Toxicity in Pet Birds

Articles concerning toxicity in Pet Birds:

• Bennett, Jean. "Back Talk: Dangerous Sweets," Bird Talk, 8 (Jul. 1990): 4.
• Bond, Matthew W. and Katherine K. Muser. "Ask the Vet: Vitamin D₃ Toxicity," Bird Breeder, 67 (Jan. 1995): 68.
• Clipsham, Robert. "Avocado Toxicity," Bird Talk, 17 (May 1999): 60-61.
• Gaines, James. "Get the Lead Out," Birds Talk, 17 (Nov. 1999): 56-57.
• Vaughn, Samuel B. "Malnutrition: A Silent Killer," Bird Talk, 19 (May 2001): 40-49.
• Wissman, Margaret. "Causes and Cures: Lead and Zinc Poisoning," Bird Talk 23 (June 2005): 62-63.

Pet Bird Care: Diet and Nutrition

Topics: avian diet, bird diet, avian nutrition, bird nutrition, parrot diet, bird diet, pelleted diets for birds, pellet conversion, converting a bird's diet - do a Google search on any of these topics to find current articles online.

Web sites with links to numerous articles:

• avianeducationandresourcecenter.org - Articles on avian nutrition, food safety, converting your parrot to pellets, vegetable eating tips, and foraging.
• birdsnways.com - Articles on diet, nutritional needs and foods.
• drsfostersmith.com - Articles & food comparisons.
• naturalbird.com - Articles on avian nutrition and holistic health by Dr. Alicia McWatters, author of A Guide to a Naturally and Healthy Bird.

Select online articles:

• Blanchard, Sally. "A Healthy Parrot Diet," companionparrotonline.com.
• McWatters, Alicia. "The Mash Diet: Learn to make this nutritious blend of foods in your own kitchen," Bird Talk, 15 (Mar. 1997): 122-127, (read online: naturalbird.com).
• Nutrition for Birds - articles & food comparisons, drsfostersmith.com.
• Poole, David. "Safe and Unsafe Foods For Birds," Petcraft (1996).
• Schwab, Susan. "Nutrition: Foundation for a Healthy Bird," HotSpot for Birds.
• Wilson, Liz. "Is Your Parrot Really Eating a Good Diet," upatsix.com.
• Wissman, Margaret. "The Importance of Avian Nutrition," exoticpetvet.net.
• Wissman, Margaret. "20 Things You Must Know About Nutrition," Bird Talk, 17 (Aug. 1999): 62-77 read online: exoticpetvet.net).

For further reading, here are articles from various bird publications that you might be able to find at your local library. If none of these publications are available in your library, most libraries have an interlibrary loan service (may be a fee involved). Merely provide them with one or more of these citations.

• Armstrong, D. Stewart. "Diet and Nutrition" in The Bird Care Handbook & Resource Guide, 1st ed., Monterey, CA: Seacoast Publishing (1997): 12-13.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Proper Nutrition and Eating Behaviors," Bird Talk, 15 (March 1997): 116-119 (mentions grey cheeks).
• Chamberlain, Susan. "Cage 'n' Cookin': Success with Fruits and Vegetables," Bird Talk, 19 (Jan. 2001): 68-71.
• Chamberlain, Susan. "Nutrition Dos and Donts," Birds USA, 2002/03: 78-83.
• Clipsham, Robert. "Fight Malnutrition With Table Foods," Bird Talk, 16 (April 1998): 98-107.
• Davis, Chris. "Do or Diet," Bird Talk, 20 (Mar. 2002): 38-47.
• Davis, Chris. "Foiling the Finicky Eater," Bird Talk, 13 (Aug. 1995): 46-54.
• Henzler, David J. "Avian Nutrition," Bird Talk, 10 (Jan. 1992): 36-40.
• Kauffman, Melissa L. "Your Bird's Nutritional World," Birds USA, (1998/99): 72-77.
• McWatters, Alicia. "7-Day Diet," Bird Talk, 18 (Feb. 2000): 23-33.
• McWatters, Alicia. "Stress Relief Through Dietary Support, Part I," BirdBreeder On-line (Nov. 1997) and "Stress Relief Through Dietary Support, Part II" (Dec. 1997).
• Nash, Holly. "Switching from a Seed-based Diet to a Pelleted Diet," peteducation.com
• Rind, Sherry. "Basic Avian Dietary Guidelines," Bird Breeder, 67 (Jan. 1995): 18-20.
• Sondel, Nancy. "Hooking Your Hookbill on Pellets," Bird Talk, 14 (May 1996): 34-40.
• Walz, Patricia. "Nutrition ABC, 123...," Bird Talk, 14 (May 1996): 42.
• Wissman, Margaret. "Basic Nutrition," Birds USA, (1997/98): 96-101.

