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Not sure if this was ment for Ashley over at Pionus tales, but I'll gladly give my input :) Always go with what your vet recommends, and consult them if the problem continues, I probably don't know better than them. I think the diet is completely fine! I really love the variety and different things you are using, my only concern could be the amount of fruits compared to veggies, so just watch out that it doesn't get more sugary :) I can't imagine the diet being the cause of dust blockage however, but two things I believe could cause is is either a dusty environment (so more ventilation and/or cleaning) or maybe more frequent baths to avoid dust building up on his feathers? If it is the diet or something in it, if you have the option try and see how he eats and maybe if the bowl or perch at the bowl could be given any adjustments, to avoid him from dipping his nose in the food if that makes sense. Those would be my guesses as of now, but I of course also don't know the situation, also in regards to the swelling, which is why your vet is your best friend here :) I really hope you figure out something and that he is ok :D

@@stellaandcharlie Thank you for the Reply.

Aw I'm glad you're saying that, I'm trying to show more clips of her real time with sound to get more personality out. I'll definitely note it :D

You are very welcome! The cage is actually open, I just only open the small gate up top - If I make anything where I use the stove or something else she shouldn't get close to, I will put her in the cage and give her dinner so that she just eats and chills. Then we usually just keep her in there while we also eat, so that she dosen't get any good ideas, but she has actually never really been interested in human food (except if she clearly sees I'm eating pepper or something like that) :)

Hi! Sorry for the semi late answer. It depends how bad it is really, and a couple of schools only do test and don't look at grades at all, however most will take them into consideration... Med school requires a high grade average, but there is always the opputunity to apply via "kvote 2" which takes your experience into consideration and will also get you in to do a test - However, they will still look at your grade average, but only for the subjects relevant to the education. So if you didn't do great in arts class, they don't count that grade as part of the average. Sometimes the experience can be so good that your grades can be lower. Despite vet school having an svage of 10,3 I had a friend with 7 in average but a ton a experience that got in. I will say that if the average is lower the chances are really slim, but then you can always take courses throughout the year (where you might also work relevant jobs) to higher your grades and thereby your average before you apply, so I would say there always is a way to get in anyway, it might just take more time :) Another way is to take other educations or parts of them, so for example biologi college first to use as experience to get into vet or med school, and same with vet tech to then apply for vet school - The danger about that method is that you have a limited amount of SU, which is the financial support we get here while studying, so one might not be able to get it on the second education or at least parts of it. I hope that wasn't too poor written, but that is how most universitets work here :D

@stellaandcharlie I'm glad to know it! Good luck on your vet studies!

Hi Leon! Thank you so much, I'm glad they helped you :) Charlie was hand raised.

Oh thanks for the heads up, I'll check out Pappelholz for my next purchase, especially if it's budgie approved :D

Sola wood is the best, and some make really good and affordable toys, so I don't blame you :D

Thank you so much! And correct, she is a blue headed Pionus :) Glad to know I didn't totally miss the mark in regards to "corks", must admit I haven't heard "uncorked" being used before, but I'll be sure to use it whenever I can, cause ut sounds cool ;) Live stream coming up! And most of my viewers are from the US so it wont be in the middle of the night for you guys, no worries.

​@@stellaandcharlie Her name is Shelly, is that correct? She's adorable. Also, I'm part cyborg and don't sleep. So, whatever time you go live, should be fine with me. (unless I'm busy doing cyborg things)

Oh I know exactly which ones you mean, what a great idea! Might steal that one ;)

Good day to you as well! I LOVE that you are taking time and effort into research before getting your white cap. I must admit I haven't read anything myself specifically about Pionus, but more or so learned about especially anatomy from zoology classes. If you want a great book that tells about everything from behavior to handling and so on, I've heard "the practical Pionus" should be amazing. Here is a link: www.amazon.com/Practical-Pionus-Pet-Parrots/dp/0974797103 If you want a "higher level" read in regards to anatomy and physiology I could recommend a lot of zoology books, but this one is supplement reading on the veterinary education in Copenhagen: www.saxo.com/dk/ise-integrated-principles-of-zoology_bog_9781266263293?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArva5BhBiEiwA-oTnXZuNMcnhEys0aNIxDP5j9WZkYezU3mKXWgRBke_0L_2eWXjPW11-MRoCTnIQAvD_BwE Hope that could help a bit, especially the first one I hear is a must read for pionus owners, but it is a bit difficult to get a hand on (and expensive) - Best of luck with your little guy/girl in a year's time :D

