Parrots
Parrots, also known as psittacines, are among the most intelligent of birds. They are characterized by strong, curved beaks, sharp claws, brightly colored feathers, and their uncanny ability to mimic not only a variety of sounds, but also human speech. The order is subdivided in three families: the Psittacidae ('true' parrots), the Cacatuidae (cockatoos) and the Strigopidae (New Zealand parrots).
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It actually depends on what specific bird is meant by "parakeet". The term "parakeet" is a generalised term to cover numerous...
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That is a great question. I had the same question awhile back, if you have a new parakeet its going to be scared so if you want...
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A parrot eg (cockatoos, conure, macaws, etc) can have chilli peppers at any age from the time they start eating till they get...
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Parrots are birds. They do not get pregnant, as reproduction is done through the laying of eggs. The eggs take about three weeks...
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Iago the Parrot in Return of Jafar , Berkeley Beetle in Tuumbelina , Art DeSalvo in Duckman , voices in The Twisted Tales of...
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My bird just died, he was 12 years i believe
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Usually 1-6 eggs at a time. Fun Fact: A group of eggs that a parakeet lays is called a clutch.
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The usual color of Kakariki parrots is green, but there are some yellow parrots too, as a result of mating with other parrot...
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where does it turn red? is it the cere (nose) then this means the bird is mad(female/male) or not in a breeding mood (both...
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There is no difference at that age. After their frist molt(old feathers fall out, new feathers come in) you will be able to tell...
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When it has been 11 days since it had hatched
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Males generally sing more than females......but either they will make their presence known! If you have two birds they are...
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parrots can llive up to 2 -maybe 3 weeks but dont try it ,,,,,,,, it could make your parrot depressed
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it can hear the sound of a high pitched fart of an elephant
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WATER: Although Budgies can survive without water for up to three weeks, it's recommended that you provide your bird with fresh...
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Both male and female Scarlet Macaws are alike. The only difference between ages is that young birds have dark eyes and adults...
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Parrots and other birds with the necessary physical attributes can imitate human speech. Species which are great talkers include...
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I wouldn't take a chance on feeding parakeets any foods not specifically designed for them without first checking with a petfood...
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Scratching is a normal, healthy part of your bird's grooming and preening routine. Budgies use their beaks to remove pieces of...
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Yes they can. When my parakeet was alive, she LOVED broccoli.
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The symptoms include fever, headache, chills, loss of appetite, cough, and tiredness. In the most severe cases of parrot fever,...
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Birds are very good at hiding any signs of illness, in order to survive in the wild. Therefore if a bird appears ill, it is...
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The parrot makes a squeling sound and it is produced from an organ they have that is similar to our eppiglotis. They can make...
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Since when did parrots eat pancakes? Maybe they like SUGAR ^_^
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As with all bird, a female budgie can lay eggs at any time in her adult life. If she has not successfully mated with a male, the...
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For your information (not being rude), but parakeets don't kiss. if you watched closer to what they are doing you will find they...
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I believe the sound parrots make is well.. squawking? But they're also one of they only animals to make the same sounds like a...
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Any Parakeet can talk. You just have to train them. Talk around them alot like a parrot. males generally are more apt to speak...
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I think it is better to have one because if you have two than they will bond to each other instead of you, I have one and she is...
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Giving someone a leg up is like giving someone a hand up. It means to help someone out and give them the advantage.
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Parrots help people by relaxing them and can also be use to entertain people especially cockatoos. Also if you are lonely you can...
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Parrots don't actually understand the human voice. But they are the only animals that can replicate it so closely. They just hear...
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Biting does not depends on a color of a bird, but it depends on how they were raised, and how comfortable they feel around the...
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Parrot fish will breed but they cannot produce young. These fish are a hybrid. A cross between two different species of fish....
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well one reason can be because the cage is too small, another reason can be that one of them want to be more dominant then the...
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only about a day and a half.
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Caged birds with lice or mites will scratch a lot. Whether or not your parrot has lice or mites, it is wise to get a mite spray...
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Nothing to Worry About It isn't really "kissing" as we call kissing. Parakeets are social animals and it's just a way of...
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They open their beak and let out a squak.
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There are about 5000-10,000 hyacinth [blue] macaws left in the world.
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yes, they can i got finches,canarys,cockatiels and budgies. but if you want the finches to breed get the budgies out as budgies...
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parakeets often think that there is another bird in the cage with them and can develop an attachment to the mirror. it's best...