Pet Bird Care: Grooming

Topics: avian beak trimming, proper toenail clipping for birds, and correct wing-clipping techniques - do a Google search on any of the grooming topics above to find current articles online.
Web sites with links to numerous articles:

• drsfostersmith.com - grooming articles.

Select online articles:

• Clipped Birds CAN Fly - avianeducationandresourcecenter.org
• Feathers, Flight and Parrot Keeping - Pamela Clark
• Flight Feather Trimming: Physiology, Psychology and Philosophy - Layne David Dicker
• How to Take Care of Your Bird's Beak - drsfostersmith.com
• How to Clip Parrot's Nails (video) - Kelly Willey, eHow Presenter
• How to Trim Parrot Beaks (video) - Kelly Willey, eHow Presenter
• How to Trim Parrot Feathers (video) - Kelly Willey, eHow Presenter
• Proper Wing Clipping - Margaret A. Wissman, DVM
• Pros and Cons of Trimming Flight Feathers - avianeducationandresourcecenter.org
• Pros and Cons of Wing Clipping - Judy Leach's Parrots
• Standardization of Wing Clipping for Psittacines - Margaret A. Wissman, DVM
• To Fly or Not To Fly, That is the Question - Steve Martin
• Trimming Nails Safely And Successfully - Louise Bauck
• Wing Clipping: Why, When & How - Carol Highfill

For further reading, here are articles from various bird publications that you might be able to find at your local library. If none of these publications are available in your library, most libraries have an interlibrary loan service (may be a fee involved). Merely provide them with one or more of these citations.

• Gonzalez, Fran. "Wing Clipping Basics," Bird Talk, 14 (May 1996): 72-75.
• Kikuchi, June. "Grooming—Just Do It! Keep your bird safe and healthy with these simple grooming tips," Birds USA, (1997/98): 108-109.
• Mizera, Richard. "Small Birds: Time for a Trim—Here's How," Bird Talk, 19 (Apr. 2001): 72-73.
• Samuelson, Phil. "Clip Those Wings!" Bird Talk, 12 (Apr. 1994): 72.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Proper Toenail Clipping," Bird Talk, 14 (Apr. 1996): 28-29.
• Wissman, Margaret A. and Bill Parsons. "Correct Wing-Clipping Techniques," Bird Talk, 11 (May 1993): 69.

Photographing Birds

• Burgess, Alyson. "Bird Photography Tips: How to Take Great Pictures of Your Bird."
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology. "Photographing Birds."
• Digital Photography School. "An Introduction to Bird Photography."
• Moore, Justin W. "Photographing Birds."

More Publications:

• Austin, Janice. "Photographing Your Bird," Bird Talk, 12 (Oct. 1994): 76-77.
• Hofland, Allison K. "Taking Perfect Photos of Your Birds," American Cage-Bird Magazine, 63 (Sep. 1991): 19-22.
• Ilasenko, Eric. "Photographing Your Bird," Birds USA, 1999-2000: 94-103.
• Ilasenko, Eric. "Picture Perfect," Bird Talk, 19 (Apr. 2001): 14-24.
• Morrison, Diane. "Photographing Pet Birds," Bird Talk, 10 (Jan. 1992): 46-55.
• "Photo Tips," Birds USA, 2004-2005: 110-111.
• Salas, Kelly. "Avian Photographers Cyril Laubscher, Carolyn A. McKeone, Bonnie Jay and Eric Ilasenko share their experiences in avian photography," Bird Talk, 20 (Dec. 2002): 40-49.
• Williams, Roger & Elaine Radford. "Coping with Special Exposure Problems," Bird Talk, 7 (Aug. 1989): 90.
• Williams, Roger & Elaine Radford. "Picture Your Bird," Bird Talk, 7 (Aug. 1989): 82-89.
• Wrobel, David J. "Lighting Techniques," Bird Talk, 7 (Aug. 1989): 82-89.

