Bird Cages

HELP. Need Advice about my new budgie!?

2010-05-24T07:26:00.001-07:00

I got a young fancy budgie yesterday and ever since he or she got here it has been like hyper ventilating, pumping fast, opening mouth with the movement. He or she relaxed during the evening but started again. I am new at learning their temperament but it's beginning to worry me. He or she has a very big cage and everything they need to feel right at home, beautiful environment. I talked and try to socialize as well as keeping my distance for he or she to get adjusted until his or her friend join after the weekend of Thanksgiving. What should I do?
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I had the same exact problem with my cockatiel! It's mouth would open and shut like it was panting and it would do this more after flying around. I took it to a special bird vet and she wasn't too sure what the cause was. You'll be happy to know that my bird stopped doing this after getting more used to its new home. I left him alone and didn't handle him or talk to him for a week, I just worked around him so he would get used to my presence. I got 2 more birds eventually and this seemed to make him happier . I would try not to worry to much about this. I would continue keeping your distance but not try to socialize with it just yet. You might consider getting another budgie to keep it company, this might alleviate its anxiety. However, if it makes the situation worse, keep it in a nearby cage until its more adapted. I would not see a vet, there isn't much they can do. Again, try not to worry too much about this. My opinion is that it is just anxiety. You know how a dog pants when its stressed? You might want to try covering it at night so it doesn't get spooked (they can't see well in the dark at all). Good luck! I know you think your poor birdie is going to have a heart attack like I did but I think it'll stop this after a week or so.

Try putting a bath towel over the cage. The darkness should calm the budgie. If this carries on u should consult ur vet.

I would cover him / she with the night cover, leaving just - maybe a foot wide - opening. The whole thing may have been too much.

a budgie takes a minimum of six months to feel at home. so it is going to take along time for it to calm down especially if it is alone (meaning without another budgie). however it should only take about a week for it to stop acting like that. i have 4 and they all did that when i bought them

Sounds like heart arethmia. common in pet store bought birds. give it some time.make sure room is quiet. no loud noises, tv..music..ect.and just let it get used to cage and environment.if not better in a few days,,,,,,,call the pet store or call where you got it.

What you describe is not unusual for a new budgie. She sounds like she is stressing, which many do when first taken to a new home, with new people, etc. If you just give her some space, make sure no one else in the family is doing anything to scare her (i.e. sticking their fingers through the bars of the cage, etc), and slowly and quietly start trying to make friends with her after a few days have passed, she should begin to settle down.

It's important to remember that when a bird is "trapped" in a cage, anything new is VERY scary to them. She has to learn that you are going to love her and take good care of her, she doesn't automatically know that when she first comes home to join your family.

Good luck!

You should cover the cage for atleast 24 hours. Let them get used to the common noises in your home. When you approach their cage, do it slowly. Don't be sticking your hand in their cage to touch them right away either. Put your hand in the cage for a few seconds every so often- eventually the bird will think it's normal and pay even use it as a perch. It'll will take some time though (like weeks). My birds recognize that my hand means food and water. They don't fly around and go nuts anymore when I stick my hand in the cage to change their food.

If you're wanting another one (the friend joining them after Thanksgiving remark), I would wait until this one is used to you and your home. I got one in 2003 and I didn't get her a friend until this past spring.

If it helps, you can do what I did. I trained both my birds to be calm around me by turning them loose in the bathroom (closed off room with no fans, windows, or other animals). I would just sit there and let them wear themselves out from flying. Once they were good and tired, I'd gently pick them up and pet them softly. Also, you can put food in your hand and see if the bird will eat from it.

Also, when the bird is mature enough, you can tell male from femal by their cere (piece above the nose with their nostrils). If it turns blue or purple (or a mix), it's a male. If it is tan or brown, it's a female. Good luck!

I've got pictures of my parakeets on my 360 page.

Also, depending on the doors to this cage, you may need to use clothes pins to keep them shut. My bird figured out how to open all her doors (nice surprise when I got home form work). They're very smart.

well sometime it takes time to get accustomed to their new home talk to him softly let him know that ypu will not harm him sooner or later he will stop with the nonsense also if you offer it some treats he will start to gain some confiddence

If you just got "it" it is afraid. When you first bring one home, you should put them in a quiet room for a few days until they get the feel of the house. It is relaxed in the evening, probably 'cos it is darker and they are more relaxed in the dark. Don't put another bird in with it until it is completely relaxed with the house and you. Then introduce them by putting the cages next to each other. You have to be patient with birds, they are quite nervous. good luck

i would take the bird to the vet cause birds can die just like that.Some times when they do that they are having troulbe breathing. but im not sure its hard to say without seeing the bird. but i would take it to a bird vet to be on the safe side.

HELP, Am I making a mistake with Baby Cockatiel??

2010-05-24T07:26:00.000-07:00

I bought a baby on October 3. He was about 2.5 weeks old when I brought him home. He is fully feathered and pecks at seed and eats pleanty of mellet spray. I offer carrots, corn, lettus etc.. He still screams to be hand fed. Is this normal? I am afraid he isnt getting water. He climbs, perches and flaps his wings happily. But ever time he seems me, he starts screatching for food. What do I do, is it to early to stop handfeeding? Am I spoiling him? How can I be sure he is eating and drinking properly? If I continue to fed at his becking call, will he eat on his own? If I discontinue food, will he starve or dehydrate? He is in a cage with my older tiel, he is doing great, seems to know how to climb all over the cage and reaches tall perches. I have fed Kaytee Exact. He appears healthy, I just dont want to loose him, or spoil him. Please any advice would be appreciated.
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I know a woman with a 10 year old cockatoo who will not eat anything that's not offered from between the woman's lips.

Cockatiels ought to be weaned by 8 weeks old. Here is an article that details timelines and tricks for weaning tiels.

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww50eii.

Yes is it way to early to stop hand feeding. I feed mine every time they beg for food. Always offer regular food and as they eat more and more seed they will eventually stop begging. Mine usually at 6 -7 weeks old.

He will get the water he needs from the formula. But do keep a shallow dish of water so he can learn to drink from a dish.

Nothing wrong with spoiling your bird.

Where did you get a bird so young? And is this the first time you have hand-raised one? It sounds like it might be, and that you have plenty of unanswered questions. If you got it from a breeder, call them. They should have given you pretty explicit instructions on feeding.
If you got it from a pet store, you should still try to contact them, although some places may not be as reliable as they should be, especially if they are letting people take home such young birds, and not educating them.

You should contact an avian veterinarian in your area, for a better idea on how to hand raise a bird, and what is normal and healthy for your bird.

Try these sites as a basic guide on what you should be doing.

Good luck.
http://www.cockatiel.org/articles/handfe.
http://members.tripod.com/~cockatiels4u/.

My Mom raises Cockatiels and at one point we had over 60 birds in our home.no joke.

It's way way WAY too early to ween your Tiel! Keep seeds and water available at all times. When your tiel begs for the goods please provide and don't ween your tiel too early. Your baby still needs the nutrients and diet from the formula.

I remember my hand feeding dayz. My Mom made me care for the sick babes that the Momma bird woudn't go near. It was a fun hobby of mine and my Momma's business.

Your Birdie will know when he/she doesn't need the formula anymore. Usually around 8-10 weeks old.

You're going to have fun teaching your new birdie to whistle and talk! Start soon though with the training and they will never forget.

My first baby is about 14 years old now.Blind as a bat but still talks and whistles a storm! Incredible.Have a great time!

When I got my baby tiel, she used to do the same - scream and make all kinds of noises - and wouldn't shut up until I gave her pablum. She eventually ate on her own (seeds, fruits, veggies, etc) . so I think you are ok with feeding her until she eats seeds on her own. (If you can - try to get her on a pellet diet). I have been told by vets and breeders that tiels (and other birds?) can starve themselves . so make sure she is eating enough. I used to weigh mine when she was younger, to make sure she wasn't losing weight. However, my one before this never really liked being hand-fed and started eating seed right away.

Are you sure you don't mean 2.5 MONTHS old? A 2.5 WEEK old cannot eat on it's own, and does not have all it's feathers. My cockatiel babies fully weaned at around 11 weeks old. Please go to www.cockatielcottage.net for full info on feeding/handfeeding cockatiels.

. usually there are weened at 6 weeks .some birds you to feed until they ready. keep feeding him. if you know how to hand feed [really] you can give Little water in what you feed him with. i had a tiel i feed for 4 months he would not ween. it sound like he OK??? if you need anymore help e-mail me

he's not ready to wean yet, you need to be sure to feed him at least morning and night to make sure that he gets enough food
he will let you know when he gets tired of hand feeding

Yuor bird is too young to wean off of formula. Keep hand feeing it, and offer it some water from the feeding spoon.
The bird will be ready to start weaning in another 6 weeks or so.
Here is the link to a site that might be of some help for you.

http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/birdinfo.

Good luck.

At 5 weeks baby tire is still to young to eat completely on its own. Some of them that i have hand raised did not stop wanting hand feed until 8 weeks. You can tell when it is ready to stop hand feeding it will start to reject the hand feeding formula and stop altogether. You are doing a great job keep up the good work.

Help! plz! my parakeets not eating his food!?!?

2010-05-24T07:25:00.003-07:00

I got a new parakeet just on monday, so like 5 days ago. I had regular bird seed food in his cage but he wouldn't eat it. So then we put some millet in too, and thats all he eats, he won't eat any of his regular food. I know millet is only supposed to be a treat but I am afraid if I take the millet out he won't eat anything. Please help, what should i do?
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I know this may sound weird, but make sure that he DOES have food in his bowl. Parakeets eat the middle of the seed, and leave the shells, and it looks like he's got plenty to eat, but all there is is shells.

Dump what you got in there, and give him new stuff. If all he eats is millet, he'll be fine, give him some time, he's just getting used to a new place too. If you still don't see him eat, try some other food (there is more than 1 brand)

good luck

go to the vet to see if it sick if it isn't try a differnet bird food

take you parakeet to the vet

try bread and some fruit

Make sure you are feeding the same mix the pet store was giving them. If you bought a new type of food he may not recognize it and will not want to try it. Parakeets, unfortunately can be very stubborn about food changes, too. Make sure that you change the seed EVERY day. That way it will be fresh and he will be more willing to try it. Yes, millet is really a treat, but in very young birds, that may be all they eat when you first bring him home. (They are stressed anyway and often do not feel comfortable at first) Please take note that in a bird that small, they can starve in just a couple of days or so because their metabolisms are so high. Feed him what he will eat and gradually try to wean him onto the new diet. Try breaking up the millet and mixing it in with the new food. Then he will hopefully give the new seed a try while picking out the millet. Do not forget that birds need fresh foods, too. (veggies and some fruit) It may take months for them to try fresh foods, and that seems like a waste, but it will increase your little friend's lifespan ;)

Good luck.

One more note: try covering 1/2 of the cage for a couple of weeks. Put the seed cup on the covered side. this way he will not feel threatened and he has a safe place to hide. You can use a dark blanket or sheet for this. After a week or two, he will become more used to his surroundings and you and he should feel more comfortable.

Parakeets dont eat regular bird food they have a special type of food for them. They're little round seeds. If its not wat your already got then go to the petshop and buy some parakeet food. All parrots dont eat the same. The larger parrots have big seeds and the smaller one have small ones.

help! my parakeets claws turn upwards what do i need to do!we found him so were not sure if we should take him

2010-05-24T07:25:00.002-07:00

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his claws need clipping take him to a vet..

if you found him, then I suggest that you contact a vet and ask them they might want to make sure he is not sick and does not have any diseases.

I'm not really sure what you mean. Maybe you can cut his nails with a nail clipper. They need sandpaper to scratch on, they sell it at pet stores. If you found him, of course you should keep him!

Does he have one of those little swing things hanging in his cage? That gives them something to hold onto with their claws. You might try taking him down to PetSmart and asking if they know what the problem could be.

I'm no vet, but I've seen another bird's claws turn upwards, and in that situation it was because his claws had been torn off. It would in no way be a reason not to take him, as he could still live a happy, normal life.

There is also a possibility that it is from the bird not having a "perch," only being able to stand on a flat surface, so the claws would grow at an awkward angle. It this were the reason, and if it hadn't gone on for too long, it is possible that they may return to something more normal-looking with some proper perches and some time.

TAKE HIM OR HER TO A VET

do you know how or why it turned out of shape? why don't you take him to the nearest vet office.

I've never had this problem with parakeets, but I have had it happen with cockatiels. There is no reason to not take him, but keep an eye on the nails as they might get really long and need regular clipping, which isn't hard to do once you learn how.

If you found him I assume you checked with the Local Humane Society like SPCA to see if anyone reported losing one. The owners would probably Love to have him back. Ours has escaped a month or so ago and I still check with them to see if anyone has reported one.

It could have been out and about for awhile if where you are is warm and could have found food at birdfeeders and such. Nails may have been already overgrown and became more so since. Obviously whatever is the reason is sounds like it is a surviver so it seems as though t isn t a major problem. If you tried to find the orginal owner and no one reported losing one and you would like him that s great. I would love to think mine was in such good hands if somehow it wasn t possible for us to have him back.

help! my new finches are throwing litter all ove my floor?

2010-05-24T07:25:00.001-07:00

My room mate and I just got finches. I have never had birds before and heard they were the best starter birds and they have a really nice song. The problem is we got grit littler for them and they throw it all over the floor (there cage is abiout three feet off the ground). They also kinda smell, this is after like two days. Is this normal? Should I just buy new straw litter instead and buy an air freshener. My room mates throwing a fit about me not loving them.
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I agree with the newspaper advice. It keeps things pretty clean. To help cut down on the odor, you can cut several sheets to size and layer them in the cage, then make removing a sheet every day part of your routine: give them fresh water, food, and pull out a sheet of the soiled paper, revealing a fresh sheet.

Welcome to bird ownership!

welcome to the world of birds. Try using newspaper instead. If you need to put grit in there..which they really don't need, just sprinkle a tiny bit on the floor of the cage.
Yes, they need to be cleaned every couple of days.

Line the cage with newspaper instead.
And the cage shouldnt smell.. Ive had birds for 5 years and never noticed a cage smelling after such a short ammount of time.

This seems quite normal, finches are not the tidiest of birds. They will root about in the bottom of the cage looking for seeds that they have flicked out of the dishes.
there is a new type of cage called a vision by a company called Ferplast which is mainly clear plastc and very little amount of bars this may help with the litter falling out of the cage.

your problem is quit simple really . 1st thing is 'you have to be smarter then the little bird'
> go to any pet suppy store .purchase tiny finch orthopetic shoes
they come in a wide assortment of sizes and colors
average price is $25.00
> your birds (finches) will need to wear the shoes for at least
6 months to a year
> in the meantime get another room mate

Bird Cages.

"Love Your Feathered Friend? Choose the Best Bird Cage Ever!"

Things To Think About Before You Buy A Pet Bird

While a bird is an easy pet to care for, they do require just as much commitment and preparation as any other type of pet. Whether you are buying a small parakeet or an large parrot, you should make sure that you are prepared to care for your new feathered friend properly.

One thing that all pets, including birds need is attention. If your schedule has you working long hours and not spending much time at home, perhaps you should consider a fish tank instead of a bird. A bird cannot be left in it鈥檚 cage alone all the time and still be expected to be friendly on the odd days when you feel like playing with it. Some birds require more interaction than others, but they are social creatures and need you to set aside some time each day to play with them. You can use this time to teach them tricks and strengthen the bond between you.

When considering bringing a bird into your home, you must think about the safety of your new pet. Are there other pets in the house that could be threatening to the bird? Are there tiny nooks and crannies that a bird could get into and hurt himself? Do the other members of your family leave the windows and doors open where the bird could fly out and be lost? All these things must be considered for the safety of your new pet

The purchase and placement of his cage is another consideration. You must buy a cage that is the right size for your bird. Many parrots become quite adept at opening their own cage doors so you should consider how easy the cage is to break out of. The cage should be made out of a safe material and have bars spaced in such a way that the bird cannot get his head stuck in between them. There should be no sharp edges and their should be appropriate food and water dishes as well as perches inside the cage. Cages can be expensive, but don鈥檛 skimp on this as it is your pets new home!

Before you buy the cage, consider where you will be keeping it. It is best if the cage can be in a quiet corner but near family activities as your bird really wants to be part of the family. You should keep it out of direct sunlight, and away from any drafts or anywhere that could have a sudden change in temperature like in front of the heater or air conditions. Avoid placing the cage in the kitchen as fumes and hot surfaces can be hazardous. Be aware that the fumes from nonstick pans can be deadly to a pet bird, so make sure you get rid of all your non stick pans before bringing your bird home. Of course, you will want to keep the cage out of the path of traffic so you need to buy a cage that is the appropriate size for your bird as well as the right size to fit in the intended area.

Depending on the size of your bird, you may want to consider the level of noise that he will produce. Parakeets make little chirpy noises that, for the most part, are not annoying. Conures, on the other hand have a shrill call that goes right through you. Most happy birds will not yell constantly, but it is natural for them to call out at times so make sure you (and your neighbors) can handle the level of noise produced by the bird.

Finally, make sure that you want to commit to the care that is necessary to have a happy healthy bird. You鈥檒l need to clean out the cage daily and make sure you provide fresh food and water. Food your bird a varied diet and have him checked by a vet (preferably one who specializes in birds) every year.

Birds can be very rewarding pets and take minimal care but they must be provided with a comfortable and safe environment and your companionship in order to thrive. Many birds can live for 20 years or more, so you are making a long commitment when you bring home your new feathered friend. This commitment to care and companionship is well worth it, however, as the rewards of owning these enchanting creatures are many!

http://www.finchinfo.com/
http://home.flash.net/~billgood/basic.ht.

wen i was 10 i got finches they were cute but they made alot of mess so wat my mom did was to get fish net fabric and put it around the cage then sew a thick string around it then tie it to the cage but make sure the fish net material has really small holes

If you have a grate over the grit they will be unable to throw it out of the cage, plus they will stay cleaner by not having to walk through their own feces.

Help! My budgees are fighting nonstop!?

2010-05-24T07:25:00.000-07:00

One of them is new. How long till they get along? One is male, one female. Large cage, plenty of food and water, lots of cool toys, and they each have their own space. Yet, they are really quarrelsome (acquired one of them yesterday).
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Unfortunately you have already made a few mistakes. You should never introduce a new bird by putting it in someones Else's house(your first bird's). A second temporary cage is recommended. If the birds are not purchased together, they should be quarantined before trying to put them together. This way if one is ill it will not pass it on to the other. The books usually suggest about a week.
Next problem is putting them together. Your first bird has claimed the entire cage as their house. You have now put in an intruder to invade his/her space. As a result, fighting.
The next thing is male/female relationship. Try to think of these little birds as humans. How would you like to be told to have to live with this person that has been chosen for you. Maybe you don't like him/her. Again fighting.
As you have done these things already, the best you can do now is to wait it out. They may come to accept each other, but keep your eye on them. I have had the experience where the female became vicious and would go after the male and constantly bite his feet until he was removed.

Get your BB gun out.pump it up.and blow the "BUGEESUS" out of the one that starts the trouble.no more fighting.OR..try keeping them covered a little more..(during the daytime)..they calm down in the dark..worth a "shot".lol

The original Budgie is defending its territory.

COMPLETELY rearrange the cage and change out as many of the items as possible and move it to a new location. This will make it seem like a new, different, neutral cage.

Leave the new Budgie in the rearranged cage and put the older one in a separate cage (a small travel cage is OK, it is just temporary, but the bigger the better). Leave them in sight of each other for a few days but do not give them access to one another.

Let them out to play together when you can be around to supervise and see how they do. If they are starting to get along and get in the cage together, they may be OK from there.

Budgies are flock animals and they will want to be together (unless one or both is a very people oriented bird). The original bird just needs to get over the feeling (s)he is being invaded.

Good Luck!

Separate them in 2 separate cages. In adjascent rooms ok. Let them hear each other. If they behave happily let them have the cages nearer, then cages touching..but dont put them together ..not for awhile.. If they arfer acting loving you might try it.

It sounds like the * is frisky with the hen. If the hen is not in breeding condition she won't be interested hm mm sounds familiar . They should settle down

They should settle down within 48 hours, if the female is the new bird the male will be trying to mate. If the male is the new bird the female will be the dominant one as she has territorial advantage. Try to change the cage around and move it to a new position in the room this will then reduce her animosity towards the new male and they will end up feeding each other before too long.
best of luck

Do you maybe have another cage that you could put the new one in? I got my first parakeet 3 years ago. She was the only bird until about April. When I bought a male, I got a bigger cage (for the two of them). I kept her in the smaller, older cage and him in the new one. I put her cage next to his so they could get adjusted to each other. Before too long they were hanging off the sides of their cages trying to check the other one out. After a few days, I put her into the new, bigger cage and they've been getting along great ever since. You need to slowly introduce them to eachother. Would you like it if some stranger just moved into your room and got into your stuff?

help! leash issues!!?

2010-05-24T07:24:00.003-07:00

i adopted a 2-year-old lab/rottie mix about 6 weeks ago--he's great at home, but does not seem to be "getting" the leash thing--doesn't go after people or other dogs, but pulls ME down the street--what to do!!?? any suggestions?
i think i might need cesar milan "the dog whisperer"!! :)
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The Gentle Leader or Halti could prove to be a salvation for you both. If you adopted your dog (good work, by the way!) at a shelter then you might be able to find one there and at a substantially reduced cost since you're an adopter and, hence, a member. Shelters love Gentle Leaders because they are so much more humane that choke or spike collars and the training really doesn't take long at all. Call the shelter.ask about a GL and, perhaps, a behavior consult to ensure that you're using the GL to it's full advantage.

Good luck!

get a submission collar it goes up over their nose nad when he pulls it pulls his nose down. makes hi relize he isnt he boss

go get a good chock collar put a lease on it will tell the dog what it is doing wrong

well you could first go to the store and buy some treats then take him the lease and the teats into your backyard put it on him and if he pulls yank hard and say bad boy so then when you take so steps and he does nothing give him a treat and so on do this about for a week and you will do fine

i thought this was the bird section??

I have trained adult dogs many times that try to pull me down the street. When you go for your walk, every time he pulls, give him a quick tug and say NO! or HEEL!. Do not let him get away with pulling not even once. Persistence is the key. Eventually he will clue in and find that it's no fun to pull. There is also a contraption called "the gentle leader". It goes around the face as sorta like a muzzle but not that bad. It pulls its head to the side every time he pulls against the leash. He definitely won't enjoy pulling if you use it. Hope this helps. Good Luck!

I have a female Rottie who did literally pull me into the street. It is not fun for you to walk a dog like that. Not to mention dangerous for dog and you. Get a Gentle Leader. It is a head harness- and GREATLY will reduce pulling if not completely. They cost about $20.00 but worth EVERY cent. I can walk my dog now! And its enjoyable for us both.
I do not like choke or pinch collars. I think they encourage pulling.

This may sound cruel, but trust me, it's not. Purchase a prong collar for your dog. When he pulls the pressure from the prongs will teach him to stop pulling. He won't hurt himself but he will learn not to pull. Make sure you get the correct size for him and it will do the trick.

take him for a walk with a bag of treats. every 5 feet you go he dosent tug give him one. once he gets the idea you can give him ultra long walks with out being draged down the street yeling, kicking and screaming. what ever you do dont use a choke chain. there crule and your dog. might even come to hate you if you do.

You can get a head harness. They work great. It will take him a few times to get use to wearing it but you will love the results.

When I use a head harness I use two leashes 1 to the head harness and the other to the collar. So if they get out of the head harness you can still have control of your dog.

all you need to do is wip your dogs a*s and show him how he is suppose to walk with you on the street or you can just make him run. here is one way you get in your car hold the leash with your dog outside of the car and go aroud the neighborhood 25 to 30 mph and see how he likes being dragged down the street

This is not that big of a deal. Just get a choke chain or a "No Pull Collar". The choke chain will do what it says, choke the dog untill it releases. Many people think this is cruel but it is a very affective training method. And the "No Pull Collar" goes around the dog's muzzel. The dogs dont have as much strength on the head then the do on the neck so he wont be able to pull you. Good Luck.

I was having the same problem with my German shephard (when he wasn't eating his collar/harness thingy), I finally found a harness on e-bay that is like a normal collar with an attachment that loops around your dog's front legs and attaches on the collar at the breastbone and loops around (like a normal harness) under the front legs and up to where you would usually attach a leash at the back of the neck and the attachments loop through it and then you attach the leash to the remainder. It really works as when he pulls, it tightens up around his legs (that part is well padded on the harness) and don't choke him like the choke collars do, but he gets the same idea. I can't leave it on him 24/7 like a normal collar though as he will eat it, I'm still trying to work that one out.

at least your dog can walk on a leash my chihuahua cant.chock collar should do the trick or a harness i suggest you get your dog train at petsmart

cesar would tell you to put a choke collar on this dog and have a strong leash, when you go out to walk make sure the collar is around the top of his neck, right behind his ears, so that you have
control of his head, everytime he starts pulling, pop his leash and put him into a sit, make sure that the collar stays in the correct position
you must maintain control over a dog this size

HELP! A hawk has flown into our warehouse and he won't leave! How do we get him to fly back out the bay doors?

2010-05-24T07:24:00.002-07:00

He is just roosting in the rafters. Loud noises makes him fly around in circles but not out the doors. We have 2 "garage style" doors. Any suggestions?
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HI

I see a lot of answer here but noe that are 100 right on the money.

First. Its true he may be sick..

Secondly if you live where you are getting some nasty weather right now he may have flown in and is not in a hurry to go

But most likley he got in there when chasing a mouse and now is having trouble getting out.

Be aware .. all Hawks in ALL 50 states are protected birds .. also
Some are endangered as well.

Having said that,.. IF you can leave the doors open and leave it alone then do so.. see if he will go no his own.

I would not try to feed it anything.. CERTAINLY DO NOT put on a leather glove and hold food up!

This is not a trained bird.

I have a link to a local Raptor center we have here,, really good folks they do tons with eagles and other raptors and also

and email and Phone number for an actual Falconer. and educator

Center

http://www.raptoreducationgroup.org.

WI DNR Staff and falconer.. super nice guy..he will help if he can.. Outstanding educator and wildlife person.. really cares.

Chris Cold
715-532-3911 main phone
715-532-4373 His desk phone

christian.cold@dnr.state.wi.us

email =

I urge you to contact a local rescue if he seems ill or is acting oddly ,.. he will not go on h is own. or you can not leave the doors open to let him get out.

DONT catch him yourself. Stress alone can kill birds.

Here is a link that may help you find a local sanctuary..

http://www.greenpeople.org/sanctuary.htm.

Sanctuaries and Wildlife Rescues will help catch the bird safely and make sure its ok and release it. No cost to you!

I hope it all goes well.. Remember do not touch or handle this bird yourself in anyway.. and

VERY IMPORTANT . if it dies you need to call local animal folks so they can make sure it did not die of something contagious to humans of other animals.

I would guess he flew in chasing a mouse on the ground.. and if shown the way out he will go.

But consider the above if he does not. Dont worry if you are not in or near Wisconsin,.. Both listed above will help you if they can.

Try the link for local places as well.

Good Luck

Wismom

Call animal control!

Since you probably have an intercom, you get a hawk call from National Geographic, or from nature stores, that should convince him there's another hawk using that space as a prowling ground. I recommend using it near the end of the day, as everyone has just left: http://shopping.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=ao.

Try this- leave him alone and leave the doors wide open.

Also, he may be ill. You can call animal control or wild life rescue as well. Trying to chase him out will only scare him.

Call a local wildlife rescue group, or the zoo, or animal control . for suggestions.

Poor bird.

I would do the same thing Dr.Max said or What em said

Coax him out with raw meat. Smallish pieces held high by someone seen to be walking out towards outside. The hawk will scent the meat, eyeball it, and want it. I have seen this done before.Tell whoever is carrying it to watch if the Hawk swoops. Tell them to throw the meat in the direction of the doors. The Hawk will swoop thus getting nearer to safety. Keep on chucking pieces until he is out.

Open the pod-bay doors, Hal. Then maybe he'll fly out during the night.

That hawk maybe cleaning out the rodents and other vermin there, unless maybe you're dealing with chickens or other small animals. What I'm saying is maybe you shouldn't be in a big rush to get rid of it. But if that's not the case, find out what it is eating there and move it outside. It may be hunting when your not around. They only eat live animals. The other idea, which seems pretty mean to me would to put some kind of small animal in a cage just outside and see if it ponces on it. I'm not so sure you should be in any rush to get rid of it.

Find a call tape that hunters use to lure predators.

