Birds - January 2007

Can I buy a penguin for my girlfriend and keep it in a outdoor environment, can you get them where from and can they live in an outdoor environment. She'd love it, is this cruel?

2007-01-10 08:18:49 · 24 answers · asked by Dale H 2

I have an unmated female that laid 1 egg 5 days ago. I know she laid for her previous owner, so this is not her first egg. She shows no signs of distress or egg binding and has not started to sit on this lone egg.(I know they usually don't start that until 2-3 eggs have been laid) I've watched her carefully but I haven't been able to find any info on the possibility of a tiel just laying 1 egg. I'd love to hear from anyone that's had this happen with their tiel. I can tell from lack of online info that this uncommon. Just want to know if it's possible.

2007-01-10 06:43:33 · 8 answers · asked by recondaughter 1

I recently saw a bird in my yard that I could not identify.The bird was the size of a Pidgeon...with a gray/brown head, bright red cheeks and a bright white chest with black spots. The back and tail were gray/brown with darker brown spotting...and the bird made a strange screeling sound, somewhat like a hawks cry. I tried to snap a picture but the darn thing flew off ! Any ideas about what it might be ?

2007-01-10 04:57:58 · 7 answers · asked by RedHairedTempest 3

Here's my source for saying it isn't necessary, and may be harmful: http://www.lisashea.com/petinfo/articles/bird_grit.html Any other budgie owners out there with some insights?

2007-01-10 04:22:24 · 8 answers · asked by Michael L 1

We have a male cockatiel. We got him at 4 weeks old (he was not taken care of). I got him to eat from my hand etc. He really took up with my son but now hates all of us! He will not let us pet him and tries to chase us down to bite us. If we even walk near his cage he will come running trying to bite. He will not even let my son near him anymore. He talks to his mirror (I have tried taking it away) all the time and seems to think it is another bird. When I take it away hopeing his behavior will improve it doesnt. Then he just squawks really loud and doesn't stop. He used to be so friendly. Will he ever get better again? My kids are now afraid of him and I'm thinking of giving him away. Thanks for any help

2007-01-10 04:17:53 · 9 answers · asked by sceptileptic 3

2007-01-10 04:03:34 · 11 answers · asked by The Nerd 4

2007-01-10 03:22:34 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

lately at my window there started comming a magpie and 2-3 crows also visit me - they liked my window and they wake me up everymorning - its very nice that wild birds visit me but I wonder what could I leave for them for food I leave peanuts for now I dont know if its good idea - I know magpies and maybe crows love walnuts but I dont have - do they like bread? I know that crows are not meateaters like ravens - what I could leave for them so they to feel good at my window?

2007-01-10 02:52:48 · 7 answers · asked by nightwisher 1

2007-01-10 02:50:26 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 02:37:49 · 7 answers · asked by Kain 5

Is it OK for Parrots to eat the wood hat is hanging on their toys ? Is their a better type of toy to buy. SHe is new to me I bought her a hanging teaser toy and she only chewed off the one wood block other wise she doesn' touch it. What would be good to keep her entertained? Im still a little scared of her so I aavent tryed to pet her yet. I have only had her for a week. Thanks Michelle

2007-01-10 02:37:04 · 7 answers · asked by Michelle Q 1

i know the songbird the cardinal is considered wild, but is there a way and is it legal to own one

2007-01-10 01:37:16 · 8 answers · asked by Tod R 2

My birds are inside at night and free range during the day. They lay at all times but production has been down recently. i have seen evidence of rats - one dead just outside barn after putting poison down outside barn where chickens can't get it. I'm sure there are more.

2007-01-10 00:54:27 · 17 answers · asked by doganjo 1

My birds are inside at night and free range during the day. They lay at all times but production has been down recently. i have seen evidence of rats - one dead just outside barn after putting poison down outside barn where chickens can't get it. I'm sure there are more.

2007-01-10 00:52:27 · 8 answers · asked by doganjo 1

I have a question for Zawni2004. I went into the catagory of "birds" hoping I could find an answer as to why I can't get my Quaker Parrot to stop biting. I have raised, cockatiels, parakeets, and bred them of course. A friend of mine found this parrot in her backyard, After putting an ad in the lost and found, no one claimed it and she asked me if I would take it, but warned that he bit. I bought books on this bird, asked the vet and not one seems to know how to stop this bird from biting. I have a sign on the bottom of his cage that says "I Bite". so people won't stick their fingers near him. I love him, he talks, laughs, he is so funny. When he tries to bite me, I yell "no bites" he walks away, but still repeats this behavior. So Zawni, did your Quaker bite? If so, did you get him to stop or what. Thanks to anyone who can help

2007-01-09 22:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by Memere RN/BA 7

We've recently been given a wild Rainbow Lorikeet (not too sure of age) and we just want to know the best way to have it feel secure and safe and not be scared every time we go near him/her. Atm he screeches when we go near it. Its only been 4 days since we've brought it home. Should we be waiting longer? Thankyou...

2007-01-09 22:37:32 · 3 answers · asked by Mel 1

2007-01-09 20:59:11 · 26 answers · asked by karups s 1

2007-01-09 19:53:26 · 4 answers · asked by jamie g 1

answer is rumourous.

2007-01-09 19:47:18 · 9 answers · asked by abhi 1

2007-01-09 19:35:50 · 11 answers · asked by SHIELA M 2

2007-01-09 19:35:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-09 19:06:28 · 14 answers · asked by wantsome231 1

2007-01-09 18:46:04 · 8 answers · asked by Vette999 3

2007-01-09 18:31:48 · 3 answers · asked by hemdawg526 2

2 ringnecked doves, one quite old and feeble, beak is crossed and should probably be trimmed? 2 budgies, 1 cockateil, 1 lovebird. It is my understanding that some of these birds are not really compatible, but they've been together 2 years, and seem to get along ok. They have been fed only wild bird seed, doesn't seem right to me. Can I put a potted tree in with them, instead of dead branches? Only the doves are tame, can I tame the others? I want to do right by these guys but they are not dogs or cats .......I don't even know what I don't know at this point!

2007-01-09 18:26:13 · 6 answers · asked by kldt7 2

Is there some sort of tranquilizer I can give her so that she will allow me to cut them?

2007-01-09 14:58:53 · 19 answers · asked by luvmyrotts 1

2007-01-09 14:53:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few days ago my budgie started breathing heavily and was swollen .He often closed his eyes. Sometimes it seems as though theres nothing with him but on the other hand sometimes he seems as though hes really hurting...We took him to two vets one said he had a heart disease the other said different....She was given a anitbiotiuc shot and we were given anitbiotics to put in her water...We separated her and the other budgie....DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE????????????????OR NO WATS HAPPENIN????THX ALOT

2007-01-09 14:22:12 · 10 answers · asked by TerryTerence 2

My chickens keep laying eggs all over the yard rarely in the coop by the time i find them they are usually rotting how do i get them to lay in the coop?

2007-01-09 14:18:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was eating an orange tonight and I was wondering if I could give my budgie a piece of orange peel. Naturally I didn't give it to her until I was sure if it was safe.

2007-01-09 14:16:42 · 6 answers · asked by Amanda 1