Chronic Egg Laying

View the online sources below to help demystify chronic egg laying in parrots, how to deal with it, and about the other accompanying conditions it causes.

• Beautyofbirds.com. "Chronic Egg Laying."
• BirdTricks.com. "Chronic Egg Laying in Parrots."
• Bukett, Dr. Greg. "Chronic Egg Laying."
• "Excessive or Chronic Egg-laying in Birds: Causes, Effects, and Treatment."
• Hartman, Steve. "Chronic Egg Laying."
• Parrot-and-Conure-World.com. "Chronic Egg Laying."
• VA Animal Hospitals. "Chronic Egg Laying in Birds."

Just heard about a product that is supposed to stop chronic egg laying. It is called Releaves Dietary Supplement. Though I am not endorsing it by any means, you can order it from www.HEALx.com.

Living With a Noisy Parrot

Do you have a noisy bird beyond the normal? Does your parrot engage in nuisance screaming? Here are some online and print resources for you to check out at your convenience.

• Athan, Mattie Sue. "Correct Excessive Screaming: Easy As 1-2-3," Bird Talk, 14 (Aug. 1996): 56-60.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Keep It Down!," Bird Talk, 13 (Sep. 1995): 60-65.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Negative and Acceptable Screaming in Parrots."
• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Garrulous Grey Cheeks," Bird Talk, 9 (June 1991): 82-83.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Is Harmony Possible?" Bird Talk, 8 (Oct. 1990): 17.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Silence the Screaming," Bird Talk, 17 (July 1999): 74-75.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Stop That Screaming!, Nippy Fits, Do You Dislike Your Bird?" Bird Talk, 12 (Apr. 1994): 118-123.
• Blanchard, Sally. "What Those Screams Mean," Bird Talk, 9 (Mar. 1991): 117.
• Davis, Chris. "Heart to Heart: 5 Steps To Control Screaming" Bird Talk, 19 (Nov. 2001): p. 24-25.
• Davis, Chris. "Why Is That Bird Screaming?" Bird Talk, 12 (Aug. 1994): p. 24.
• Harris, Robbie. "About the Aviary: Bonded Grey Cheeks Are Loud Grey Cheeks," Bird Breeder On-line, July 1997.
• Johnson, Anne. "Bird Noise - Sound of Music or Torture Alley," Winged Wisdom (May 1997).
• Kaplan, Elise. "Stop the Squawk," Bird Talk, 22 (Nov. 2004): p. 60-63.
• Kaufman, Melissa. "Quiet! Oh, Those Noisy Birds," Bird Talk, 15 (Feb. 1997): p. 20-39.
• Micco, T. & M. "Why do Birds Scream and Bite?" Bird Talk, 4 (Apr. 1986): 25.
• Moustaki, Nikki. "Turn Down the Volume," Bird Talk, 20 (Apr. 2002): 51-59.
• New. K. "Tips on Quieting Birds" Bird Talk, 6 (Mar. 1988): 84.
• Pietroski, Linda. "Ask the Experts: Loud Birds," Bird Talk, 9 (Feb. 1991): 39.
• Rind, Sherry. "Living With A Noisy Parrot: Learn how to quiet a raucous parrot--and how to live with one," Bird Talk, 10 (Sep. 1992): 120-127.
• Sweat, Rebecca. "The Truth About Bird Noise (And Lack of)," Bird Talk 22 (July 2004): 18-25.
• Wilson, Liz. "Is Your Bird Quieter Than You Think," Bird Talk 23 (May 2005): 20-24.
• Wilson, Liz. "Parrot Psychology: Excessive Screaming," Bird Talk, 19 (May 2001): 46-48.

Frodo's Vocabulary

My green cheek Frodo has been expanding his vocabulary of late. He is constantly surprising me. In addition to his first phrase, "Peek-a-boo", his favorite go-to word is "Baby." He uses it in a variety of ways. "Baby", "Hello baby", "Hi baby", "Hey baby" or just "Baby, Babeeeee, bee." He also shushes me when I suggest that he be quiet or when he pipes up loudly at bedtime. He has also learned to say "Pssst" like he is going to whisper something to me.