If you guys are watching him, waiting for him to leave, you are probably scaring him. Try leaving for a while, give him some space, but leave the doors open. If the warehouse has valuables in it, just go down the drive or something, but let the hawk be alone for a few minutes so he isn't intimidated. When he doesn't feel threatened, he will find his own way out. If that doesn't work, go buy a mouse at a pet shop and leave it in an open box on the driveway outside the doors.. LOL.. Good luck!! 鈾?

you need a big glove and some raw meat hold it out like those bird controller people and if hes escaped from somewhere which seems likley due to the fact the hawks usually stay well clear of humans he will fly down and take it if not then i suggest you call in the rspca not animal control as they may hurt it otherwise good luck

Call local animal control. DO NOT do anything to harm it. If it's an endangered species, you can get into serious trouble.

Hawks like mice. If you get one of those little furry wind up toy mice and place it in the parking lot but in sight of the open doors,he may see it and be fooled long enough for you to close the doors. If it is a female,you may need to hurry before she decides to build a nest in the rafters..then you will never get rid of her.

pur foo out side it will go to eat then close the doors!

He/she will probably just leave on its own. Can you just leave the doors open?

He's not going to respond to food. He's too freaked out.
All of you standing around staring at him is making him freak too.
Take a break. Everyone out of the warehouse. Turn on all lights and leave the doors open.
Pick one person to go an check on him periodically.
Hawks are sensitive to light. They 'go to sleep' when it gets dark, so make sure the lights stay bright.
Just call animal control or wildlife rehabilitation in your area. Animal control will know who else to call.

I suggest you try and find a Falconer. They will probably have trapping nets or know how to make them or be able to catch this hawk in some way.

http://www.falconry-adventures.com/.

I wish I had two votes for the one above me. Right on!

call animal control, most likely the hawk has found a warm place to live and mate. possible there is alot of rodents in the warehouse for it. animal control will remove and release it.

Help! My new cockatiel hates me.?

2010-05-24T07:24:00.001-07:00

He is about 8 months old and was hand raised. At first he was OK with being held - 1 or 2 times when he first came home with me and then he "flew" off my hand (wings are clipped) and rammed into the window. Since then he hisses and bit me really hard when I try to get him out. I know I need to work with him but I'm really freaked about getting bit again. It hurt! I've tried using a towel to get him and now he hates me even more. Any suggestions?
Answers:
Since your cockatiel is going to be a member of your family, you should know how to tame and train it. You will be rewarded with a well-behaved companion who will give you many years of pleasure. The taming and training period can be divided into three categories: getting acquainted, training techniques, and talking or whistling.

Getting Acquainted Put yourself in your cockatiel's place: You have been taken away from your family and placed in a strange cage in a new room with different sights and sounds and no place to hide. There are huge, unfeathered creatures with no beaks making strange noises in front of your cage. How would you feel? Frightened, of course!

As you can see, the first few days should be devoted to getting acquainted. It is very important that you move slowly and talk quietly to your new family member. In a few days, you will probably see that your cockatiel is less frightened 鈥?it won't jump from perch to perch, squawk, hiss, or fluff its feathers as much when you approach or stand near its cage. Try to learn your cockatiel's body language and "speech" 鈥?its signs of aggression as well as its signs of trust. Try to imitate its "trusting" sounds.

Training Techniques After a few days, your cockatiel will still not trust you completely but will tolerate your presence. This is the time to start hand taming your cockatiel. For the next week, try to show your bird that perching on your hand or on a stick can be fun. A bare hand can be used for finches, canaries, and budgerigars, but leather work gloves should be worn with the smaller parrots like the cockatiel.. Since your bird will feel more secure in its cage, start the hand or stick training in the cage, with a few fifteen-minute sessions each day. Using slow movements and a calm, reassuring voice, introduce your hand or stick into the cage. By gently pushing up where the chest joins the legs, you can get your bird to jump onto your finger or your stick. Once you have succeeded in using the stick method for your cockatiel, the next step is to ease your stick-holding hand under your bird's feet while talking softly and gently. Now offer small bits of food with your free hand to distract your cockatiel, then simply slide your hand over, drop the stick softly 鈥?and the bird is on your hand. That contact is a good feeling 鈥?instant communication 鈥?like shaking hands with someone. Continue to reassure your cockatiel as it ponders its new perch 鈥?your hand. After you have tamed your cockatiel, other family members should be encouraged to handle it and feed it treats so that it will become accustomed to many people. You are now well on your way to having a well-socialized, hand-tamed pet. Once your bird feels comfortable on your hand, you should slowly and with gentle reassurances remove it from the cage. It will probably jump off your hand or grab for the bars first. But with patience and determination and with a reassuring voice and a few treats, you will be successful. Again, these sessions should be no more than fifteen minutes, two or three times a day, and they should be handled by only one person so that your cockatiel does not get confused or frightened. The room should be quiet, and all distractions such as toys, mirrors, and bells should be removed during training sessions.

During training sessions:

Close and cover all windows

Close and (if possible) lock all doors

Cover boiling liquids. Better yet, don't cook at this time
Once your cockatiel is hand tamed, it will beg you to take it for rides around on your hand, arm, shoulder, or the top of your head! If your bird tries to nip at your hand, turn your fingers away and push your cockatiel's chin away with your other hand. Some cockatiels do learn the meaning of the word no. Never hit your cockatiel. They do not understand this type of punishment, but they do respond to gentleness and patience.
If your cockatiel flies off your finger when you first take it out of the cage, don't lunge for it like an outfielder chasing a ball. Simply wait until it has perched and then slowly and quietly offer your hand, a stick, or even the cage to it. Offering some treat or fruit is also helpful. If this doesn't work, don't worry. Just leave the cage door open with some fresh goodies inside, and your cockatiel will return to the cage on its own time. If this doesn't work, wait until dark. Your cockatiel will sleep, and you can try your "salesmanship" again in the morning.

Talking Birds of the parrot family 鈥?budgerigars, cockatiels, African greys, macaws, and cockatoos, for example 鈥?can learn to "talk." Actually, they mimic or imitate your speech, the calls and songs of other birds, and even sounds around the house, such as the chimes of a grandfather clock, a banging door, or the ring of a telephone. They seem to enjoy this wonderful talent, and so do their owners. The neighbors are another story.

You should start "speech classes" only after your cockatiel has been tamed and is accustomed to you.

In general, males seem to learn more words and sounds faster than females.

Younger cockatiels are easier to teach, but you may still be able to teach an "old bird new tricks" with patience and kindness.

It is best to remove toys, mirrors, and food cups during the classes.

Cockatiels like routine. Give the lessons at the same time each day (before the cage cover is off in the morning and after it is replaced in the evening.

Single cockatiels are easier to teach than those that have company.

Each lesson should be about fifteen minutes long.

Be sure the "classroom" is quiet, without television, radios, or stereos blaring. If there are other people present, they should be quiet as well.

Cockatiels seem to respond better to the voices of females or children.

It may take one month to one year to teach your cockatiel to speak. Once it utters its first word or phrase, others will come easier and faster. In fact, your cockatiel will love its newfound talent so much that it will rapidly pick up more words. Some cockatiels never learn to talk but make pleasant pets anyhow.

Short words and phrases are best for lessons. A new word should be repeated slowly many times. It should also be repeated whenever you, other family members, or friends pass the cage or T-stand.
Some cockatiels can graduate to the "school of clean tricks" 鈥?learning to put objects in containers, ring bells for a reward, do somersaults, or other delightful show-stopping stunts! If you watch your cockatiel's natural antics, you can adapt simple stunts around them. Be careful not to use any materials or toys that may injure your cockatiel.

If he bites you again, get a fly swatter and beat the crap out of him. That should break him of biting.

It's very east to permenantly affect a bird's attitude towards something. Your bird's bad experience basically hard-wired its little brain to hate the thing it associates with the pain it felt--namely, you. However, all is not lost! :) You might be able to help your bird recover.

Try leaving the cage door open and letting your bird come out on his own. He'll be a lot less likely to bite if he doesn't feel threatened. Instead of offering your hand, which he fears, approach him with your arms at your side. Put your shoulder near him and see if he'll climb on it. Let him climb around on you and get used to being with you. Once he feels safe with you and recognizes that being with you mean being out of his cage and being able to explore, he'll be more friendly towards you. Most important is to let him progress at his own pace. Forcing him to do anything will only make it worse.

I had a cockatiel with a similar problem. He never did sit on my finder again, but he would get on my wrists, shoulders, and head with no problem.

hey..don't feel sad..OK
i think you can search the good cockatiel..
good cockatiel.

Some times birds pick who they want to be friends with. My tiel will open his wings wide when I walk in the house. He/she is so happy to see me that she will jump off the cage to come to me. But when my girl friend walks up to the cage the bird heads to the back side to get away from her. But at times the bird will go right to her. The stupid sun conure will go to both of us with no problems. Reminds you of a puppy dog.

Get some Jet puff sugar free marshmillows and some sugar cane and some pepers the long skinny kind. Your till will like one of them and take these treats with you and offer them. The little guy will start seeing you as a provider of something good. Then every time you are insite he will want you. Just take your time.

Well the good news is you can still work with him to change it, the bad news is you really made him more angry with the towel.
I took in an very old Macaw, She hated women and would hit the cage like a shark. Because I work with birds I expect to he bitten often. And not by a little cocktail either!! You have to except that you will take a few bites, it goes with the turf. The more fear you show, the less likely you will have them strike at you. You have to gather your self and deal with it. I wouldn't trade that Macaw for anything, and all it took was me to show no fear of her.

Follow the advice here, it is good, and remember, no one has EVER died from a cockatiel bite!

help wrong sex?

2010-05-24T07:24:00.000-07:00

my girlfriend appears to have been duped she wanted a male parrot and the breeder said it was a boy but i know its a girl.
we have a dog a male with quite large testicals,our cat also has tesicles which are smaller but i can feel them.the parrot does not have any.should we take her back or could it be a boy and the bits and bobs drop down later.we are not having a ball what should she do?
Answers:
Stop fondling your pets, pervert.

lmao i don't know anything about birds but that's too funny

I just think it's funny you feel cats and birds up!

birds have their testes inside. alot of times they have to do surgery to find out the sex of a bird.

The only way to sex a bird is to bring it to your vet. The sexual organs are located inside the body. So, you will actually never see the testicles.

Birds are not like dogs and cats. All of their genitalia are inside their bodies. In some species, you can tell gender by color. In others the only was to tell is by DNA testing of feather follicles or have your avian vet use a small endoscope to look inside. You didn't say what kind of parrot it is. We may be able to tell you which category he falls into.

I hope youre serious. You cannot sex a bird by its genetalia since it is internal. Usually the coloring is brighter in a male bird and they make more noise. Why does it matter anyway?

Because Birds are not Mamals, they are not going to have testicles like humans/cats/dogs.

I don't know about parrots, but, with chickens, when they're very young, it's impossible to tell the difference.

I'm sure that if the breeder is reputable, he didn't 'scam' you, you probably have a male parrot.

birds do not have testicles on the outside. Males are brighter in color then the females. If in doubt take the bird to an independent breeder or vet and they can tell you.

The only way you can tell for sure is a blood test. From the outside they are built the same. Or if its a girl she will eventually lay an egg or eggs when she is mature

You can not tell by looking at a bird. Some breeders are have been around long enough that they are a good judge but they still can't tell on most birds. Some birds have colors on the male that the female don't have.

The only real way to find out is go to a vet and have a DNA test ran on it. Or just wait 5 years and see if it produces eggs.

I would be willing to bet if the breeder said it is a male it is. The vet looked at my tiel and said it was a female and after reading up on them I agree because of the markings. Now my conure is a male but I have no real proof but he acts like a male and falls in love with women. Plus he has a squired up forhead. So it is just a guess.

First off, the only way to tell a sex of a parrot is to have it DNA tested, especially with exotic birds. I just got a parrot and this is what they told me. And by reading and hearing on different shows about animals, birds in the wild, normally the female is not as colorful and is normally smaller than a male, so it is somewhat easier to define which is male and female. Unless the person that sold you the parrot, has proof on paper, that it was your parrot that was tested and is a female.there is no way of knowing, without having your parrot DNA tested.male birds do not have testicles you can feel or see. If the seller of the bird just told you it was a female and doesn't have proof for you it was that specific bird that was tested and is a female, I personally would take them to small claims court. Parrots are not cheap pets to own. Also I asked about the DNA testing and here, where I live it cost average of $30 to $40 dollars. If you do go to small claims court, b4 going I personally would have your parrot tested and then.if it is a male.You have your case.altho the seller could say they didn't tell you it was a female, and if on the receipt you got from buying the bird or any other paperwork you may have gotten, if it states on there the parrot was DNA tested and is a female. It could be your word against theirs. Good Luck
~Peace~

a bird doesn't have visible testicles. the way I found out was took him to a bird store and the owner explained to me that males are very narrow in that area but females are wider for the eggs to come out. you can also get a d%26a test but this is kinda costly

Darlene is wrong. Larger birds do not lay eggs unless fertilized. I have had my amazon parrot for 17 years and I still don't know what the sex is! If your girlfriend is concerned about the sex of the bird, get a blood test from the vet.

i cant figure if im male or ?.chirp!

The gonads are inside the body you can't tell this way take it to a vet and he will surgically sex your bird

help with Senegal parrot?

2010-05-24T07:23:00.002-07:00

it turns out that my senegal parrot,is a female she laid an egg ! what can i do ?? what do i need to get?? please no mean comments!! thanks for your help !!
Answers:
females will lay eggs with or without a male. I used to have two female tiels that would pop eggs out all the time! My male senegal is the best. Dont they make just the best pets?

Is there a male in her life ? If not you can throw the egg away. Female birds often do this. But if she has'nt been near a male in the recent past, there won't be a baby bird inside the egg. Sorry. Call a pet store !

Like the person above said, if there is no male, take the egg away as soon as possible. If your female gets attached to the egg and it will obviously die if theres no male, she may get depressed. Please take it out. Good luck.

Yout parrot is probably about two years old and is kept in a well lit room. She may go on to lay three or four eggs, one every other day for a week. Take them away as they will be infertile and you don't want her to become fixated and try and sit them.
It will do her no harm but make sure that she has a good diet and plenty of calcium. Cuttle bone or oyster shell grit is good for this.
Try to reduce the lenghth of time she is lit by shortenng her day.
When she has got artiificial light late into the evening she thinks it is summer so goes into her breeding cycle. If she is not a tame handleable bird you mighjt think about getting a mate for her and giving them a large flight with a nest box.

Make sure she gets plenty of calcium and vitamin D or she could develop osteoporosis

help with black bird?

2010-05-24T07:23:00.001-07:00

help with with black bird and no lesbian refrences it flys and its got a feathers its a bird i have got afemale blackbird that i found in my garden she had all her tail feathers pulled out and cant fly i am intending to release soon but i am not sure she can fly very well should i let her go i rang a lot of rescue centres no one was intresting in helping her but i took her in i wasnt going to let her die should i just let i go if i am not sure she can fly that good
Answers:
tie her feet to your finger and let her stretch her wings, do it twice a day for half hour and let her build her muscles up, she'll be fine mate. let her go a.s.a.p. so she doesnt get used to hand feeding.

neighbours cat will sort it out

If you think she is well enough take her out to the country and release her where there is no chance of cats getting her
Did it once with a pigeon and it worked

How politically incorrect.

You should say "Afro-Caribbean lady" Try to throw her out the window because she has dark skin and is female will probably get you a membership of the BNP!!

MY EXPERIENCES WITH BIRDS ( THE FEATHERED VARIETY) IS THAT THEY CAN FLY WITHOUT TAIL FEATHERS BUT CANNOT STEER SO THEY TEND TO BUMP INTO THINGS,MAYBE IT MAY BE BETTER TO WAIT A WHILE UNTIL THEY GROW BACK,IF THEY DON'T SHE'LL PROBABLY A GREAT COMPANION HOPPING ABOUT THE GARDEN

watch her, if she doesnt fly away you can catch her again.

if not, than its her time to go..

Call a Vet maybe he knows what to do.

keep her longer until she is ready to fly.the rescue centres are too full up with little funding.if you feel that she will never be better then you could put her out of her misery but id keep her a few weeks and wait

Ring the RSPB. thay will tell you to let it go ..! there is nothing you can do .. and there right,,,, sorry to say.

have you tried contacting the rspb for advice? Well done you for trying to sort her out.

make shure there no enemy around see if can fly even if it cant fly well it can walk

Try to let her fly in your house .like the biggest room. See how well she does first before letting her go. Birds do need their tail feathers for direction. And also just keep calling the rescue centers.you'll get an answer eventually. Be careful with her..you never know with the bird flue going around. I would have done the same thing as you.I can't stand an animal suffering.

If she can't fly well now then she won't make it in the wild she will get kill by another animal. Try calling your local Vet's and explain the problem to them, maybe they can contact a rescue center that will take over the care of the bird. If it is a Crow or a Raven they are federally protected by Law so you need to be careful about taking in wild birds. If you need any other help please let me know.

Sapphyre
Certified Avian Specialist
http://www.borrowed-rainbow.com.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/borrowedra.

Contact St Tiggywinkles for advice, they are bird and hedgehog experts and will know what to do.

http://www.sttiggywinkles.org

I would keep her a little longer, what a kind person you are

if i was you i would ring up a local rspca or wildlife rescue and take her or have her picked up. DONT RELEASE HER as she cannot survive out there in the open not been able to fly makes her very tasty and easy to a cat!

the local wildlife trust will nurse her back to health and wait for her feathers to grow back. you cannot do this yourself as you havent the facilities.they do and they know whats best.

Let it go, its gonna die of shock soon anyway. Wild birds cannot cope with stress of being captured

help with birds.?

2010-05-24T07:23:00.000-07:00

i want to get a bird or pair of birds, but i don't know what kind are good birds to have around. i also have cats, but they aren't allowed in my room, so they may or may not be a problem. does the climate where i live matter?
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A good bird for 'you'. sounds like it would be a parakeet. If you have cats, and the birds would be spending most of their time, in your room.. a pair of keets would do fine. Keep in mind, that you 'do' have to let them out of the cage, and work with them, so they can get to know you, and their surroundings.. that's very important for them, and their health. If you are thinking of just one. a 'pair' is better.so 'one' doesn't get lonley. If you "have" to get just one.. get it a mirror, so it can 'talk' and 'socialize' with the "bird in the mirror". Make sure wherever you place them in the room, isn't drafty or cold. this can kill a bird, if they catch a draft.

Do some research on-line. Go to a pet shop that specializes in birds. See what is out there. Read some bird magazines. Go to a bird mart or fair. There are lots of breeders and pet owners out there that love to talk about their birds.

Since you have cats you might not want to get birds. Why setup your cats to be bad and your new bird to be killed?

we had a set of ring neck doves they liked to be held and they just sound so pretty when there cooing and easy to care for . the down side they can be messy

Help what is wrong with Molly my parakeet?

2010-05-24T07:22:00.002-07:00

My parakeet sits on the floor of the cage. She will not eat or drink.
I put the lower perch as low as it wiil go and she has got on it a few times but almost fell off. Her head is twitchy. when I put my hand in the cage she will go around in circles instead of getting on the top perch. Help what is wrong? could the food that I have been feeding her cause the problem?
Answers:
I used to work at an avian's vet office, and from your description, your bird is very ill. It was probably not the food, unless you gave her something with avocado, chocolate or caffine. Birds that won't perch and that sit on the bottom of the cage and don't eat are not healthy and VERY sick. Birds do everything they can to mask any kind of injury or illness, which is why it is difficult to know your bird is sick until it's too late or until they are very, very sick and don't have the energy to hide it any more.

Please seek veterinary care immediately. If she's a new bird, it is most likely nothing you did wrong, she was probably sick when you got her. At the very least, consult a veterinarian who specializes in birds.

Keep her warm, in a calm, quiet environment with no bright lights or drafts. You might want to keep a blanket over 1/2 of the cage as well, and see if she'll drink a little bit of Gatorade- that can help get her to drink. Keeping her warm is the most important thing you can do until she is seen by a vet.

Good luck and I'm sorry she's sick, but please know this is NOT nesting behavior, anxiety, or any kind of minor problem- I've seen it dozens of times, and without a vet's care, it is likely she will die. I don't want to scare you or upset you, but I am speaking from experience and as an avian specialist. Especially if she's also having seizures! Again, good luck and take care!

It sounds as though she's sick. I doubt it would be the food you're giving it. I would seek vet advice asap.

She might have hurt herself real bad so probably have to go vets.
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OR

Force her to have a drink.
Put calpol sugar free 3+ a drop in her mouth with a few drops of water. Do 3 times a day.
That's what i do when one of my birds are ill. It really works in a few day they feel better.
I also put a drop in their water mixed round once a week.
Cheaper then go vets.

She wants to mate and will probibly lay an eeg even though she dose not have a partner.

I think it needs freedom.Try to keep ur MOLLY out of his cage so that he may feel better.Otherwise consult a vet.

You might want to check for mites. They sell spray for parakeets to treat mites. If it's a female, she may be egg bound which can be serious. See a vet.

I am sorry to say she is most likely very ill. Take her to a vet right away if you can. If your bird sits on the cage bottom usually that means she is very sick. Make sure she stays hydrated and is eating. Watch to see if she cleans the poo off of her bottom also. If they don't clean themselves they aren't doing well. Good luck.

Does she put uneaten seeds to the floor?If she does she has a disease.I just read it in a book.

help please.i think my parakeet is going through the stage that makes them shed and grow new feathers?

2010-05-24T07:22:00.001-07:00

my parakeet is shaking and rubbing her head and scatrching her head and her head is looking really weird is this suppose to happen?
how can i make her happier and help her scratch the area's and just wull i can't stand watching her i feel like i can do something wut can i do to helo?
Answers:
hi, if the bottom of the cage looks like someone broke a small pillow, (lots of little feathers) - then yes, your bird is moulting. Like a snake sheds its skin, birds moult - ie. they drop old feathers and grow in new ones. This is seasonal. They look scruffy (and sometimes i think mine actually know they look scruffy) - it is temporary.. the new feathers come in and they look wonderful again.. no worries.
If you are super concerned, then take it to a pet store that knows birds really well, or preferably bird vet.

its called molting.. other than that I cant help you.. sorry

If her head looks sort of spikey this is normal. New feathers are covered with little covers to protect them as they grow. You can help your bird by scratching the feathers on and behind her head to get the little covers off if she allows you to. These are called pin feathers. The feathers on the rest of her body she can preen herself. She will try scratch with her feet on her head if she will not allow you to help. Another bird usually helps preen the feathers on the head.

It's normal what your parakeet is going through is molting.Don't worry it's nateral my parakeets are going through the same thing.All birds molt between the different seasons.So right now they are getting thier Winter feathers.Sorry there is nothing you can do about it.

The above answers are really great- as long as it IS a moult. Here are some warning signs that mean you should get your bird the the vet ASAP for a full, complete check up:

Blood on feathers, feet etc (broken pin or blood feathers)
Bare patches anywhere that there should be feahters (many causes- behavioral, bacterial, mites etc)
Scaly, rough, raised patches around beak, eyes or feet (scaley mites)
Obessive scratching leading to irritated or weeping skin (many causes: behavioral, bacterial, mites etc)
Ratty tail that is very short and does not seem to grow back in (french molt)
Dirty/poopy vent (bum) that may or may not be plucked bare (bacterial or yeast infection)
Listlessness, loss of appetite, fluffed appearance, sitting ont eh bottom of the cage, inability to perch etc

Help my parrot isn't well!"!?

2010-05-24T07:22:00.000-07:00

I've just taken him out of the aquarium and he doesn't look well at all.
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well you should not have put him in an aquarium and would be fine lol lol xxxxxxxxx try taking some of the water out of his lungs

Ask him what's wrong!

Or call a vet.118 or something.

Maybe try to get some of the water out of his lungs.

yeah ask him, or take him to the vets

take him 2 a vet

Take him to a vet!!

Birds and fish are useless pets! People with no identity often have them because they believe it makes them look cool. In reality they are just dorks like snake and lizard owners. All these pets do is make a mess and smell up a house. Besides. . . I'm sure fish, birds, lizard, and snakes aren't too thrilled about living in a box. As sting said. . "Free free . . set them free".

.Maybe he's just pinning

Give him the kiss of life - quick.

Polly wanna cracker?

.As sick as a parrot ehhhh??

If it's a parrot fish, quick! Put him back in!

If he has feathers though, use a hairdryer on him to perk the little fella up .

the fact that he was in an aquarium is probably the answer.

aquarium?no wonder he is not to well,or did you mean parrot fish.

Honestly, all jokes aside, take him to an avian vet immediately - you need a bird cage for him also.

he has past on, he is demised, he is a dead parrot.

Feed him to the cat

Duh no aquariums for birds. Get serious.

you forgot to leave his snorkel out again didn't you!

Help my parakeet (budgie)! I was checking a sore on one foot, and she got the other claw tangled in .?

2010-05-24T07:21:00.003-07:00

the towel I had her wrapped in. One of the claws came off, and I can't get it to stop bleeding. I've tried pinching it, putting styptic powder (i use cornstarch) on it, etc, and it won't stop bleeding. I don't think she'll live thru the night but I can't afford an emergency vet on a sunday night--even for euthanizing her. Any advice would be helpful, esp from vets and bird people!
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Oh Sh*t!

OK, I'll walk you through what I can.
First, pinch that toe nail tight for at least 3 minutes. Use something like a scrap of toilet paper so that when you let go, the clot does not come off stuck to your finger.

If you have someone at home that can go to the drug store, look in the animal section for a product called 'quick stop'- it's to stop bleeding on nails- (it's also at pet stores, but it's late) If you can find it, pack the bleeding tip with it.
Also, in the mens shaving products there is often a type of 'styptic' powder or stick, for sealing shaving cuts. You can try that although I do not know much about it.

AS A LAST RESORT- hold her gently, use your fingers to clamp off the blood flow to her toe, leaving the end exposed and wipe it free of wet blood. Put a tiny drop of super glue on it. Let it dry before you let go of her foot. It will burn and hurt, but it is similar to surgical glue. I am not sure if there is an over the counter version of surgical glue available (I've never had to buy it.) but super glue will work in a pinch.

Then, keep her warm. Keep alight on her cage tonight so she can be awake to eat and drink- is she's lost blood she needs calories and fluids.

Good luck to you.

try ice.

Have you tried flour? Sometimes that works better. Here is some more information. It suggests pepper. I have never heard of that before, but anything is worth a try. I hope it helps. I hope she will be ok. Good luck to both of you.

help my bird is sick help please?

2010-05-24T07:21:00.002-07:00

my parakeet is sick i have had her for over 2 months and she is normal singing but now all she wants to do is sit in her food bowl.. she won't eat she has no engery or nothing.. she is just sleeping the all time.. help please could a reguluar vet help me just help please
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Birds are the best at masking illnesses. they have to be in order to survive from predators and avoid being attacked by other birds. When a bird is just sitting in the food dish sleeping, there isn't anything you can do ~ it's too late.

Birds do show signs of illness before they become THIS sick, but if you don't know what you are looking for it's very easy to miss . so don't feel bad. I'll make a list of things to look for:

-tail bobbing up and down as she breathes
-changes in poop
-changes in hygiene (sick birds stop cleaning themselves sometimes)
-listless
-drainage from nostrils or eyes
-sleeping on two feet instead of one (if this is unusual for the bird)
-sitting all fluffy and puffed up
-sitting crouched on the perch
-not playing with toys
-not moving much
-over-grown beak

Birds need to be kept away from drafts (floors, windows, doorways, vents) and away from kitchens (due to temperatore fluctuations and teflon). Scented candles will cause breathing breathing problems, as well as other spray cleaners or scented products like Glade, Lysol or even hairspray.

Some folks are saying she may be egg bound. If she is, her abdomen area will be larger than normal. If she is simply trying to nest, she shouldn't be sleepy and lethargic. Birds that are nesting are sitting a lot yes, but they are alert!

I should also mention that birds will actually eat on their deathbed. If you see her eating, it doesn't mean anything.

I don't mean to be pessimistic or anything, I just know birds. Cover her up and keep her warm. That's it. She may have been sick when you got her too. you haven't had her long at all.

Its possible she's sick but a regular vet won't be able to tell you anything. You need an avian vet. There are several diseases that can cause this and a few can be fatal. Regular vets usually don't know much about birds. Don't trust one that claims to be competent with birds, make sure they were already listed as an avian specialist.

She may be old (you never know how old they are when you buy them). Animals often have a somewhat sudden drop off in health when they reach old age.

I think the most likely explanation is that she is trying to nest and lay eggs. She probably wants a mate. Get her a little nesting basket and put some straw or fibers in there and see what she does. If she is interested get her a mate and she'll be happy again. If not, I would get her to a vet.

