Frequently asked questions

We regularly receive the same questions, so for your convenience, we've compiled them and published them below. We've also included questions that aren't often asked, but are still very important.

If you still have questions after reading this information, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can also schedule a behavioral consultation or participate in one of our courses.

 

Laying an egg is the result of hormonal behavior. While perfectly normal in nature, it's undesirable in a domestic setting.
We explain why in the knowledge and information article on hormonal behavior>>

Balance disorders can be caused by a variety of complaints. A thorough history is essential, followed by a clinical examination. Read more in the knowledge and information article on balance disorders and cramping in parrots, parakeets, and other birds>>

This question cannot be answered simply, consult our website for more information and make een afspraak met drs. Jan Hooimeijer voor een consult>> an appointment with Dr. Jan Hooimeijer for a consultation. He would be happy to discuss with you which type of bird would best suit your family situation.

I refer you to Veenendaal Veterinary Clinic, telephone: 0031-(0)318-0519167

The book Caring for Parrots >> focuses on the age of parrots and parakeets.

A detailed explanation of shortness of breath in birds can be found in the knowledge and information article from shortness of breath to shortness of breath in parrots or parakeets>>

Get to know your bird; puffing up can be normal behavior, but it can also be a sign of illness. In any case, perform a regular health check. Read more about this in the Knowledge and information article: Perform a regular health check>>

We must consider feather-plucking a very serious problem. Feather-plucking in parrots and parakeets is largely caused by uncertainty. We discuss this further in the knowledge and information article on feather-plucking in parakeets and parrots>>

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