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Beak Discoloration in a Patagonian Conure
Brian Speer, DVM
Hi. Would anyone know why a bird with a naturally black beak would get a white spot on the dorsal aspect of the tip of the beak? Two of my three Patagonian Conures have this new development as of...
Cockatiel diet questions
Brian Speer, DVM
My question is regarding pellet food. I want to add some pellets to my cockatiel's food so as he doesn`t eat an all seed diet. On checking the ingredients I found they included ground millets,...
Cockatiel and Cockatoo dust management questions
Brian Speer, DVM
Hi Dr. Speer - My question is regarding keeping cockatiels and cockatoos close to other parrot species. I have often heard that most parrots should not be kept close to any Cacatuidae species. This...
Cockatiel does not want to fly
Brian Speer, DVM
Recently my 20 year old cockatiel does not want to fly. I leave the cage door open when I am at home, and he used to come out and fly around. I try to encourage him to fly but with no success. At a...
Abnormal hematology in a Palm cockatoo and Hyacinth
Brian Speer, DVM
I have two male Goliath Palm Cockatoos 2.5 years old and one male Hyacinth 8 years old along with three female Hyacinths each 4.5 years old. All have a very low lymphocyte count under 1. Tested in...
Behavior change in an Amazon parrot
Brian Speer, DVM
My 13 year-old Yellow-naped Amazon recently began behaving strangely. He constantly shakes himself then grabs at his tail, as though he has a bad itch. Also, he will not go into his cage at night...
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