That happened with a budgie that I had. Try adding vitamins to the water supply. If that doesn't help, it might be egg bound (an unfertilized egg might be stuck up inside her). Hopefully someone else can help you.

you can call your local vet and ask the desk for information

She may be egg bound, you need to take her to a vet right away. She could die. Even if you don't have a male, sometimes females lay infertile eggs. A regular vet might be able to help you, just call them and make sure before you take your bird to them. An avian and exotic vet would be much better though. Good Luck!

go 2 a vet honey(por birds) i sorry sweetie pie

this site might help

You need an avian vet. Try feeding spray millet birds really love it. If he doesn't eat that get him to a vet quick.

Try taking her to the vet.See what they say

I am a regular vet and despite the lack of confidence that others in the room have in me, I can tell you 2 things. 1) If a bird is acting sick it is VERY serious and IMPERATIVE that you seek help IMMEDIATELY.
2) Nobody on-line can diagnose, offer a treatment plan, or do ANYTHING else without having a thorough exam to gain more information than "my bird's sick"

call somebody immediately

-a veterinarian

It does sound as though you need to get your bird to an avian vet as soon as possible. They will probably do some blood work to see what is going on and how they can help. Birds can get critically ill before you are aware that they are even under the weather. Keep your bird warm with plenty of it's favorite food and fresh water available.and get it to the bird doctor!

Help me please?

2010-05-24T07:21:00.001-07:00

Are Parakeets supposed to be friendly, you know and become your close companion?
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Yes, Parakeets can become very friendly. However if this is what you want I suggest having only one bird. The bird will see you as their flock but if you have more than one they will look to each other. You also need to be patient and realize that it may take over a year for your bird to really trust you. Take your time, start by just putting you hand in the cage and over time let it get closer to the bird. You may also want to try holding out a small perch and having them get use to that. Spend time with your bird everyday they are social creatures and need that time with you.

If you want it to be social with you then only have ONE bird.otherwise they socialize with each other and not with human owners as much

Hey andy, it really matters on how you treat your parakeet. Example? I used to have a rare parakeet called gosha. MAN! I loved him with all my heart. He bit all of the other people he dint know, except me and my family. Cause we gained his trust. So it really matters how you treat your parakeet.

Yes parakeets are very friendly, but you can't cuddle them or keep them close, the most you can do is pet them gently, teach them to talk, and watch them fly around and play, just keep the windows closed. But if you realize they are delicate, the are fun.

I had a parakeet which I bought was still small and I had to feed it with an eye drop like thing, so I think he thought I was his mother. When he was a baby I kept him in my shirt pocket and walked around but as he got older, I perched him on my shoulder and rode my bicycle and had no problem.

they can be if you spend time with them and they had to be hand fed when they were babys

help me on my finches!please!?

2010-05-24T07:21:00.000-07:00

my zebra finch (the girl) is loosing her feathers on the neck part and im seeing a transparent bag like thing that contains little things inside. i dont know whats happening please help and explain it to me.
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I don't know without actually seeing it, but it's probably her gizzard. When birds eat food itgoes into the gizzard first which is in the neck. You are more than likely seeing that while it has seed in it, which will make it bumby looking.

She may have mites. Males sometimes over preen each other, but that does not explain the strange sack. You should let an avian Dr. Look at that.

you need to take your birdy to the vet !
this sounds like parasites to me .
ive never been a bird person , so i realy dont know whats normal for them , BUT if shes lossing feathers , and it appears that something in living off her skin ,, thats common sence .
IT AINT NORMAL , good luck , hope youget her better soon

If you have a pair of finches (male and female)
the male will sometimes pick at the females head and neck causing loss of feathers. This is done when he is trying to get her to mate.
Put a nest in the cage and some nesting materials on the floor of the cage and it will keep the male busy building. You will probably
have eggs in a short time and baby finches in about 18-21 days. The sack you see or bag as you call it is her crop. This is like her stomach. Birds don't have stomachs like us but that pouch you saw. This is where the seeds go and from there are ground up to furnish food for her survival.
If you don't want her being picked on you will have to separate the two birds. Finches are very social birds and are happiest together.
It is a lot of fun to see the baby finches hatch and grow up.
Good luck.

Take the advice of Simbasega.It's spot-on

Help me catch my chickens!! Please?

2010-05-24T07:20:00.002-07:00

I had 3 chickens---two little babies and one young chicken--all males. They always stayed in the yard. The young chicken would roost in the woodline at night, and the babies in their cage, but during the day they always stayed in the yard.

Someone gave me a baby hen and all of a sudden my chickens have gone wild! Seriously! The first night she was there, I went out to put them in the cage, and they were no where to be found. Since then (it's been a week), I've only seen them twice! And they go crazy if I get anywhere near them! I used to hold them a lot! I don't get it.

Anyway, I need to catch them, and have them stay in the coop for a while until they get the idea that the yard is home. But I can't catch them! Any ideas?
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Okay, I've had a bunch of hens, no roosters. Mine have a pen and a coop and get to "free-range" my yard for a little while each day. Seems like adding the hen really was the problem. If it were me, I'd set out something really irresistible in a low-sided pan so they can see what's in it (I use round cake pans). Watermelon and cantaloupe will have mine breaking their necks to get to it. Then I'd try to corner them one at a time, with a partner if possible. I've never had this problem as they always run into their coop at night. Oh, and contrary to what someone else said, mine have remained really good pets even after sexual maturity (perhaps because there are no roosters.) Good luck, I sure hope you can lure them back before a predator gets any.

If your aim is good, you can probably tie a light cage to a rope catch them if te cage were a lasso, but its a slim chance. Btw, you might want to seperate them.

contact KFC . I am certain they will help

shotgun should do the trick.

We tried this, kinda worked but usually only 1 a day, they got too smart, but you gotta be quick. Get some dog food, or something they really like. Put it in a big dog cage, (we used one of those plastic airplane carrier pet kennels) put the food in and when they go in close the door. Good luck and don't get pecked lol
And not to sound ignorant, but they probably got all wild because you threw a gal in the bunch.

Hmm. A big fishing net, or get someone to help herd them into a mosquito net.

Or maybe a big blanket and throw it over them, one at a time? The blanket might confuse or slow them down.

Or just take the hen out and they should settle down.

Good luck :-)

Use a fish net with a long pole and after you catch them build a little pen for them keep them in there for like 1 hour so they can call it home once you let them come out they'll always go back in that little pen. Their just like pigeons they always go back home.

Look for an elfish boy with a green hat that wanders around town swinging his wood sword. His name is Link he'll get your chickens back where they belong. Make sure you have some rupees or something else useful for his quest to repay him.

mebbe a food trial like hansel and gretal. get them in and keep
em in befor something eats them. dont forget their brains are real
teeny. not the smartest of the bird groups. i have lots of cats that come and go in the neighborhood, sometimes i get one that upsets the whole group, cat-stress, i end up having to let that
one go.

I used to raise chickens, ducks, and turkeys (not all at the same time). I can tell you from expirenece that once they hit sexual maturity they do grow crazy and really cease to be good pets any longer, like i used to have a little pullet (baby hen) the was a bantam (small breed) id put her on my shoulder and walk around the house w/ her, she even drink water if i held a cup up to her!, but as soon as she had paired she became all crazy like and wouldnt do it anymore, same w/ my turkey he was really nice and sweet till he hit maturity, then he attack you even if you went in his pen to refill his water!! plus he used to be able to be let out but after that hed run halfway dwn the block and we have to go out and chase him every night w/ a bowl of feed to gethim back home, If youve got a barn or are able to make an enclosed pen id suggest this, here it snows too much and the roof on the pen'd collapse so i tied him via foot to a sting in the center of his pen so he couldnt escape, but this isnt really a good idea, just somthing i HAD to do in a pinch, My best advice is to give up on them as being handle-able pets and if youve got a large enough yard then they should be fine living as free range, just put there food next to the cages or where you want them to come to most of the time and they shouldnt stray TOO far from that. If you really do want them secure though id suggest builng a pen, for four chickes id say an 8x8 should be plenty, and not to expensive to build just use those gren posts, and chicken wire w/ some sort of netting over top, make sure the netting is stretched tight though so they cant get tangled when they "test" it out the first few times. The only other thing with freerange though is chickenhawks.if theyre not native to your area, good your lucky, but my buddy lost a whole flock of freerange (about 16 in all!) to just one family (3birds) of chicken hawks! they wernt even in the area till he let them go free range, then the hawks moved right in to the edge of his woods, within a month.no more chickens. As for catching the ones you have now, just put out food and wait, theyll show up eventually and if you and a friend tag-team them into a corner you should be able to get them, itll probly only be one at a time and expect a workout and several failed attempts but chickens are dumb so try to use your brain not your legs (as therye MUCH quicker then you im sure youve learned :) either rate good luck and e-mail me if you have anymore questions, id be happy to help

Oh and FYI stay w/ chickens.turkeys are the STUPIDEST animals alive, I had my chicks almost die cuz they were too stupid to figure out where the water was when i switched it to a new container, plus theyll stand in one place so long in winter that there feet'll freeze to the ground.nothing like standing out in a noreaster trying to defrost your turkey! lol

hope this helps :)

Chickens will go anywhere for food, call them to get their attention and let them see you drop food near their cage then put a big pile in the cage, chickens cant resist a big pile of food.

Step back and let them come over.

If they wont come over, do the same thing every day at the same time and they will begin to trust you.

But dont try to grab or chase them until they are all in the cage or you will scare them away.

what you need to do is watch them to see where they sleep, after it gets dark, just shine the flashlight in their eyes and go in and pick them up
then keep them cages until they become more tame

Help me be a good mourning dove mommy ?驴?

2010-05-24T07:20:00.001-07:00

I found this little (looks differnt to a mourning dove (a little) ) and i waited a good bit to see if the parents would come git it , but they never did so i decided to adopt it !

Hmmm , but i have no idea how to raise it ! : (

So i would greatly apreciate some hlep !
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I have a white dove and 3 ringneck doves. Baby doves need to be tube fed. The parents open their beak and the baby doves put their whole head in while the parents bring up their food into their throats. If the baby dove has all of it's feathers it may be able to eat on it's own. Any wild bird seed or go to your pet store and get dove food. I usually call Wildlife Conservation and they will take the bird or recommend someone who will. If in AZ they have people who just volunteer and take in all kinds of baby birds. All your local Wildlife they will help.

That is great of you to adopt it. But.I am sorry to say that I have no idea how to raise it. Maybe you could talk to your local vet. Good luck to you!! You will make a great daddy.

Check-out "The Dove Page".
Also has helpful tips on raising doves.
http://www.dianejacky.com/pignlink.html. -

Let me tell you about my experince with dove that I found 3 months ago. !! I did the same that you did. I kept it, I got her a cage, food, water and even some toys.. for her cage.. I was very happy and my children too, untill one day flyed away.. and all we have left is the cage and smell of the bird in the room of my children. I wish if somebody will tell me what I can do for the smell that does not go away?

good luck with your bird and don't get to attach!!

do some reasearch about the bird on the internet and see what it eat and so on

If the bird really does look like a baby (full feathers, no "bulge" under its neck, pecking seed), it needs a special kind of food that you'll have to order from bird specialists. Pigeons produce "crop milk", made from cells sloughed off of their crop, to feed their young. It's their singular trademark.

Roudybush offers pigeon formulas. Here's the link. Keep it under a warm lamp (around 10 degrees above normal room temperature) in a humid environment. Here's a link: http://www.roudybush.com/index.cfm?b8c%3. The formula you may need is at the bottom.

Does it look like it needs to be hand fed? If so, it's very important to take lessons from a breeder or local wildlife authority, if you can. Aiming the pipette in the wrong direction will cause the bird to inhale its food and die. The crop is located on the bird's right side (aim to the left, if the bird is facing you). You must fill it with food slowly, no matter how hard the bird pumps for more, until the crop is full.

2 words: bacon, jalapenos

this is nice.I dont know but I had to tell you with all the chaos in the world today this was refreshing to read.warm snuggly bedding and a lot of strokes..with love.good luck.!

I think that you need to precook the bacon in the nuke then put the the little fella on the hot grill for 3 to 4 mn

You could just toss it in a corner, you pu$$y.

Baby doves and pigeons are rather hard to take care of. The best thing to do is to keep it warm for now and take it to wildlife rehabilitation center asap. If there isn't one in your area you could try a local humane society because they sometimes have a wildlife division, or you could try a vets office as well. The important thing is to take it to an expert becuase it has a small chance of survival with an inexperienced caretaker.
If the bird is in a younger stage it feeds on a substance know as "crop milk" that the mother produces. At this stage its stomach cannot digest whole seeds or solid food. When it gets a bit older the parent feed it whole seeds and whatever else directly from it's crop.
Unlike most other baby birds, they do not need to be fed every 15 minutes or half hour. Therefore, it might be okay without food if you get it to a rehabber very soon. If it seems lethargic, you could try giving it a bit of water.
Good luck and kudos for trying to save it!

call a vet, or a center for birds. Most generally, I think your supposed to leave wild things in their own habitat..but good thoughts to you, on your compassion!

Help I can't get my lovebird to stop laying eggs!?

2010-05-24T07:20:00.000-07:00

She dosen't have a mate so the eggs are unfertilized and she will not stop laying them. The first started laying at the end of May and I took the eggs out about 9 weeks after that. Then a week after all the eggs were gone she layed 8 more eggs.
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I have a four year old lovebird with this problem. I will share the things I have done.

1) Reduce the number of hours of daylight she is exposed to. Daylight hours will stimulate the pineal gland in her brain and bring on egglaying hormones.. If you can, put her in a completely dark room for 12 hours a day, ideally. This is hard because if you work or go to school you'll hardly see the bird. But try to get her as much sleep as you can. It has to be dark, not just covering the cage in a room with a light on.

2) Save her old eggs. When she starts laying put several more old eggs in with the new one. This makes her think she has too many eggs already and is a biological cue to stop laying more.

3) I find with my lovie I have to let her sit on the eggs for two weeks. If I pull them earlier she just lays more. Experiment to find out how long your hen needs to sit to get this out of her system. When your hen starts to molt (you'll see lots of loose feathers lying around) you'll know she is done and it is a good time to try pulling the eggs.

Basically, I do all of the above to try to stop my lovebird from laying or at least limit the total number of eggs she lays. Egg laying is a real strain on your bird's body - it takes a lot of nutrients and calcium to make an egg and shell! Egglaying should therefore be discouraged in a pet bird that does not need to be laying. If all else fails, you can have a vet give injections of a drug called Lupron. I have heard it is very expensive, though, and not without side effects. In extreme cases they sometimes spay pet birds but this is a very risky procedure for a bird and not normally done. Make sure your bird has a good diet and a cuttlebone at all times for calcium. Even with my best efforts my lovie still lays about 1-2 eggs every two months. My vet feels this is not too excessive and does not require drug treatment but opinons on this topic differ. Good luck!

haha my friend has a female cockatiel and she lays eggs like crazy.. i dont think theres much you can do to stop it.. it's not really a bad thing

She's probably lonely :(

Take away her nestbox and remove alllll shreddable materials from her cage. Rearrange her entire cage, new perches, toys, food dishes etc. Limit her to 8-9 hours of daylight a day. Put her in a completely different location and/or cage altogether.
She's going to become seriously ill and possibly eggbound if you don't stop this chronic laying pattern. Avian vets have hormone shots for chronic layers which you might have to consider too
Good Luck

You can take your lovebird to your vet and get a hormone shot. Mine recommended 2 per year, early Spring and maybe again in the Fall. I lost my cockatiel due to egg binding. She was a single hen, but laid eggs all the time. I wish I would have known about the "birth control" shots. My bird laid 3 clutches before one egg became bound. Not only can eggs become bound, it's very hard on the bird to produce these eggs. Please take your lovebird to the vet and ask about the shots before it's too late.

Leave the eggs with her for a week or two.
In the wild if a predator eats the eggs, the birds lay more. If you leave them, it will "shut off" her instinct to constantly lay more.

WHAT i HAVE HEARD IS IF YOU TAKE OUT A NEST THEY WON'T LAY EGGS. iF YOUR BIRD IS LAYING WITH-OUT A NEST MAYBE SHE NEEDS A MATE. sOMETIMES THE NEED TO BE A PARENT IS VERY STRONG,EX: i ONCE HAD A GOLDEN LAB SHE WAS NEVER BRED.WELL WE FOUND A KITTEN %26 WAS HAND FEEDING IT TIL OUR DOG TOOK OVER. sHE HAD PRODUCED MILK! gOOD LUCK!

get her a mate to produce fertilized eggs then youl have more cute birds to take care of

Some people gave some great advice on this, but everyone is right!
Reduce the amount of sunlight, afterall spring is their natural mating season. 8 hours at most!
Rearrange the cage, and make sure theres no mirrors in the cage, they will bond with "themselves" sometimes if theres a mirror. Birds won't typically lay eggs when they're in a "new" environment because its a protective thing. This will at least buy you a little time.
Remove shredable things.
Move her to a different part of the room, preferrably a whole different room, it will take them that much longer to adjust!
Don't wait 9 WEEKS to remove them, God if you did wait that long I bet they stunk! The eggs should be removed no more than 24 HOURS AFTER BEING LAYED. Otherwise your bird will sit and try to hatch them, and they can become very agressive and depressed because their babies won't hatch.
Also changing her diet up a little bit wouldn't hurt. Anything new you can introduce her to will prolong her desire to lay eggs, just keep it new, I would recommend rearranging her cage monthly, Rotate certain toys in and out.
Thats the best I can tell ya, good luck!

help found racing pigeon?

2010-05-24T07:19:00.003-07:00

I Have Found A Racing pigeon how do i contact the owners
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At the police station they will know who to contact. Some animal organization who takes care of found animals.
:)

Really? I'm wondering how on earth you managed that. It should have a little tag on it's leg with all the details on.

at their address.

The ring on the pigeon's leg has a unique number. Contact the RSCPA who will put you in touch with a local racing pigeon club. The pigeon fanciers will take the pigeon from you and will ensure that it is returned to it's owner by tracing the number. They have a network and do this sort of thing all the time.

When I found one,I was told that the owner wouln't WANT it back! Makes sense,if it couldn't/wouldn't find it's way "home",it wasn't any good!

DONT GIVE IT BACK

if a racing pigeon takes to long to return or gets lost, the owner will break its neck!

harsh but true!

surly if you let it go it will find it's own way home?

Tired pigeons need water,very important.Feed with small seed. Then ring the Royal Racing Pigeon Association with the number that is on the birds leg. 01452 713529. They will contact the owner,who is obliged by law to collect the pigeon.If you have a look on the feathers on its wing,there may be an indelible name and address there.Responsible owners are very grateful to get their birds back as they are well loved. You are very kind to take the time and trouble to help this little bird.

Type in Pigeon Fanciers and search. I found a racing pigeon and got onto the Federation and they came back with the name and telephone number of the owner. If you can approach the bird try to get its registration details. I was told that quite often a bird gets off course and lands and stays for up to two weeks in its adoptive home then takes off to return to its owner.

Anything to help a bird.

http://pigeons.biz/pigeons/index.html.

Click the link on top that goes to "resources". Click on "lost and found" on the left. There will be information on how to read the band in this site.

You may also want to ask specifically if the owner will accept the bird. Many times if a racer gets lost, the owner doesn't want it back and would sooner kill it than take it in.

They make outstanding pets if you're interested and the above Web site has plenty of information on how to properly care for one.

report it

Check the phone book for a number for a Homing Pigeon Union, give them a call and they'll do all the work for you! It's very rewarding knowing you've helped a pigeon fancier get back a bird they thought was lost.

Help again (VETS)?

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Hi sry but i need some more help My COckatiel, yesterday, would climb up on my hand. Today, we put him outside(in his cage) from 7:15 2 9:10 but then we put him back inside cuz we had 2 go to church and were worried that a bigger bird would keep hiting his cage. I took him out and i guess he got mad at me But after Church we out him out again and we heard that big bird yelling and his eyes got all big and he started to scream 2. Then i put him inside and talked softly with him 30 mins latr, i opened the door 2 put him out, but he wrnt to the opposite end of the cage that was not out yet so i left him in. Now small parts of his feathers are flying out i dint konw if hes pulling them out or what I need help

Especially 4 vets
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I am NOT a vet, but am owned by 14 parrots. From what you say, it sounds as though your bird was very frightened. Do NOT put your bird out side unless you are sitting right next to it's cage. Clearly, it has been very frightened and by the loud bird noise you describe outside, there is a larger bird out there that has frightened your little guy. Give him some TLC, a little time and talk to it softly. Don't force it out of the cage for a few days. It' not angry at you, but is very scared. Bring on the treats, play some soft music and cover your bird for about 12 hours a night. It will feel safer, then, too. Watch the feathers.it may just be a stress reaction. Best of luck!

no thats natural

Your friend maybe molting, Never set a cage outside directly in the sun, there should always be an area of shade in case things get to hot.
Use Yahoo %26 or Google and search for information concerning Molting in birds.
Good Luck.
BrokenWing

Hello. I am looking to rescue a cockatoo or an africian gray?

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I want to adopt a cockatoo or africian gray. I have worked with both for years being a pet groomer and vet tech. I have everything rready for one now I just have to find one. I am home most of the day and get free vet care. I would preferr to rescue one that needs a home instead of going and buying a baby. Please help me find one.
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Please rethink having a cockatoo. They are extremely difficult to raise properly and train.
Go to:
http://www.mytoos.com/
if you want to know what a Cockatoo in full throttle voice sounds like. Could you handle that every morning and every night?
However, if you think you can do it and your neighbors are deaf, have at it. Just know what you are getting into.
African Greys are wonderful! I have 2. One I adopted. If you want to adopt go to:
http://www.phoenixlanding.org/
They have wonderful birds that need homes including African Greys and Cockatoos.

www.petfinder.com is a great site that shows photos of animals in rescue shelters that are available for adoption all over the US.

we captured a sulphur crested cockatoo for my grandfather by just leaving a huge cage out in the open with food inside, when cocky hops in, pull the door closed. the poor thing was so miserable though. you need to do this in a cockatoo populated area.

I'd check craigslist. Here's the link:

http://www.craigslist.org/about/cities.h.

I got one from our local avian society, they are a rescue for birds, I don't know where you live, but I will give you the link and you might be able to find one near you through them!

as long as you know what your in for, with a cockatoo.It's
like having a 2 year old-all the time..both birds scream and
are very messy..call your local pet rescue, they might be able to help..good luck.

u dont adopt rescued birds!!

How much are your puppies?

hello, i would like you guys to please suggest a good name for a sun conure. thanks.?

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Sprite
Rainbow
Shine
Ray
Screech (you will understand after a while of having him)

For a what???. sun conure??

Funny, I just got a sun conure yesterday and am having trouble coming up with a suitable name as well. I am trying to find something that fits what she is, or where she is from. I have come up with a few names so far, but the wife has not really liked any of them.

Sunny would be good but it all depends on there atitudes, looks . whatever you choose.
Good Luck on finding a name!

Apollo

I like the name Ronin. It implies strength and beauty. Since it is difficult to determine the gender of the bird, you first need to decide what sex YOU want it to be, then go from there.

My birds' names are all Birds of Prey. I have "Eagle", "Hawk", "Falcon" and "Osprey".

Good luck with your conure. You will love him!!

Colorin

Sunny or Sunshine

Chico,
Is a good name for a bird. it is eazy for them to say. I have a blue/green macaw at named and his name is Harrison. I didn't name him. i also have a bird named Chico. he is a African gray. he can say his very well. but it really need to fit the bird, so think hard. hope i helped.

what I like to do is take words in different languages and use that for a name.
SUN:
Soleil - french
Sol - spanish
Sonne - german
Sole - italian

or you could go with :
Morning Glory
Dawn
Dusk
Twilight

i had a sun conure one time and i named it boise (pronounced boy-sea)

HELLO . ONLY FOR PEOPLE who know about animals?

2010-05-24T07:18:00.002-07:00

are parakeets endangered ?
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~~~SORRY not in NYC they are all over here in the pet stores.~~~

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If Parakeets were endangered, they would be on the endangered species list and you wouln't be able to have one as a pet.

not as far as i'm aware.

no THAY ARE OT THEY ARE OFTEN BREEDED

no they are not ,or it would be illegal to keep them as pets

It depends on the type of parakeet. New Zealand Red-crowned parakeets, Orange Fronted Parakeets, just to name a couple are on the endangered list.

I would say no on that one. They are easy to raise and many people do this for a Hobby. As far as in the wild, they may be. I can not say for sure, but, I would doubt it myself. Where I live I would not be able to release them into the wild, but, when I was young I did raise Doves and released them. But, today I not know if that is legal, I would have to check with the Wildlife Management for my State before I would do that again. With all that said, I would assume many are released into their Native Habitat.

There may be a particular breed of parakeet on the endangered list, but I have not heard of any. They are prolific breeders so I dont see how they could be.

A parakeet is a part of a broad classification of parrots with slender bodies and long tails, and there are many many kinds: some are endangered, some are not.

The budgerigar, a common pet store parakeet, is not endangered. Other parakeets, like linolated or indian ringneck, are endangered, though in varying degrees. There are three CITES indexes: in index one, birds are legal to breed and own; in index two, they are not; in index three, the bird is considered extinct.

HELLO!! duh..

i wouldn't think so being as u can buy them at pet stores

No, in fact, they are one of the most commonly owned birds. In Australia they fly freely by the thousands. Luckaly, we won't be seeing them on the endangered species list..hopefully, anytime soon!

"If Parakeets were endangered, they would be on the endangered species list and you wouln't be able to have one as a pet.." agreed.

no.

every species on this planet is endangered and we will all disappear due to our own ignorance and greed.

no they are not, there are still hundreds of thousands maybe millions in Australia

Carolina Parakeets are.

hello no

No. parakeets are not endangered. There are plenty of parakeets around, but there are still laws to help protect them.

If you mean the little budgies often called parakeets in the US, no, they are not an endangered species.

not that im aware of in the usa but havent chckd out of usa

Depends what you mean by parakeet. For some reason Americans seem to call everything a parakeet when there are only a couple of thousand different breeds. Yes, some are endangered but if its something you can buy from the local pet shop - then no, its not endangered.

Healthy Cockateil Treats?

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I just bought a hand raised cockateil. He's only a few weeks old, what are some healthy treats I can give him?
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piece of apple

Follow the bird book. I don't think human food treats are good for pets, especially babies, however we give our cockateils many things because it seems to make them "happy".
They love, love, love millet sprays. They love bird grit. Find both at any pet store. Naughty things we give them includes bread from our mouths. DO NOT ever give them anything fibrous (e.g. asperagus, parts of broccoli) as they will choke to death. Don't forget they love toys as much as food. Chewing toys and cuddle bones. Enjoy your baby cockateil.

There are a lot of healthy treats to give them. you can give them human treats like dried mangos, apples, banana chips etc. There are also birds treats that are dried that are diped in yogart too.

Seems that birds would rather have vegetables than fruit. Broccoli, carrot sticks, peas are fun because they like to mess with them.

Don't by any means give him caffeine chocolate sugar or salt. Iron rich foods must be avoided

He should have a good cockatiel seed mix, a good pelleted diet, and most cockatiels will nibble on vegies like kale, corn, carrot, cooked rice, dry cereal like cheerios. Try www.cockatielcottage.com for some great tiel info and feeding tips, along with treats.

Seems he is only a few weeks, and probably is still being hand fed soft food, you could try pureeing soft fruits like mango, banana things like that, just make sure they are mixed with water to make them easy to go down.

Baby birds also seem to really benifit from mushed up weetbix and warm water, this will also make it feel full for longer.

Do NOT ever give him chocolate or avocado, these are poisonous to birds (and most pets).

Many healthy human foods are also good for birds, especially fruits and vegetables (other than avocado). Make sure not to give him anything that has added salt, sugar, or caffeine. A bird-specific treat is millet spray, sold at pet stores, but this isn't as healthy as fruits and vegetables.

Best wishes! You may also want to consider a yearly checkup with a certified avian vet - just like humans are supposed to get yearly checkups to find problems before they become big, birds and all pets should too. Expect a typical vet visit to cost $70-$100, but that's small change compared to the years of joy you will have with him. ^_^

Have you got any techniques to make my lovebirds get use to my budgie?

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Love Birds are not the freindiest of birds and I would not try and mix them with other species. They should be kept in a species specific enviroment. At night time they will try to find strangers in the dark and attack them by biting their feet off as they sleep on the perch.

i don't think it's possible.We had to get rid of our love birds as they kept attacking the other birds in the avairy..AS beautiful as they look they can be very agressive towards other kinds of birds.Good luck!

I wouldn't put them together in or out of a cage. The lovebirds are a lot stronger (and meaner) than your budgie, and if they decided to attack the budgie, he could be seriously injured or killed.
It's got nothing to do with how tame any of the birds are. It's not about how they get along with YOU.

