Birds - August 2006

It seems these birdies have been raised eating seed only. Whenever I put fruits and vegetables they leave it untouched. Can some one guide me how to get them to eat fruits and vegetables? I shall be grateful.

2006-08-30 14:44:32 · 14 answers · asked by rajeshchaubey 1

2006-08-30 13:13:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

We got our sun conure in May - adopted her. She was in a basement with a barking dog for a long time. Then she went to another home and the lady could not care for her or handle the screaming of the bird. So, my boyfriend brought her home one day and I've been taking care of her and working on taming her so that she can be held and petted with out any difficulty. She is doing really good. But now the economy is so bad up here in south east Michigan - we just descided to do over the road team semi driving for a living (can't find anything else that pays as good) - and we will be gone for weeks at a time and I will no longer be home enough to care for her. Does anyone have any good suggestions? I wish I could just leave her with someone who will take really good care of her - but I already asked everyone I know...I feel really bad for her - she has been sent from home to home enough already! I really love her and want the best for her.

2006-08-30 12:50:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

It sounds like my parakeets are sneezing. Is this just a sound they make, if not, is there anything I can do? Is it serious?

2006-08-30 12:32:56 · 4 answers · asked by murray b 1

2006-08-30 12:00:01 · 2 answers · asked by stevie n 1

2006-08-30 10:56:09 · 14 answers · asked by stevie n 1

2006-08-30 10:52:03 · 2 answers · asked by bogstench 1

My Budgie Alfie has escaped outside. He has more strength because he has been able to fly around the house. When he escaped - he has stayed high in the trees and when flying stays very High. He was always at the top of 100 Year Old VERY Tall trees. It might have been easier to entice him back if he was at a lower level. But if he had his Wings clipped he would be more accessable to Cats or other animals. And Cats don t usually kill them- but would injure them by batting them around and I would fear much more suffering in this kind of death. Is there anyway of clipping them - but just a bit - so that they would have more flight Control and be able to stay High enough off the ground and in trees but Not So High?!

P.S. If Anyone sees A Bright Yellow Budgie in the Laurentians in
Sainte Agathe des Mont, Quebec, Canada--Let me know!

2006-08-30 09:42:28 · 10 answers · asked by Mary S 3

2006-08-30 09:24:47 · 10 answers · asked by favershambles 3

2006-08-30 09:17:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-30 08:29:19 · 20 answers · asked by alonzo_spellman 1

2006-08-30 07:55:44 · 2 answers · asked by lilangel47868 2

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 !

2006-08-30 06:57:59 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do I add the antibiotic to the water or is their a better way?

2006-08-30 06:44:23 · 8 answers · asked by rajeshchaubey 1

We want to get them nice for the fair but are first time chicken show people- so any help from the old timers and pros would be nice! Thank you.

2006-08-30 06:37:31 · 6 answers · asked by Wen 2

My two cockatiels are breeding. The female has layed four eggs so far. I can't keep them and need to give them to a bird store.

2006-08-30 05:55:14 · 6 answers · asked by Sandy B 1

It's an avian adventure cage, not cheap, but something is wrong with the castors that they keep coming out. Actually only one or two do, the others are fine. Any ideas on how I could make them stay in?

2006-08-30 05:47:31 · 4 answers · asked by duhhhhhhhhhhhtechie 2

I have previous experience with birds. (Finches, doves, cockateils).
I have a 3-yr old daughter, 2 dogs, 2 cats and currently 3 birds.
I work M-F, 8-5.
I am not afraid of being bitten or scratched.
I know of a good avian vet.
I have the means to provide cage/toys/nutrition/care needed by birds.
I know that parrots require more time and effort that other bird species.

Basically, I just need more suggestions on the kind of parrot I should get depending on the information above. I do not think a cockatoo would be right because I am not home during the day and they require much attention. I want a bird larger than a cockatiel but not so big as a macaw. Does any one have any suggestions??

I also want a good natured bird becasue I want my daughter to be able to visit (supervised of course) with the bird as well.

Please offer your suggestions. Thank you!!!

2006-08-30 05:26:03 · 8 answers · asked by misskitty 1

He is 25 years old, never been out and is high up in a tree.

2006-08-30 05:24:35 · 7 answers · asked by Patrick P 1

My favourite bird is getting beaten up by one of the girl birds. I want to give her away to my best friend's daughter as she's too loud to keep in an apartment and they have a large house with a basement so noise won't be a problem. The problem is -I've been told three birds will cause fights as two will pair up and beat up the odd one out-is this true? Also, we like the two blue ones most and they happen to be boys. So I'm wondering-do I HAVE to give away the other male bird with that female? What would happen if I don't or if I give away the two female birds and leave the two male birds behind?

2006-08-30 04:26:15 · 7 answers · asked by MAK 6

Is it fair to keep and train birds of prey - falcons, hawks etc. - for the purpose of hunting 'vermin' species such as rabbits, crows, gulls etc? Is it more or less humane than, say, shooting? trapping? because it in some way replicates nature by pitting predator against prey, something prey species have to put up with every day anyway

2006-08-30 04:15:56 · 14 answers · asked by K 2

Guys,

I would like to free/give away my four pet cockatiels.
As I haven’t found any place or friends who wants the birds, I am planning to let the birds go free. I would like to know if these birds can survive out in the city?
My birds can fly perfectly. What will they eat out? The weather out here is hot, so tht wont be a problem.
I would like to have some input.

2006-08-30 02:34:33 · 26 answers · asked by Craige 2

We are waiting for the arrival of our new baby girl...she is a SI Eclectus Parrot and we have never had one before...so we are not experts on them. We are bird people though. Any input would be appreciated.

2006-08-29 18:53:51 · 4 answers · asked by blueyedblond2hold 1

After a while my skin itches and burns slightly ? Is it mites ? When mite spraying; is it okay to spray the bird from a distance (15-25 cm). Does'nt the spray affect the eyes of the bird ???Ive read instructions and they say to spray like this .Will this bird infect another bird if it has minimal contact with the other ??

2006-08-29 16:58:36 · 11 answers · asked by orangibloom 2

If you remember a while ago i asked the question " can i colour chikens by feeding them food coloured water or by injecting them" well i'd just like to say that it worked.. not the food coloured water but injecting the fertilised eggs.. now i have a very blue chicken called "little blue". thanks to all that answered my earlyer question!

2006-08-29 16:57:02 · 4 answers · asked by Mel B 1

2006-08-29 16:55:27 · 6 answers · asked by wonder woman 1

2006-08-29 16:31:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-29 16:08:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-29 16:07:06 · 12 answers · asked by suMmeRiZheRe♥ 2

i got 2 new zebra finches the other day a boy and a girl, and i put some carrot shavings in a bowl by their food, because websites said they liked it and they arnt eating it, the same thing happened with egg and eggshells... i have also never seen them drink water

plz help!

2006-08-29 15:35:30 · 5 answers · asked by derek needs help 1