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New Zealand -- check out more info from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kakapo

Here is a list of foods you need to avoid from giving your parrot:

Avocado Caffeine Candy and Chocolate Junk foods (chips, cookies, pastries) Large amounts of dairy products Mushrooms Onions

You want to keep her warm and in a very humid environment; we get a water soaked hot towel, put it in a clean bucket put the bird on top of the towel and then cover the bucket with another towel. while she is resting in the bucket go to the kitchen and get some apple sauce (hope you have some) get some olive oil or, mineral oil even, Vaseline will do.........heat you towel up again and let her sit another 5 minutes. Now get a q-tip and saturate it with your lube; you may want a helper for the next step.....gently restrain the bird in your hand abdomen down and out; have your helper feel between the pelvis bone to see if the egg is broken or not and where it is. Now gently use your q-tip with ky jelly or whatever on the tip and GENTLY lubricate the birds vent. Now gently use your middle finger and help the egg out by pushing gently in and down on the outside of her abdomen. Small movements is the key and did I mention be gentle. You are just massaging the egg out don't push too hard or you will hurt the bird and break the egg.........if the egg breaks just keep massaging her abdomen until it looks like everything is out. if you have a small syringe and a surgical tube you can evacuate the abdomen with sterile water. Give the bird some applesauce if you know how; it will help her get cleaned out. Make sure she stays warm and has plenty of water. Keep calcium in her cage to help harden the next set of eggs. Good luck.

Turn out lights ,or close curtains , use small fishing net with long handle to secure bird then if squeemish wearing garden gloves hold bird firmly to rear securing wings in closed position and place in a cardboard box with a few tiny holes in it . Close up box

The great thing about this birdcage is that the divider can easily be removed. You can use it as a spacious one room cage without the divider or you can house two or more birds seperately by inserting the divider.

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You probably need to take it to the vet and get blood work done to check for parasites or any other problems that could cause the bird to pluck. Also birds that get in the habit of plucking its almost impossible to get them to stop

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Don't worry - lots of people struggle with the issue of bees ruining their hummingbird feeder. Take a look at this website for some simple tips to keep your bird feeder protected.http://howtoenjoyhummingbirds.com/controlling_hummingbird_feeder_pests.htm

The Nature Chest website has a page of Bird Toys that are all less than $5. They also do bird food and treats so you will probably find some cheaper stuff there.http://www.naturechest.com/5toys.html

Use this website which gives a guide to the sounds of North American birds;http://sirismm.si.edu/testperl/nasongkey.plHope you find what you're looking for.

1) Feed him fruits or vegetables in the morning and in the evening. Beyond that, just make sure that he has some pellets in his dish to supplement his diet.

1) Parrots like to eat almost everything. You can also feed them human leftovers, as their vitamin needs are very similar to that of a human. However, never feed them avocados, pears, chocolate, tea, coffee, salt, uncooked potato, or alcohol because these foods can be lethal. The majority of their diet should consist of fruit and vegetables, along with some cheese, hard-boiled egg, chicken bone, or fish. Beyond that, you can supplement their diet with parrot food or pellets. Another tip, parrots naturally prefer warm foods because they come from tropical areas. Keeping this in mind, it may help to zap the food in the microwave for a few seconds before serving it.

In the winter months there are no insects for birds to eat, so it is more important that they have an abundance of food in the feeder. As for what kinds of food, it can be the same seeds that you offer the birds in the summer.

1) It is quite possible to have a wild bird come and eat out of your hand. The key is to remain very calm and not make any sudden movements. Have the food (probably seeds are best) in your hand and try to make sure the bird sees you. It helps if you make eye contact with the bird and even speak softly and in a very calm manner to it. Try to let it know that you are not an enemy. Have your hand held out so he can see the food. Finally, if he comes and lands on your hand, don't become scared and pull your hand away!

1) People are often amazed at how much baby parrots can eat. Although they are very small, their appetites seem to be insatiable, and sometimes it will seem like you are overfeeding them. In fact, it is very normal for them to eat a lot- it will help them grow and become healthy.

Yes, they can. You can feed your pet bird pumpkin seeds that you bought from the store, or you can take them out of a pumpkin yourself, clean them, dry them, and lightly cook them in the oven on tin foil. it is healthy and birds do find it tasty, too.