They are two different species. Don't expect them to be attracted to each other sexually. They will, however, enjoy watching each other for the sake of pure entertainment.

I have about 100 budgies in an aviary.
When I got two lovebirds that I re-homed some of the budgies attacked them because they were "invading" their territory, but after 2 weeks they are fine.
The budgies don't attack the lovebirds anymore and even when they did they did not do damage as the lovebirds just flew away.

One female budgie was preening one of the female lovebird the other day!

So all you have to do is put them in together, if they have a fight take your budgie out of the cage then the next day try again and so on until they are ok about it.

You do NOT want to put the budgie in with the Lovebirds. They WILL kill it as lovebirds are very territorial and do not like other birds. The reason that they are called Lovebirds is because they choose their mates for life, and they will be very aggressive towards any other animal that they deem an interference.

Make sure to keep the budgie in a seperate cage, and do not let them out together. Also, do not let the budgie land on the Lovebirds' cage. The lovebirds will attack the budgie's feet and do serious damage.

Only thing to do would be to put the two cages side by side but don't expect too much, the lovebirds will be more concerned about each other to make friends with the budgie.

have you ever seen a purple flamingo?

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Flamingos are pink because their main diet is shrimp. No purple shrimp, so no purple flamingoes.

no, I dont think that there are them.

no.

I, personally, have never seen or heard of a purple flamingo!

yes, in the late 60's shortly after dropping acid in front of a casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. they even named a street after my experience.

no.there is no purple flamingo.

no and i don't think i ever will because flamingos get their color by the shirp that they eat

no , hmm would be cool to see

no i haven't seen because flamingoes are pink

Have you ever seen a man eat a pigeon?

2010-05-24T07:17:00.002-07:00

A london pigeon, in the street, without having been plucked
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eww no, that's gross

yes last night, near Leicester Square - it looked tasty

I love you.

No I havent! Do you have a video?

no. why have you? or was it you? gross!

No but Londoners did have a recipe for Pigeon Pie

Haven't you got any intelligence whatsoever?

Yes, every time I witness a person eating "chicken" that is smaller than a Cornish hen.

That is very gross.

I have never seen it and would never want to.

Remember pigeons are vermin - rats with wings.

No

How about road-kill leicester pigeons?

Squab, the tastiest bird out there is a pigeon just before it learns to fly. In Philadelphia, PA they go for about $11 a bird which is enough for one person. Expensive but yuuummmy.

No. But if the pigeons are as big in London as they are in Cincinnati I bet it was filling.

no, but then again, if anybody does, so what? if people can eat squids, octopus, even relish cockroach pickle, eating a pigeon is really not surprising!

no but saw someone dicesting it though

Why, when did you last do this?

No but I have had Pigeon Pie once. Never again. It was plucked and everything, it was a German Pigeon shot, plucked and cooked in Osnabruk. Like I said never again.

Yes and then I proceeded to spray him with pepper spray. The only thing was that it wasnt in london though.

I have been to another country and saw a homeless person catching a pigeon, killing it with a brick and just ripping the meat off of it! it was very disturbing to watch.i couldn't have chicken for about a week after that!

I have never seen that but I hear people saying about

have you ever seen a baby.?

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Have you ever seen a baby "PIDGEON", I know they are vermon, and you see the grown one's everywere but I've never seen a baby one!

HAVE YOU?
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Baby pigeons are the ugliest creatures in the world (feral that is, I've never seen a captive pigeon chick) they are even uglier than baby Barn owls (trust me I've hand reared one and seen many).
The reason you don't see many baby birds(This is altrical chicks such as robins and falcons, not precotial such as pheasants and chickens) is because they are practically fully feathered before they leave the nest and when they are baby's they are blind defenceless and totally dependant on their parents.
I have also noticed that no-one has ever been told that there is a pig in pigeon, not pidg

They spring fully grown (and with excellent grammar) from Nelson.

now that u mention it. my town is full of pidgeons downtown..but not one baby. wow

no, but i have seen a baby peacock. They are brown and to be quiet frank, a bit rubbish.

Now what would be cool would be a budgie sized peacock, with the tail and all.

When baby pigeons emerge from the nest they are actually bigger than the parents. I have them nest in my trees every summer and the come down onto the lawn and the skinny parents are feeding the huge chick.

Good question, never thought about this before, but u know what, u r right, nor have i? Maybe they come out 1 size..lol

yes i have seen a baby one before lasy year

You will never see a baby pigeon. They are grown in a laboratory in North Dakota. It's government conspiracy created by the CIA to spy on the American public. The pigeons all have transmitters in their brains and tiny cameras in their wings. I even heard that they are coming out with a new pigeon that can read your thoughts. Better break out the aluminum foil beanies!

Baby birds are like a solo jet which can't fly too high or far. Baby pigeon are kept and catered for in the nest by their parents until they have grown enough to face the challenge. They only fly little distance away (10m maximum) at that stage and continue until they are able to fly a longer distance. Lots of practise and training do they before you see them out there, flying around the park near your house.

I first saw a baby pidgeon when I was 16 years oldand a volenter at an animal shelter, they are very weak looking things and alot of peolple would call them ugley but thats not what I would say.
Small as are most new borns, covered in grey fluff and when you look at them your not sure what it is untill someone tells you as they look unlike what pidgeon you see in parks look like.
its quite hard to discribe

yes, my dad used to race and bread pidgeon. They are bold and scrawny looking. I also had a wild one lay her eggs on my balcony of my flat once . once the baby pidgeon was born and old enough she left. but the following year came back in the end had to put mesh up to keep her out ( very messy)

Once in our town centre a baby pigeon fell out of it鈥檚 nest it kept trying to fly back up just did not have the strength to do so, a kind man took hold of the bird and threw it back on the high ledge it came from, funny thing was the bird looked back over as if to say thank you,
Sweet or what.
Yes i have seen a baby pigeon but only once.

LOL.. you are right ! the parents must hide them well ! I have never seen one either !

yes several

yes i have last year i actually caught a baby from a pigeon nest and it was fat and ugly and trust me they grow fast from the time that they are born .i caught it in mexico.and also the reason i know they grow fast is because i saw another pigeon nest wierdly it was in a house that was being constructed,and the nest was on the ground .and it hatched on this one day and by day 5 it was huge and the egg was really small smaller than a chickens egg.

yes

you don't see baby pidgeons because they grow quickly, so when they're allowed out of the nest, they just look like adults.

Yes, and they are so cute and fluffy

Yes I own and breed pigeons.

There not a vermin they where put on this earth for a reason just like everything else dont judge gods creations.

Pigeons and beautiful birds and cant make you sick I have tooken care of so many wild pigeons and nevergot sick..heck I even kissed them.

Did you know the average pigeon is cleaner than the averagre humane?

Yuck!

NO! WOW, I'd never thought of that before, strange isn't it! nice question!!

have a parrot, he brings swallowed food up to the mouth and place on my toes, what does this mean?

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This is an amazing site. Please check it out!
www.birdhotline.com

He's trying (or her) to feed you as they do their babies.

Want's u to try it first, give it a cracker.

lol are you sure its a he? Well hes regerating food to give to you..he.or she ..is sharing.

THat he loves you and is trying to feed you as they do with their young!! It may be gross, but take as a love gesture!!

Your parrot is funny! It could mean he cares about you and is trying to feed you as if he were your parent. Or he thinks your foot is a baby bird. My dove bows and if she is on the floor and you put your foot there she thinks its another bird and she'll go up to it and bow and play with it. If i make my foot "bow" she finds it hilarious. Have fun!

He is or she is trying to share, he sees you as his mate ..

Hes feeding you, its a way of showing they love you.

you know a vet just told me it was a sign of affection

Thats beautiful , the loveliest things happen when it's raining. The Bird is showing you affection in the only way it can.

Your bird has adopted your toes as his babies, how sweetis that.

he loves you.

With some animals not only birds they are either sharing or bringing you a "present".

Your parrot is regurgitating food. He's bringing it up from his crop and offering it to you as a token of affection. He is very closely bonded to you.

Have a pair of Lady Goudian's, the hen layed 6 eggs. Will the birds sit on the eggs all the time until hatched

2010-05-24T07:16:00.003-07:00

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That is correct.She will incubate the eggs until hatched and stay in the nest until they can fly.The only time the hen will leave the nest is to eat and drink.If the * (male) is a good father he may even feed the hen so she can stay with the nestlings.

After hatching the male * will take over and feed the youngings until they are old enough to eat on their own.

Usually about 2 to3 weeks. Good luck with you new finches and enjoy as they are truly magnificent birds.

yes if the same size and the same color..

yes of course

its up to them, no one can tell you what your birds will do.

depends, if it is their first time laying them they might not, some lady gouldians don't know how to look after babies the first time, but they should look after them. they should sit on the eggs as much as possible but the parents still have to eat and stretch their wings

Have a pair of green singers.?

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She lays eggs and then turns around and eats them. Is their something I can do to stop this ? What am I doing wrong?
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Give them as much privacy as possible. Birds will often eat their eggs (as weird as it sounds). Often eggs gets cracked or broken accidental by the parents when they become startled. Their toenails are very sharp. But let's face it, otherwise you would have had a rancid nest box which would have been far, far worse. Also, the vitamins in the eggs are re-used by the parents to make them healthy enough to lay more eggs in the future. If you want to stop their egg laying, that's another issue.

don't know!

It sounds to me like she has a calcium deficiency. Try putting a calcium block in her cage. It certainly wouldn't hurt, and you'll probably be surprised on how fast she goes through it.

Best of luck.

from many years of experience once an egg eater always an egg eater.i have a super exhibition hen that eats her eggs but i breed budgerigars and have put a hole in the concave which is raised to create a void below which has sawdust underneath.the egg rolls through the hole onto the sawdust and the hen cannot reach it i then remove the eggs and transfer them to another pair.
two ideas place marbles underneath her to replace any eaten eggs or fill an egg with mustard(she will not eat two).good luck

Hatching out quail and duck eggs?

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I have two old inubators and was wondering what temp do Bob White quail eggs need to be on? And what humidity? And the same for ducks( but the look like geese from ebay) what tempature and humidity do they have to be on? Im hatching out them out in two different incubators and this is my frist time doing this for two different classrooms i tutor in. And guess who the teacher put in charge of them? ME! well i guess thats fair since it was my idea! So any info would be great there coming today at 4:30 and need to know everything to do. Thanks :)
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The following is a summary of incubation conditions: for bob white quail
Period of incubation: 23 - 24 days
Incubator temperature, days 0 - 20: 100.25掳F
Hatcher temperature, day 21 - hatch: 99.25掳F
Humidity, wet bulb temperature, days 0 - 20: 86 - 88掳F
Humidity, wet bulb temperature, day 21 - hatch: 90 - 92掳F
Turning (times/day): 3 to 24
Egg position: small end down

ducks
Incubation Period Hatching Period
Days 1 through 25 Days 26 through 28
Temperature 99.5掳 Farenheit 98.5掳 Farenheit
Humidity 86% 94%
Turns Per Day 3, 5, or 7 Stop Turning

The eggs can be held 3 to 4 days before incubation if necessary. . The temperature for bobwhite quail is 99.5掳F for forced air incubators and 102掳F for .
www.ecquail.com/incubating.htm - 8k

I have seen setter instructions somewhere. Incubators still need the eggs to be turned.
Ducks - depends what species.

ducks need more humidity than quails and quails temp. is 102 to 104 and ducks is 99 to 102

Here is a chart with temps, humidity etc for all different species including Quail and Duck. http://myweb.cebridge.net/theroost/chart.

Tips on incubation for ducks.. http://www.duckhealth.com/hatcduck.html.

Quail eggs. http://www.wadleyquailfarm.com/incubatio.
http://user.pa.net/~jthough/quail/breedi.

Has this ever happened? read this little story.?

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Its true, Has this ever happened??
WHen I went to feed my pareeket the cage was full with blood.
I looked at her legs, they were full with blood, I dont think the other parakeet beat her up, so I figrued It was that she had long nails and maybe got stuck on the wires the cage has and she pulled to get of and got injured.
Is that possible? that if their legs are long that it could bleed?
and does anybody have any tips on how to wash the blood of the birds feathers?
hopefully by tomorrow she will be ok, all I need is to clean her so she would look beutiful again.
And clean her cage.
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Dude yes that is very possible (assuming the cage could allow for this) especially since birds panic and aren't really logical about getting out of emergencies.

But maybe you should also check for mice and rats that could have got to the cage (it has happened to me before). They bite the legs of birds all the time, and i know it sounds crazy but sometimes they do this and try and run immediately. But they do have sharp teeth so it may have been one or two bites only to cause great damage.

(i'm sorry if the cage is not outside but maybe also other predatiorial birds had an attack and were only able to get to the one bird, but then gave up when it was thought impossible.)

Birds are also self cleaners so give them enough water and they will wash themselves.

nope!

take her to the vet, spray it down with a hose

i think u should take her to the vet to be checked bleeding is not good she could be in alot of pain

Sounds like you had a bird fight!
Just put a small bowel of water in cage %26 she'll bath herself off.

Bring her to the doctor, and she probally just got a bad desiize or she tried to get loose.

Soap and water for the blood, but msybe you should take her to the vet.

I had two pareekets once now I only have one because the other would bite her feet so much

nope lol

that is nasty DB. your not a lousy owner. these things can happen to anyone. birds can clean themselves in a little dish of water but big enough for him to sit in and splash the water around him. just in the bottom of the cage. have him checked by your vet to see what kind of damage is done. he may also be able to help with questions you have. it's best to ask the experts when things happen. people like DB who call other people nasty names are only making themselves worse. if you weren't a good owner then your birds wouldn't give you the respect they have given you.

Whatever you do, DO NOT use soap! Your bird will die if you do! If the bleeding is stopped, then just put a bird bath in the cage, or a little bowl of water, it will bathe itself. Do not bathe it yourself, you could hurt it even more. I'm not sure if you've ever put a bath in with your birds, but keep them away from drafts once they are wet, they can and will catch pnemonia if they are in a draft while wet. If her cuts are still bleeding, then I'd take her to the vet, because she may still be in a lot of pain. Just watch her closely during the next couple of days, make sure she is acting normal and that she is eating and things like that, if she isn't, than take her to the vet ASAP! I hoped I helped, poor little birdies! =)

Sounds like maybe a broken blood feather. Do you know that it can take only seconds for a little keet to completley BLEED OUT AND DIE? You really should find out where the blood came from and hope she doesnt start bleeding agian. Whether her feathers are pretty or not doesnt really matter.

Give her a bath in the morning with PLAIN WATER

i would take her to the vet and maybe buy a little safer cage

this sort of thing happened to me when I had 3 hand reared yellow budgies. they were about 4 years old and living happily.
One day i heard them going psycho and went out to see a hawk on the top of the cage it put its leg through the wire and tore the throat out of one of the birds. there was blood everywhere. It happened again about 2 years later. I now have one left who is 8years old and lives happily with a cockatiel.
Haven't had anymore hawk problems but i did rescue them from a carpet python one afternoon

Dont listen to Dropping Bird *. It is possible that she got injured this way way but you will never know. Try misting her with a spray bottle and wash her legs off with a soft damp cloth. Her and her mate will do the rest of the cleaning. And as for your cage that should not be too hard.

It鈥檚 possible he broke a nail or a blood feather. Check for puncture wounds to make sure nothing else could have been responsible.

If the bleeding has stopped DO NOTHING. They can bleed to death quickly and the blood can take a long time to clot. If it has already clotted, just let him be for a while. You can then try an iodine solution just on the area you suspect is injured. Keep a bit of corn starch or flour around in case it starts to bleed as you clean it; this will help clotting.

it is possible!! also if you have a lot of toys hanging in that cage, get rid of them!! they can get stuck on the links of the chain!!

If they fought you need to seperate them, before one gets killed! And you need to check to make sure that there is nothing in the cage that could hurt them. I would take her to an avian vet to make sure all is ok.

Has anyone seen a baby pigeon and if so where do they live and what's the correct name for them?

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They're called squabs. They live with their parents because they're born altrical (dependent, bald and blind), and they're really unique to the bird world, because if you remember, aves and mammals are different because mammals have hair and produce milk -- but pigeons produce "crop milk". Crop milk, like breast milk, is made of sloughed off parent cells, but crop milk is made in the parent's throat-area, and regurgitated into the squab. They are the only bird that nourishes their babies this way.

Baby pigeons are called squabs.

I see some in our garden when they fell out of the nests (The nest (if a few sticks/twigs stuck together with guano can be called a nest) after a storm (heavy rain with strong wind).

Sometimes I see their "nests" under ledges high up on the side of tall buildings and some people say they see them breeding on their own balconies!

Their nests are very funny and rough. Babies soon feather up (fledge), and reach weights greater than their parents (they grow very quickly), who feed them well. Pigeons produce a slurry in their crops, to feed squabs, and it is called "pigeon milk".

And this is True! (I bet you never thought a bird made "milk"?)

ps. Small birds which look like pigean are called doves and are fully grown. Some people mistake them for baby pigeans however they are fully grown birds

i can't wait to see the answers.people have tried to convince me that the cute small gray birds are baby pigeons i don't think so..

yes, they live in a nest

Ive seen a baby pigeon.. I dont know the correct name but I used to call it, "the annoying little poop machine" that lived on my 7th floor balcony.

Ask Cecil Adams:

I think its a squab?

A baby pigeon is called a squab. They don't leave the nest until they are about the same size as mom and dad. You probably see squaba all the time, but just don't realize it!

For more info:

http://www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/s.

I used to breed pigeons in the 60s and a baby is called a squab

I had a nest of two in my back garden, they were enormous with great hooked beaks and bald heads, quite frightening. I used to go talk to them, they would just sit there and glare at me.

No,but we often talk about this as being a bit of a mystery ! Plenty of adult pigeons,but never seen a baby or nest even. Hope someone has the answer

in Yorkshire we call them Squeakers.They live with mum and dad in a nest usually made with small twigs

theyre called pigeonettes and they live in tiny little nests made of tree bark and cotton wool!

i think it's a partridge.it's eggs can eaten.it is very familiar in China.

Thats nice

i believe baby pigeons are called Fledglings..i've seen them.bunch of them.i own 12 fancy pigeons.and i've seen them since day 1 till they are fully grown.pretty neat..

hii the baby pigeon is found in nest where the big pigeons have made. the pigeons make nest where there no disturbance.
they make nest at the corner of the building or any old house where no one is living. and the baby pigeon name is depend upon the country language.bye

rock doves and feral pigeons are the same species (Columbo livia). Rock Doves are the wilder version of the feral pigeon (and domestic pigeons)- and are often found in coastal areas where they nest on ledges of cliffs. Feral pigeons originated from the domestic version of the Rock Dove. The pigeons you see in town are often the distant relatives of the original domestic escapees who have adapted to the human environment. Because there often isn't much in the way of nesting material in towns and on rocky cliffs, feral pigeons (and their ilk) use a few random sticks to prevent their eggs from rolling around and dropping off. These sticks are often arranged on ledges of buildings. When the young pigeons (squabs) hatch from the eggs they are small and almost naked. They snuggle up close to the breast feathers of the parent bird to keep them warm, this is why you don't often see them until they are fully feathered, by which time they are almost as big as their parents. You may spot a young one by the yellowish hair-like strands that often are visible through the feathers. These will eventually drop out as the bird reaches adulthood.

My dad kept pigeons and yes we did see some babies horrible bloody things look like hedgehogs gone wrong.

Yes, baby pigeons are often seen.people just don't realize they are babies. By the time they leave thier nest..they pretty much look just like the adults, except they may appear sort of fluffy or downy. Take a close look at the pigeons in your area during the spring and you may start to recognize the babies.

I looked it up, here's yer answer:
http://www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/s.

yes

A baby Pigeon or Dove is called a squab. I keep Doves, they're meant to live in my Dovecote, but I think they've got in with a gang of teenage ones that stop out at night (like pigeons do) they nest in trees.

The one and only what?

Ive seen quite a few baby pig ions down an ally way were i work they small and yellow an so cute but we have to dispatch them due to health reasons as the shop is a food shop :(

has anyone heard of the ooooooooo ahhhhhhhh bird?

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Yes, the bird displays golden wings and has a knack for painting in the style of Van Gogh. People all around for many years have marvelled at this creature, gathering around to admire its wings and of course, creative talent. Hence aquiring it's name 'Oooooh Aahhhhhhh'

I think you mean the oozoolum bird - it flies backwards in ever decreasing circles finally to disappear up its own orifice

Last night as I was going to sleep I heard this noise, Is that the one you mean?

Yes. It's the one that lays square eggs.

no, but I have heard of the ooomegoolie bird

ya here's anther one for u , say honk, but like this hooooooonnnnnkkkkkkk, now again hooooooonnnnnnnkk, now say heee again heeeeee, now say hheeee, then hoooooonnnnnnnk %26 repeat over %26 over Sound like anyone u know

oooooooooooo ahhhhhhhhhh ive heard of it.

is there a south african species that lays triangular eggs? I'm not sure if it's the same kind.

yes, it is a nearly extinct species found in the Himalayan jungles of India. It is a multi coloured bird which has the capability to change into any colour according to the weather. the rains can make it rainbow colrd, the snow can make it black and white, the strong summer heat can give it a golden yellow sheen.. and it has a really melodious voice which resounds through the jungles eliciting an ooooooooooo ahhhhhhhhhhhhh response from all animals and humans living within the confines of the Himalayas. thats why the name!!

Has anyone heard of budgies changing sex?

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I was told that if two males or two females were placed together one will change sex, as confirmed by their cere color (the splash of color above their beak). They will not be able to procreate, but the change in color influences the aggression level.
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no they can't. As Em stated they can chance behaviour one taking on female roles such as taking offer food and such, but they can't change sex that is decided just like humans when the egg is made. Although unlike humans it's the males that are XX and the females that are XY.

Any change in a males cere from blue to brown is a sign of hormonal imbalance and the bird needs to be seen by an avian vet, this imbalance could be caused from lack of certain vitamins for something more dangerous such as cancer.

oo yeah?

That is not true. I have 4 budgies. Budgies cere colors change for various reasons, it may become a crusty brown if a female is about to lay an egg. It may become light during molting. eventually, it will become consistent, that will be a time to see what gender your budgie is.

A budgie's cere commonly changes color as it grows, while its chemistry fluctuates, but sex is carved in stone.

Often in nature, an animal's appearance and behavior change according to the "pecking order". Silverback Gorillas are a prime example of this phenomenon. I wouldn't be surprised if sometimes a male budgie who takes a submissive role assumes a changed appearance under the slightly altered chemistry caused by his environment.

I don't know abou budgies, but I saw a show on Animal Planet about a female peacock that changed to male. Amazing Animal Videos was the show, I think.

nope, not gonna happen.

Im pretty sure that birds cannot undergo a sex change, however behavioural changes and colour change are common due to various reasons. I think a lot of times for example, birds can get aggressive due to hormonal changes during breeding season.

yep mine changed from a female to a male. Its little budgie boyfriend died and I found him a new home with another budgie who was female. A few days later she was now a male budgie. It's the weirdest thing i've seen in a long time.

Yea but my birds cere turned from bright pink to dark blue.pink is female and blue is male.thats too big of a difference

No, they do not change sexes anymore then you are I. They will however pair up regardless of sex and one will become the dominant bird.

Has anyone had a parakeet hospitalized? What did it cost a day?

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She has been there exactly 49 hours and I just got the bill faxed to me and it was $650 and they have only done 1 fecal test and she has had oxygen? Can that be right?
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The cost of incubation in some places is high, and it's usually because there aren't many avian vets in the world, coupled with the fact that Hospitals in general are just expensive. You ought to raise hell though, if she hasn't being crop smeared, gavage-fed or otherwise treated in the last two days and all they've done is look for a little bacteria or yeast in her droppings. Have they suggested what may be wrong or given her any meds -- i/e have they mentioned French Moult, Polyoma, Chlamydiosis; or a Proventricular problem? It sounds strange that they wouldn't have discussed possibilities with you by now.

I'm sorry for your situation. I have had a bill very similar to yours. I'm afraid they feel that they can charge whatever they want(unfair). Try calling other vets in your area. Good luck and best wishes.

There was this one parakeet that got old. So old that it wouldn't move. Then it was flushed down the toilet.

Ask them to explain what they had done one by one to you. Ask questions, medical terms, what it means etc.Next time, ask them to call you first to inform when they are doing something expensive and when you bring your parakeet in, ask them what they will do and how much it costs.I think it always helps to ask because you do not want the vet to think you are a good chopping board.

has anyone got kakarikis?

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they are so charming and friendly best diet do you reckon i feed mine a mixture of parrot seed wild bird food pineapple spinach peppers brocil grapes apple
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Wow

you are so lucky I've always wanted a kakarikis

they are rarely phased by change, friendly tward strangers and are easily tamed even if parent raised or wild caught.

so far the diet you are feeding is great

Kakarikis will try new food almost instantaniously because of their active and curious nature.

great foods are: RK= raw or cooked

apples (all kinds)
bananas
papaya
all kinds of melon
pairs
prickly pairs
carrots RK
broccoli especially is good for them RK
zuccini aka green squash RK
pumpkin RK
spinach RK
peppers RK
grapes all kinds
romane lettuce RK
mustard and collared greens RK
corn RK
green beans RK
cellery RK
Anise RK

scrambled eggs with the shell mashed in
hard boiled eggs diced with the shell mashed in
cooked burger or steak
cooked chicken
pasta with or without sauce
mashed potatoes
mashed sweet potatoes
baked sweet potatoes

all these foods are great and are loaded with vitatmins and minerals that your bird needs

Broccoli and sweet potatoes are the best foods to offer because they are high in vitaminbs A, E, K, and calcium.

the best fruit is papaya because it has more nutrients in it than most fruit does.

as far as pet quality they are devoted and affectionate, this isnt the kind of bird that sits on your shoulder they want to play constantly.

dont scratch their neck too much as their feathers tair easily and are easily damaged. stick to playing and petting.

always watch him when he is out of the cage as they are active and may acciently chew electrical chords dont rust them to stay on top of their cage or playstand, they will come down to play and looke for humand companionship.

these are wonderful intelligent birds the sad thing is their short lifespan

most only live to be 20 years old some a little more or less.

if you have any questions on this type of bird you can email me anytime at fatwhale90@yahoo.com

USED TO HAVE IT BUT THE DOCTOR GAVE ME SOME PILLS ,SERIOUSLY NEVER HEARD OF THEM WHAT ARE THEY

yes hun we used to have 2. they are beautiful parrakeets. like cockatiels but fatter and way more colourful. and hun you are feeding them the right diet which sounds like it (altho i do suggest a few more nuts and sunflower seeds and millet as all birds love them and ours definatly did!)

You can get a good pair of incontinence pants for about 拢20

My neighbour, and yes they are adorable
Your feed is just about right( so my neighbour says) also they like a little taste of cheese too

no no no you mustnt feed it, itll get worse and spread, and cover you in a terrible rash. who told you too use bird food anyway? and yes ive got it.

i had red-fronts many years ago. i can't believe how much they are these days. very comical, active, charming little parrots!! congratulations on owning a kak!

Oh bless.I hadn't heard of the name before but just had a look on Google. They are lovely.
Robin Cockatiel owner

i used to have two but had to give one away as the vet said we would need a licance to breed them and the only way to sex them properley was dna at 拢200 each!

I kept two pairs of them for the last year for a friend of mine. I had to ask my friend to come get them because they were to wasteful and messy. I couldn't justify paying for food that they would throw out of the dish when I am feeding cockatiels, love birds, scarlett chested parakeets and finches who will all eat the food that I give them. It was a difficult decision to make because they were very beautiful and fun to watch.

Has anyone every heard a parakeet/budgie speak 'human'?

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Hearing a clear speaking budgie is quite fun! If you are interested in hearing one clearly speaking English, please turn the volume up on your computer, and log on to Pipsqueak!'s website at www.mynameispipsqueak.com
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I used to know somone who had a budgie that could swear like a sailor. It was quite something to hear. As a matter of fact, I don't recall this particular bird knowing any clean words at all.

No but my Aunt had a parakeet that did. I have a Blue and Gold Macaw who does.

Hocking a cd?

yeah just like you and me

havnt in person heard a budgie speak english.i know of another interesting site with a budgie recording on it that is very interesting.just look up victor the budgie and youll be surprised what you find , i guarantee that..cheers

We had a parakeet a few years ago that was a good talker. Not as clear as your bird, but pretty clear. They are such fun little birds.

I've been on that Victor site. He is a kind of clear too. I would question some of the translation that the guy has up their with the audio though.

Has anyone ever tried eating their pet bird's unfertilized eggs?

