Birds - June 2007

will my african grey parrots feathers grow back after having them clipped and how long will it take before it can fly again?

2007-06-28 04:46:18 · 7 answers · asked by fullgarageman 1

I have a small air conditioner in the room where my birds are. It is constantly icing up, so I went to inquire about purchasing a new one and having it professionally installed.The one I have now works, but ices up and has to be shut off until the ice melts off .It dosent have a removable cover so I can get in and clean off the coils, which are covered with dirt and I suppose its whats making the unit ice up.I was just wondering if anyone out there, maybe an air conditioner installer, knows if a new unit would give off any odor, that could harm my birds.I know some appliances give off a smell when they are new. Also is there any teflon inside the unit that could heat up(maybe around the motor ? ) and any chance of any gas/freon escaping into the room? This room is very enclosed and not wide open.I remember reading about someone who had a central air conditioner that broke down 2 days after the owner found all his birds dead.Seems some gas had leaked out and killed his birds.

2007-06-28 02:54:32 · 3 answers · asked by Bird lady 4

my hen gives eggs that are without shells...wht should i include in her diet that she gives proper eggs...i give her everything to eat from grains to boiled rice and fresh corriander, cucumber...wht should i do? she is abt 2 years...

2007-06-28 00:27:26 · 7 answers · asked by Fuse 3

My pet Parakeets aren't that social and they still are frightened of me.There any way that i can get them to be more social?

2007-06-27 23:52:26 · 7 answers · asked by MoonCow 3

in the house. can anyone come up with an economical, and practical solution to allow her to have this freedom safely?

2007-06-27 20:04:26 · 8 answers · asked by Wendy 5

today, the cockatiel(chiko) is nt eating, not active n like have difficulty breathing.. any1 can help me? thnx in advanc!

2007-06-27 17:56:30 · 3 answers · asked by esklinton 1

My mum got us a budgie 2 days ago I've been reading in the library all day about them the books all say that they love human compains and grow attached and love free flying around the house but when I tried to touch it and make it land on my finger it wouldn't and i tried to show it that I'm not a threat etc. And all i want to do is be his friend but now i'm just scared it flied across the cage while my hand was there and i got terrified I really want to push him to the limit and i know he can be compassionate ans sociable becase there group birds and they even love going on your arms,wrist and even shoulder while you work etc! Please help me!Get it to be my friend I'm looking for easy steps I am only 14 so I don't undeerstand technical mumbo jumbo thank you!

2007-06-27 15:55:06 · 10 answers · asked by yosla 2

2007-06-27 15:20:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I lost my 11 year old baby blue and gold from PDD about a month ago my amazon does not ask for him however after living with him for ten years she no longer has her friend around. I am unable to purchase another bird because my amazon may have PDD or be a carrier. My husband is terrified that he is going to loose his "baby" too. I'm devistated but trying to remain optimistic and strong for the amazon. Now its a waiting game. For 3 weeks she spoke very little and refused to eat. Other than spending time with her and spoiling her, with toys, treats, and special outings what can we do to help her. We both work. We've brought her to work with us a couple of times. She has already had two well bird exams and appears to be fine. We're waiting for an appt. at Guelf teaching school where she will be seen by one of the top PDD experts. When I'm not balling my eyes out I have become totally focused on doing whatever I can for the cure.

2007-06-27 15:07:42 · 4 answers · asked by ALAN P 6

I am worried about my cockatiel but I am broke and I want to know if there is anything I can do to help his leg heal. The thing is that I am not sure if his leg is broken. I bandaged his leg and put a stick to hold its leg. Please help me .

God Bless,
Glendy

2007-06-27 14:52:37 · 7 answers · asked by WENDY S 1

2007-06-27 14:17:57 · 11 answers · asked by ALAN P 6

i was told that to wean him i should cut the middle feeding first,then the morning feeding and last the night feeding .he started refusing the middle feeding so thats done but now he is refusing the night feeding instead of the morning one. is that ok? should i still give him the morning one ? should i make him eat at night? or just leave him be? thanks in advance.

2007-06-27 14:04:06 · 3 answers · asked by lola7737 5

2007-06-27 12:03:39 · 12 answers · asked by passiongirl0228 1

2007-06-27 11:40:26 · 5 answers · asked by passiongirl0228 1

I have a male and female and the female has turned her former water bowl into a nest. She sits in it comfortably, but won't use the nesting box OR nest I brought for them. They've actually shredded up the nest and are having fun dropping it all over the bottom of the cage.

Anyways, so how do I make things suitble for her?! She looks "puffy" and I don't know what to do with her. Should I move their cage to a room that doesn't have air conditioning? My house is pretty cool and I know they're tropical birds.

I need all the info I can get! Thanks!

2007-06-27 10:57:23 · 3 answers · asked by me 3

Do quaker parrots lose their feathers?
I am new to owning two and one feather on a bird is hanging to the side outward. Should i leave it alone and let nature take its course?

2007-06-27 10:40:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anita M 2

how much did you pay[us dollars pleasee] for the bird and supplies and cage in all

2007-06-27 10:16:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am thinking of getting a parrot..
i am stuck between an eclectus parrot and a conure (either sun or green cheek).
can you compare and contrast them?
i am looking for a good companion parrot.
any help is much appreciated. thanks in advance!

2007-06-27 09:02:41 · 5 answers · asked by Marie 2

please dont disagree

2007-06-27 08:25:27 · 5 answers · asked by S. O 1

2007-06-27 07:53:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

When my Birdy gets in a certain mood, he will bite the crap out of anyone who touches him. He's been this way for 9 years. Are they all this mean, or did I just get lucky?

2007-06-27 07:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

she is yellow & white mostly with gray wings and one purple spot on her back

2007-06-27 07:10:07 · 9 answers · asked by jc skywalker 6

we have feeder on a pole.
we put a bowl on it

2007-06-27 05:57:12 · 3 answers · asked by wolfmama22 2

2007-06-27 05:10:51 · 7 answers · asked by Else 2

2007-06-27 04:38:55 · 6 answers · asked by Ruhee X 1

2007-06-27 03:35:01 · 6 answers · asked by CT 1

I have never seen so many is it a good year for them ?
live in the midlands

2007-06-27 02:16:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-27 02:12:03 · 11 answers · asked by jackie_7863 1

I like to put my two Budgerigars outside in the daytime for some fresh air and a change of scenery. Trouble is the summer here in the UK is quite cold this year and I was wondering how cold they can be without feeling discomfort. ( I do make sure they cannot get wet of course ! )

2007-06-27 02:00:04 · 4 answers · asked by ghost123uk 2

2007-06-26 23:09:21 · 2 answers · asked by Brittani M 1