First, he's been hearing me calm down the cockatiels during their night frights on many occasions. To my surprise, he added his own comment to the cockatiels with "It's okay." He's heard me saying "It's okay" or "It's alright" many, many times.

Second, when he's in the bird room and I'm in the living room, I ask him, "What're you doing?" He now reciprocates.

Third, I often ask Frodo, "Who's a good boy?" He says that now as well.

Fourth. His latest word is the name of one of my cockatiels. "Chipper."

Frodo also mumbles a lot in human speech. I call it practicing. When he gets it down, then he'll use it smugly. Such a funny little guy.

Conure Heath, Hygiene & Safety

• AvianWeb.com. "Bird Diseases / Common Health Problems."
• Barras, Wanda. "How Clean is Clean? Sanitation? Antiseptic? Disinfection? Sterilization?," Hotspot for Birds.
• Bauck, Louise.  "Tips from the Vet," HARI.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Companion Parrots   Household Dangers, Toxins and Hazards."
• Books and More.com. "Health Issues and Tips For the Bird Owner."
• Kalhagen, Alyson. "Hygiene and Pet Birds."
• Ladyhawke. "Avian First Aid Kit: Why Not Make Your Own?"
• Paul, Lisa. "The New Vet Exam," Winged Wisdom, (July 1997).
• PetMD. "Diseases A-Z: Bird."
• Sherwood, Lou and Sue. "Hotspot For Birds: Bird Care Guide."
• Sweat, Rebecca. "Common Bird Beak Health Problems."
• Wilson, Liz.  "Avian Medicine: Why Is It So Expensive?" upatsix.com.

Print Resources:

• Anderson, Sue. "The Bird Owner's To-Do List, Bird Talk, 17 (Apr. 99): 14-19.
• Beck, Louise. "Light Makes a Difference," Bird Talk, 17 (Feb. 99): 30-36.
• Chamberlain, Susan. "10 Steps to Bird-Proofing Your Home," Bird Talk, 19 (Feb. 2001): 44-49.
• Chamberlain, Susan. "Dealing With The Bird Mess Dilemma," Bird Talk, 14 (May 1996): 16-20.
• Chamberlain, Susan. "Spring Cleaning," Bird Talk, 13 (Mar. 1995): 108-119.
• Charette, Sally. "A Safe, Clean Sweep: Learn some helpful hints from a fellow bird owner on how to keep your home neat," Bird Talk, 14 (Dec. 1996): 76-83.
• Clark, Pamela. "A to Z Guide to Bird-Proofing Your Home," Birds U.S.A, 2002/03: 16-25.
• Clipsham, Robert. "Preventive Health Care," Bird Talk, 14 (Feb. 1996): 41-50.
• Corbett, Penny. "Ask the Experts: How Clean Is Clean Enough?" Bird Talk, 15 (Aug. 1997): 97-98.
• Downey, Christine. "Is Your Bird Sick? Take Action," Bird Talk, 16 (Dec. 1998): 72-79.
• Halvorson, Joy. "The DNA Analysis To Sex Birds," Bird Talk, 11 (Sep. 1993): 56,58-59.
• Hefton, Donna M.  "The Fundamental Aspect of Care: Bathing the Psittacine," Bird Talk, 15 (April 1997): 16-28.
• Higdon, Pamela L.  "Household Hazards," Bird Talk, 11 (Nov. 1993): 62-82.
• Huber, Barton C. "Avian Health Care: Environment and diet are the keys to your bird's good health," Bird Talk, 14 (Jun. 1996): 76-83.
• McWatters, Alicia. "Herbs For Health, Herbs That Heal," Bird Talk, 18 (Apr.  2000): 58-63.
• McWatters, Alicia. "Holistic Healing: Question and Answer," Bird Talk, 17 (July 1999): 54-63.
• Nickolin, Theresa.  "Avian Care Tips," Bird Talk, 13 (Mar. 1995): 16-26.
• Rossum, Sharon J. & Anderson, Elizabeth.  "Back Talk: Birds Left Together Leads to Injury," Bird Talk, 18 (Feb. 2000): 4 (mentions grey cheek).
• Smith, Jeanne.  "First Aid for Avian Emergencies: Learn how to react when your bird needs you most," Bird Talk, 14 (Jan. 1996): 32-36.
• Sweat, Rebecca. "The Air They Breathe," Bird Talk, 19 (Dec. 2001): 38-43.
• Wilson, Liz. "Sleep: How Much is Enough for a Parrot?" Bird Times, (Feb. 99): 11.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Avian Medicine for the 21st Century," Bird Talk, 20 (June 2002): 22-30.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "The Avian Respiratory System," Bird Talk, 14 (Aug. 1996): 16-23.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "The Birds and the Bees," Bird Talk, 17 (Apr. 99): 50-60.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Carbon Monoxide: Hidden and Deadly," Bird Talk, 18 (Apr. 2000): 94-95.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: Bathing Your Bird," Bird Talk, 18 (Aug.  2000): 76-77.
• Wissman, Margaret. "The Top 10 Bird Killers," Bird Talk, 17 (June 1999): 14-23.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "What to Expect During A Vet Exam," Bird Talk, 14 (Nov. 1996): 126-131.
• Wissman, Margaret A. and Bill Parsons. "Recognizing Signs of Illness," Bird Talk, 12 (Mar. 1994): 14-17.
• Wissman, Margaret A. and Bill Parsons. "20 Do's and Don'ts For Pet Bird Owners," Bird Talk, 15 (Aug. 1997): 88-93.