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I've never done it, but I was always curious.
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It depends on what kind of bird you have, but all bird eggs are edible, most people found that chickens were easier to keep, then trying to get other bird eggs to eat in the beginning of time

We had chickens,ducks,turkeys and geese and ate the eggs, fertilized and not.

No..
And I find this rather disgusting..

YOUR KIDDING.RIGHT?

no thats nasty!!

that is a stupid question i have ever seen.but i know a country that eats an egg that is unfertilized.but it is still not right people eating it

NO!! that is SOOOOOO stupid no one in that right mind would or try! (unless you'er completly insane) BUT STILL!

Has anyone ever tamed a bird?

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What was the bird? etc.
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Yes a female pink gallah.

yes a orange wing amazon and a kakariki

SENEGAL PARROT AND PARAKEETS. I LIKE TO THINK WITH ANY GIVEN TIME I COULD. I GO VISIT PET STORES AND TALK WITH THE PARROTS THERE AND GET MOST OF THEM TO LET ME GIVE THEM LOVE SCRATCHES. [EXCEPT THE AFRICAN GREYS]

ONCE WITHOUT THINKING, MY DAUGHTER HAD A BUTTERFLY ON HER SHOULDER, I REACHED OVER AND STEP UP AND THE BUTTERFLY DID. CRAZEST THING. DOUBT I COULD DO IT AGAIN. LOL. I KNOW NOTHING TO DO WITH BIRDS.

Yes a cockatiel and a green cheeked conure.
You should start with the step up command but only after the bird has had time to adjust to new surroundings

I think you mean "trained" a bird.
Yes, quite a few.
African Greys, Quakers, and I have worked with many other birds as well, training different aspects of their behavior:
Blue and Gold Macaws, A Mynah, A Hyacinth Macaw, A Green Wing Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, Budgerigars, several Amazons, Cockatiels A Palm Cockatoo, a Military Macaw, etc.
As part of my training,I even worked with a Hooded Vulture and a Red Tailed Hawk once. Now that was fun!

When you are working with a person who needs help with their bird, you generally don't really work with the bird as much as you are training the Human. Because it is the Human who has the bird that does the actual work with the bird. You are simply training the person how to work with their own bird.

Many breeds of birds can not only be tamed but talk to perform tricks and speak, such as parrots.

yes i have..my budgies..they fly on me , my hand and shoulder.the key is to have food and espeicially if they get hungry they fly to me if i have the food.. they gte comfortable around me..takes few months

If you mean tamed a wild bird, I have tamed a red-headed amazon that had been kept in a cage for years with no physical contact. I tried a lot of thins, none of which worked. I knew I needed to trim his beak and nails (which were causing him some discomfort). One day I just put on heavy leather gloves and took him out of the cage. He was livid! Even with the gloves his bite was painful (though he couldn't draw blood). I simply remained calm, talking soothingly, trimming the nails and gently filing the beak. He suddenly got very quiet. When I put him back in the cage, he didn't offer to bite, and I was concerned that I had put him into shock. I watched him for some time, but he was eating normally so I concluded that he was just 'thinking things over'. The next day when I opened the cage door, he just walked out and up my arm, and he was my cherished companion for years.

yes birds are easily tamed

has anyone ever had a pet canary living with a budgie?

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well i have a very tamed canary and my budgie is a bit tamed as well!
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Yes, I've had the two in the same cage before and they were fine.

ive had java finches and budgies i the same cage and they were fine. Just put them in when you can monitor them, takes about a day to get used to each other

you can have them in the same cage but i wouldn't suggest letting them breed (with their own species i mean)

No but that sounds wonderful. Seems like you must be taking wonderful care of your babies! Thumbs up from me too! {:O) I have raised my parakeets with my cockatiels for years and just sunday I had 3 baby parakeets hatch out to raise with some of my hand fed cockatiels! I just cant wait 14 days! LOL! I want to hand feed them already. I had to yesterday for 4 hours while I brought them and the parents in from my outdoor aviary. Then on the 3rd feeding I let them cry really loud and placed the nesting box in the new cage I had placed the parents in. They heard them crying and have been taking care of them ever sense! Now at 14 days I'll pull them for good and hand feed them making all of them tamed for life LOL! I am so happy! Budgies are known to be able to live with any other bird who doesnt try to hurt them.

Has anyone else?

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found that white Parakeets (my experinces is with the females) are crazy? I've had two white Parakeets, that were nasty to the other birds, they were distuptive and bit an awful lot. They were and are very unplesant to have. I have one now that picks up and drops the feed bowl. All my other Parakeets don't act this way and I have 5 more. These birds I know weren't abused, they came from good homes. Has anyone had this happen?
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Are these white budgies albinos (red eyes) or leucistic? There are at least 32 mutations commonly seen in budgies.

I've never had an albino or a leucistic budgie, but I had a solid white cockatiel (white faced) that I purchased when the mutation was new and rarely seen. The bird was very odd acting and didn't seem to have normal intelligence. Since then, I've been wary of color mutations.

In breeding animals.birds, dogs, cats..the easiest characteristic to breed for is color. Other characteritics such as size, intelligence and temperament often come later..
In the case of my cockatiel, she had the looks, but not the smarts.

Well, you see, white parakeets are a minority. They are just so tired of being victims that they have to act out.

No sorry have never had this problem always had very sweet tempered little birds here

yea you know it i just study my birds all day long that write about it online because i have no life! btw no one cares

Has anybody got a buggy older then 12 yrs old?

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do you mean a budgie?

a buggy is a pram!

buggy as in some kind of car, beach buggy etc or buggy as in a pram?!?!

no..most dogs don't usualy go more then 10.but good healthy ones CAN make it to 15 or maybe even more..but you have to remember his age isn't really 12 to him, he is actually like 84 yrs old, that is how they all age. Good luck

if a buggie is a bug.then no I kill them all on sight
If buggie is a parakeet..then no it died
if buggie is a car..then no I have no idea what that is.

OMG everyone the questioni is in the bird section! This person obviously just miss spelled it , i haven't got one though sorry love i just thought i would stick up for you.

Mmmm buggy yes budgie no

i think you win there as i havent heard of one

When I was growing up we had a budgie that lived for 15 years. He was sure a grouch there at the end..

I ACTUALLY HAVE ONE THAT IS 24! SHE IS A NORMAL GREEN COLOR FEMALE AND SHE HAS BEEN WITH ME HER WHOLE LIFE.

Yes, I have a Pied that is 14 years old, and she makes a wonderful foster mother.feeding all the babies has kept her
feel young I believe.

did you mean budgie

Has anybody ever lost a bird?

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I dont mean lost like it flew away, I mean that it died.
If yes, did you feel sad that you cried?
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I also had one in my room. He was called Stewart Littlefoot because he had a little foot. I had him from a little baby. I saw him hatch.
He was very lovely. He was trying to speak.
He loved going outside with us having showers with hose pipe and going to my bestfreinds house.
He died 13/9/04
I cried alot was very ill for ages. I miss him still. He is buried in our garden.
His Uncle is stil alive He looks like Stewart Littlefoot. His Uncles name is Peter-Pewter

Yes, I had a quaker parrot that was about 9 that died last year unexpectedly. My birds are like members of the family and if yours was too, I know how you feel. My sympathies for you.

Birds are allergic to me.My friend brought two palm cockatoos to America..years ago.and he loved them.they contracted some cold, pneumonia or something and after spending a small fortune of vets, they both died..he cried for days over them. I say birds are allergic to me because I have no luck with them and inspite of good care, they die.it's too much emotional drain, so I don't even try any more.

Several years ago I had a bird that died. He and I were close, and I still cry because I miss him.

I got my second parakeet (or rather, my first, my family's second) for my 5th birthday-he was green, and we named him Rainbow, to go along with our originally named Snowball, white parakeet. My parents had got him at a semi-sketchy pet shop about 10 minutes from our house, and he never seemed quite as healthy or happy or smart as Snowball. Snowball would open up the cage door and hold it there so that Rainbow could get out.

In any case, Rainbow lived about 5 years, and died. I was 10 years old, and although I hadn't been quite so attatched with him since I was 5, I was very sad, and yes, I cried. He was someone I'd lived with for 5 years, of course I was sad. And Snowball, at age 11 is still around today.

YES WE LOST OUR MOST PRECOUS PARROT DAKOTA AUG. 2, 2006 WHICH WAS TWO MONTHS AGO. HE DIED DUE TO UNKNOWN CAUSES, BUT HE HAD A CUT ON HIS VENT THAT BECAME NECROTIC TISSUE. THE AVAIN VET SAID IT COULD HAVE BEEN MOLDY SEED THAT CAUSE THE INFECTION AND IT WASN'T FROM ANYTHING WE DID OR DIDN'T DO.

WE HAVE THREE CHILDREN AND WE ALL HAVE CRIED OVER HIM PASSING AWAY. I FOUND HIM THAT MORNING IN THE BOTTOM OF HIS CAGE DYING AFTER TWO VISITS TO VET AND GIVING MEDS. THERE JUST WAS NO SAVING HIM. THIS WAS MY HUSBAND'S PARROT, BUT WE ALL LOVED HIM AND HE WAS OUR SON. MY HUSBAND AND I STILL CRY AT TIMES OVER LOSING HIM.

I lost my breading pair about 1 year ago, both at the same time. she was on the nest and he would not leave her side. i tried everything to get them to eat. most days the food would just be pushed away. I cried for days, sorry for your loss. i only had them for 1 yr. and the were not tame, would bite the dickens out of my hands, just loved there company. came home from work and both looked asleep :(

well ive never had a bird soory.

My cockatiel Peeper died at age 16 this summer. I was only 12 when I bought her with my own money. She was a large part of my life for most of my life, and I really miss her.

While people without pets, or with pets other than birds, might not understand what you're going through, rest assured that there are others of us out there who have shared the loss that you are experiencing. Give yourself time to grieve, as long as it takes. Don't get a new bird or other pet until you are ready to do so and don't think you'll be continually comparing it to your old one. And when you do, consider adopting from a bird rescue organization - they're often wonderful birds whose families weren't able to take care of them, and rescue birds are usually cheaper and in better health than petstore birds.

My first cockatiel, when I was in junior high. I met her as a fledgling just off of hand-feeding, and we bonded instantly right there in front of the breeder. She just RAN to me from out of all the babies and wouldn't let me leave her, we couldn't get enough of each other's company, just "talking" together and looking into each other's eyes. It was such an obvious bond that the breeder let me have the bird for less than her actual cost because I only had enough money for a grey cockatiel, not one of the fancier mutations (as this one was). That bird and I *understood* each other. Did everything together. Communicated far beyond any owner/pet relationship. She was my *friend*. She even voluntarily potty-trained herself, with no effort on my part, when she saw that I was uncomfortable with poop on my shoulder--she'd let me know she had to go, I'd put her in her cage for a moment, she'd do her thing, and I'd take her right back out. Later, she had great joy in being a mother (and I shared that joy when I saw the babies), but she just kept laying more and more eggs, though only a normal-sized group of them hatched. Then, after her babies were grown, she died of gout. I don't remember crying a whole lot--I think I was numb at the time, like I just couldn't believe she was gone, and with time (more than a decade now) the sharp sense of loss softened into a kind of fond melancholy when I think of her =) I miss having her fall asleep on my shoulder or cuddled under my chin, and snuggling my face into her soft feathers. I've looked and looked ever since, but I've never again felt such a bond with any bird (or other animal)--it's like having misplaced something very personal that I probably won't ever find again. As much as I may enjoy my current (wonderful adorable) pet bird, he really is just a pet, unlike that cockatiel.

yes. It was sick and we couldnt tell. I cried alot. And thats ok!

yeah my australian parrot died.it was so pretty.i didn't cry but felt very sad..we all dug up a small grave for it and buried it.

yes, i've lost 2 birds, each lived to be 10 years. I raised them from babies! I didn't feel sad i cried, i felt sad they died

Yes, in March of this year, I lost my beautiful white parakeet who was only 4 months. One of my other parakeets killed her. I cried so much because I loved that little angel. On the other hand, I let the criminal parakeet fly away. I found the evil parakeet on my birds cage, and I felt bad, so I took her in. I regret it so badly. She killed my angel.

i once lost one the day after i paid 拢1,000 for it,it was bought as seen with no money back clause.no tears though

Has anybody ever heard of Mike the Headless Chicken?

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You know, the story where the farmer chopped off the chicken's head, but left one ear and the brain stem intact, so he lived and they fed him with an eye dropper? I think this is so cool. Check out wikipedia on it.
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yeah I heard about mike. I would have just finished the job, though. But I wouldn't have made alot of money like the farmer, just woulda had some good chicken for dinner. YUM

P.S. I forgot didn't they bury him under some sorta memorial, or did the farmer eat him. It's been a while since I read about it. It was on the mythbusters website, I remember that.

yes heard a story long ago where someone chopped the head off an it lived 2 days.. bumping into things..

sorry don't know that one

never heard of it

Wow, I hadn't heard of that before. Very interesting!

I love mike! He actually lived about 6 months after his beheading %26 made a lot of money being a sideshow freak!

Yeah! I know this story. I saw pics of the bird too. I've owned chickens and think that raising a headless chicken would be sooo weird. A cool story though.

handleing parkeet?

2010-05-21T07:10:00.002-07:00

another..so i have 2 parkeets ive had them4 about a year can i pick them up??if the bite me will get a sick?does it hert wen they bite?
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Instead of playing with the birds..why not handle a dictionary. Geez. hert, wen handleing..

Nothing will happen to the bird or you if it bites you, but yes it will probably hurt. You can't just go in there and pick it up.

Go to the store, buy some millet, they love that. Offer some to the birds inside the cage twice a day. Give it 2 weeks, and then begin to position the millet on your hand so that the bird has to step on your hand to get to it. It takes some patience, but it is worth it. Let the bird get comfortable with your hand over a few more weeks, then you can begin to draw your hand out of the cage with the bird on it. Give it a few more months of this and you'll have them sitting on your shoulder!

Also realize that they can freak out if you have a hat on or a towel on your head, anything that makes you look different.

well i have 11 parakeets, 6 eggs to hatch and 4 baby birds and i havent been able to hold them but you can if you can train them.they move alot and they bite alot. No you wont get sick and when they bite its sort of a niddle prick feel.

Start out by just putting your hand in the cage and leaving it there, not moving it, so they get used to your hand. Do this for quite awhile. eventually they will get used to your hand and realize that "the hand" is not going to hurt them. and then little by little try to rub the tummy gently. It takes a long time for them to trust you, but with patience and repetition, it will happen.

Yes it does hurt when they bite. But I guess it depends on how hard they bite. How threatened they feel. I really don't think it will get you sick if they bite you. I have been bitten many times and have never gotten sick.

You can pick them up if you want to. Since you have had them for awhile they should be used to you, so they shouldnt bite.and if so they are small birds and it shouldnt hurt, and u shouldnt get sick. To pick them up just gently put your finger right above their feet against their legs so they can step up onto your finger.

Please repeat in English.

you can pick up a parakeet just be gentle and give them time to trust you,their bit hurt a little but you wont get sick and when they get to trust you they won,t bite hard anymore,you can start by using a glove to pick them up till you get comfortable with them and they get comfortable with you.

it most likely WILL hurt if they bite you.cause cause they have sharp lil beaks..if they bite you what u might try is use your middle finger and index finger adn put those 2 fingers around the back of thier neck putting little pressure on thier neck then stopping them from turning thier heads and biting you.i learned that with my budgees.and it really works

If you were going to handle them, you should have right from the start. You can try now, but you will probably make them nervous wrecks.

You won't get sick if they bite you and it doesn't hurt. It's like a tiny pinch.

You can pick them up, just press you finger against the parakeet's chest and it will step up. No one will get sick if they bite you, if they do it won't hurt unless U really get them mad.

Guess what?! My cockateils just had babys!?

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There is 3 birds in the cage 2 of the birds are the parents and the other 1 is the dads brother. What should I do with the dads brother? The brother hasn't had any agressive attitude near the eggs yet. What should I do? Please help me.
Im scared for the eggs and the parents.
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I would put both males in a seperate cage, I have cockateils and I left both mom and dad in the cage and the eggs did not make it. Hope this helps

I would put him in a separate cage.

make an omlete and then you will be all set

new cage? across the room? if he hasn't shown any agressive tendencies yet that's good. this is the best time to move him. besides, it sounds as if they're a bit cramped. XD

normally extra birds in the same cage will leave the eggs or
young alone

put the dads bro in another cage, if ur scared

I assume you have a nest box for the eggs. If not, get one quick. They sell them in pet stores. If the birds have not started sitting on the eggs yet, you can take the brother out. LEAVE THE DAD IN. The mom and dad take turns sitting on the eggs and they both feed the chicks. If they have already started sitting, don't take the dad's brother out; any such change will upset the parents and endanger the eggs.

They should all be fine where they are, cocatiels are very social and placid birds by nature so you shouldn't have any trouble with the extra fella.

seperate the birds put the extra male, in another cage.

well if he isnt apressive leave him but if when the eggs h aych he srart u take him away

Take the brother OUT and house him somewhere else in his own cage. A pair of cockatiels should be alone together without any other birds in the cage when breeding. Otherwise the parents or the intruder will kill the babies.

You need to remove the males,because they will destroy that egg sooner are later.

You need to seperat the Dad's brother from the rest of the family.
He is very likely to be aggressive towrds the babies when they hatch.

I agree with putting the brother in another cage.

put him in a separate cage

grumpy ringneck?

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Hi , We are experiencing a lot of troubles with our blue ringneck.
he is extremely grumpy at times and and plays extremely rough in his cage.This causes him to constantly break his tail feathers and it never gets time to grow back. It was suggested that he gets bored and we should put more toys in his cage but this did not help at all as he is still the same.

We had been raising since 5 weeks from birth and he is quite at ease when we hold him or he sit with us.

can someone perhaps help us out with this?
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depending on how old he is he might be grumpy because it is that time of the year
my ringnecks and alexandrines have just started breeding and they often get a bit grumpy and agitated to the point i cant get near them after the breeding season they settle down again

He wants to be free. Let him go.

Try a slightly larger cage.

Sounds like it may be a form of seperation anxiety. He may be angry with you for locking him in his cage, feeling he should be with his 'family flock' all the time. The rough play may be a temper tantrum.

he may be at the age he wants to breed. He's frustrated.
Giving him some new toys, or food, maybe move his cage.
He's in a rut. They love to be involved with the family, they are very loving.

How old is he? He gould be going through the "terrible two's" and just acting a little off because of hormonal changes. Give him some time..

Maybe more play-time outside of the cage could help, too.

Sounds like he is growing up hormonal to me. If you are going to breed him then find him a mate if not his behavior will change when hes done being hormonal. After all spring and summer time are breeding season for most all birds wild or human raised.

Grinding his beak!?

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My lovebird keeps grinding his beak at night, I have listned to this for like 5 months now.

I just wanted to know why he does this and is there anything I can do to stop that sound?
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It is very normal, healthy and good for your bird to grind his beak. IT is NOT a nervous habit and should not be discouraged at all. Here is some information regard birds and beak behaviour.

The beak is used for several functions from grooming to cracking nuts and seeds. It can be used as a weapon or to build a nest. There are also many ways a bird uses her beak to tell you things.

Grinding: Beak grinding is often a sign of contentment in birds and is heard most often as the bird falls asleep. It is characterized by the side-to-side sliding of one beak over the other. It is believed by some experts that birds grind their beaks to keep them in their best condition.

Clicking: Clicking of the beak, or the back and forth sliding of one beak tip over the other, can mean several things. If she clicks once and pins her eyes but is otherwise unthreatening, she is greeting you or acknowledging something. If she clicks several times in a series, she is giving a warning and should not be handled. Beak clicking is seen most often in cockatiels and cockatoos.

Wiping: It is common to see a bird wiping her beak after eating. Often, the bird will wipe her beak on a perch, the cage floor, or the cage sides to get it clean.

Some birds use beak wiping as a way to mark their territory. This behavior may be seen in birds when introduced to others or kept in areas in which other birds are near.

Biting: Birds will bite for several reasons so it is important to observe other behaviors and the bird's immediate environment to determine the reason behind it. Defending territory, being fearful, or being angry can all cause a bird to bite.

Chewing: Most birds enjoy chewing and do it for many reasons including to condition their beaks and to entertain themselves. A variety of chew toys should be provided to keep your bird stimulated and interested and to keep him from chewing, and possibly ingesting, inappropriate things.

Regurgitating: Regurgitation is the expulsion of contents from the mouth, esophagus, or crop. If your bird pins her eyes, bobs her head and stretches out her neck, then regurgitates her dinner, she is showing you a great deal of affection. Birds feed their young by regurgitating food and breeding pairs often do this for each other as a part of bonding.

Mouthing: One way birds play is to grab each other's beaks and wrestle. They will often use their beaks to joust at one another during play.

As you can see, the beak is a very important part for a bird, and the actions your are describing are normal. If the bird is in a room where you sleep then it might be best to move it somewhere else, learn to tune it out, or play music or some other form of noise so it no longer bothers you. Do not move your bird to a room though where it cannot see you often as this can lead to behaviour problems and loneliness,

My parrot does that, usually when he is just content!
Try a white noise machine if it bothers you.

It is somewhat of a nervous habit. My cocatiel did it all the time. Provide your bird with a cuttle bone or a pumice stone so he can hone his beak on something. It is nothing to be concerned about, birds to it all the time but the cuttle bone or pumice stone might divert him from the nighttime grinding.

I'm peace full so i wont anger and I'm sorry if i had before know that i meant no harm . may god or the gods that you believe in bless you

It is not grinding of their beak, they are regurgitating their food and grinding up the seeds. It is completely normal behavior and necessary for their digestion, all birds do it. Do you have bird sand or anything to aid in the digestion in the cage?

It is nothing to worry about. Parrots will gring their beaks when they are relaxed and content.

green quaker parakeet?

2010-05-21T07:09:00.001-07:00

please tell me some good and helpful tips for my quaker parakeet!like food or special toys they like!or any hints!
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I just answered this question a couple of days ago, so I'm going to reference my answer. I could type all night as I currently have a Quaker standing on my shoulder trying to burrow under my hair!

One of the best websites on Quakers is Jon Marc Davey's website:

http://www.quakerville.com/
Another here:
http://www.petbirdpage.com/breed.asp?bre.

There is general information on Parrots everywhere. Quakers are indeed parrots and the care and training of those species is nearly identical to that of the larger birds. Some of the best websites on parrots in general are here:

http://www.holisticbird.org/

http://www.birdsnways.com/

/http://www.avianweb.com/birdhealthcare.h.

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/index.h.

http://www.parrotsonline.homestead.com/a.

http://www.parrottalk.com/index.html..

http://www.quakerparrots.com/qtips/parro.

http://www.parrotparrot.com/birdhealth/..

http://hometown.aol.com/gbirdinc/index.h.

http://www.birdtalkmagazine.com/bt/home..

http://www.naturalencounters.com/..

I'm unsure what kind of information you want, so I gave you a wide variety of websites to look at. Did you want information on behavior and training? Nutrition? Basic care?
If you need more help, please don't hesitate to let me know. I'd be glad to help you.

Fun toy ideas for your pets!
Your birds love colorful things they can chew on and here is how you do it.
Next time you are shopping at the store pick up several different colors of unsweetened kool-aid, swing by the dime store %26 get some 1 to 1 1/2 in cotton rope, some stainless steel kabob skewers, unfinished hardwood craft pieces, tongue depressors, colorful but unpainted acrylic shapes.
mix kool-aid in several small containers as you would color eggs for Easter. Use about 2/3 cup warm water to a package of kool-aid (no sugar of course) Make this mess on plastic placed on your working surface as this mixture will stain ANYTHING. Have paper towels close to soak up accidents. Roll the wood pieces around in the colors of choice and lay them on plastic to dry for 24 hours. You can speed this by using a hair dryer to finish the cycle but you should let it soak into the wood at least over night as drying too fast will only leave you with surface color that will be chewed off in no time. (NEVER, use dye that can poison your bird! and NEVER EVER leave rope toys in your pets cage unattended!! please.)
I have been told too many times of birds having rope toys that have been in the cage for years and years then one day, you come home and your parrot has been hung to death. It just happens.
drill holes through the center of the colored wood blocks and run a skewer through it. Snip the sharp end off the skewer and bend it up through some rope, tie the rope into a very, very tight knot to avoid entanglement.

Foods: parcooked peas, corn, pea pods, oatmeal, Gerber starter soups for babies(toddler). granola, apples, banana.cut into very small pieces Mix fruits and veggies with seeds, be sure to remove any left overs after 6 hours.

NO CHOCOLATE, AVACADO, APPLE SEEDS, or ICE CREAM
chocolate and avacado equal certain death! Ice cream is just plain bad from the sugars %26 fats to the temperature. apple seeds contain arsnic(spelling)

The monk parakeet or quaker parrot is a nuisance in states because they destroy crops and property but then again in many others it is a very nice pet. Besides being green, it is also available in light blue but the blue phase costs double. The bird makes a nice pet as long as it gets suitable attention but as soon as it doesn't, has a tendency to pluck it's feathers. Even if paid enough attention, at adulthood, without a mate, the plucking may continue anyway.
Quakers are best purchased already handfed from a known petshop, fed a pelleted diet along with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. They especially like to hull peas and corn. Some quakers like the security of a bird tent to hide in. These tents are available on line and in pet stores. This little tent will cut lots of needless squawking. Quakers love water and will take a shower with you anytime. The shower is good for the feathers too. Not a good idea to house two quakers together as pets if you want them to stay friendly, even if the same sex. The female generally lays eggs at about 5 years of age. Females tend to be larger but this is not always 100% true. When quakers are moved from a sunny environment or a location with a lot of activity to a dull environment, they will pluck feathers, squawk loudly,destroy all the objects in the cage or constantly strive to get out of the cage. These are very smart little parrots and tend to favor one individual. They will typically attack other members of the household. This bird is not difficult to please with toys. Just make sure everything placed in the cage can be safely chewed up because that is eventually what is going to happen to everything, including the food dish. If worked with from a young age, quakers can be good talkers and endearing pets. This is not a good pet for a child under 12 years old. Check state regulations before aquiring one because it is illegal to even pass through some states with one. Quaker parrot cage requirements are the same or a little larger than cockatiels. Quakers also like to preen their human.

My quaker, hates toys! He will play with a spoon and crumbled up paper, but heaven forbid if he sees a toy. They eat just about whatever you are eating. Obviously not to much though. Pellets are always best, and of course fruits and vegetable. Mine love pasta noodles and popcorn. He also loves chicken. Try going to www.beakappetit.com and ording some things from there. Mojo loves the cheese teaser cup. Also, there are many sights on how to make birdie bread and muffins. Its all very inexpensive and easy to make, plus they love it! Just remember, each bird is different and may like different things from the next.

green cheek conure mutations?

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does anyone know how the mutations of greencheek conures is done is it by inbreeding or hybridizing?
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the yellowsided mutation was discovered in the wild for sure, and I think blue and cinnamon were spontaneously created in captivity. All other mutations of the greencheek are combinations of the above mutations. The brief answer to your questions is : inbreeding. These birds have been around for many generations now, and have been outcrossed to "normal" colored birds enough, that the health of a color mutation greencheek is not significantly compromised.

No I never heard of it.

As long as you are breeding within the greencheek species, you're not hybridizing.
I'm not 100%, but I do believe it's up to the male to determine whether or not there will be any mutation variations in a given clutch of babies. Males can be "split" to certain mutations ie: cinnamon or pineapple. Females, as far as I know, cannot be "split" for these.
"Splits" are determined by either knowing the birds' parents, or by proof ie: seeing what offspring the father has produced before.
Inbreeding and hybridizing isn't a good idea generally. Some breeders will allow one relation-mating but they're the experienced ones.
You can produce mutations just as easily without inbreeding.

There's lots of sites online you can search for more info.
Hope this helps.

Green and Yellow Parakeet Names!! Please !?

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Just bought a calm Green and yellow parakeet and am having a hard time tring to find a cute name for him/her! Dont know the sex so anything goes!! Please help!! The one i choose will be my best answer!!
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7-Up or Sprite

Piper..thats a boy/girl name

For some reason, the only names that come to mind are slightly silly or really obvious ones like Joey, Polly, Beanstalk, Peapod, Caterpillar, Skeeter %26 Chute . though I must admit I really quite like that last one.

How about Kiwi, or Rico?

lemonlime

Prince and Pippin cute matching his her names

Sprite..Limon.

Tweety

Petey

Jimmy

Bone

Muffy

Rover

You (as in Hey You)

Noisy (just wait, you'll call him that anyway)

I had a green and yellow parakeet. His name was Oliver (Ollie for short)

I have one also, although she is more yellow then green but I named her Meringue. Her head is the same color of a lemon meringue pie :0)

I named my little parakeet "Tweety" she/he is yellow..also it was very easy for my bird to say,now my bird says her own name,so cute!

sweetpea and sunshine

Either kiwi or sprite, like others said.
Those names are good and the fact that they match the coloring sells the deal (imo). Wish I was that clever!

