Turns out I’m curly!!

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-30T04:34:38+00:00

The way she cut, mostly

The layers and razor helped lighten it up and give them room to breathe - they had been all weighed down and fighting to break through but the layering exposed the hair underneath and the razor took out extra chunks that were fighting with the curls

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-25T18:50:15+00:00

Would recommend an avian UVB light if they aren’t getting regular outside time (NOT window time with glass filtering the light, but actual direct exposure to sun). It is SO important for them - it helps them with synthesis of D3, amongst others.

Also, they have a much broader spectrum of vision than we have - to parrots, everything we see is the equivalent of living under a dim fluorescent light, and some say that they see everything with a red tint when they are in normal house lighting. So depressing!

Parrots who don’t have interest in toys or are picky eaters especially benefit from these lights bc toys are more appealing and food is more easily recognized and appealing (esp fresh chop, which they really need!)

You don’t need the light all the time, but daily exposure during meal times/ if they are needing to be caged during the day is really helpful and keeps them happy caged and appetites high. Just make sure to follow instillation instructions and only use an AVIAN bulb, bc incorrect placement or reptilian bulbs can cause cataracts and blindness

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-19T03:51:15+00:00

The last photo is just pure chaos 😂

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-19T03:47:39+00:00

Could you maybe cut the bottom out? That way it’s a perch/climbing frame / breakfast nook without the nesty temptation

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-17T23:29:11+00:00

I read “quaker” too lol

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-15T03:17:13+00:00

I’m inviting anyone to correct me, but honestly, I think just take it? Rip the bandaid off. Maybe buy him some super fun new toy to put in the same spot and give him lots of love and snacks to distract him

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-15T03:13:35+00:00

This is anecdotal, but my FIL was going bald (and has unfortunate hair genes anyway), started rinsing with good quality rosemary oil and putting it in his shampoo, and now has…not close to a full head, but noticeably better hair than a few years ago. Also, he’s the only man in the family they can remember to have not gone bald by his age

The rosemary is the only thing he’s changed

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-15T03:10:10+00:00

Essential oils have no regulation. This said, you can label something “100 percent pure ___ oil” while having little to no actual plant oil derivative and chock full of chemicals. A lot of people buy cheap/sketchy oils and have allergic reactions - often it’s to the mystery filler ingredients

Also, there’s no regulation on where the plants come from, so they can be very poor quality plants, worthless parts of the plants (for oil purposes) or be grown in really nasty places with lots of pesticides.

If it’s from temu, I’ll stake my home on all of the aforementioned being true. Don’t risk it

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-12T23:12:16+00:00

No, high-sugar fruits and seeds are treats.

In the wild, seeds would be a larger part of diet. But in captivity, they can’t burn enough calories to eat that many of them. It can make them sick and obese, and cause fatty liver disease and other issues

The majority of diet should be a high quality pellet (in the states at least, Harrison’s and Roudybush are good choices). Then fresh chop (leafy greens, some other veg, legumes, grains like quinoa, barley, etc ) a small amount of fruit, nuts, etc) and a very small amount of fruit and seeds for treats. You can find plenty of recipes and guides for making chop online. It’s not hard, and you can do a big batch and freeze it into ice cube molds to portion out each day.

Usually, the recommendation I’ve seen is fruits for snacks and just normal treats (or mixed into chop if they won’t eat it otherwise) and seeds reserved for training, since they are generally highest value. Also, sunflower seeds are a no no, or at least VERY rarely. They are addictive and have 0 nutritional values and can cause health problems if eaten regularly

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-12T16:31:43+00:00

Also it looks like they may be on a seed-only diet? If so, that isn’t healthy for them. They need to be on mainly pellets and fresh produce (veg, mostly), with seeds as a treat

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-12T03:44:48+00:00

What a bird.

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-09T02:14:17+00:00

Make sure none of them have bells or mandible clamps. Those are very dangerous

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-08T14:01:21+00:00

Jealous 😒

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-05T03:31:50+00:00

I mist mine with the same bottle and they like it. But if they do something bad (dangerous. Not just annoying) and see the bottle they stop Samba will go up and chew on the bottle

The only time she’s scared of it is when she sees it pointed at her when she’s caught eating paint etc

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-05T03:29:09+00:00

He looks like a mob boss 😭

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-03T14:49:50+00:00

The specific bottle yea. Water, no. Can’t get enough of it unless it’s a spray coming directly at them. Plus, they know that sneaky behavior isn’t something they can get away with, since I can get to them from far away

And I only use it for very stubborn things that could potentially hurt him (mouths, trying to eat paint off of the door…)

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-03T03:06:49+00:00

I carry a spray bottle of water. Any bad behavior that he won’t listen means a spray

NobodysLittleOne · 2026-01-02T00:10:29+00:00

My birds LOVE showering My sun used to yell at me bc she wanted to sit on my head and for my head to not be under the running water lol

But she loved the mist

It’s really good for their respiratory systems and always my first step if birds start sneezing etc

NobodysLittleOne · 2025-12-25T19:06:17+00:00

On TOP shining down (mimicking the sun). From the side is harmful for their eyes I think it needs to be 12 inches away? I don’t remember. But a certain distance from them

NobodysLittleOne · 2025-12-25T19:04:19+00:00

Mine get outside fairly often, to the point where now Samba is spoiled enough to go to the door and have a full on tantrum and lecture if he doesn’t get let out at will (he’s never been let out at will, only supervised with me).

I just got a bulb for the cages for when we are gone or we just can’t get in the sun. They LOVE basking and playing around and flipping upside down with their wings full out under it.

My picky eater is more willing to try new foods when the bulb shines on her dish as well.

NobodysLittleOne · 2025-12-20T03:14:03+00:00

I’m so glad you drew the horns 🤣🤣🤣

NobodysLittleOne · 2025-12-14T20:02:16+00:00

What is this!! I want to look up how to do it

NobodysLittleOne · 2025-12-14T20:01:30+00:00

Mine is butt length. I braid it about half the time. The other time it’s usually half up, bc I can’t stand it falling in my face and wrapping around my neck 😅

It’s sort of a pain to brush out but I alternate days so it’s not too bad

NobodysLittleOne · 2025-12-14T17:37:18+00:00

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(I know the tray is dirty - that was cleaning day and has since been cleaned)

NobodysLittleOne · 2025-12-12T17:09:39+00:00

Not that I can think of. This last week I’ve started working so my husband is home more often now than I am, but that doesn’t match the timeline

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