Birds - May 2007

2007-05-29 06:32:36 · 5 answers · asked by himes72 1

Hey, I've just wanted to know whether or not my cockatiel is doing it. I haven't caught him at it, so I'm not sure, but I've heard about it, and it makes me a little concerned.
I've had my cockatiel for about a year now, and he's tamed. We left this memorial weekend to the Poconos, and had to leave him at home. We have another, older cockatiel, around 4 years old, not tame, so I thought they'd be okay, with company and all.
When I got back, I noticed some feathers on the bottom of the cage. My cockatiel has new quills growing out around his neck, and possibly more around his wings, etc. I've heard about cockatiels pulling out their feathers when their owners go away; is this true? He seems a little more gaunt and his feathers more oily/raggedy than usual, although only a little.
Also, if this is true, what can I do to help? I'm busy and I still have to go to school today, so how should I deal with this? What if I have to go away on longer trips?
Experts only, please.

2007-05-29 05:55:02 · 4 answers · asked by tien 3

2007-05-29 05:54:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello
My rainbow lorikeet is not looking to good his feathers are dull, is it because he is inside all day and only gets to go out side on the weekends ? Is it true he needs sun?
Help us please
Gail

2007-05-28 20:41:42 · 4 answers · asked by aalx06x 1

what should i do when the cockatail has eggs

2007-05-28 16:21:56 · 8 answers · asked by Kyle D 2

what do i do for food? it has some feathers but it's not totally covered, and it's really unstable so i know it can't get around well. i found it on the pavement in the middle of a road, and i know it's been abandoned. help?

2007-05-28 14:11:44 · 8 answers · asked by caitlin 2

My dad's Cockatoo is bleeding, because he clipped one of his nails and it bled for about 45 minutes, and it quit. Well, now it's bleeding again and my dad keeps putting flour on it, but he just licks it off, what else could we put on it that is NONTOXIC, that would stop the bleeding? We can't take him to a vet bacause it's Memorial Day, and my dad said that he did it very gently but he is a easy bleeder, and a vet couldn't do a better job. P.S. Please prey for Cookie!!

2007-05-28 14:08:32 · 10 answers · asked by ... 5

How are they like for caring for them..tips Plz.
Thanks a milltion

2007-05-28 13:19:32 · 4 answers · asked by blondie34 1

2007-05-28 10:13:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My little sister found a baby hummingbird on the ground and I put it in a box with holes, We put it up in the tree, and there's no food. What do we feed it?

2007-05-28 09:45:22 · 20 answers · asked by Cammy 2

I purchased 2 beautiful Latino Lovebirds in a local petshop two weeks ago.I was told a male and female but which one is which,I can only guess.
My biggest fear is that they will never become any more tame than they are.The hen we think is a little bit more curious than the ****, who angles as far into the corner of the cage as he can. However the hen is never to far behind.
We talk to them and try to avoid sudden movements but if we approach the cage (which is quite large) the **** is ready to fly into the corner, which makes the hen very on edge. Is there anything that can be done to tame them or will I always have two little nervous birds. Perhaps two weeks is to soon to expect anything more?

2007-05-28 07:50:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean is the female mounted, because I have never seen a male organ on a male bird? i am not being perverted I am just wondering?

2007-05-28 07:15:38 · 5 answers · asked by biznitchil 4

2007-05-28 06:56:10 · 7 answers · asked by hidaho3 1

I thought that I had 2 female canaries so I put them in the same cage, and now one is laying eggs so one must have been a male. She isn't sitting on her eggs and she's broke 2 of the 3 that she's laid. Is there anything I can do for the last one and if she has anymore... please help!!! I can't find anywhere on the net with detailed info on what to do, or what I would have to do to care for it after it hatches. Please don't answer unless you're absolutely sure because I don't want to mess this up anymore than it already is... thanks so much for reading this, hopefully you have an answer.

2007-05-28 04:53:52 · 8 answers · asked by IwazH.e.R.e! 2

2007-05-28 04:29:06 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-28 04:28:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-28 04:20:04 · 7 answers · asked by lindyloo 4

What I mean by falling is she used to be able to hang on to my shirt and keep a tight grip, now I have to be VERY careful with her. She occasionally falls in her cage.
I can't seem to locate information on the internet about aging
birds, as 23 is -quite old.
Thanks for any information :)

2007-05-28 04:09:18 · 8 answers · asked by Diane A 2

We have a blue crowned conure. He is about 3 years old and was given to us by a schizophrenic lady.

Occasionally he exhibits this odd behaviour we affectionately have labeled 'zooning' - his pupils go to pin pricks, he spreads his wings and neck feathers a little and sort of sways like a cobra being snake charmed - whilst hooting and making excitable noises. It's like a trance.

Typically this is when we are vacuuming, when we have just come in from work, or you can sometimes make him do it by showing him a painting, poster or large magazine picture, and gently waving it in front of him. Whether it's excitement, fear, or hypnosis it's pretty funny!

2007-05-28 03:31:43 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

How much would it be to get medicine/testing do you think? I reallyyy really want one:(

A peach faced lovebird they are sooo cute

2007-05-28 03:00:28 · 7 answers · asked by fruit bongo 3

I just caught an early episode of "The Golden Girls," and Rose (Betty White) had a rooster that played "Old McDonald had a farm" on a little toy piano.

Does anyone know how a chicken (or rooster) can be taught to play a piano?

2007-05-28 02:47:26 · 12 answers · asked by Jim I 5

i hear birds singing all night long
can someone tell me why do they sing at night?

2007-05-27 19:57:49 · 8 answers · asked by Lun 1

if you could have a bird that understood every word you said and followed you around for your whole life what kind of bird whould you have?

2007-05-27 12:52:39 · 13 answers · asked by mike 2

2007-05-27 12:02:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had 13 chickens and theyre all dead(it's a long story that wasnt even my fault)

2007-05-27 10:29:33 · 4 answers · asked by .......... 5

I wish she would spread her wings a little .

2007-05-27 07:54:59 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

if i put some sort of spray will that elimanate them for good? or will i have to keep on spraying and spraying? please help!!!!!!!

2007-05-27 05:40:52 · 8 answers · asked by J.L 1

2007-05-26 14:16:16 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

there is a baby blue jay right outside of my house sitting on the side of one of our plant pots. The parents are going crazy flying back and forth on our car and on the house, and chirping like crazy. I know there is something wrong with the bird because I looked at it and the tail feathers look hurt. So how can I help the baby blue jay and it's parents?

2007-05-26 11:01:27 · 7 answers · asked by marah 3

when i got my pet today she keeos on making tweep noise when she sees fluffy but my cat wont hurt her my cat likes other animals.

2007-05-26 10:58:54 · 5 answers · asked by katelyn v 1