ! Powder has been getting use to us about a month now and starting to play with toys, still eating, drinking and spending time with us. We have noticed that Powder sneezes at times and sometimes has...
  19. ktluvszoe

    Looking for office chair suggestions, poop proof material

    Hi all, Haven't been on in a while, hope all the birdies are doing well! I'm officially working from home permanently and wanted to upgrade my set up. What do those who have flighted birds in their office space think of mesh vs leather chairs? Looking for insight re: material, cleaning, comfort...
  20. H

    Urgent Stunted baby lovebird/baby lovebird not gaining weight. Urgent help!

    I have a pair of lovebirds who laid a clutch of 5 eggs, and all five were abandoned. Two of them were fertile and one was stillborn. The other hatched after a few days in my incubator. I bought formula online and she seemed to be growing well until recently. Turns out the formula I got was fake...
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