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I bought a Senegal parrot, and was told she is only 1 year old. Is there any way to check if the bird is healthy, and how old it is?

Congratulations on your new pet! Senegal parrots are fantastic birds. A good physical exam by an experienced (preferably Board-Certified) avian veterinarian is the most important step in ensuring that your pet is healthy. Determining the age may be difficult; however,...

My birds are not hand-tamed and desperately need their nails trimmed. Help!

Q: I have two budgies who are 2-1/2 yrs old. My Budgies nails have not been trimmed in quite some time. My budgie (Tiki) has developed dry crusty feet, and one of his back toes is swollen into a small...

I think my parakeet is sick or pregnant help!

Parakeets, or budgies as they are also known, are wonderful avian pets. Their small size makes it very important to monitor their health very closely as seemingly small problems can become very serious rapidly. All pet birds are masters of...