Handfeeding Baby Conures

• Brinker, Bobbi. "Handfeeding: Cornerstone to a Good Pet," Winged Wisdom (June 1997).
• Brinker, Bobbi. "Handfeeding Methods: Good Methods Yield Good Pets," Winged Wisdom (Feb. 1997).
• Hartman, Steve. "The Science of Handfeeding and Weaning the Baby Parrot," 1988.
• "How to Hand Feed Baby Parrots" (video)
• Maneke, Debbie. "Handfeeding," ACS.
• Wilson, Helga. "Hand-feeding Birds From Conure to Macaw."

Print Resources:

• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: How Long Should I Hand-Feed?" Bird Talk, 17 (Aug. 1999): 82-83.
• Bond, Mathew W. and Diane Downs. "Handfeeding & Weaning Baby Birds," Bird Breeder, 66 (June 1994): 34-39.
• Chamberlain, Susan. "14 Fail-Safe Hand-Feeding Tips," Bird Talk, 22 (Apr. 2004): 50-55.
• Forster, Susan (Chamberlain). "Covering the Cage: Help With Hand-Feeding," Bird Talk, 11 (May 1993): 16-20.
• Gould, Barbara and Geoffrey. "Nest Box: Faster, Easier Hand-feeding," Bird Talk, 17 (July 1999): 14-15.
• Grindol, Diane. "Hand-feeding and Weaning Baby Parrots," BirdBreeder On-line (Apr. 1998).
• Linden, Phoebe Greene. "Eating as a Social Behavior in Parrots: Implications in Weaning," The Pet Bird Report, 3 (J/F 1993): 34-36.
• Linden, Phoebe Greene. "Eating Skills for Recently Weaned Chicks," The Pet Bird Report, Issue 23: 38-45.
• Vriends, Matthew M. "Hand-feeding and Raising Baby Birds," 1996.

Teaching Your Conure To Talk

Products:

• Cockatiel DVD + Bonus Video: Train Your Bird to Talk
• Feathered Phonics the Easy Way To Teach Your Bird to Speak, Vol. 1
• Feathered Phonics the Easy Way To Teach Your Bird to Sing, Vol. 2
• Parrot Training CD's
• Teaching Your Bird to Talk by Diane Grindol
• Train Your Bird to Talk
• Train Your Parrot To Talk
• Wordy Birdy

Print Resources:

