superziggy

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20-something musician, educator, & crazy bird lady. I spend most of my time with Teka the sun conure. FAQ | instagram | YouTube | Ask | Submit
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Anonymous asked:

Hi there! I am looking to get a cockatiel. Your Teka seems very happy, and I was wondering what sort of toy you would recommend for birds to chew on and keep their beak from overgrowing. I don't know if it's the same for conures and cockatiels, but any advice helps.

superziggy answered:

Sorry for the late replies!

Regardless of chewing toys, you will still need to take your bird to the vet for a beak trim.  Teka loves chewing on calcium perches, small wooden toys, cardboard.  I had an empty cardboard box that carry pop cans and put that on top of her cage and she even loved that!  Here’s a couple of her faves though:

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psittacined

actually, most birds do not need to get their beaks trimmed. its usually only  a small percent of them/ones with health issues that need a trim. the majority of birds dont need any vet assistance and any chewable bird toy as well as food should keep it a healthy length!

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superziggy

I’ve found Teka always needs beak trims.  Her beak grows really fast and the way she chews, it ends up becoming a fine point.  Even when she chews her toys and calcium perches.  She’s just a little weirdo :P

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Anonymous asked:

Hi there! I am looking to get a cockatiel. Your Teka seems very happy, and I was wondering what sort of toy you would recommend for birds to chew on and keep their beak from overgrowing. I don't know if it's the same for conures and cockatiels, but any advice helps.

Sorry for the late replies!

Regardless of chewing toys, you will still need to take your bird to the vet for a beak trim.  Teka loves chewing on calcium perches, small wooden toys, cardboard.  I had an empty cardboard box that carry pop cans and put that on top of her cage and she even loved that!  Here’s a couple of her faves though:

HERE

HERE

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kepler296 asked:

so sun conures can lay unfertilized eggs like hens can? or do you expect them to hatch?

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Sorry for the late replies!

All birds can lay unfertilized eggs.  Teka doesn’t have a partner so they will never hatch :)

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trustedroot asked:

In a few months I'll be moving out of my college dorm and hopefully by this year or next year I'll be adopting a bird! Do you have tips for getting birds used to new environments/people?

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Sorry for the late replies!

Patience and time.  No sudden sounds or movements.  Just be gentle and give them time.  Use treats as motivators to get them out of the cage, and give lots of praise.  When meeting new people, remind them not to flail their hands when they talk because that can be scary.  If you are adopting, I’m sure the sanctuary will give you insights on the bird you adopt :)

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