Birds - March 2007

I just acquired two lovely Polish hens. One blue/white one black/white. My first of this particular breed. They are difficult to come by here, so it may be a while before I can add a rooster. I have heaps of various colour Silky boys though. I was wondering if anyone has crossed these two particular breeds and if so, what was the outcome? As in did they turn out to be pretty birds?

2007-03-27 22:28:47 · 1 answers · asked by PJJ 5

2007-03-27 22:22:23 · 3 answers · asked by chef du village. 1

Our Cockatiel is 6 months old, VERY tame, rarely spends time in his cage other than to sleep, and has been hand raised. His wings were clipped when we first got him, but we let them grow back as a birds natural insticnt is to fly, and we let him fly around our apartment. Last night he went wondering out on the balcony as the door had been accidently left slightly open, and he went under the railing, couldn't find his way back, and flew off.

Does anyone know if tame cockatiels have great survival skills? Do they normally try to find crowded places around humans or do they try to find other birds? He wasn't the best flyer, and I'm concerned other birds may attack him!

We have posted up fliers, contacted vets and animal agencies in our neighbourhood, is there anything else we can do? Also, if anyone tell me what thier natural urges are, and what they are most likely to do?

Pls if anyone can help it would be appreciated!

2007-03-27 20:24:44 · 3 answers · asked by axix9 3

So far I've removed 8 eggs, 1 every 2nd day as suggested by someone. It doesn't work as the mother just keeps on laying eggs. If I shake the eggs really hard and put them back again, won't it start to smell or break easier? If I do this, can I keep the nesting box with shaken eggs for another 2 weeks? So the eggs won't rot or start to smell when they are shaken? I feel so cruel to do this, but I can't another clutch. I feel sorry for the parents.

2007-03-27 18:43:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i live in Santa Clara California. if any one has any info please let me know thx

2007-03-27 17:53:23 · 2 answers · asked by iijdogg27 1

We have a bedroom facing the garden. a cute little bird,i don't think it is a sparrow.always pecks the window glass.i just love watching it.but why does it do that?

2007-03-27 17:01:48 · 15 answers · asked by coolkitten 1

if i clipped my lovebirds wings..would it grow back?

2007-03-27 16:54:07 · 6 answers · asked by Miss j 2

my parakeets does not want to eat any fruits and vegetables that i gave ( apples or mangoes ). they only eat bird seed and sunflower seed. so how can i accustom the birds in eating such foods.

2007-03-27 16:52:59 · 5 answers · asked by ..... 1

would a senegal parrot be able to coexist with a peach faced love bird? I would like to get a senegal but already have a peach faced love bird and dont want a problem.

2007-03-27 16:29:39 · 4 answers · asked by zachary r 1

Ideally I would like to find a breed that is a good egg layer, but that also has good meat quality. I would like chickens that are more docile than aggressive. Also, would you reccommend chicks or started pullets?

2007-03-27 16:24:11 · 3 answers · asked by Dave M 1

It gets really cold in Maine in the winter. Usually no colder than 15 below zero for a couple weeks in February. With the wind chill, though it can reach close to 30 below zero. We usually also get a few feet of snow. This is my first year raising chickens in my backyard and I just want to be sure they're well cared for.

2007-03-27 16:12:40 · 2 answers · asked by Dave M 1

how do i stop my MEAN lovebird from biting...like if i put my finger an inch close to the cage it walks to my finger and tries to bite...my bird is allowed to come out of the cage and fly around..so it flew on my laptop and i try to touch it but it tried to bite..so i kept tapping him on the head saying NO..but ahh dang this bird has an attitude HEHE

2007-03-27 16:11:00 · 4 answers · asked by Miss j 2

I personally dont mind it, but neighbors do-is there any way to get them to stop singing? I don't want to give them away-I have 3 of them!

2007-03-27 16:07:46 · 1 answers · asked by Mrs. J 4

Hi to all, how many roosters does it does it take for 20 hens?