• Athan, Mattie Sue. "Eliminate Foul Language and Other Nuisance Sounds,"  Bird Talk, 17 (Feb. 1999): 76-83.
• Beane, C. "Teaching Birds to Talk," Bird Talk, 4 (Jun. 1986): 32.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Teaching a Parrot To Talk," Bird Talk, 14 (Dec. 1996): 12.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: To Talk or Not To Talk," Bird Talk, 14 (Aug. 1996): 46-47.
• Davis, Chris. "Yak Kitty Yak, Please Talk Back," Bird Talk, 18 (Aug. 2000): 62-67.
• Doss, J. "Learn to Speak Parrot," Bird Talk, 10 (Aug. 1992): 68.
• Grindol, Diane. "5 Ways to Rev Up Your Bird's Vocabulary," Bird Talk, 23 (Aug. 2005): 32-35.
• Higdon, Pamela L. "Talking Birds," Bird Talk, 11 (June 1993): 50-62.
• Higdon, Pamela L. "Talking Questions and Answers," Bird Talk, 13 (Jun. 1995): 52-59.
• New, K. "How Birds Learn to Talk," Bird Talk, 5 (Oct. 1987): 40.
• Nickolin, Theresa. "Teaching Birds to Talk," Bird Talk, 10 (Apr. 1992): 108-119.
• Samuelson, Phillip & Kathleen Etchepara. "Look Who's Talking!" Bird Talk, 9 (Jan. 1991): 88-99.
• Sweat, Rebecca. "The Who, Why and How of Talking," Bird Talk, 22 (Aug. 2004): 20-26.
• "Talking Success Stories," Bird Talk, 13 (June 1995): 82-90.
• Tevis, P. "How to Train Your Bird to Talk," Bird Talk, 2 (Aug. 1984): 44.
• Wilson, Liz. "Parrot Psychology: To Speak or Not to Speak," Bird Talk, 20 (May 2002): 16-17.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: How Do Birds Vocalize," Bird Talk, 20 (May 2002): 18-21.
• Worth, Gail. "Teaching Your Parrot to Talk," Bird Talk, 15 (Jan. 1997): 113.

Feather Plucking Conures

Photo from bestbirdfoodever.com

Some conure owners deal with birds who pluck out their own feathers. Learn why they do it and ways you can work with your conures in the online and print resources below.  

Selected Online Resources:

• Highfill, Carol. "Feather Mutilation," Cockatoo Heaven.
• Johnson, Anne. "Feather Mutilation," Winged Wisdom (Oct. 1996).
• Moran, Leslie. "Natural Parrot Care: Why Do Parrots Pick Their Feathers?"
  
• Newman, Chick Ph.D, D.V.M. "Feather Picking by Pet Birds," Newman Veterinary Medical Services.
• Newman, Chick Ph.D, D.V.M. "Feather Picking Relationship to Species," Newman Veterinary Medical Services (mentions grey cheeks).
• Wikipedia. "Feather-Plucking."

Print Resources:

