Pascal
I am stealing Monaco's idea and using this as a little journal for Pascal and our progress haha nobody around me likes birds so you guys are the only ones I can talk to about them! Also this way I am...
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Eclectus only please- Diet study :)
Dietary factors are well recognized contributors to common diseases and behavioral issues in Elcectus. Despite the known link between dietary patterns and overall physical and mental health, studies to...
View ArticleThe Basil Blog
know I've been practically spamming lately, I WILL KEEP UP WITH THIS ONE AND MELANIA'S I SWEAR, maybe someone can hold me accountable (; I wish I made this when I got him. I'll also post stuff like his...
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Melania!
To those who have read my posts from before, against my better judgment I've decided to listen to my heart and I've decided to go ahead and adopt the female Eclectus, Melania! Here's a pic We get her...
View ArticleNectar
Does anyone offer any nectar substitutes or Lorikeet mix or anything? What's your opinions?
View ArticleEclectus Broken Femur Healed With Cage Rest
I am posting this so that someone who encounters my same situation in the future will have some hope. Eight weeks ago, our eclectus squeezed his way behind a piece of furniture I didn't even know he...
View ArticleRegurgitating?
Has anyone else experienced regurgitating every time their ekkie eats? Mine (13 year old Male) will eat and then for atleast 10 mins after he’s just throws it up to eat it again... is this normal? He’s...
View ArticleLight Feather Patch Behind Head
Roger is spending a bit more time in a cage than ever before after recovering from a leg injury. I noticed this patch behind his head the other day and am a little worried it could be anxious plucking,...
View Articlegrowling ekkie
hi i have a 6 month old male eclectus parrot when ever i give him his food he growls alot even when he can see us outside far away from him i am not sure what the problem is needing a bit of advice on...
View ArticleWing flipping
Does anyone have any experience? Mel has been doing it since I met her. She does eat Zupreem Natural pellets and I'm working on weaning her off of them not just stopping her cold turkey. Is it the...
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'Toys' for eclectus.
I have been getting so many questions about 'toys' (enrichment) for ekkies. First and foremost- I have natural Java wood trees throughout- but on another note: This is what I procure/make myself. I...
View ArticleSo we got snow- My little guy doesnt know what to do with it!
So he ops to throw a tantrum.... Completely normal for a 13 week old baby. But I couldnt help laugh.... hopefully this is a bit of levity for everyone. The tape is on the window because he kept try to...
View ArticleNormal Feathers for Recovering Plucker
Hi All, My name is Sean. I adopted a female Grand Eclectus named Lexi. She will turn 15 this year. My only previous experience was with Conures, and Cockatiels. She was plucked bare on her entire body,...
View ArticleFruits and Veggie ratio
Hi! I am a new bird mama to a Solomon Island Eclectus boy, Pancho, hatched in November 2019. He’s been home for over a week now, and seems to be settling in nicely. I’ve already gotten some great...
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Question
Warning: Poo-tography ahead. As usual, as a new bird mama, I may be worrying too much, but I’d rather be safe than sorry. My Ekkie boy(hatched November 2019) just passed this dropping about fifteen...
View ArticleNeil Sedaka and his fan in the background
He posted a video on 4/06 and there is what appears to be an Eclectus in the background. Thought it was pretty cool.
View ArticleEclectus Diet?
So I'm thinking about getting an eclectus, however I'm a bit confused on their diet. I've been reading a lot of sites saying they should be on 90% fruits and veggies, and 10% pellets. Some people say...
View ArticleNew owner of eclectus
Hi everyone, I was given a female eclectus, when I got her she had very dull feathers, and a musty smell. I took her to my vet, they trimmed her nails and beak and gave her a once over. I've read to...
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 ArticleIdentify subspecies ekkie
Hi. I was just wondering what subspecies of eclectus I have. I only have a photo of his tail, which is quite different to my normal red sided ekkie. He’s only four months old.
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