Someone I knew named their bird "Pretty boy" until it laid eggs. Oops.

Fred, Max, Lucy, Honky.

Truxel

i called my yellow bird junior and my yellow cockateil birds baby and jacko and blacky

First of all, you can figure out which sex your bird is by looking at the cere (that's the fleshy part right above the beak). Really young birds won't have distinct colors yet, but a boy's cere will end up a blue color, and girls' will be peach/pink.

I've always liked the name "Noodle" for a bird. Mine's name is Koopa, but he's blue.

A good way to do it is to wait a few days and see what kind of personality traits your budgie has, then name them.

kiwi parsley chewy twix luckycharms

my green and yellow parakeets have had the following names: kirby, oliver and palo. good luck!

Limon
Jungle
Pine-apple
Gobi
Meadow

Male parakeets have blue around their nostrals right above their beak, Females have tan or pinkish color around their nostrals. My Parakeet is a male and I named him Pecker.

good website to buy budgies and accesories?

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i am a begginer at birds and have been researching for 2 days and will research for longer i was at repticzone.com and they told me they are the best also can you post websites that have the assecories they need
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I am partial to Bird Cages 4 Less. In my opinion, their prices are better than chain stores and they offer a wide selection of toys, cages and accessories and they ship for free.

Accessories, I would go to Petsmart or petsmart.com, but for an actual budgies I would go to a local pet store or local breeder. Not so good to ship budgies, they are kind of sensitive and can die pretty easy. You can also look on petfinder.com and you can find budgies in your area that are in shelters or foster homes, this way you can save a life.

ebay

I don't suggest that you buy budgies or toys/accesories as the toys will break in the mail etc. Almost all pet shops sell budgies although they are around $25-30, you can also buy them from produces for between $20-25. Thats about as cheap as they are going to get unless you buy them from a newpaper or private sale then you can get tem for aroun $5-20 -DO NOT PAY ANY MORE THAN THAT. and as for accesories they can get pretty expensive as local pet shops but toy are essential for your bird to have they releave boredom which can cause heath problems if not fixed. It is best to buy your toys from cheapie stores eg. crazy clarks and the warehouse.Mirrors are definatly great for a bird that is alone and is definatly recommended, ladders provide exercise, other toys such as ropes, dangly toys, balls, bells etc are strongly recommended to relave your birds of boredom BUT be careful not to over croud your cage. If you are really keen on buying accesories off the internet i would recommend ebay - it is an online auction site that sells basically anything very cheap. hope this helps if you want any more information about them email me: pay6pay@yahoo.com

good names for a budgie-parakeet?

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Squekers,Squeks, Peepers , Chipper, Pepper, Jonesy, Flit, Moxy, Roxy , Add Mr. or Miss in the beggining of any name is cute.

Murray.

to para-phrase the Fruitcake Lady..who the hell cares?
Polly want a cracker?

Mr. Marvelous
Houdini
Butch
Cassanova
Romeo
Dog

Rainbow Bright
Peggy
Little Dipper
Mrs. Jones
Dinah

Alice.

Alice(atleast) its not a mongoose.

Squab.

And the name is: Tootee

Tweetie, Max, Sid, Spike, Huey, Zipper..I named all mine after specific personality characteristics.what does yours like to do?

Hi, I recently named two new budgies Mrs. Blueberry and Tweety. Well, my kids named them actually but when we were naming them we tried to keep in mind that they can repeat T C and K easily. So if you want him/her to say Polly want a cracker try to keep it easy for them to repeat. How about Crackers? That could be funny in a few ways, huh? Good Luck! Also, boys can speak more easily than the girls for some reason.

Chicky. Tweetie. Myrtle. Hedwig.

The name depends on the temperment of the bird, i had two Anikan (a little darth vader) and Obie sweet and smart

budgie

thats what mine is called

Good name for a pet bird!?

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I just got a new pet A Quaker parrot! Green! i plan to get a blue one too!
But i need a name
I came up with about 50 names i can't pick!
here are 3 i have consider Jade, Dude, Sage,
i want it to be tied to bird/green/fly/ unisex name
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Dude is nice!

polie, poly, poliee, you get the point.

i like jade better.

Dude, just make sure he is male

Jade
or Bustock!

BUNGIE BUN-G or maybe JADEN

jade

I like cribdeath.

sage is asum

aoi = green in japanese
tori = bird in japanese

what color green is the bird? is it like a seafoam or a dark green? just think about what the bird makes you think of and you should come up with something interesting.

Rashia :P that is a good name isnt it? =D

id call it Jadudage, a mix of all 3!!

Jaz, I know a girl named that, and everybody knows a guy named that. (wills friend on the fresh prince) It works with male and female. Good luck on your choosing.

Green Peeps?

Mr. Green Peeps/ Mrs. Green Peeps

Mint Monk? (like the green plant and the other name for quaker parrots. monk parakeets)

Flying Monk?

Mr. Monk

I have a green Quaker parrot too. I named mine Gunther..The Quakers were founded by Germans so I wanted a good german name..I think the green is going to be a female (I didn't realize that until mine started laying eggs LOL)). Gretel is a nice female german name. Good luck and congratulations on your new pet.

Pickles for sure!!

I like Jade or Sage

skeeter

i named my green lovie kiwi lol and it tured out that she loved kiwis !

Green?

Umm..

Yoda!

gloster canaries?

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show birds and their wefare
Answers:
http://www.glostercanary.co.uk/.
http://www.geocities.com/neglosterclub/i.
http://www.glosters-usa.com/
http://www.igbaglostersusa.com
Family - Finch

Nick Names -

Description - The Gloster Canary is one of the newest and most popular cararies. Gloster Canaries are mostly known for their lively attitude, good nature, and crowns.

Temperament - Like all Canaries Gloster Canaries usually don't like to be touched. It is possible to hand tame some Canaries, but it takes a tremendous amount of effort. Canaries are teritorial and usually do not like sharing their cage and rarely if ever need companionship.

Sexing - It is difficult to determine the sex of the Canaries sometimes. With that said usually female Canaries have 3 evenly lengthed toes, while middle toe of male Canaries is usually longer than the two outside toes. Males also usually have flatter heads, are more colorful, and sing. Femails tend to have rounder heads, are plainer, and chirp. It is not unusual for a family to believe they have a male Canary until they find an egg sitting in their "male canary's" cage.

Origin - Gloster Canaries original origins are from the wild canaries of the Canary Islands. Unlike most canaries the origin and history of the Gloster Canary is very well documented. The first Gloster Canary publicly appeared in 1925 and was a cross between Crested Roller Canaries and the smallest available Border Canaries.

Trainability - NA.

Loudness - NA.

Diet:

Canaries have very high metabolism. Your canary could starve to death within twenty four hours if your canary doesn't eat. Canaries should eat about half grains and half vegatable with some fruits (about 5%). Never feed any Canary anything with caffiene as an ingredient (like chocolate) and dairy products are a bad idea.

Desired Cage size - Your canary needs a relatively large cage because canaries are very active. They love to fly so there should be lots of perches throughout the cage. 20"X20"X26" (length X width X height)
Length: less than 4 3/4 inches
Life span: 10-14 years

are you asking about them or what?

So whats the question?

Given that chickens have wings, why can they only fly short distances?

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Answers:
Their wings have lost most of their function though evolution and breeding.

Same reason penguins can't fly at all.

their too heavy to fly

they do have wings, but not the same structure as eagles, for instance or owls. the longer the wingspan, the more power to fly and move a large body.their wings are too short to move long distances

lol. They too fat! Those chickens need to be on a diet.

because thats the way God made them. just like penguins and ostriches cannot fly either.

actually penguins can fly, they just choose not to! lol

The chickens that we commonly see are the result of selective breeding to get larger breast meat, and more meat in general, with the ultimate result that the wings are not strong enough to lift the bird well, or sustain flight for any distance.

Turkeys that are bred for meat have been so disfigured by breeding to satisfy the increased consumer desire for white meat, that they cannot breed naturally.

not created for flight..

Hi Wilbur, One thing,Their wings are not long enough and the chickens are to fat and heavy to fly.Their only set up for short stops.

Clowmy

So that you can catch them easier to fry up for supper!

Chickens have been nred selectively for heavy bodies and large breasts for more meat. They can fly just fine but the meat birds and some of the heavy layers do not fly well.
The smaller Bantams and Araucanas fly just fine.

because they have been bred to have more meat on their bodies
than normal and therefore can't manage to fly anymore

I used to watch the neighbors Chickens fly they could go twenty thirty feet but stayed pretty close to the ground while they were in flight

Domestic chickens are indeed bred to have more meat on their bodies (as other answers have stated), so they are too heavy to fly for long. But chickens are most likely descendants of ground nesting birds, who didn't need to fly very far to get away from predators.

Getting rid Of a Nusiance Pideon - Ive called it Sammy?

2010-05-21T07:07:00.001-07:00

I have a pidgeon living above my door and on my bay window. It basically just sits there and poo's all over my garden path. Now the RSPCA wont get rid of it, the council are clearly just slack jawed yokels who wont get rid of it. I cant kill it as it has more rights than the average human and is protected by the wildlife act of 1991 and therefore i can be imprisoned for duffinf it up. Ive tried WD40 cos they dont like the odour. ive tried talking softly to it to persuade it to leave peacefully. Ive even tried playing boyzone music to it in the hope that it will leave. but alas, no effect. Any ideas?
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if this is a feral pigeon ( something that has dropped out of a race and is now wild ) ( a skem ) then you CAN kill it without any problems whatsoever ! In fact our local council is culling off thousands a year as they are considered vermin ! ( there is no law in force that stops you killing vermin ) If it is a wood pigeon then you can also kill this as people do all year round and eat them ! you only have a problem if it is a dove these are protected by law and you can not kill them ! So if it is causing you a nuisance then you are allowed to kill it ! the only other way to stop it if you don`t want to kill it is to buy an imitation (a clay or pot ) bird of pray owl / kestrel etc then place this where the bird normally stays but when it comes to land and see`s the imitation bird it will disappear and won`t come back . as these are the main predators for pigeons !

Get one of those horns that are really loud(With the liquid inside) walk next to it and squeeze it till it fly's away.

See, Boyzone, that's where you're going wrong. In my experience, Lawnmower Deth is the only way to get rid of the little sh*ts. Either that or leave out some bicarbonate of soda-laced bread. Mwahahahaha

shoot the bas===d

Have you tried (can you get?) those small spikes which they put on ledges of office buildings to stop the pigeons? They won't perch or roost then (and therefore won't poo!). I think the only catch with that is that the spikes can't be sharp, because then you would hurt the poor little thing and corrupt its human rights or some such tosh. Anyhow, another solution which you often see (and on my local pub) is wire netting - quite fine - might not have a great deal of kerb appeal, but if you could fix up some wire over your bay window and door for long enough to stop it making a habit of stopping there, you might be on to something.

its hanging round coz theres food nearby. stop the food source and itll leave.

excuise me,,,my names Sammy.

Buy yourself a parrot and make up some nasty rumours about the pigeon, such as the pigeon having a drug addiction. Make sure the parrot can recite these wordperfectly and then release him into the wild. Parrots, being social creatures, can't resist gossiping about other animals, especially other birds.

Before long all the local wildlife will be badmouthing the pigeon and he'll be humiliated into leaving.

Alternatively, try setting fire to your house. That'll learn him.

Borrow a neighbours cat, that should shift the little *

buy a cat and leave the window open.

simple, razor blades, 4inch nails, broken glass etc.. on it's perch so that when it comes to land it soon learns not to, otherwise try using a jet washer on it, might make it realise it isnt welcome without doing too much damage. If all else fails is anyone really going to miss one mangy bird if it did accidentally die - I have heard bread soaked in a fizzy tablet like eno makes them explode.

OH SHOOT IT SAM

Get some of those plastic long tubs from the garden centre, the ones you put window plants in.
Make sure they're the ones without holes in the bottom and that they have as narrow a top lip as possible.
Put them in position as required and fill with water to the top.
Make sure you top them up if the bird hangs around for long enough.
The bird should get fed up with trying to perch on the very narrow lip of the plant holders and sod off after a while.
Leave them in place for several weeks at least so that it doesn't come back.

you've given him a name so you probably feed him as well he knows he's on to a good thing then

try getting hold of a hawk that should do the trick
the bugger will NOT come back

Well you have to understand you are living in its world not it in yours so you have to move and find another place to live, because not only have you named it, but you have loved it otherwise youd have never named it. So leave it alone and give it permission to be who it is as you expect it to do for you. Thank GOD for it being attached to you because someone has to love YOU.

he only stays there cause of food dont feed it and it will move on

Fruit_flys*?

2010-05-21T07:07:00.000-07:00

help.i have a parakeet and i have had her for a year and a half now and i just started getting nats/fruit flys in her cage.so how do i get rid of them.and fast!please help!
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several people have answered this if they are fruit flies..do a PetQnA.com search.

A woman said the following worked.

Put apple cidar vinegar and a little water in a wine glass or a dish with a paer funnel..add a few drops of dish soap..the vinegar attracts them and the soap makes it so their legs can't gwet them out.

I am trying it now as I had some tomatoes out and now in the house disgusting me.

Clean out her cage and any other part of the house that the flies could get food at. This includes dirty dishes..food in the garbage..etc.

Good luck because those bugs are hard to get rid of =) I think after 2 or 3 days though if your house is really clean then they'll either die or leave.

First - thoroughly clean the cage. Replace all the food %26 water. Then, I would take the parakeet to the vet to see if it needs to be cleaned/checked for bugs.

I had the same problem.really bad.
I left a small amount of red wine in the bottom of the bottle and placed it close to the birds cage over night. The flies got trapped in the "long neck" bottle and.that was that. Took me about 12 hours to rid my house.

first check cleanliness of cage then go out and buy a small bottle of cheap red wine put it in the room colse to the cage the will go into it and cant get out and drown ive done it it works

Start keeping the birdfood in the refridgerator. Also, clean the cage every day, and wipe it down with plain warm water. That should help.

Good luck.

fruit juice for parakeets?

2010-05-21T07:06:00.003-07:00

is it safe to let parakeets drink fruit juice? if so, what kinds.
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no. most fruit juices have a lot of sugar added/high fructose corn syrup that isn't good for them at all! I would recommend just giving them raw fruit and take out the seeds b/c the seds contain harmful amts. of cyanide for them.

I don't think so. I would just stick with water.

it shouldn't hurt, just don't give too much. any kind would be ok.

Gin is a lot better than fruit juice junk. The biddies love the stuff after awhile.

They make a special tea for birds at pet stores!
But juices are okay!! water them down a little bit and make sure it's reall juice!
for the most part you can feed anything healthy to your bird! no crease or saliva it's poison!

from where the egg comes from?

2010-05-21T07:06:00.002-07:00

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Like everything in this universe the egg comes from GOD!

the chicken duh

eggs come from stomach of female human being which lays eggs

hen comes from egg

the first eggs belonged to adam

ovaries

The store

SILLY THE EASTER BUNNY BRINGS THE EGGS

Hi Jas, Eggs can come from any female manmal that can produce eggs.Like chickens,ducks,turkeys,pigs,ho. horses and humans.And the lists go's on.

Clowmy

I get it from the supermarket

all the eggs come from some females mammals

The chicken did it.

found a bird and i dont know what it is?

2010-05-21T07:06:00.001-07:00

it has a black body, black and white spotted wings, black and white speckled head with shiny green around its neck, and red legs, my dad found this at his work and we arent quite sure what to do with it. any suggestions? it has a tag so it might be exotic or something.
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You didn't say where in the state you live, so I can't say if Free Flight Wildlife rehab out of Bandon, Oregon would be close enough to help or not ((541) 347-3882 or http://www.freeflightwildlife.org/).. But, I did find a good website that talks about banding birds that should allow you to find out about the band and who put it on.

http://members.aol.com/pacificasc/artpg9.

I also found a site that walks you thorugh identifying the bird you found - step by step. http://www.whatbird.com/

Next, you will need to feed the bird. If the bird has a hooked beak, you will need to feed it nuts, dried fruits as well as seeds. Parrot mix would be good. If your bird has a beak that is almost like a > then you have a seed eater that likes smaller seeds (but you bird sounds larger).

Hopefully the band on the bird will allow you to return the bird to their owner. Birds of this size generally live for 25-40 years so they are no doubt someone's beloved pet.

Good luck-

call the wildlife in your area and they will come get it. or animal shelter

It sounds almost like a Starling, but that wouldn't be exotic at all. Is there anything on the tag? It may be part of a study group.

bring it to a vet or SPCA

eastern starling. so many by my house. not very exotic unless you live in the west

ask it itself,simple.

CALL ANIMAL CONTROL THEY'LL TELL YOU WERE TO TAKE IT IF IT'S STILL A BABY. GOOD LUCK.

In Pinellas County, we have a Seabird Sanctuary. Go Bucs!

If it is larger then a pigeon I am not sure what it is.

If it has a hook bill keep it.

Or put up a notice at the pet shops and vets office. Let them tell you what it looks like and what the band says on it. You might even let them tell you if it even has a band. By asking is there anything else you can tell me to prove it is your bird.

Definitely sounds like some sort of starling, the wild ones found here in the U.S. are European Starlings. It could very well be an exotic starling that someone had as a pet that escaped. Do a search for starlings and try and identify it.

after the discription you gave it sounds like a homing pigeon or "racing pigeon"---at this time of year the skies are filled with racing pigeons, as owners train thier birds and sometimes racing ---some birds tend to go offcourse on thier way home-thus causing them to get lost, by the time they realize it they are way off course that they are not familiar with. they stay where they are, rest, drink,and find something to nibble then when they get thier strength back they take off again-trying to get home if not attacked by predators-e.g hawks, cats,dogs, humans,etc,etc.--if the "tag"--band has some letters and numbers on it and its made of plastic or aluminum it could be a pigeon---and mind you the bird comes in different colors----the one you are speaking off is called a "splash" like a splash of colors----hope this helps----source? racing pigeon owner and breeder.

for the last 4 days there has been a persistent bird trying to get inside my house. any suggestions -?

2010-05-21T07:06:00.000-07:00

he is non aggressive. As soon as someone approaches him he flies to a nearby telephone line and waits until it is clear to return. I think it is a cat-tail bird? There are no nest - we've checked. I know all about the death myth just -wanted know if it could be something else. What can I do to send this bird on it's way.
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HI
I dont know where you live or if this bird is migrtory in your area..

But I would guess. it is seeing its reflection in your glass.

Try covering the windows or glass where he seems to want in.. cover the outside with a towel or sheet and see if this discourages him. if it does then it was his reflection

If not.. Then you have a mighty odd bird there.

DO you have a feeder or put food out and recently stopped?
Does he have a water source anywhere near?

Im at a loss really.. if it does not stop..Id call local animal folks or someone to come out and make sure its not a sick bird.

Good Luck
Wismom

well let it in and watch what it does , maybe its trying to get to the backdoor. that myth is just that a myth.

BB gun.

some birds carry messages maybe you should pay attention to what you are doing when he try to get in or what is going on in your life

What's the myth? How is it trying to get in?

You should let it in. Maybe its trying to tell you something..

If the bird has a nest near your house he is trying to keep people away even though you live there. He might also see his reflection in a window or door that he thinks is a rival and he is challenging it. Just put up with him for awhile and he will go away after his natural protective abilities start to fade. Birds have been known to go after side view mirrors on cars because they see their own reflection. Birds are very territorial and your house just seems to be in his territory. Hang in there it will get better without causing any harm to the bird.

it possible could be a pet of someone who lives by you or around the neighborhood i would let it in the house and then see if the bird will calm down to pet it or hold it this will for sure let you know. also i would check around and see if any one has lost a bird if you could explaine what it looks like i could help you more but for know i hope this helps.

Maybe its going along your windows and gutters collecting spiders and small insects to eat. i have seen many bird do this and they seem to get a decent meal each day.

what is a cat tail bird?? there is no such thing on google?

Are you sure he is trying to get IN your house.maybe your yard is his territory. Unless he is literally trying to fly in your door, I don't think he wants in your house. If he is flying at your windows, he is probably attacking his own reflection which he thinks is another bird invading his territory. It is too late in the seaon for any nests to be around, so don't think that is the case. Cat-tail bird? What the heck is that.no such thing! Do you mean a Cat Bird?

let it in

For people who can give me serious answers about chickens and roosters?

2010-05-21T07:05:00.002-07:00

I have a chicken and a white leghorn rooster who have been living together happily for several months. I don't know why but suddenly the hen has started attacking the rooster. She plucked and broke a bunch of his feathers near his bottom and he was bleeding. I don't think she is the brooding type because she has never done it so what could be wrong with her?
Thanks.
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Like any husband they sometimes need to be "HEN PECKED", he did something wrong in her book. If this behavior continues, it may never be resolved. DIVORCE ! It happens

chickens are so moody. they just probably dont get along anymore. you can see if it passes, because when you separate them and then try to put them back together they get even more mean

Your hen has become the top of the chain in the pen. The rooster is not obeying her and gets pecked. If he continues she will disembowel him. Put axel grease on where he is missing feathers this will buy him time to heal, and obey.

Florida birds: whats the name of the little bright red bird, it's quite common?

2010-05-21T07:05:00.001-07:00

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it's a northern Cardinal.

Its a cardinal bird and its fantastic.

Ginger Spice.

Parrrot

The sunburned Brit!

I think I know her, it's whatshername, and she was quite common so I don't speak to her anymore.
The birds in London are common too.

Probably a Cardinal. There are lots of them here in Georgia. We have woods around our house and you can see them streaking through the air, bright red when they hit a patch where the sun shines through the trees. Wonder why nature would make a bird whose coloration so obviously DOESN'T blend in. (Guess it's so other Cardinals can see it).

Yep, I agree with others. Longish tail, slight crest on it's head? It's a Red Cardinal.

Bright red birdy

You may be thinking of the vermillian flycatcher. Does it look like this: http://members.cruzio.com/~cinful/vermil.

Flippin Magpies..what can I do?

2010-05-21T07:05:00.000-07:00

I always feed the wild birds in the winter months and have started leaving fat balls out for them again. The magpies, however, steel the fat balls leaving nothing for any of the others. I am happy for them to feed too but how can I make sure all ther little birds still have food?
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Buy an eagle to eat the magpies! Failing that Gary my garden gnome is a trained marksman. I will rent hom to you. He will lurk around the fishpond and when those pesky magpies come calling.zap! dead as a doorknob!

A bird table, with a little roof on, that is too low for the bigger birds to scurry under.

we have loads of magpies round here, but my neighbours recently had two large trees chopped down and we don't get many now, try feeding in a small area where they cant get to,

I found that hanging a fat ball in a small tree (we have a lilac tree) attracts sparrows, robins and small birds then we put seed high up on the shed roof for the Magpies and starlings - that works well here xx

buy one of them nut cages and fill it with the fat balls at least then the magpies cannot fly of with the whole ball?

They make suet holders.they can only get so much out at a time.maybe put a hood over it so the big birds can get into it!

You can make a "cage" using wire mesh that is large enough for small birds to enter, but too small for Magpies or other large birds. I have seen these pre-made at stores like Wild Birds Unlimited in the states.

Flamingos! Anyone knows if there's blue ones?

2010-05-21T07:04:00.003-07:00

I have vague memories of seeing a blue baby flamingo. I can't recall where or when. But I was real young. I've had that doubt for quite a while. Maybe any of you can help me solve this at once and forever.
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here is a picture of a baby flamingo.it is grayish/blue. Is this what you saw?

http://content.answers.com/main/content/.

not sure about the blue. I do know that they get their pink color from the shrimp they eat. (or something like that)

Not that I am aware of. However, it could have had a blue tint to it, as many feathers do. Flamingos get their color from the shellfish and other things that they eat. Therefore, babies would not be pink, so maybe you are right.

Well, when I typed "blue flamingos" into yahoo search, nothing came up.

I've seen gray ones but not blue in the same sense that a Blue Bird is blue.

Baby flamingos are gray. I guess to a child they might have looked a little blue-ish (some grays do). Anyway, they turn white later and then they start turning pink because their primary diet is shrimp and that makes them pink.

I have never seen a blue Flamingo, but that's just me. Sorry. =|

Maybe. But just because lobsters can come in blue doesn't mean flamingos can.

Fischer's Lovebird Question?

2010-05-21T07:04:00.002-07:00

I recently adopted two from the pet store I work at because they have been returned three times (the female has scissor beak though it is getting better with regular trimming). They aren't tame at all though they don't go crazy whenever I stick my hand in the cage. I've read that lovebirds can be particularly hard to tame but I'm not giving up on them! Does anyone have any suggestions about how to do this, helpful tips or websites? Any help is appreciated!
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Yeah lovebirds that have bonded can be extremely hard but not impossible to train. First how long have you had them in your home? If it hasn't been long they need some time to adjust and you say your female's beak has been trimmed, well that's enough to tick her off for a while and not trust. It is quite painful for them to be beak trimmed. To help with the beak you can put a sand perch in their cage but not where they actually like to perch. They might like to rub their beaks on it to keep it trimmed themselves. It will also help to keep their nails trimmed and not too sharp. Do you let them come out of their cage on their own at all? You can also sit by the cage and give them treats to get them used to your hands then when they will allow you to pick them up take them individually away from the cage and out of site of the other and start working with step ups and lots of praise when they do it, give them treats also when they do as you ask them. If they bite you push into the bite and firmly say "no bite" to teach them that you are the boss. If pushing into the bite doesn't work then you can try the earthquake, when they bite gently but quickly drop your hand down and it'll throw them off balance. A few times of that and they won't want that anymore. With bonded lovebirds it will take lots of patience and persistance. Keep it structured so they know what to expect and when to expect it. Hope this helps!

Love birds bond more to each other than to people. It's great that they don't go crazy when you put your hand in.
Start offering them a treat that they only get from your hand- a grape, a bit of apple, anything they love- they'll learn your hand is their friend.

I think being returned to the store has them upset- they've never had a change to settle down and learn that people are OK.

Just give them time.

If they are bonded, you might be lucky just to get them not to freak out when you put your hand in the cage.

We opted for a single hand-fed baby and he's bonded to me and my husband. He's pretty funny, he loves us and has a funny personality.he's like a tiny feathered dog that chirps.

like the others said they have bonded to each other. Your best bet if you want to make them hand tame is to separate them into different cages and in other rooms so they cannot see each other. If you think this is too harsh I would just leave them together and be happy they don't freak when you put your hand in the cage.

play soft music when you feed the bird and clean the cage. it really makes a difference in calming the bird down.

www.birdtricks.com is a wonderful site. It is very informative, and I use the methods on my own birds with great results.

Best of luck to you.

First time parent of a cockateal Need Advice?

2010-05-21T07:04:00.001-07:00

what are the do's and donts of these beautiful birds? about what to feed them and when to give treats.
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First off, it is cockatiel..not to be rude. They love to eat various seeds of course (Kaytee brand Cockatiel Feed is the best) they also love Cilantro, parsley, broccoli and mixed greens..they are not too keen on fruit so don't bother. They love attention and love to be on your shoulder or to use you as a multi level perch. They also love to explore, just keep your eyes on them or they could disappear behind a pillow or couch cushion and you wouldn't know it. Also, try giving it a sock to play with, my girlfriends cockatiel loves socks very much.

NO salt and don't let him/her eat any kind of plants your bird will die! Mine did. He was so freaking cute, it was around x-mas and he loved the presents under the tree, unfortunately he pecked at the tree and it killed him within a few days. Oh yeah, he'll learn to talk faster if you always leave the radio or t.v. on. Talk to him lots and let him ( when he's ready) have as much freedom as possible, that will help with his people skills. HAVE FUN!!

They also love shiny things (you may have noticed this if you wear rings), so sometimes putting a mirror in their cage will entertain them.

One thing you should be certain to do--keep their wings clipped. It doesn't hurt them, you don't cut down far enough to reach nerves or a blood supply. However, if for some reason they got away from you and a window was open, this will prevent them from flying away. They are just as happy to hop around and not fly.

Also consider getting a perch to put in your living room or den. They can be perch trained, and this will allow them to be more of the family and not have to stay in their cage all the time (most cages are too small).

A variety of diet is best, but it looks like the other posters have advised you well on that front.

Good luck--they're lots of fun!

donts are ... keep it happy lol
dos are.. her to ur cat lol

treat once a day
change water every day
if girl when it lays eggs cuz it will take them away imiedietly cuz it will nurse them and then will be sad they didnt hatch

make sure their cage is big enough for its long tail and to spread its wings open. Its very imortant and often neglected. Good Luck.

