Feather Plucker
Carl has plucked his feathers for 10 of his 21 years of life. He’s practically naked now and it’s so sad. It started when his daddy took a new job working extremely long hours and two hours of added...
View ArticleBreeders in the Uk?
Hi all! So, we’re hoping to be completely new parrot parents to an eclectus boy at some point! We’re NW UK and have found a breeder down very far south with a rather large waiting list for an eclectus....
View ArticleFirst molt?
I've gotten conflicting information on when to expect a proper molt. He has molted some head and tail feathers but his body feathers not quite yet. His body feathers look so rough that I actually...
View ArticleCurious about shelter bird's beak
Hello! I visited my local bird shelter yesterday to drop off some fresh produce, and I noticed something strange about a female eclectus that has recently arrived. Her upper beak curves to the inside...
View ArticleSergei Weight
We are at the vet again. Sergei is getting more blood work as well as xrays to check his liver. I hate waiting for test results... On a happy note, he has lost 20 grams since I stopped the WD foods...
View ArticleThe Good The Bad and The Ugly about Eclectus Parrots
The attributes listed in this thread are the experiences of each individual and your experiences may differ with your individual bird. I was hoping someone else with more experience woould start this...
View Articlefemale eclectus?
I have been doing so so so much research on so many different types of parrots to find the one that is best for me. I've finally narrowed down the list and MALE Eclectus are on my list. I havent...
View ArticleNervous to bring home new baby! Tips?
Yes, it's definite this time after about a year. After much more time to settle down my schedule, know what I'm getting into more, meeting a couple adult Eclectus', and having a plan for my future....
View ArticleNew Ekkie owner
I am a new Ekkie owner, actually I am a new bird owner. I have wanted a parrot most of my life and I have recently acquired a 15 year old Eclectus. I have been doing some research on their diet and...
View ArticleNew Female Eclectus
Hello everyone. In a few weeks I am going to be taking in a rescued fourteen year old Eclectus parrot. She is mildly plucked on the chest. Her diet for the past several years has consisted of peanut...
View ArticleGender Reveal Party!!
So Darwin is about to become a big brother to his actual brother or sister who is at this morning 3 weeks old. Soon we will have a little baby named Delta to take care of and raise. One mistake I won't...
View ArticleSo about these feathers...
Milo has had black markings on his feathers since I got him. There have been improvements but only in new feathers. His new feathers have no stress bars thankfully. The black markings have not...
View ArticleHarry the Eclectus
My boy Harry is a 8-9 year old Eclectus. I adopted him from a family who could no longer care for him 2 years ago. He came to me with arthritis on his left foot. Just last week he broke his left leg we...
View ArticleEclectus Advice
Hi all! I just wanted to start a thread for any advice or tips and tricks you guys could have for people looking to get an eclectus/new owners! I don't currently have an Eclectus, but I have been doing...
View ArticleEkkies on John Oliver tonight!!
Another hysterically funny episode, but this time with several eclecti(?)!
View ArticleHow old is too old?
So, say you are 40. Is 40 too old to get a baby ekkie? You know, you have been dreaming about one for years, you have experience, but maybe the timing isn’t perfect right at this moment... How old is...
View ArticleEclectus infertile egg
Hi I have an eclectus pair, they are adult I saw them mating. But it’s been five time that they are laying infertile egg! Their food is complete range, i also gave them several vitamin AD3E and... The...
View ArticleEclectus Roll Call!
Calling all Ekkies on Eclectus Alley! Introduce the ekkies in your life, and please post pics if possible. This is Olivander, Ollie for short. He is a rehome I took in a couple of weeks ago, and so...
View ArticleFeather Plucker
Carl has plucked his feathers for 10 of his 21 years of life. He’s practically naked now and it’s so sad. It started when his daddy took a new job working extremely long hours and two hours of added...
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