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Post by Emily on Nov 2, 2013 0:29:20 GMT
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Post by rdkntriker on Nov 2, 2013 18:14:57 GMT
I got 100% Parakeet, love bird and parrotiet lol
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Post by kennyt on Nov 11, 2013 2:36:31 GMT
Hah that's cool I got parakeet
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Post by snowy on Nov 18, 2013 5:48:16 GMT
Cool I got parakeet, cockatoo and mini macaw
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Post by Emily on Nov 18, 2013 14:52:49 GMT
I also got Parakeet and lovebird xD
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Post by MangosMama on Nov 18, 2013 16:53:13 GMT
I got Parakeet, Finch and Parrotlet. My Parrotlet died 3 years ago. He was 14 years old Such a sweet bird.
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Post by Pammy on Nov 18, 2013 17:02:42 GMT
I got canary, finch, lovebird and parakeet. Farther down was cockatiel, but I know that's because I chose an answer that had to do with not being able to handle much birdie dust in my lungs. I am a wee bit worried about what Mistletoe may do to my lungs. Can those of you who have just ONE cockatiel tell me how it's going with the bird dust?
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Post by Emily on Nov 18, 2013 17:32:09 GMT
Personally Pammy if you're as tidy as I think you are, you won't have an issue. I dust regularly because miss Sophia is all over the place and I cringe at the thought of her hand hitting dust and going into the mouth. I will say that when Pepper is molting and cleaning herself, it almost looks like little dandruff flakes falling (sounds gross I know) but I give her daily spritz of water to keep it down and I haven't noticed anything crazy.
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Post by Pammy on Nov 18, 2013 17:40:17 GMT
That's reassuring, Emily. I do plan to spritz Mistletoe and take her to the shower if she wants to go with me. I do try to stay on top of keeping our home clean, because we have so many people and living messy is just too overwhelming for me. My kids make messes faster than I can clean them up, and I'll admit that I somehow missed the boat when it came to training them to pick up after themselves and do their share to maintain the home. It's FAR easier for me to just clean up myself than to wrangle them into doing it. I know that way of thinking is counterproductive and doesn't teach my children necessary life skills. I need to do better. Of course they think they are the only kids on the planet who have to do chores....
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Post by Emily on Nov 18, 2013 23:15:50 GMT
I understand what you mean! I find it much easier to just clean up than heckling my husband to pick up after himself. I try to avoid being the nagging wife whenever I can xD choose my battles wisely is how I like to think of it. It sounds like your youngest son knows how to help you though! Or he tries at least
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Post by Pammy on Nov 18, 2013 23:53:33 GMT
He does, Emily! He's so sweet! He always wants to help me. I hope we can hang onto that as he grows older. Somewhere along the line, my teenagers forgot that helping Mama is fun.
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 19, 2013 0:39:08 GMT
Emily, how often do you spray pepper? Every day?
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Post by Emily on Nov 19, 2013 0:55:01 GMT
She comes with me to the shower every day, although she doesn't bathe everyday, she gets the steam and spray coming from my shower. Other than that I offer her a spritz from her spray bottle but if she doesn't seem interested, I leave it at that. She gets some form of water on her though!
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Post by lisamarie on Nov 19, 2013 1:40:07 GMT
Oops! I must be raising a dirty girl! I didn't know that I should be doing it everyday! Well I just gave her one now - she loves it. And the blow drier... I guess she's a typical girl?
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Post by Sarah on Nov 19, 2013 4:06:31 GMT
You should not bathe a bird every day. This can cause skin irritation, damage to the feather's natural oil balance, and increase the likelihood of fungal infections.
Emily, what you do sounds fine. Some steamy air will keep Pepper's nasal passages in good condition and giving her the option is fine, but unless the bird seeks a bath, it is better not to encourage one above once every week or two. Pirate sometimes goes a month or more without bathing, and that's normal. He doesn't become dirty. Parrots clean every feather every day with their beak, tongue and nails. They also treat their feathers every day during preening with an oil gland just above their rump.
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