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julie wrote:My boy Mika does this to me when he wants my attention,as soon as i look at him he stops and then if i shift my head so he thinks im not watching he does it again. He sometimes hangs from the top of the cage and does it too.

Ah thanks Julie

Bitter Melon/Gourd/Karela, from what I can find is fine to feed cooked. General consensus is that it is safe- but who would want to eat it. XD http://parrot-lovers.livejournal.com/4012950.html BUT many lists have bitter melon listed as toxic to parrots ( http://www.sweetencreekvet.com/site/view/718...

As far as I know tomatoes are pretty safe and my alex demands it, but I suggest a moderation though, I would like to know from others on this more. I have seen some concern over the acidity in tomatoes, but that is all as far as the fruit goes. Like everything, like you said, moderation. :) Thanks ...

ringneck wrote:Anytime my friend:) Glad i was able to help my friend:)

Best Wishes ,

IMRAN-C

yes

Hello APPK1234, I don’t think you have to worry about it too much with Alexandrines as I know they are calmer. They move so much slower and are much more gentile compared to Indian Ringnecks. Indian Ringnecks seem to be the more aggressive in their species. Should your parrot go through this stage ...

Hi everyone,

Two quick questions - please help:
How long does the Bluffing stage last in Alexandrine parrot?
When does bluffing stage start and when does it end in Alex?

jean19 wrote:you're welscome!!

Thank you Jean19

jean19 wrote:french beans (haricot vert , in french ) yes no problem .
for the other fruit you name , i don't know them .

Thank you jean19. It is very nice of you to share the information God Bless.

Do Alexandrine Parrots eat bitter melon / bitter gourd / karela and french beans? Is this safe for them?

my boy eats everything. I have to pierce the skin of things like apples because he will roll it around and chuck it on the ground if he cant work out that he has to bite it first. I give Mika whole apples because it takes him longer to eat it and keeps him occupied for a bit. They love to chew thro...

rod038 wrote:For Indian Ringnecks which would be similar I give apples and pairs which I cut into eighths. Grapes and Chillies I give whole. Corn on the cob about a quarter.

Thanks rod038

Lucas wrote:i use tomatos in the cake that i bake for my birds,
and... moderation in evrything gives the bird a long and healthy life!
Big varia of things to eat but never a heap of the same kind of food.

Thanks Lucas

My Alex eats Green Chillies(Peppers), Tomatos( he loves them), beans, ladies finger, boiled potato. Thanks dotfish this is very nice of you - is tomatoes ok for Birds. As far as I know tomatoes are pretty safe and my alex demands it, but I suggest a moderation though, I would like to know from othe...

dotfish wrote:My Alex eats Green Chillies(Peppers), Tomatos( he loves them), beans, ladies finger, boiled potato.

Thanks dotfish this is very nice of you - is tomatoes ok for Birds.

Hi, I'm extremely new to this, so I hope others respond, but I gave my boy some sliced apple, cut broccoli flowerets and whole grapes. He ate it great. I think they like to pick it up (not too heavy). I hope this helps ~ Jackie Thanks Jackie. Apple seeds are not to be given as I understand and grap...

Hi, How do you feed Vegetables to your Alexandrine parrot - do you give whole veges, or cut them into small pieces ...?

jean19 wrote:I’d say , contentment , interest ...

Ok Thanks Jean.

jean19 wrote:the pupils movement , can show interest ,curiosity , warning ( careful , i could bite ...) , .... you'll learn by watching your bird .

Right Jean - while the pupils would indicate any of these - what about the accompanying body movement - is it to do with attention wanting.

jean19 wrote:with my coco , i play basket , ball ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71cQ665QPqA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvLzR06lW8E

Thanks Jean amazing!

Hi, What does the neck movement in Alexandrine Parrot mean. He dilates his eye pupils, and almost swings / snakes his neck with little mumble type sounds. What does this mean?

Hi, Do you have any suggestions on how one or two humans can play with Alexandrine Parakeet so that a basic playtime can take place.

Azure wrote:like ringnecks this may vary... i know that in ringnecks it can take from 1.5 years to 3 years for the ring to be completely formed, thus i suspect the same for alexandrines

Thanks Azure

Chase wrote:I'm no expert on the mater, but I might be able to help. I got my ringnecks around 9 months old, at that point the male already had a darker ring the lower neck. The ring then and now is still very light, but there none the less.

Thanks Chase

Yes I could try thanks Maniiacy

Thanks dotfish.

When does bluffing stage start and when does it end in Alex?

Hi, At what age does an Alexandrine Parakeet start to have the ring formation? When does the light / shadow black line around neck starts? The complete black takes place in a three year span but when does this very light tinge of black line around the neck start?

Hi Adreane thanks for taking time and sharing on what could be done. I will try.

Hi, i really need help. I have a very sweet Alexandrine Parrot of 2 years brought home two weeks back. Unfortunately he is extremely scared and aggressive when he sees hands and fingers. He is fine with nose touching but hands and fingers is a huge problem. He bites and will show all signs of 'stay ...