Care of Birds
Cage birds have been valued for thousands of years. In the past three or four centuries, birds have been bred extensively in captivity. Keeping a pet bird is very different than keeping a pet mammal. They are not just a feathered kitten or puppy. Avian companions require special care and this is the category to find out all about that.
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it can depend on the bird. you could just swap cages but the bird could become very stressed and not eat/sleep properly. it's...
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The word lost is confusing. Did it get out of it's cage outside your house or did it get lost at some other location? Depending...
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Parakeets, which refer to any of a number of smallish parrots with long tails (and therefore many different species), should...
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most birds nest are in trees, some are in burrows, and others are on the ground. To find one, you must be very quiet. Doing this...
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so it is strange but yes they do ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! ! !! ! ! !
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What makes you think it wants your help......the BEST help is NOT to TOUCH IT....if the mother is around she will HELP it...Let...
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The size of the round-end of a spoon.
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She spends her time in the nest box.
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hi. well the bird starts to breathe in and out.its stomach will get fat and skiny.go on utube it will show u. ur...
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I've had parakeets for years and the usual klutch is 4 however 3 to 5 is not uncommon.
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A hamster is better because birds are loud and annoying and hamsters are nice and quite.
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Not Sure and I dont really care so like yeah you r a 1 eyed 1 horned flyin purple people pooper
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A baby bird cant harm you at all since its a baby it doesn't know anything about biting yet so don't try putting your finger in...
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4.6 years.
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well you can take dry cat or dog food and put it in water, buy bird vitamins which you can find at any pet store then let it sit...
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Check Out: http://www.adoptme.com
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It's possible to buy a lovebird from a pet store, but you have a much better chance of getting a healthy bird from an experienced...
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Yes. The Brown Headed Cowbird lays its eggs in a different birds nest while the parents are away. So the mother bird of the nest...
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If it is in the internet Dr.Q will find it. In the related links box below I posted a link that has everything you need. In the...
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It's not a good idea, except as a very rare occasional treat. Cheerios are fortified with vitamins and minerals, but they are in...
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Size of 2 peanuts. Parakeets are very low at IQ. Compared to humans,we have about 30 times better intelligence.
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Unless you are talking about a video game with a parakeet character, parakeets get just one life like any other organism.
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It is dangerous to feed marshmallows, peanut butter, anything "sticky" to birds. Their bills can stick together, other issues,...
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Yes male parakeets often fight with each other because this is there natural instinct in the wild.
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It could be cold or sick. Be sure to watch put for symptoms of sickness.Also, remember to keep it away from drafts.
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There are many different species of small parrot that are referred to as parakeets. The most commonly kept species is the...
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Some kinds of parakeets can have nectar, do some research to find out more.
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The best species depends largely upon the lifestyle and personality of the human caretaker. Even though they are smaller than...
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Most small parrots, like lovebirds, like millet because it is easy and quick to eat. If it is still attached to the stem in a...
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Well, if parakeets are healthy and happy both male and female will chirp alot. That being said, male and female parakeets will...
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If they are hungry, then yeah but if they have other food then they wont eat Budgies
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Parakeets were once wild animals and their instinct is to be hyper-vigilant about their environment. In the wild, this is how...
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That very much depends on what the bird is. If it is a gamebird - partridge, quail, pheasant etc. - commercial poultry or turkey...
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There are many different kinds of birds with large bills. To aid in identification, it helps to look at pictures in a field guide.
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Yes, doves can be kept as pets. There are a number of pet stores (including the speciality stores that have only birds) where an...
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That depends A LOT on the kind of bird. They can range from under $100 to over $1000.
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We don't know which antibiotic you're talking about so we don't know. But just wash it out with water. And you should probably...
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That's normal. A parakeet's cere usually changes color after a year which is how you determine its gender. If I'm answering your...
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It depends on the species and the health of the individual bird. Some large species can live to be 60 or older. Birds that learn...
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You may not have a kiwi as a pet. It is a protected native bird of New Zealand, and it is illegal to keep one.
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If where ever you are staying allows you to keep a pet dove, then yes.
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yes. male birds seem to build nests then females take over to hatch and raise the baby birds.
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I think every one.
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Birds don't reproduce the same way that mammals do, so they don't really get pregnant. A female may produce and lay eggs even...
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Yes, keeping an owl without a special permit is a violation of the law in the US. (see related link)
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It depends on the species. Most birds lay their eggs in the spring after the danger of frost has passed. Some species in warm...
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Actually the concrete are the best bc if u get the right size they wear down the nails when ever the bird perches so they dont...
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Cat Nip------- by: BenWhite I name my pets by what they look like so if its gray and black name it Hagrid if its tottaly black...
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Catching a budgie that has escaped can be tricky, but here are some tips: 1. Make sure that your windows and exterior doors...
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Parakeet can refer to many different species of small parrot, some of which are blue. If you are from the U.S., the most common...
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they should be cept in an avary with a large flight-space
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only if you are at least 13 they require a lot of responsibility
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Have a helper restrain the parrot by holding a towel and carefully catching the bird; ask that the helper avoid squeezing the...
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