2007-03-27 16:01:29 · 26 answers · asked by kim g 1

if im allergic to parakeets, will i also be allergic to cocatoos?

2007-03-27 15:31:58 · 9 answers · asked by bar22bie 2

is it okay if my bird had some beer(MICKEYS)
its important for some one to answer right away and please only answer if u know alot about birds!

2007-03-27 15:24:51 · 6 answers · asked by bmxesforlife 2

hes been drinking, gave um' antibiotics and lots of love!is he going to die?

2007-03-27 14:33:22 · 2 answers · asked by George D 1

I have a parakeet about a year old. When should I cover and uncover it? Does it always need to be covered?? I don't stay on a schedule, sometimes I stay up all night, and I cover my parakeet, but I'm afraid it still stays up under its cover because I am still up. Any recommendations?? When do you cover and uncover your bird??

2007-03-27 14:10:59 · 10 answers · asked by Sweet Pea 2

I just got done reading myside of the mountain and this line confused me. "A catbird moewed 'Not even that catbird will convince your mother that she negeltected you'" or something like that. And it's confusing me what is a catbird and why does it moew? Is it a cat with bird wings? (note: im sorry if my spelling is off my hands are tried)

2007-03-27 13:16:53 · 11 answers · asked by Li 3

I found a bird, and it has an ID band.
How do I find the owner, if it has one ?

2007-03-27 13:01:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

A black and grey bird with a red tail and a black Hook Bill.And also yellow eyes.

2007-03-27 12:48:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much do you think I should sell my roosters?I have some roosters and hens I want to use for Breeding so I can sell them. Their for show,Their very beautiful.Where can I sell them?Do I need A permit to sell. I live out away from city, I can own roosters in my area. Its like a farm here 2 1/2 acres and there are many roosters that are not show just wondering around.I have mine in their own cages. Only serious answers please.
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2007-03-27 12:37:29 · 2 answers · asked by stangdriverus 2

I have a nest on my drain pipe, that has been nested in the last two springs by Robins. Today I noticed not a Robin, but a Dove. I know they make diferent nest's, is it uncommon for a Dove to nest in a Robins nest? Just wondering

2007-03-27 12:21:24 · 2 answers · asked by ShellBell 1

while going to molting process is it better to keep the bird away from the other?

2007-03-27 11:45:44 · 7 answers · asked by Ely 2

Someone told me that i wouldnt be able to hadle them if i did their male and female will it hurt if i put them in a cage together?

2007-03-27 11:42:43 · 6 answers · asked by dixiechic_2012 2

I got a parakeet a day ago March 25, 2007. There is a male and a female in the cage living both together. How long will it take for it for to lay an egg. Then how long will it take for the egg to hatch?

2007-03-27 10:51:20 · 10 answers · asked by Mustafa H 1

i've owned parakeets before but not a love bird i just got one and i'm wondering if its ok to feed it fruits and vegetables for treats?

2007-03-27 10:50:25 · 9 answers · asked by Bron Bahlmann 2

2007-03-27 10:47:31 · 6 answers · asked by LiveLaughLove 5

We have a lovebird with 3 eggs. One of them hactched? i dont know when it did , maybe an hour ago, or maybe a few hours ago. what do i do with it? the mom is sitting on the baby and the other eggs in the nest. is that okay for the little baby lovebird? it has no feathers, i cant see it well because the mom is on it! i dont know what to do with it, i dont want to touch it because i dont want to harm it. is it ok that the mom is on top it? what do i feed the baby and how? it is hot out, is that okay? how will the baby get its food and water?? HELLLP!
I need details, details, details, and info about what to do! Please! Thanks in advance.

2007-03-27 10:47:10 · 5 answers · asked by Jelly 3

some of her feathers are starting to fall but shes young not old. shes less than a year old shes a cinnamon pearl cocktiel and shes eating fine so i dont know what it is. the vet sed she was fine too.

2007-03-27 09:43:03 · 6 answers · asked by Ely 2