I have one and he need lots of attention it took awhile after getting him but now he loves to be cuddled and pet and I have a little cockatiel leash that I got him and trained him to go outside with me (he likes going to pets mart =])

*always change there water every day more if nessicary

*they love millet sprays (keep in the freezrer to avoid moths)

* mine with eat puraed fruits and veggies like apples and lettus

* never leave them out alone because they will chew up just about anything (learned that the hard way)

* give them smaller portions of food because they like fresh food each day and will waste it if you just fill up the dish

Firstly, the absolute best website for bird information is http://www.tailfeathers.net - you can learn SO much there!

The best thing to feed them is cockatiel pellet. A birdseed diet is like giving them McDonald's for every meal, it is terrible for their liver and cuts their lifespan by about half.

My tiels favorite snack is fresh parsley. I put a bunch of it in a clip in the cage every couple of days, leave it for a few hours, then take it out (make sure you take it out so that bacteria doesn't grow in it, that can hurt your birds). They also like fresh corn kernels. Take those out too, after a couple of hours.

Definitely check out the tailfeathers website, there's a ton of great advice there and interactive forums and lots of experts. You'll love it.

Congrats Dana on the new bird!
I read thru the other postings and found something not touched upon, they usually like to be bathed. I put about 2 to 3 inches of warm water in the sink and let them in to play. The other thing I wanted to share with all seed eating bird parents,,,,, when you purchase a new container of bird seed, place it in the freezer for a few days to kill off any moth larvae and other insects. And one last tip,, change out your birds toys every few weeks or so,, they really do get bored with them , but they wont remember having them when you bring it back out again. This way they are constantly being entertained with new toys.

check this site out.it has all your answers, if not, then write to the lady and she'll answer it..

There are several things already listed that I won't repeat on. I will however list a few things that haven't been touched upon.

I disagree with parsley, there are much better food choices to give them and there are mixed thoughts on parsley for birds. Best just to avoid in my opinion.

Cockatiels NEED attention. You said you only got one bird? It really would be wise to get a 2nd bird to give them a mate. Doesn't have to be a male/female combo, just a friend for them to play with. Think of when you are at work and your cockatiel is all alone. Cockatiels need a lot of sleep. They need 12 - 14 hours of sleep for health purposes. To force them into believing it is night even when not is make sure to cover them with a blanket. I actually on my cage have a bed sheet covering the back half of my birds. It's a comfort level that they can go in the corner of there cage. Isn't best to have it open all around if that makes sense. They can feel unsafe and this has nothing to do with you.

If they are covered and you are awake and here your bird suddenly flapping around immediately go over to there cage lift off there blanket turn on a light and softly talk to them. These are what are called "Night Frights" which is the same as well a nightmare.

Your cockatiel (hopefully soon cockatiels) will need to be let out daily! This is extremely important. These birds aren't meant to JUST stay in a cage and say "aww look at the pretty birdie". That is neglecting your bird.

You should get a liquid vitamin to put in there water daily. The one I have is yellow in color (so it does look weird) but it is just one extra step to keep them healthy. Make sure they have a cuttle bone in there cage. This is for them to trim there beak on.

One of the most important things is to know how to help them if they start to bleed. If your cockatiel fly鈥檚 and you go to pick them up. It is a good idea to get in the habit to lift them to see under there wings a bit. You do not need to pull there wings out for this. That is why it is so important to keep there wings trimmed. They will also be less aggressive and it's for there own good. Otherwise they can fly around the room smashing into things that can hurt them badly.

Ok about the bleeding feathers. A blood feather is when there is blood in the quill to grow a baby feather. Once it is matured then it will just be clear in the quill. IF your bird is bleeding it is very important you know how to pull a feather out. This is something you should maybe have a professional show you how to do so you make sure you are doing it right. You use say a needle nose pliers and you MUST hold the bird鈥檚 wing steady. You can't just pull it out without stabilizing the wing otherwise you can break there wing or dislocate it. NOT A GOOD THING AT ALL!

Make sure to go out and buy kwik stop, safe stop or styptic powder. It just can have a few names to it. This is powder you apply after the feather is pulled to get the bleeding to stop. This powder stings so be careful not to get it anywhere near your bird鈥檚 eyes and you only should use what you need to. If you need to improvise because you find yourself without this powder you can use flour as a replacement, but immediately go stock up on the styptic powder right away. Don't just use flour all the time.

It is good to make sure you put very safe toys in the cage. There are some toys that yes are even sold in pet stores that aren't safe. So be cautious on this. You can go on EBay and find a gym that can sit right on top of there cage to play on during the day when you let them out. If you are interested I can tell you who the person was that I bought my 2 from because they are completely safe. You have to be careful what you get with the woods. Colored wood is NOT always better, even if you think it is prettier.

Someone said put a mirror in there cage. DO NOT DO THIS. They don't like this at all. It can scare them actually because they will think it is another bird.

Be careful on spraying household products, burning certain candles, never burn incense around them and using certain cooking products depending on where your cage is located. This can and will kill them.

Make sure the cage is in a "busy" area. Don't stick them in your room where it is quiet most of the time. I mean yes they need quiet when sleeping, but not ALL day long.

If your house temps change a lot this to can kill them or make them ill. Just don't do drastic temp drops or increases is all. This means don't put there cage to close to a window by any means. This location will give the bird drastic temp changes.

Be careful not to open doors, patios, open windows (without screens of course) when your birds are out of there cage. They are VERY fast and if they fly out you will not ever see them again most likely.

Even if your birds wings are clipped never take them outside all a bird needs to do is catch a gust of wind and they can fly!

Keep young children away from them. Young kids don't know how to behave with them and they can ultimately make your bird mean or scared of people in general.

This should be a common sense one. But if you have a fireplace and you have one lit, keep your birds in. Even if you have screens covering it. Just better to be safe.

You should feed your birds other foods except just seed. Even if it is just toast, cheerios, egg whites (NOT the yolk part of the egg), fruits, veggies. Lettuce and celery don't have any nutritional value but sometimes they like just picking at it. Take it out after a few hours; do not leave it in over night.

Keep there cage clean! Change the paper AT LEAST once a week if not more often. Otherwise bugs/moths can grow in the bottom.

You can bathe them in the sink but don't get them TO wet because birds have natural oils that you don't want to wash them all away. There are sprays to you can get to spray on them to help with feather picking and well to just keep there feathers nice in general. Be careful not to get in there eyes. Therefore you can't just "spray this at them".

You can also tell your birds mood from there crest on top of there head. You can message me anytime if you want to know more on this and there moods. Oh and they don't like it to be TO loud, this can hurt there ears. You will notice them shaking there heads a lot of if something is too loud.

Again most importantly, love your bird(s), talk to them daily (they like sitting on your shoulder to be higher up they will feel safer), hold them, feed them right, keep them safe, let them out and they will live longer healthy lives for it.

First time bird owner?

2010-05-21T07:04:00.000-07:00

Can anybody help with telling me about the cockatiel bird. I want to get one but, I don't have any idea of whats involved . Are they hard to take care of. I guess A-Z information. I looked at the internet site and it looks kind of hard. I think there so beautiful. I would really appreciate you input. Good-Day !
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A cockatiel requires very little space. It can be kept happy and healthy in even the tiniest of apartments. Even by allowing your cockatiel a very large and spacious cage it will still take up less space than alot of other pets.

A cockatiel does not require alot of time or effort depending on what you expect from it as a pet. The care and feeding takes a few minutes a day but training is very time consuming and requires a great amount of patience. It is also important to me when I care for my cockatiels that I give them a few minutes a day out of their cages to spend time with me. This not only gives them exercise but it also helps to keep them tame and keeps the bond between the birds and myself very strong.

The cage should be placed in an area that is well lit and ventilated. It should be placed in a quite area, at least at first, to allow the cockatiel a quiet place to adjust when you first bring him home. As he gets used to your home you can gradually move his cage to a permanent place. A cockatiel will actually enjoy being in the center of a busy family but he needs time to adjust to his cage first.

The cage should be roomy and spacious enough for the cockatiel to move about freely. You should purchase the largest cage that will fit in the area that you have chosen to keep your pet in.It should have several perches of different sizes placed at different levels throughout the cage.

Food and water dishes should be attached to the cage and filled.

The cockatiel will eat seed which can be purchased from your pet store and is specifically formulated for cockatiels. Keep in mind that not all bird seed is the same so be sure to purchase a seed blend intended for cockatiels. Fresh fruit and vegetables can also be offered to your cockatiel in a separate food dish. All the dishes should be emptied and washed each day and refilled with fresh clean water and food.

There are many toys that you can purchase for a cockatiel. The toys will keep your pet entertained while you are away as well as giving him some exercise while he is in his cage.

There as hard as you take it.
If you want the bird then you will have to look after it.
You can't just get him then leave him.

Think about if you really want one. Can you be bothered to look after them.

These birds are very easy to care for. Basically you have to feed them and keep the cage clean. I have had up to 4 cockateils at one time and have had no problem. The two I had even had babies that they raised with no help from me. That's how I wound up with 4. They are alittle expensive to get started. You could spend $100 or more just for a decent cage. The birds alone are $120 to $170 depending on how they were raised. You will pay more for a "hand fed" bird. This means they are more are accustomed to human touch. Good Luck!! I love mine.

Just by reading your question, I don't think you are ready for the responsibility of a bird. I would recommend contancting a cockatiel breeder or owner in your area and asking if you can visit or help them with theirs. You will learn a alot and be able to make a decision on if you want to take on the responsibility for twenty or more years (the average lifespan of a cockatiel).

cockatiel is easy care but If you haven't have no time a bird you have to know that care of a bird isn't really easy if you buy this bird alone you have to be it's friend and you must spend your time with this bird and clean cage , change bird's water every day and check it's food,give it multi vitamin and fruit and vegetable and etc.

I really don't agree with the person that Cockatiels require very little space, Cockatiels need room to climb and Play they can't just hang out on a perch all day!! Cockatiels are pretty easy keepers Change the food and water every day Fruits and veggies every once in a while clean their cage and bathe them with a spray bottle once a week. My cockatiels are the sweetest most loveable birds you could ask for!! I think Cockatiels are great for first time bird owners!!

There is a lot of good advice here :-)
Difficulty in bird care is relative- I think cockatiels are much easier to care for than parrots (they aren't quite as loud and they don't bite as hard when they get upset) and aren't quite as messy as parakeets (they don't flap like crazy in their cage quite as much. at least not in my experience.) They are also relatively easy to tame, and are sweet little birds.

The best advice I can give you is to adopt/buy from a breeder- responsible breeders can be invaluable resources for a bird owner, providing years of experience and knowledge. Most breeders care a lot about the welfare of their babies and will be there to answer questions vis the phone even after you take the baby home.

Finch's tail feathers??

2010-05-21T07:03:00.003-07:00

I have a female finch living with 10 other finchs (all related) Two new famales I go beat the little sweetie and her tail feathers are gone. I removed the two brats from the cage. My question is..will her tail grow back..she seems perfectly healthy and he "husand" stays on the bottom of the cage with her
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Sounds to me like the male is mating with her.
You might visit Finchforuminfo.com

probably.but why would you beat your bird? cruelty.

that is somethig that i think you should take up with a vet. it all depends on how bad the damage is and if the feathers were plucked or if they fell out. also what you did with putting two new birds into the same cage as your old birds was kinda stupid. you should have known that new birds in a flock will fight for their territory especially finches. they are aggressive birds when it comes to their space and the new birds were bound to abuse at least one of your birds. she was probably the weaker of the bunch or the last on the totem pole. they are good at seaking that out. also what ever the hell happened is your falt and the other birds are not to blame. knowing that you owned birds before these two just makes me wonder why you didn't know that it was a giant risk putting the new birds in that cage. that is almost like attempted murder. birds will kill for their place in the pack.

Yes, the will grow back..birds molt on a regualr basis, and lose and re-grow feathers all the time.including tail feathers.

finches eggs??

2010-05-21T07:03:00.002-07:00

a friend of mines gave me some finches a few weeks ago. Today i was cleaning the cage and i found 4 eggs. 1 broken and the other three complete. but i didnt have a nest house so they were just in the botton of the cage. i have 1 male and 2 females birds. how do i know which female bird had eggs and how do i make sure the eggs hatch. and also how long they take to lay more eggs? thanks
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You should take the eggs that you found on the floor out of the cage and buy your birds a nesting box. The female that is laying the eggs will look swollen near her bottom before she lays the egg. I have two female finches who each go through egg laying cycles even though theres no male in the cage. It seems like they lay an egg about every other day, but the eggs never hatch.

Hi you might not find out which feamle it is as some will leave the eggs if they are on the floor of a cage.try getting a proper finch nesting box %26 take the eggs you have away %26 they should breed again.Regards Jake

finches !!?

2010-05-21T07:03:00.001-07:00

how long those it take a finch egg to hatch? and what should i do after that. any advice please let me know. thanks
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Just because there is eggs doesnt mean babies. Look it up because you shouldnt be having an animal you dont know about.

Finches!? Finches!? We don't need no stinking finches!!

I don't think it's legal to keep songbird eggs (finches are songbirds). You should call your local conservation agent if you've found an abandoned nest.they'll know what to do.

Hi just got this for you seeming I had it as I breed canaries %26 they are finches also.hope it helps..
Because most breeders of canaries like to exhibit their birds, the breeding season is starting earlier and earlier in the year. Most breeders start to prepare their stock for breeding in early January, and pair up once the birds are in the best health and breeding condition.

Additional foods are required to bring the parent birds into breeding condition. Commonly known as egg-food or rearing foods, these can be obtained ready prepared with a wide range of brands available, most of which only require moistening with water before offering to the birds. Soaked or sprouted seeds are also a useful aid to successful breeding results.

The chosen egg-food will be given once a week from mid January; increasing gradually through February and March. Small amounts only are needed during this conditioning period, about a teaspoonful per bird. When the hen is sitting, the egg-food is reduced further to prevent her getting overweight and reduce the possibilities of disease until the young hatch. A non-active bird eating rich foods is prone to getting diahorrea in exactly the same way as human beings. If the hen brings this fecal matter back into the nest on her feathers, she could beging incubating bacteria against the eggs. One particular thing to watch for is 'sweating hen' which is a good indication of ecoli in the nest.

In early spring, pairs should be given a suitable nest pan which is quite often lined with a "nest pan felt" made from "jute" or similar materials. Both of the pair will carry the nesting material, with the hen doing the construction. The average clutch consists of 4-5 eggs. These are laid either daily or alternate days dependant on species and the hen starts to incubate normally when the third egg is laid. One egg a day is considered the norm by many people. Great care should be taken during this time to watch for signs of the hen being egg-bound. If you are in any doubt or the hen appears to be in any distress consult an avian specialist vet or specialist breeder as soon as possible.

Egg-food is also required to raise the youngsters. This should be increased once the chicks have hatched. The various green foods already mentioned, plus chickweed and seeding grasses and similar foods, plus sprouted seeds are also given when young are being reared. Soft-foods including pasta or rice can also be used and are good places to include your vitamin and/or mineral supplements. Any food left over must be removed at least daily to avoid it becoming stale. Many people remove waste food after a few hours as a precaution. Although most birds will avoid food which has spoiled, care must be exercised, particularly with foods which contain fresh or dried egg to avoid bacteria build-up and ecoli. This is regarded in some circles as the biggest killer of chicks and parents.

When the young leave the nest after a period of about 14-18 days, they will soon learn to feed themselves with assistance from the parents. When seen to be feeding, they can be moved into a separate cage or compartment to allow the parent birds to have a second nest.

Adult birds will rear two or three broods of young under reasonable conditions.

One of the more critical components of successful Canary breeding is lighting. The canaries' breeding cycle, indeed it annual life cycle is determine by phototropism. A nerve in the eye notices when the days are getting longer and instructs the endocrine system to begin releasing breeding hormones. When the days begin to shorten, no more breeding hormones are released. Birds can usually only be successfully bred during the time of lengthening days. The rest of the year, it is generally considered good practice to not keep them in breeding pairs. Hens should not have nests during the non breeding season.

It is important that the bird sees a regular progression of lengthening days and shortening daylight hours in order to correctly regulate their internal body clock. If canaries see house lights this phototropic cycle can become confused. The bird may wear itself out not being able to finish a molt or finish laying eggs. If birds are kept in your living space, great care must be taken to correctly regulate lighting in their vicinity so as not to disturb this natural bio-rhythm.

From such a beginning, with just one suitable breeding cage, one can progress to additional cages then to an unoccupied room and then if desired, to an outdoor bird room or aviary.

As one progresses and learns by experience and by reading some of the many books on the subject, more insight is gained for the varying requirements of the birds such as the constituents of various seeds, their protein and carbohydrate content, the mineral contents of various feeding stuffs and additives that are available and which can be used to good effect in the special treatment and conditioning of the birds at different time of year.

Most Bird Fanciers belong to their local Cage Bird Society, you will find much benefit from joining, as well as taking part in monthly activities and find assistance with problems as they arise.
Regards Jake

I think 15 days to a month perhaps. After they hatch you should leave them with their mother unless you see harm done to the baby. leave them their till their eyes open.
hope it works out for you.

depands on what type of finch you have but most eggs take 2-3 weeks to hatch

and the only thing you should do after they are born is sit back and watch them grow (along with feeding the parents which you should do anyway)

finch bird and eggs. help!?

2010-05-21T07:03:00.000-07:00

i have some finches two females and one male. i was cleaning the cage today and i notice some eggs, they were in the botton of the cage. i didnt know they were ready to lay eggs so i didint put a nest house. one of the eggs was craked open and the other three didnt look good either. so now how do i know which of the female birds lay the eggs and how long will they take to lay more eggs. and please any other advice and thing i would need to know tell me. thanks a lot.
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If you want babies, just put a small straw or grass nest (you can buy finch nests at most pet stores) in the cage near the top. The mated pair will take care of the rest. Make sure your cage is large enough that they can have their space. Breeding finches require quite a bit of space. My recommendation would be a cage at least 3 feet long X 1 1/2 - 2 feet deep X 2 - 3 feet tall. Once she starts laying the female will often continue laying until she has 3-4 eggs in her nest. Meaning, if you take them out, she will keep laying more. Also, make sure they have an ample supply of cuttle bone or calcium supplement.

keep the eggs in. if they dont bother with them, or intentionaly damage them, clean them up. buy some nesting material for them rihgt away k? 鈾ope this helps鈾?

Each bird has their season to laying their eggs.U can look it up on the computer. The way u can tell that they want to lay eggs is by them feeding each other,trying to shred things up,guts very wild like wont let u touch it.the first time they lay eggs they will probably die.Y? because they don't kno how to take care of them.they will get the experience later on. don't touch the eggs when u get some.I hope I helped.

Few questions about ym birds.?

2010-05-21T07:02:00.003-07:00

I ahve 3 different speices of birds, all of them act sorrta weird sometimes..
Fisr, my male dove sits on the bottom of his cage, and he nested(because if you pt your finger, you could tell by his skin).Is he sopposed to be nesting on the bottom of his cage?(He has Eco-nest down there, also)
And, my my 2 male cokcatiels are afraid of the vaccume.When I vacum around there cage, all they do is nock on things and nod there head alot..Is this normal for them?
And, my last question.In the middle of the night, my 7-8 month old baby budgies(we had them in december, they were parent raised) are mostly all the time sleeping like bats on the top of there cage, they hang themselfs upsidwon, ot even there beak hooked to the top..Ueemmm.Is this okay for them to be doign that? Hvae they just somehow gotten bat genes into them? The parents were checked up before I bought them.
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your birds all sound pretty normal to me

No..Your birds are just fine. They have personalities, too!

It's normal

Your birds are acting like birds. But please do some research and learn more about the behaviors of your birds.
Don't worry,your birds do not have bat genes.
Some birds just like sleeping upside down.

Female cockatiel just died, my male cockatiel keeps screaming and running around cage, what can i do to help?

2010-05-21T07:02:00.002-07:00

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Cockatiels, such as many birds, are paired for life. Seen as how you had a male and female together, they were probably mates. When a mate is lost, most birds don't handle it very well. There are many solutions for helping their ubstruct behavior, yet you have to know what is best for your bird.
First of all, you could buy another female cockatiel. Slowly introduce the pair so shock will not set on the male. If the male is lonely, he will eventually accept her. On the other side, he may not accept her and attact her. Then I would suggest putting them in different next to each other. Slowly, move the cages together. Once the male seems calm around her, add her to his cage.
Second, no matter what you do, you should probably clean the cage thouroghly. The scent of the female is probably still linguring, which may be reminding the male of her. If she died of a diesese, he may be apt to catcing it. You could take him to the vet to get him checked for any dieseses.
Third, try buying many things imitating the sounds of cockatiels. At pet shops such as PetsMart, they usually have cd's or tapes that have recordings of rain forest birds. These sounds may help him feel as if he is not alone. Many birds suffer from bordom from being alone.
Fourth, at the pet shops they sell cuddle buddies. They are cussiony, blanket type things that hang from the cage. Many birds mistake them as other birds. The cuddle buddies come in many types. Some allow the birds to completely enter them, others just cover the bird on half of their side. This may offer your male comfort for seperation anxiety.
Last, if all else fails, take the male to the vet. He may end up giving him medicine of some type to calm him down. I have many birds myself, and had this happen before, so I hope my advise will inturn help you.

He's lonesome get him another mate. Mine does that when i take one to another room and they can't see each other.

He's in mourning. Birds go through it too. Give him LOTS of attention and think about getting him a friend. If they were a pair and of the same age, watch him closely. Good Luck.

He needs another mate!

I am so sorry to hear that, I don't know if I can help but I will try. I have a male only and he is in love with his mirrors. If you whistle he flys to see the bird in the mirror. I believe that birds mate for life but perhaps you could call a bird farm. In California I went to a bird farm named Bracktons and they are very knowledgeable. They very well may have a web site. They are in Redlands Ca. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Maybe you can get another female for the poor guy. Again, Sorry.

Get him a new female.

I raised cockatiels and I know what you are going through. They bond for life. When the female dies, sometimes you may loose the male also. The only option you have is to buy another female. With any luck that may satisfy the male. Be sure it is a female. Sometimes the male will be upset and pluck the feathers out of the bird and they look like "buzzards"..He may keep yelling for her until you get another bird. I lost a female due to egg binding. She didn't lay the egg in time and it killed her. This may have been your problem. Good luck, birds are unpredictable. I have 2 Cockatiels, 2 lovebirds, 4 Finches and 8 parakeets. 2 outside aviary's and 2 large cages off the kitchen. There are small books in the pet stores that might help you also.

That is so sad. I'm sorry to hear about it..

I have a sun conure and he was a lonely bird. So I went to pets mart and got him a yellow cockatiel. The sun hated the tiel and grabed him once by the top feathers on his head and yanked him off the ladder and dropped him in the floor. The little tiel wanted to be part of the counures flock. But the sun was not going to let that happen. So I put their cages across the hall from each other and where they could look at each other for a few months. They would yell at each other at times but it quieted the sun down. He had a new buddie even if he was 4 feet away. Now I have their cages side by side and they will still fight a little but you will see one bird in the cage with the other from time to time. But that is just to eat the others food. I don't think I could take either bird away from the other now without a big fuss.

So just go get a new bird male or female. It won't matter long as your male bird has someone to fight with or admire. It won't matter. He will have a companion. A companion don't have to be a close friend or even a lover. Just someone that is there so you are not alone.

If you was on a planet far away from earth and after years a human showed up you would be Leary of this new person but you would be glad he is there. Even if you don't get along very well.

Get him a mirror.

Fact, or Myth? Seagulls and Alka-Seltzer?

2010-05-21T07:02:00.001-07:00

I have a pet seagull at work. He knocks on my window with his beak when he wants me to feed him. One of my fellow employees threatened to feed the seagull an alka-seltzer hidden in some food. The old story is that an Alka-seltzer will kill a seagull by making him explode. Supposedly they can't burp out the gas created by the Alka-seltzer. Anyone know if this is fact, or fiction?
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4. Exploding gulls.
Another exploding bird myth. I wonder why we are so attached to myths where something blows up. Must be the drama.

This myth proposes that if you feed a gull an Alka Seltzer tablet it will swallow the offering and when the lethal charge gets into the stomach and dissolves, the expanding gasses will cause the bird to explode. Every year there is another story about some mean kids doing this. Oddly, it always involves New Jersey.

After you stop giggling at the image of gulls exploding like flying land mines all over the Jersey shore, the unlikelihood of the myth starts to intrude. If it were true, it would be a big story. I can see the coverage now: Dan Rather in his safari jacket, standing on the windswept coast, hair blowing in the wind, gull feathers raining down in the background; PBS specials (who can resist the vision of a gull, cheerfully flying along and then suddenly exploding, right in front of the camera?); expos茅s in the tabloids.

If the body could not handle a little Alka Seltzer without an explosion, it wouldn't be legal to sell the stuff over the counter. If it caused gulls to explode, there would be a rash of reports every year. I do not know the physiological process by which the body processes a tablet swallowed whole (and I have no interest in trying), but I assume it involves, among other things, a fair amount of belching and a slightly gassy feeling. Actually, if I ate some of the stuff that gulls do, I would be thrilled to have a little relief, but they seem to do fine without it.

http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/b.

part of the answer about rice:

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/.

Don't know for sure, but my guess would be fiction.

I don't know about seagulls specifically, but I do know that if you feed guinea pigs anything that causes gas, they will die because there is no way for them to release the gas. So that's probably more or less true.

Yep, it is true. Some jerks did it in the Navy. Rice will also do it. You best tell your coworkers that seagulls ARE a protected species and they would get in DEEP sh*t for doing something like that. TRUTH!

FACT!! Located at the very edge of Louisiana, I assure you it is a horrible truth. Tell them we don't think it's funny and that you will call the local Animal shelter and report it if anyone even thinks of such a thing!! What buttheads!!

it's an urban legend along with the rice urban legend that a poster put in here earlier.

Myth as noted above. Check out..

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/.

true i think i dont know if they explode but it does make them sick and will kill them

and tell the workeru will report him for crueity

and they dont explode like boom and bird parts falling fromthe sky it makes them foam at the mouth ad they get big and die so there will be no body parts just a mean death

This is a fact. I had a friend that did it.

Hi there. Many years ago my brother told me his friends had tried this and yes, the seagull did explode. It depends on where you are located I believe. We were vacationing in Wildwood, NJ and all the seagulls would drink the salt water. When given the alka-seltzer, combined with the salt water, the poor guy never stood a chance. I actually tried this a few days ago with crows. I just posted my question today for help. I have had 5 crows in my area for 2 years. They wake me up each and every morning by crowing and making distubing loud sounds. I have decided to take matters into my own hands and decided to "elliminate" all 5 of them. I tried the alka-seltzer wrapped in bread. One of them gobbled it all up. I sat back in excitement and watched..waited.and waited. NOTHING! I was quite dissapointed. So, as for this mixture, I do believe it works on seagulls only that sip on salt water. Maybe if you leave a bowl of salt water and next to it a bowl of delicious alka-stuffed bread, you can sit back and enjoy the show :o) Good luck, Anna

This ought to answer your question completely:

Question: Can birds burp? I use to live near South Padre Island and it is reported that if you feed a sea gull an Alka Seltzer tablet they will explode.

This is from the Environmental Literacy Council:

Answer:

It is an old urban myth that seagulls will explode if they eat an Alka Seltzer. We burp because gaseous byproducts are produced in digestion and forced up through the esophagus (See KidsHealth for a good explanation). Birds have a different digestive system than humans, though they do have an esophagus and are capable of burping. Birds have no teeth and many swallow their food whole or hold it in their crop to regurgitate. For more of bird digestion see Colorado State University's online biomedical textbook, which includes a chapter on the Digestive Physiology of Birds.

This is a letter from the Company that manufactures Alka Seltzer to an inquiring mind:

Miles Inc.
Consumer Healthcare
Products
Elkhart, IN

April 12, 1993

Dear Mr. Mikkelson:

Thank you for your letter requesting information about
ALKA-SELTZER Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever.

You inquired if feeding tablets to sea gulls would cause their
bodies to explode. I am sorry to report that we have no
scientific information to support this finding, but we do not
recommend such a practice. As you are aware, ALKA-SELTZER is
only intended for human consumption and this is only after the
tablets are dissolved in water. I would recommend directing
any future inquiries of this nature to your local wildlife or
forestry organizations.

Thank you for writing and for your comments.

Sincerely,

Sally S. Stump
Coordinator, Consumer Relations

And that's that.

Experienced parrot keepers :I Question is on diet. Can you help?

