Is anyone here familiar with either The Bird Guru or Featherbed Resort for Birds, both in Metrowest Massachusetts? Or does anyone have other recommendations for boarders in Eastern MA? I've recently moved to the Boston area and I'm looking for a place to board Kappa when I travel. These both sound really similar: a bunch of cages near each other ( Read more... )

Can anyone recommend a boarder in Eastern Massachusetts? I'm located in Somerville, and Kappa is a dusky conure. Thanks! :)

Gideon's leg is all healed and he got his splint off today! He has lived in the normal cage for only a couple days, but some perch rearranging and practice and he is okay ( Read more... )

It's been 9 days since I broke my cockatiel's tibia, and the little guy is doing great! He had his last Baytril shot yesterday and has been getting more energy as the days go on. He's eating and drinking regularly. He naps more than normal but he gets worn out hobbling around. But he pecks in the forage box and flies around and is otherwise normal ( Read more... )

Hey all, I have two main questions ( Read more... )

One year ago today, Dr. Benner at the South Hadley (MA) VCA hospital probably saved Kappa's life by having his office open until 8pm the night before Thanksgiving. (Though had they been closed I would've gone to an e-vet, damn the cost.) I had noticed Kappa behaving a very slight bit strangely: eating a bit less than usual, didn't do her usual ( Read more... )

On splatterhouse's suggestion, I've now created a page on Birds and Allergies (including information about air filters to complement my older page on Safe Space Heaters). If anyone's got stuff they think I should add to the new birds and allergies page (or the old heaters page), please let me know, and feel free to pass the link on to anyone who might find it ( Read more... )

Just wanted to report out here a little scare I had with Kappa right before Thanksgiving.

( TLDR: I caught Kappa's illness in time, and with antibiotics she's now better )

I thought I'd tell a bit of an anecdotal story on the importance of knowing your bird, as well as the importance of having a plan in case of a health emergency ( Read more... )

Chirp is getting worse ( Read more... )