• Blanchard, Sally. "The Complexities of Feather Destructive Behavior," The Pet Bird Report.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Feather Picking in Parrots," IAS.
• Blanchard, Sally. "Parrot Psychology: Solve Behavioral Feather Picking," Bird Talk, 20 (Aug. 2002): 12-13.
• Dahlhausen, Bob. "Feather Picking in Pet Birds," Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic States Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1997: 1-5.
• Davis, Chris. "Feather Picking: Living With a Feather Picker," Bird Talk, 15 (Aug. 1997): 72-79.
• Delp, Joanna and Ron Delp. "Overcoming Mandy's Plucking," Bird Talk, 12 (Mar. 1994): 66-68.
• Dicker, Layne David. "What Your Feather-Picking Bird Can't Tell You," Bird Talk, 18 (Jan. 2000): 68-81.
• Dorge, Ray and Gail Sibley. "What to Do With a Feather Plucker," Bird Talk, 13 (May 1995): 26-30.
• Evans, Kathy L. "Feather Picking and Self Mutilation," Bird Talk, 11 (June 1993): 102-103.
• Farlow, Susan. "Coping With Feather Plucking" in The Bird Care Handbook & Resource Guide, 1st ed., Monterey, CA: Seacoast Publishing (1997): 39.
• Hallander, Jane. "Feather Picking: The Pattern Often Tells the Story," Pet Bird Report, 9 n. 2 (Feb. 2000): 76-78.
• Johnson, Cathy. "Chronic Feather Picking: A Different Approach to Treatment," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1987: 125-142.
• Johnson-Delaney, Cathy. "Feather Picking Diagnosis and Treatment," Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 6 (1992): 82-83.
• Kauffman, Melissa L. and Amy Taylor. "Feather Picking: Reader Case Studies," Bird Talk, 15 (Aug. 1997): 52-71.
• Lennox, Angela M. and Nicole VanDerHeyden. "Haloperidol For Use in Treatment of Psittacine Self-Mutilation and Feather Picking," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1993: 119-120.
• Linden, Phoebe G. "Feather Picking: A Complex Problem! Checklist for causes and cures," The Pet Bird Report, 3 (M/A 1993): 14-16.
• Messonnier, Shawn P. "Acupuncture: Discover this novel approach to treating feather-picking birds," Bird Talk, 17 (June 1999): 78-83.
• Murphy, Joel. "Homeopathic Remedies for Feather Picking," Journal of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 6 (1993).
• Oppenheimer, Jerry. "Feather Picking: Systemic Approach," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1991: 314-315.
• Ramsay, Edward. "Self-mutilation Syndrome," Journal of Avian Veterinarians, 5 (1991).
• Ramsay, Edward C. and Howard Grindlinger. "Treatment of Feather Picking With Clomipramine," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1992: 379-382 and 1986: 265-279 (mentions grey cheeks).
• Rosenthal, Karen. "Differential Diagnosis of Feather-Picking in Pet Birds," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1993: 108-112.
• Rosskopf, Walter J., Jr. and Richard Woerpel. "Feather picking in psittacine birds: a clinician's approach to diagnosis and treatment", Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, Miami, FL, (1986): 265-279.
• Rosskopf, Walter J., Jr. and Richard Woerpel. "The Psittacine Mutilation Syndrome: Management, Incidence, Possible Etiology and Therapy", Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians (1990).
• Schmidt, Robert E. "Use of Biopsies in the Differential Diagnosis of Feather Picking and Avian Skin Disease," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1993: 113-115.
• Swicegood, Carolyn. "Feather Destruction," Watchbird, (July/August 1998).
• Turner, Richard. "Trexan (Naltrexone Hydrocholoride) Use in Feather Picking in Avian Species," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1993: 116-118.
• Vaughn, Samuel B. "Feather Picking: A Mystery of Avian Medicine," Bird Talk, 15 (Aug. 1997): 42,44,46-51.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: Facets of Feather Picking," Bird Talk, 22 (Sept. 2004): 18-22.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes & Cures: Feather Picking Causes," Bird Talk, 20 (Aug. 2002): 14-17.
• Wissman, Margaret A. "Causes of Feather Picking," Bird Talk, 17 (Mar. 99): 78-79.
• Worell, Amy Beth and William L. Farber. "The Use of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Feather Picking in Psittacines," Proceedings of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, 1993: 121-126.
• Worth, Gail. "Ask the Experts: Causes for Feather-Picking," Bird Talk, 17 (Oct. 99): 98-99.

Potty Training Your Conure

• Burkett, Greg. "How to Potty Train Birds."
• Hartman, Steve. "Potty Training Your Parrot in 72 Hours."
• Highfill, Carole. "The ABC's of Potty Training," Winged Wisdom, Mar./Apr. 2003.
• Kalhagen, Alyson. "How to Potty Train Your Pet Bird."
• Lambdin, W.H. "Potty Train Your Bird," Birds N Ways.
• MIT. "Potty-training Your Bird."
• "Potty Training for Parrots" (video).
• Rei. "Potty-training Your Bird."
• Spadafori, Gina and Speer, Brian L. "Potty Training Your Bird."

Print Resources:

• Gonzalez, F. "Potty Train Your Parrot," Bird Talk, 3 (Dec. 1985): 38.
• Kaplan, Elise. "Potty Training," Bird Talk, 22 (July 2004): 52-55.
• Rhea, M. "Potty Train Your Bird," Bird Talk, 6 (July 1988): 44.
• Warsalla, Denise. "Training Tips: Potty Training Parrots," Bird Talk, 8 (Aug. 1990): 64-73.