Hi Andre! The cage is the Montana Madeira series. I bought mine through a German parrot shop, but you should be able to find it elsewhere since Montana is all over the place :) www.parrotshop.de/en/bird/cages-aviaries/parakeet-cages-more/12161/birdcage-madeira-single-antik-by-montana-cages

I'm so glad to hear that it wasn't just me thinking it was odd, but that other countries do it a bit more organized as well. Dog grooming isn't something a lot of people do here it's almost only for show dogs, so I'm not sure how the different ones do it, but it could be fun to research! Thank you so much for the kind words Donna, I'm really glad you are enjoying the videos and that they are enjoyable. It warms my heart <3

Oh my, thank you so much Donna I really appreciate it, thank you thank you <3

Aw, thank you so much for sharing, that is so sweet <3 I also love that his name is Birdie.

@@stellaandcharlie Birdie would not have been a name we would have chosen, but the Rescue organization requires that we agree to keep his name in order to adopt. They believe that it eases the bird into its new environment if he is referred to his existing name. Birdie was 13 years old at the time and ended up at the rescue because his previous owner passed away. One of the things he likes to say is, "hey, Birdie, Birdie."

Hi Jay! I must be honest and say that I actually don't remember exactly how long it took for Charlie to warm up to me, but despite being hand raised I do remember her not being all over me instantly. It seemes like you are doing a really good job and I love that you have already transitioned his diet and is focused on training <3 It's totally normal for them to be a bit cagebound in the beginning, since that is their safe space, but I think my best tip would be to try and interact with him in enviorements where the cage isnt present. You mention he dosen't want to touch your hands, but does that include step up? If so, I would continue with target training at his pace until he is more comfortable with you and your hands to the point where he will step up and dosent show big signs of uncomfortableness. Once he does that, try and "get him out if the house", since this will remove the cage as his safe space and instead he will lean to you as the familiar aswell as slowly be desensitized to other soroundings. Take it slow hoeever! The first times they aren't at the cage and taken somewhere new is gonna be a lot for them, but the more times it's introduced and the longer they are away the more use to it they will get - It's just very important that they can be handled before you start with this training, so focus on step up and hand traning the way you are doing until that is :D I do have an instagram, but since there is like 1 or 2 pictures I'm planing on maing a fresh one and will let you guys know when that is <3

@@stellaandcharlie Great thanks for the advice! I’m just glad he’s eating well and playing with toys instead of sitting on one perch eating seeds at the bird store. Next step is step up and hopefully with that I can get him comfortable enough to come out. I bought this huge Java tree for him to chill on but he doesn’t even come out of the cage haha

Thank you so much for the kind words <3 I didn't get notified so apologize for the semi late answer - I stop taking Charlie out when we get to around 10 degrees celcius, which would be around september/october, due to the exact reason you mention :) I still do bring her places where I will be inside, so family and freind visits, but there she is just transportet from the car and inside via her backpack so I'm not too worried about the cold. This way we can also still train being different places and meeting new people without being outside, and I'm so glad that the people in my family and friendgroup are ok with Charlie joining from time to time :D Then when we get to spring (often april/may) I can once again get her outside. I really hope that aswered the question, and thank you once again <3

@@stellaandcharlie Thank you so much for your detailed response! A parrot backpack sounds like a great idea, especially to safely transport her during the colder months. Do you think it’s a good idea to already start taking her to visit other people, even though she’s not tame enough to step up yet? Since she’s still not very tame, we wouldn’t be able to let her out of the backpack or transport cage when visiting others. I’d love to hear your advice! (:

No problem! I would maybe wait until you are surtain you can handle her, so that it's easier and comfortable for her to be handled at different locations and so that you can always retrieve her if needed :) So I would continue with that trainng while slowly introducing backpacks and travel cages via target traning - Then when she is comfortable you can move on to the next step which could be outside or at another persons place :D

@@stellaandcharlie That sounds like a great approach, and I’ll wait until I’m more confident handling her. I’ll also continue working on the target training and slowly get her used to the travel options. I really appreciate your help, thanks again! 😊

Aw that's so cute! I love that you take them with you in the backpack <3 I would LOVE working more with behavior an animal training, so I plan on making my bachelors project in that alley :)

Thank you si much, it means a lot :D

I'm glad! That's just how I wanted it to land thank you so so much :D

So happy you enjoyed it, the hygge is on another level, it was so fun :D Totally get the space and money problem, but so excited on your behalf for when it's possible and the species you mention are all SO beautiful <3