2010-05-21T07:02:00.000-07:00

I have an African Grey and a Blue and Gold Macaw. I've had my lovely birds for around a year now. I've read as much as I can and looked on internet about vitamins and calcium (I know calcium in particular is required by greys). But how much vitamins and calcium for each bird? I've read lots of different recommendations and am confused.
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I have a male Eclectus. We feed him pellets + Gerber Jr. Baby food once a day-he loves anything with tomato sauce-I'm sorry to say chicken w/veggies is his favorite!
eggs, anything we eat he loves -just NO avocado and NO
chocolate-plenty of variety. Fresh fruit-grapes! NO extra vitamins.

If you feed them plenty of fresh fruits and veggies and have a mineral block in the cage your birds should be fine. It is interesting that you have both a grey and a blue and gold for pets as that is exactly what we have for pets. We are hobby breeders of smaller birds but have those two as pets. We do not add any vitamins to our water as we feed a pelleted diet to all our birds with seeds as a treat. This along with the mineral blocks and fresh foods is more than enough for all birds as far as vitamins and minerals go.

As for the vitamins, I was always told that as long as they are on a complete, well balanced diet, they don't need supplements of vitamins. I am not sure what you feed your birds, and unfortunately, I don't have any specefic amounts for you off of the top of my head. I own an African Grey. His main diet is ZUPREEM fruit pellets, the macaw ones becuase he likes the bigger size. The pellet diets are a COMPLETE diet. He also gets noodles, rice, fresh fruits, veges, those types of things for variety. Snacks, he gets a peanut or two, bread crust, etc. I give him cuttle bones, or toys with shells on them so that he gets enough calcium, as I too have heard they the greys have high calcium requirements.
If your birds are healthy, are not on a seed diet(NOT good), get a good variety of healthy food, and have access to a cuttle bone or the like, then I would not worry. HTH

My blue %26 gold was injured several years ago and at the vet I was told that I was slowly starving my bird! I was devestated, couldn't stop crying. I used pellets, seed, mineral supplements, etc. As it turns out, they hunt small rodents in the wild and need meats as well. I was told to feed turkey necks, chicken, other bones, veggies, fruits, yogurt, and a variety of nuts as commercial food is not enough, as well as peppers(!) cayenne, etc. There is something about the pepper connection with the clay licks in the Amazon (calcium possibly?). I would be very cautious with giving supplements above and beyond a better balanced diet (fresh foods) as their livers are very fragile!

I wouldn't bother with supplements. I have 6 little guys at home and just give them a very well balanced diet. 1/4 of their diet is Pretty Bird pellets, the rest is fruits, veggies, meats, dairy. They LOVE yogurt and ice cream.

It's true, you really shouldn't need to supplement a bird's diet. Pellets made for grays normally have a little more calcium, while pellets for macaws have a little more fat (believe it or not, they actually need a little more fat in their diet than other parrots.) But, if you feed them lots of veggies and fruit in addition to their pellets (especially dark leafy greens for the gray as they are high in calcium) and make sure your macaw is getting plenty of nuts you will be good to go. :) A good nut for both would be pine nuts.

feed them a pellet diet, do not feed them just a seed diet, parrots like boiled eggs, (shell and all), chicken leg bones, and fruits and vegetables, along with a pellet (man made cereal type feed) they should be fine..a seed alone diet lacks alot of what exotic birds need..also these type of parrots tend to get very bored with seed alone..or even pellet food alone, so i chop carrots, apples, boiled eggs and the shell, cooked corn, broccolli and mix that with pellet diet.they love the variety..Pretty Bird makes a great pellet food for african greys..

Except from bird seeds what other food that lovebirds eat? do they eat fruits? if so what fruits?

2010-05-21T07:01:00.002-07:00

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Lovebirds can have apples, oranges, bananas, grapes, tomatoes, . They can also have meat. My lovebird loves chicken and beef,
The things to NOT give to a bird are;
Chocolate, caffine in any form( although Skittles fights me for my iced tea), avacados, onions, mushrooms, alcoholic bevrages, salted pretzls and chips. They have super-iodized salt and can make your bird sick or even kill the bird.

they eat breed

try veggies like peas, carrots, broccoli, apples (cut), orange slices, grapes. you can go to any food store and get bags of mixed veggies, nuke these for about 20-30 seconds, set them aside to cool and cut up an apple slice, oranges and grapes. offer them to your birds daily. if they don't try to eat any of it after a few minutes, try letting them see you eat some of it. that worked in the Animal Clinic that I used to work at..at the end of the day, be SURE TO TAKE OUT ANY UNEATEN FOOD. it's spoils after a full day in the cage. and don't give your bird(s) a lot of bread, it's not good for them to eat all that yeast.

Peanut butter, peanuts, raisins, orange slices, bread (especially corn bread), crumbled hard-boild egg

I have had success with these items.

I know my birds loved popcorn, without any butter or salt, spinach, and sunflower seeds.

DONT FEED THEM AVACADOS OR CHOCOLATE!almost ne fruit should do but make it small with no seeds

Love bird eat vegetables and fruits, they may eat corn, carrot, apples and they eat what you practice them to eat.

Yes, they do eat fruits, any would do except fruit seeds especially from apples, avocado, and rhubarb leaves..just make sure it's fresh.. most of the fruits they like are the soft ones like banana and apple.

Exactly How much does One Male Lovebird and One Female Lovebird Cost?

2010-05-21T07:01:00.001-07:00

How much does one male lovebird, and one female lovebird cost, without counting the toys, food, cage, etc.
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Depends on the specific breed that you want and also the breeder. Abyissinians are rarer and more expensive, along with black cheeked. Fischer's are around 60 bucks in Oregon. Opalines are anywhere from $100-200 depending on male/female and breeder. Black masks are right around $100. Whitefaced are usually 75 or so, unless you get the WF violet ones, then those are expensive cause they aren't common so they're closer to a hundred. Then there's the basic peachfaces. I have a standard green and I got him for $40, and I have a dutch blue that I traded my black masked cobalt for and I paid $100 for him cause he is rarer. Hope this helps!

I paid $40 each for mine from a private breeder, pet stores are gonna cost you an arm and a leg, check your local classifieds section! :)

What kind of lovebirds do you mean?
Do you want the price for a proven pair?
Babies?
Handfed?
Socialized?
Wild?
Tested?
What color mutation are you looking for?
All these things make the price go up.so its' impossible to give a price for what you ask.

Depends a lot on where you live. I've bought them for 35 I've bought them for 65 and I know some people charge at least 95. Also depends on what kind of love bird exactly. I have so many right now that if someone nearby had a good aviary, I would happily sell them for..well, I don't know but It would be an awesome deal.

In an average petstore, lovebirds cost approx. 50-60 dollars each, if not more. Hope you have a well paying job!

Different typs love birds are available for different prices. To get the look of love birds price indefferent locations, visit,
http://birds.21publish.com/

probably about twenty dollars

Exactly how dangerous can a singular rubber ducky be?

2010-05-21T07:01:00.000-07:00

I have one (Fsabio) and he is getting tetchy - no amount of Cheesecake or gummy worms seems to improve his mood. I suspect it is the lack of female company. I don't want to have to send him out of the pool and into the lake, but i think he may be a saftey hazzard!
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I guess I will have to shove one through the vortex. Angelica is hopping up and down and squeaking, but perhaps Fabio would prefer a random female?
Oh, and Rubber Duckys CAN be quite dangerous, don't forget the combat training they recieve at the Ranch. Be careful! No sudden movements and don't look him in the eye.You might try taking him to the pub for a pint until I can get the vortex working.

More dangerous than an A-bomb my friend!

Invest in an opposite sex rubber ducky and everything will be.well DUCKY!!

Rubber ducky's don't fare well in the wild.

no you need to ask Ernie from Sesame Street. but be sure to sing. rubber ducky your the oneee..

Thanks for the 2 points

they can be mean this time of year without a mate. be careful!

Every time I take a hot shower my left arm turns into a peacock and starts it's mating ritual.?

2010-05-21T07:00:00.003-07:00

Attracting other peacocks. By the time I get out of the shower my bathroom is chock full of peacocks..crapping on the floor, etc. How do I get rid of all the peacocks? And what should I use to remove the peacock feces from the linoleum?
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Show them your peecock! That'll scare 'em.

great sence of humor. ha ha ha

get off your crack and face reality

idiot

Reported!

Hahahahahahahaaaaaaa
Well you know what a peacock says.don't ya?

Heeeeeeeeelllllllllp Heeeeeeeelllllllp

Hahahahaha

Have you tried taking a cold shower?

Just a thought.

i this a joke? cuz i feel really dumb rite now, but if it is k, kudos .. lol hahahha ..goood one..GROSS i think i get it!!

every how of often do you have to give a bird a bath?

2010-05-21T07:00:00.002-07:00

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Misting a bird with a fine mist spray bottle, daily, is a good idea for larger parrots. For smaller birds, like canaries, budgies, etc., just provide them with a bird bath that is sold at pet stores or put a heavy, but small bowl in the bottom of the cage with warm, not hot or cold, water in it. Test the temperature of the water by putting a couple of drops on the back your wrist. You can do this with the smaller birds a couple of times a week. Be sure to take out the bath when they are done or the water becomes cold.

The bird will bathe itself if you place a small bowl of water in the bottom of it's cage.

My vet told me a minimum of once a week. My conures could bathe three times a day if they had the chance, so I offer a water bowl for that purpose. The little stinkers foul it after half an hour so in reality they bathe three to four times a week. Most parrots can be bathed three times a week though more is certainly useful, especially if a bird plucks or is moulting. In these last two examples I would spray them daily.

My cockatiels prefer a spray bottle 'shower'. They'll bathe two times a week. Sometimes more if I'm vacuuming and they can fit themselves in their water bowl. My quail are an exception. They dust bathe instead and I leave stuff out for them every day. It's rare to find them not prancing through the stuff at least three to four times daily!

~~~i get a spray bottle from teh (( cents store which is clean and free of otehr chemicals and put luke warm water and spray them every 3 days, i did buy them the bird bath but they got picky ans bather when they wanted too so either way both works the same~~~

Birds love a bath or shower daily. Look at them preen, they love their feather and want to maintain them. If their young, you have to teach them that bathing is fun, kinda like convincing a kid that they'll enjoy a bath.

you do not have to take them baths they do it them self's if you have a water tray where he can go in or you can just spray him ones a week or so.

I give my cockatiel a bath in a big dish in the sink 2-3 times per week, mainly because she loves it. I think once a week is about right for them if you don't have the time for more. My parakeet will come out and bathe in a dish only once a month, so I spray him with water every week.

i have 2 parkeets that i give a shower to once a week ,, i take the top part iof their cage ,, the bottom art i wash sept,,,
i take the top part and stick into the shower , kiss 2 birds with one shower,, i clean the top part and the birds with the shower they love it,, , i put it on the way i would take mine,, shut the shower curstin,k go wash the bottom peace and then shut them off,,,

I offer 2x a week while cleaning out Bender's cage. Sometimes when I am doing dishes, she will start hollering'"water-water"' and she will take a quickie by the sink. She used to like to get in the shower with me, then the shower head got changed, and she quit.

4-6 in the summer, 3-4 times in the winter

Ever owned a pigeon or dove, if so how was it?

2010-05-21T07:00:00.001-07:00

I only wanted to know cause I might be getting one from a friend. Also are they high maintance?
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We had racing pigeons.This can be a great hobby.It can also be expensive.You can't get a pigeon as a pet from anyone.As soon as you let it out, it'll fly straight back to it's real home
Doves are good pets,but you need to have a pair.One on it's own will have lots of problems and die.They can be the same sex

useless,stupid, pain in the pocket

don't listen to gamevit pigeons are nice kind gentle peaceful birds
you can feed them milo start grow lay or laying pellets or creep

I took a few pigeons from a friend that passed away. I had to go and get them back cause they were homing pigeons and they went home! I did enjoy them. They are kinda dirty (bathroom type) and they do need to be kept in a clean place with a lot of room but i would not talk you out of it. Doves do need to be in pairs or at least two even if the same sex. They seem to be quieter than pigeons but just as messy. The can't be let out of the cage like pigeons. Doves will leave.

Easy to take care of. But kinda messy.

Yes, I have a couple right now. Check out the website below for info.

http://www.pigeons.biz/forums/index.php.

I once had a ring neck dove, it had crippled feet and could not stand on a perch,,,,provided plenty of soft stuff for it to perch on and toys and food within its reach.the funniest thing about him (?) was when I would have him out on the floor with any stuffed animal no matter what size, he would dance and coo at it.his feet didn't stop him at all..gave him to a lady that could care for him better than I ever could.

I used to know someone next door to me that owned homing pigeons sometimes I used to clean them out, some are timid and some are not, it depends on how you treat them, he used to go miles away and time them on how long it would take them to come back

i have never

I have had Diamond Doves.They are the sweetest ,not messy.They eat off of the bottom of cage floor.So you so you have no mess of seeds everywhere.The only drawback was we had a female and a male,and they were constantly breeding,babies babies.The cooing is so soothing to hear.goodluck

Not as exotic birds but remember that, you have to clean up after them and some times they make noise for hours

Ever done this before, if so how was it?

2010-05-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

Have you ever hand raised a newborn pigeon?

If so, how was it?

No jokes or wise cracks please?
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Yes! As a matter of fact I have. My father races homing pigeons so I have been around them all my life!
They're ugly as hell though when they're born aren't they?

Anyways, It's tough to raise any kind of a newborn animal. I'm sure you could look it up on how to feed it and make sure it gets the fluids it needs.
Good Luck!

i try to do it but i'm not aloud

you need to get a real pet.

I'm sorry to say this because I absolutely HATE it when people say this to me, but do a Yahoo Search or go on Ask Jeeves. I'm sorry I can't help you! I've hand raised puppies, kittens, squirrels, raccoons, and deer.but never pigeons.

Is there a wild bird sanctuary you can call for advice? I live in Louisiana, but there is Clearwater Wild Bird Sanctuary that you can call if you want/can call long distance (assuming you don't live in Louisiana as well).

yes, I have. Every time I go outside he land's on my head.
He was so little, his momma through him out of the nest.
He's still alive 8 years later.

I've raised robins, woodpeckers but never pigeons and I've got bad news both of the sites I've listed below say the parents raise them and unless you have the parents (or a pair) your out luck unless you buy some pigeons and follow the instructions (like providing proper care) you mit have to find it home and as a last resort get it euthanized but ONLY AS A LAST RESORT please

PS: most injured birds will die in about 5 days so keep it safe!

lol
no but that would be so cool. awsome

I ahve not riased any baby one.
I ahve raised a Dove(Got it from a negleted pet store) when it was about 1 month old( By pet law, you can't sell it till it is 1 1/2 months) so I had to hand-feed it.
I've noly riased little budgies(Only newborn once, but she had gotten loose and ended up in a mouse trap :( Had useless legs) and I've raised 4 babie budgies( But the first 3 weeks, I was on vacation, and the person who was wathcing them let the mom take care of it)

Baby pigeons have to have their food regurgitated for them. It would be very hard to do. Good luck

no i haven't and why would u raise a wild animal??

Egg or chicken first.?

2010-05-21T06:59:00.000-07:00

what came first the egg or the chicken. whats yr theroy
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Which came first - the chicken or the egg? "The chicken" came first - in the sentence of the question. If the question is phrased differently, the answer is different.
Reframing the question

It could be said that the question simply requires one to know the context. Most people thinking of the question automatically think of the timeline and it is in this manner that both the previous evolutionary theory and religious teachings contexts arise. Other potential contexts are:

* Having looked through a dictionary from front to back, which came first? - the chicken or the egg?
* When you walked through the supermarket, which came first? - the chicken or the egg?
* When reading the menu, which came first? - the chicken or the egg?

NEITHER.

Lizard first.

The chicken. Cause no chicken - no egg. Or maybe the egg came first lol. Idk.

The chicken. Same concept as Adam N Eve. The spern n ova didnt come first. It was the people.

i believed at first it was the chicken because God made all creatures. But I have been told a different and very believable theory about the answer being the egg. The reason its the egg, in this one person's opinion, is because of the dinosaurs. They came before chickens and so did their eggs.

LONDON, England -- It's a question that has baffled scientists, academics and pub bores through the ages: What came first, the chicken or the egg?

Now a team made up of a geneticist, philosopher and chicken farmer claim to have found an answer. It was the egg.

Put simply, the reason is down to the fact that genetic material does not change during an animal's life.

Therefore the first bird that evolved into what we would call a chicken, probably in prehistoric times, must have first existed as an embryo inside an egg.

Professor John Brookfield, a specialist in evolutionary genetics at the University of Nottingham, told the UK Press Association the pecking order was clear.

The living organism inside the eggshell would have had the same DNA as the chicken it would develop into, he said.

"Therefore, the first living thing which we could say unequivocally was a member of the species would be this first egg," he added. "So, I would conclude that the egg came first."

The same conclusion was reached by his fellow "eggsperts" Professor David Papineau, of King's College London, and poultry farmer Charles Bourns.

Mr Papineau, an expert in the philosophy of science, agreed that the first chicken came from an egg and that proves there were chicken eggs before chickens.

(I know lots to read)

2 points

Hmmmm . it has been asked over 1200 times on YA and it seems it still isn't resolved!!

Neither. it was the t-rex. if you compare the structure of the t-rex and the chicken you will see how very closley related they are.

They're both very tasty!

here we go again.

does it matter

The Chicken .God put animals on this planet. so the chicken

dinosaurs laid eggs and somehow a chicken came out of one of the dino eggs.

the egg

Egg binding? Do I have a problem?

2009-08-02T16:29:00.000-07:00

This is a medical issue I have never been faced with, until now. I took in two love birds recently and GreenJeans laid 1 egg late tuesday. Just 1. Previous owner told me they both lay eggs all the time. I knew this was coming because they have been flying around gathering paper. I peeked in on the nest today and still just one egg. Inspection of her vent appears that there is still an egg in there. Cannot see the egg just swelling, no discoloration. about the same size of the egg that is in the nest. She seems okay. She is flying around, have not witnessed a lot of feeding activity. She is perky, seems happy, no drifting, she is not Lethargic in any way. Her flight is a little heavy but she manages it well. How long does it take to get them out? Is it just swelling from passing the egg? Do I have a problem here? Pheonix where are you. :)
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Okay, calm down!
I got your email. I;'m here. I have some one on the phone who will help. I'll edit in a minute.
I have a Love bird breeder on the phone right now.hang on,
If you have oiled her vent, you're in better shape than you were. Do it again but it works best if you can see the egg.
okay.cold weather works against them,,,warm up the room, or put a hot pad near her cage. Keep her warm.
Do not help her pass the egg, but apply KY jelly to her cloaca.
Take it Easy on her! do not get too vigorous as you do not want to break the egg internally.
Back again in a minute.

Just keep the room warm. If you have a hot pad use it near her cage.
Call the Vet and see if you can get an emergency appointment. Get ready to pack her up to take her in. If she passes the egg on on the way all the better.
Try and get the room more moist. Raise the humidity. Stema up some water, but be sure and put covers on the pots.
This might be the result of a poor diet. We'll look at this later.
sorry about the bad typing but I'm typing as fast as I can!
Well. I haven't heard any more. I hope the crisis has passed. It's all I can advise from where I am.
I'll be sending positive vibes in your direction. I have faith in you and know you can handle it. I hope things turn out well. I have to get up in the morning.Please email and let me know how it's going.
I have more to tell you about what you need to do to prevent this. I wish you well.
I'll email you tomorrow.
Good Luck.

the egg will hatch in one month or maybey even 3 weeks!

Well I am not Pheonix, but birthing is not easy for women and so it must be just a difficult for other creatures. Unfortunately, GreenJeans can not tell you if there is something wrong. I would check web sites about Love birds. Also this may sound odd to you but, maybe rub a bit of olive oil on her "vent". It may help her lay the egg. If you know other people that have love birds you could call them and see if they have experienced the same situation.

If the oil and heating the air around her don't work, you can try holding her in some warm water that is deep enough to submerge her vent, but not deep enough that she can drown in it. It can be more effective, but also stressful if the bird doesn't like to be held in water.
I hope things go well.

it's called being egg bound, mine died from it!

Eclectus Parrots?

2009-08-02T16:28:00.003-07:00

I Want to buy 2 eclectus parrots, one male, one female. was wondering if a cage (custom built from powder coated steel) 2m long by 1.5m high by about .8m wide would be sufficent? if not can someone recomend a cage size? my intension is to keep them indoors and out of their cage as frequently as possible. also are they likley to breed in these conditions (not fuseed if they dont just wondering)

also can someone recomend a melbourne breeder and some web pages on these gus
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The best sized cage is the maximum you can get. If you have room for a bigger cage then get that.

Try Passion for Pets in Melbourne

Passion for Pets
Springvale - Aquariums %26 Supplies

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I can't tell you any melbourne breeders cause I'm from the US. However, I can say that if you have never owned an eclectus before buying 2 is not a good idea! They are not easy birds to care for. I would start with one and build up to 2 very very gradually. They are quite a handful to someone with no experience.

I did not know what one was so I looked them up on yahoo images. Very pretty birds. Thank you for showing them to me.

Eat birds?

2009-08-02T16:28:00.002-07:00

Birds, as in chicken. Do you eat chicken? Or do you think chicken's are too cute to kill! I rise chicken's, and then sell them, and then the people I sell them too eat them! YUMMY! Chickens and eating chickens are diffent though, Ya know! Did you know chicken's barins are littier then thier eye? Weird huh? Yea' There pretty stuiped! lol, well, what do you think? Eat them, or not?
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Eat them chikins fast as you can!

I eat chicken, tastes good. EAT THEM! Let PETA go f themselves.

KFC for sure.

i eat them there gooooooood way!

This is too funny! Ever hear about "spell check"? This is a joke, right?

i eat them

I love chicken it is more protein i am pro chicken eating.

thats a round about way to ask a simple question.

eat them.

I love seeing such uneducated responses! Thanks for making the vegans right again.

Try reading - it is fun.

chickens are good to eat, but looking at baby chicks is a different story all together.

i used to rise chicken and sell them so people can it.i was sad when i was selling it, but i knew people have no choice than eat it. so it was o.k. now i it chicken too.

Life is previous to everyone, we eat chick because we think we can survive . I don't think we have the right to kill animal and human but we did. Compassion is the way to educate your heart.
Bless no more killing.

eagle pictures?

2009-08-02T16:28:00.001-07:00

pictures of eagles
Answers:
http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im.
http://www.webshots.com/search?query=eag.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/eagle.
http://www.avians.net/lanakila/eagle.htm.
http://www.eaglestock.com/eagle.htm.

where

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im. Hope it helps. Peace

http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im.
http://images.google.co.in/images?hl=en%26amp;.

eagle life spend?

2009-08-02T16:28:00.000-07:00

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I presume you are asking about the life span of an eagle. well depending on the species anything up to seventy years. the oldest eagle in captivity was 75 years old, the oldest recorded in the wild was 45 years old. In the wild a bird will have a shorter life span than in captivity. This is because if they are sick we can treat them, if they are injured we can fix them, if they are hungry we will feed them and if they are cold we can keep them warm.

What

Dude, remove the doobie from your mouth, sober up, %26 then come back and ask again in unstoned English.

Hay Michael, is it life spend or life spand?
Anyway, thank you so much for your answer about the soft food. Many adults do eat baby food and it does give a variety to the diet. You just do not know how much your answer is appreciated.

Drastic egg problem!!?

2009-08-02T16:27:00.003-07:00

I just came home and found my zebra finches nest on the bottom of the cage and the four eggs on the floor of the cage. Only one was cracked so I threw it away and put the others back in the nest and put the nest back up. The longest they could have been left on the bottom is like two hours. Is that too long to go with out being sat on? Also, the parents are still hopping around on the bottom looking around. Will they take the eggs back after this happened? Will they know one is missing?
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When a nest is disturbed, I usually turn out the lights and let the house go dark and quite. The birds should calm down and go to bed in their nest. It is about the time they normally go to bed anyways. Also use a spoon next time to handle the eggs, oils from your hands can affect the eggs. The nest also needs to be more secure. You may be able to distract them from the missing egg with some spray millet. Yum!

If the eggs were left long enough to cool off to room temperature, the fetuses probably have not survived and the parents will not accept the eggs.

they are going to know that one is gone. when it comes to the other eggs i really cant say bacause it could go one of two way. they can ignore the eggs or they wont, you just have to wait and see.

Yes, and they may not go back to the eggs, do to a human handling them. If you want babies, you have to figure out, (by researching) what kind of nest they use and how to stabilize the nest so the eggs won't fall out. After stabilizing the nest, and you find eggs out of the nest again, wait a few days, then toss them. The reason for this is, the birds themselves know weather or not the eggs are good ones. Good luck

I don't know if the same concept applies to caged birds as it does to wild birds, but I believe it would. Wild birds will typically abandon their eggs if they are handled by other creatures, so it is possible that they may not return to them. It's not always true, but it's typical. Being wild creatures, they also cannot understand the concept of having a helping hand with the nest. In their mind, the eggs are still on the ground. If they haven't gone back to the nest at all, try putting the nest on the floor of the cage. This might help. They will notice the missing egg and mourn for it just like we would a child, but if they accept the eggs again, they will take care of the others despite the missing one. It's possible they may never go back to them since they were handled, but I hope they will. I don't know if they will be too long to go without being sat on, it depends on the temp of the room. It also depends how much they were jarred when they fell, they still may never hatch. If they will still not sit on them after putting the nest on the floor the best thing would probably be to try to get them as warm as possible as quickly as possible. If they have not sat on them after a few hours of the nest on the bottom, you should probably just take the nest out, put as many soft, light, warm materials around them as possible and place the nest under a lamp. It still might not save them, but it's a chance. Better yet, you should probably take the whole lot to the vet. But I know that may not be you most appealing choice, so just do what you can. You might also want to look on animal rescue sites for any tips. Good luck.

Your zebra finches seem to have been traumatized and nature tells them that because of this they shouldn't be hatching young. Give them some time to settle down before breeding them again.
How long is too long depends on how old the eggs are- if they have just been laid, there shouldn't be a problem, but if not, it may be.
They will notice one is missing, but I have never known a bird to be upset about missing eggs as long as they have other eggs to devote their time to.
Good luck!

well you might want to put them back and hope for the best, but usually they have sat on them and decided it was too long and the eggs are not fertile. The egg you threw away, you should have opened to see if there was development in it. You may candle the eggs and see if they are fertile. They probably know they are no good though. Put them back and give it a try, but once they cool, well, not good.

doves.?

2009-08-02T16:27:00.002-07:00

my husband bought me two doves and my question is how do i care for them are they regular birds? are they intelegent birds?
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Why must there always be an immature answer? It's not funny.

Anyways, I found you a nice short webpage which you can refer to.
http://www.kindplanet.org/dovecare.html.

Have fun!

heat oven to 350.

doves for the most part are like regular birds. however, there may be certain things that doves prefer than regular birds. your best bet would be to either ask the seller of the birds or to look it up on the internet. that way you have the information first hand and will know from there on out.

ROFL the answer above me was funniest thing ever

Well my mom has doves that my dad bought her before they got a divorce! She just had them in a bird cage and treated them just like other birds, but I know there are some things you should do different. They seem to like a blanket over them at night! And if there male and female its always good to put a nesting box in the bottom of the cage or stuff in the cage so they can make their own nesting box. You will have to watch though b/c my moms pair had been together a while and when the female died suddenly, the male bird stopped eating and everything and then he died as well. The vet said it was b/c when they are together so much they grow to love each other and that they could die of heartbreak! Romantic in a creepy way huh?

Doves as pets?

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Does anyone else have a morning dove as a pet? If so how do you make it more friendly? I had a dove before that used to love me, but this one seems scared of everything, no matter how nice i am.
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I have two white doves, both female in separate caves. I would get it to like you inside the cage and feed it fruit and see if it will eat out of your hand. My doves are loving, but they always have eggs each month, not fertilized of course because there are not any males. But they do get mad when a guy comes near the cage, they must think that my husband is going to take the eggs away. They are funny that way. I just keep them in the cage now , because when they fly they will run into the wall and I really don't want to take any more chances. Morning doves are wild, so maybe that is why they are nervous. Try getting the bird a mate, they mate for life.

Give him/her time to adjust to the surroundings. and let him/her recognise your face.

no just feed her and give her lots of things he likes
it depends on where you got him/her from he/she could have been abused or from a birdy mill or something and just not like humans

yes espescialy at lebanon

it's hard leting them know you mean well but take it to a vet ot really help you

we had one once only for about a week or so before it died. a tree in our yard just struck by lightning during a storm and a branch fell off. so on the ground by the branch were to morning doves, one alive one dead. so we took the alive one and called the aspca and they told us what to do with it. so he kept it warm and fed it. but then it died. the aspca said it probably died from depression of loosing its mate. so im thinking.. mabey you dove wants a mate, lol or it misses its old one or somethting. ?

howlong have you had it

http://www.birdhobbyist.com/articles/bir.