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Parakeets are parrots, and parrots are birds. Birds do not get pregnant, as reproduction is done through the laying of eggs. The...
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It becomes lighter since the bird is no longer supporting its weight against a perch.
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maybe at pet store, swap shop or maybe at animals shelter
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You grow millet for your parakeets by planting the seed from the stalks you purchase (there are always a few in the bottom of the...
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slightly change the word. when the bird says it, repeat a slightly different word/phrase and if the bird copies the new version,...
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There is nothing about parakeets' color that relates to their personality. It is how they are raised and tamed that matters!
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Indoor caged birds, or birds in saller cages kept on verandahs, should always be covered at night. It gives them a greater...
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Normally it take between 5-10 days for the first egg to be laid, you must have a Nesting box ready DO NOT put in any nesting...
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This is a rare breed of bird and not much is known about it, but I'm guessing it's about the same as an Indian Ring-neck...
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For some reason people like to kill these birds. Maybe because they might be doing something bad to something or someone. They...
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1.Talk to it. Parrots will imitate what they hear. Keep it simple. Start with just one word, whatever word you would most like to...
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Just like chickens and any other bird, peahens can also lay eggs without a mate.
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Sandy perches are not good for parrots' feet! As a matter of fact, sand or sandpaper covered perches can actually produce sores...
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A parakeet should NEVER be exposed to dogs that try to eat them! That is a major stress and the poor bird or birds are probably...
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If their always fighting.
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I found the last answer a little disturbing.. Before you can breed budgies (parakeets) you will need to have researched and...
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if u see where the pair is fond of each other then they have chosen each other. put them in a sizeable cage with a nest box. they...
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They need a nesting box on the side of the cage where they have privacy. If conditions aren't "just right", parakeets do not seem...
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Some parrots, including parakeets, develop a nasty habit of eating their eggs. This isn't very common, but it does happen. ...
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It depends on the species."Parakeet" is not actually a species of any one bird. It is a general term, referring to any smallish...
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It's moulting. This is a normal part of a bird's growth, and can happen all at once, especially with sudden changes in diet or...
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they like to talk + they'll learn to communicate
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Usually 8, but if you take really good care they can be 15 or 16 years old.
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There are some bird toys that go in their cages that is a mirror and you record what you want your bird to say on it, and then...
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They eat food with seeds in, their excretion is high in soil nutrients and seeds. They excrete away from where they eat so seeds...
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vegetables , fruits ... u shuld check befre providing ur bird ..some vegetables and fruits can be harmful to ur bird so befre...
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You cannot make parakeets fall in love with each other - it is up to them. Also, you need to make sure they are of opposite sex...
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I'm a traditional Aztek dancer and we use them in our head dresses (kopillis) and on our gourd rattles (ayakaxtlis). Also...
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Yes, you can. However, they have to be compatible. Female keets can be ruthless toward each other, so watch them for trouble and...
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Parrots are seed-eating birds, and essentially herbivorous, with many species also frugivorous (fruit-eating). Most eat fruits,...
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some place called home
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Carolina Parakeets Are ExtinctCarolina Parakeets did not migrate, unfortunately they became extinct officially in 1920. Farmers...
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Alacia is... But "Acacia Cyclops" shouldn't be. If you notice ANY symptoms in your bird that you may think was cause by any plant...
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Cockatiels and budgies can get along perfectly together if given enough space. You need to make sure their cage is big enough or...
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If you are referring to their feathers getting darker or lighter as they mature then no. But in normal types of parakeets, such...
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well after a few days you will see a small lump under your female's tail, but don't touch her the eggs could break inside her
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Parrots/birds are lactose intolerant...limit dairy products(i.e cheese, milk). Answer Parrots, from parakeets to macaws,...
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If this bird is a single female lovie (no mate), she may lay up to 6 eggs...1 egg every other day. The eggs will be infertile if...
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It would be completely irresponsible for a person to release a domestic parrot into the wild. The bird would not survive so...
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Lovebirds have nervous systems just like people do. It's possible for a bird to have a stroke or a brain tumor, which can cause...
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Mine personally love a happy hut over a bird tent if they are the type I'm thinking you are writing about. I think they prefer a...
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35 days is the normal incubation time for all breeds of goose.
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I agree that you should tame then when they are just weaned because when you take them out at birth they have to be fed every 2...
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They don't have outside ears. They have ear holes that are covered in feathers. If you look closely at the sides of their heads,...
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100 bucks its about i dont kare
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because if they was not we wouldent have colourfull parrots anymore
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