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Aw thanks! I'm glad you like them and look forward to making it :D

Aw so glad to hear you found our what he prefers! I was wondering if I should have mentioned cockatiels since they get them a lot from what I hear (I just see one in your pic). But I'm so glad it seems to also have a positive effect on them in some cases :D

Wow I learned a new word today! Thank you so incredibly much, this is why I love making them <3

Aw thank you so much! And of course here it is from the German Amazon: www.amazon.de/-/en/Montana-Transport-Parakeets-Parrots-Antique/dp/B005WII7PU

@@stellaandcharlie Thanks for the link ! Is 9 kilos a bit too heavy to walk around with it or would you say it's not too tiring ?

@@vuri3798 It is the only downside to it... I'm not a big person, so it can get pretty unhandy, which is why I only use it for longer visits and then transport Charlie in the backpack - The cage is just in the car 24/7 and then when we go somewhere I take it out and inside. So a bit unhandy, but the weight isn't too bad if you aren't walking with it for too long, so it would be more of a vacation cage solution than a "travel travel" cage :)

@@stellaandcharlie I see, it's a bit of a one trick poney then, I hoped that it would be versatile enough so I wouldn't have to grab a backpack (I've read reviews saying some of them smelled weird so people didn't feel confident to put their birds inside), but I might have to look more into it

Try and do that! A backpack is great for "going on a walk" without a harness, wheres the montana cage is good for traveling in the sense of transporting your bird and having a "travel cage" - I've also used it for picnics having Charlie in the cage beside me, but would never bring it for a long walk... So I totally get if it dosen't fit what you want to use it for. It does wonders in the cases where it can be used, but have the limited use in terms of long walks :)

Hi Void! I totally get the dilemma, cause I've been there myself.... I can't say I have experience with Conures, but I'll gladly share why I ended up choosing Pi's and the differences I know of. So based on what you write, I actually think it comes down to what you condition the bird too (wether it's a conure or pionus), since its all in the routines. Training and desensitizing to a routine where you can leave for those hours aswell as the attention you can provide. I will say however than while a lot can be trained the "stereo types" can be used as a guide to what will be easier for the bird to adapt too. For example the Pi might have an easier time entertaining itself, while conures (while still trainable to tolorate it more) usually require more of your attention. As for what is the "species norm" in those two species I have a list of what my impression is: - Pi are more chill, while Conure are more energetic - Conure are more outgoing, where Pi's are more reserved - Conure wants to be involved more, where Pi's dont mind having alone time - Conure are more playfull, Pi's would rather chill - Conure are more cuddly, while Pi's arent as touchy feely So it depends on what you want in a bird - A playfull snuggle buddy (then I would go conure), or a chill "just following along" companion (then Pi's might be better). But again, the indivual and the routines you give them have more to say in my opinion. Noice wise, I've heard "quiet" conures and loud Pi's and vers visa, so thats a difficult one... My next video is on routines, and exactly what you can do to make life "easier" owning bird, so you can maybe get some more questions answered there aswell. I hope that helped, else feel free to ask away :D

You're very much welcome! I'm glad you could use the info :D

Thank you Ashley! I'm also glad I gave it chance, and thank you so much for the advice on the way :) I can totally see what you mean with Quaffle, though now I kind of see as the big sister that has to pretend she dosen't like the little one, yet she would miss Lyra if she wasn't there ;) Its comfording reading Charlies bodylanguage and seeing that she is really content and that's both in regards to hormones and overall her being on her own.

@stellaandcharlie that's exactly quaffle to a T right now 🤣 and Lyra is similar to Abba in the sense that she's intrigued by other birds. Typical little sister trying to impress big sister. If she's more than content, and you're happy with how she is, that's all that matters. Like I said if you were able to give it 6 months then yeah, it most likely would of worked out. But as you say it's a lot of extra time for you to put in all that extra effort. And that's so important for people considering a 2nd bird or a rehome or rescue as they may need a lot of work. So this video is great for people to consider what they're getting in for. Lyra used to be soooo quiet, and now she's the noisiest of the 2 😒

Thank you, that means a lot :D I'm so glad you took it as that, and not me discouraging the idea of a second bird. I LOVE that you are considering a friend for your WC, if it comes to it, then I wish the best of luck :)

Hej Alex! Du må undskylde det sene svar, men jeg kan se du har fået hjælp inde på en af grupperne, og jeg kender kun én som jeg ved du er blevet anbefalet/har fået viden om, så held og lykke med søgningen :D