Birds - August 2007

My bird is molting (his first molt) and he's acting sort of mean when I handle him. He bites more and all. Is there something I can do to make the process easier for him?

Also, does it mean anything if your bird sneezes? What if he sneezes a couple times a day?

2007-08-21 08:14:18 · 7 answers · asked by alexandra0o7 2

i want to feed my budgies some food other than seed as a snack so does anyone know what i can feed them that i could probaly find in my kitchen?

2007-08-21 07:38:36 · 5 answers · asked by Guitarguy182 1

2007-08-21 07:36:37 · 6 answers · asked by Science Geek 2

If you had to get a pet bird, what breed would you prefer?

2007-08-21 07:32:22 · 22 answers · asked by Paranormal I 3

2007-08-21 06:54:09 · 3 answers · asked by irish_jigsandstuff 1

When my mom went walking this morning she found a baby bird, so we saved it! It doesn't look like a regular bird, perhaps a different species. But anyways it's been out in the heat for quite some time & it's breathing pretty hard. We haven't touched it with our hands yet just incase it had some sort of disease. But I don't know what to feed it? Should we keep it outside under shade? Or inside? Should we keep it warm?

2007-08-21 05:08:50 · 8 answers · asked by qwertyuiop 2

ive been talking to to it since i brought it home. that seemed to help because he was moving his head, and looking around as i talked to him. after i cover the cage at night i can hear it moving around (maybe eating?) but i dont know what to do. i dont want my budgie to always be afriad of me.?

2007-08-21 02:22:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think they'r really cute.....so just wanted to know....

2007-08-21 01:50:47 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a cockatiel, and I want a bigger bird like an African Grey, or a Cockatoo. No parakeets or anything. I just need suggestions, thanks :)

2007-08-20 18:27:34 · 13 answers · asked by viavilisiphobium 2

I've got this parrot Jerry here, and every somebody comes over he says rascist remarks to them, and all my guests get really offended. You should have heard what it said when I asked "Polly want a cracker?". I've tried talking to him but he just acts immature and repeats everything I say. What should I do?

2007-08-20 07:24:54 · 8 answers · asked by thepbass 2

I am a new owner of a 10yr old male cockatiel. I have had him for two months an sence day one he has biten us. He also land on our head and pulls our hair. We dont force him out of his cage or make him go anywhere. He come to us and just bites, he hasn't broke skin yet but he keeps biting harder. He dose know how to step up, but will bite the entire he is on you r hand. We have gotten to the point that we only use a perch to put him in his cage. We cant use treats to reward good behavoir because he wont eat anything but seed, evrything esle he throws out of his bowl. What can we do? I would really like to live peacefully with him,but we can't handle his biting, I dont want to get rid of him.

2007-08-20 07:06:54 · 5 answers · asked by candycorn0911 1

when should i attempt to put my hand in their cage and get one to sit on my finger,in other words how long should i wait before i try to get one of my parakeets to become finger trained.? thanks!

2007-08-20 06:51:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 2 females and one male. They never ever wanted to be picked up or even touched. Is that normal for a duck or is it because of something that happened? They are about 14 months old. We let them run all over the yard but I still can't make friends with my ducks especially my drake.

2007-08-20 06:49:05 · 5 answers · asked by ButterflyFanatic 3

i dont think that its sick but i dont know. can someone help me? (it also appears to be breathing very heavy)

2007-08-20 06:23:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm pretty sure it's an attention thing but it's driving me mad. She get excited when I come home. She has toys in her cage and is let out all the time so it's not boredom. What can get her to do to get my attention instead of scream at me?

2007-08-19 21:44:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Light blue face, light green body, yellow front, red on its lower tummy area, light blue on its wings and some red on its wings?
Small in size.
Seen them sold a few times, and it makes a short high pitched noise.

2007-08-19 19:23:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is this normal? I know I am somewhat paranoid w/this bird. We got it for my Aunt for her 95th birthday in July and it was probably the best thing we have ever done. She absolutely loves this bird and he really likes her too. I just don't want to do anything to hurt him. When we took him to my Mom's, we put his cover over his cage, until we got there. There was a lot of activity at my Mom's, and he was active initially, but then became very quiet.

2007-08-19 15:19:53 · 4 answers · asked by peanie 1

2007-08-19 15:13:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

is this true?

2007-08-19 14:41:09 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

HI,
I have a baby parakeet that is 6 months old. I got her when she was 3 months old. I have put celery leaves, grapes. scrambled egg, apple slice. She will not go near them. How do I get her to try them. I'm sure she would like them.

2007-08-19 12:52:28 · 2 answers · asked by CountryGirl 2

It looks funny but he is my friend, I call him Igor, he loves raisens and sneaking in the house for spiders. He does look silly though, he,he,he.....

2007-08-19 12:32:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey everyone well i got my budgie on july 7, 07 and today, as you know is august 19, 07 so could you please give me a date on when i need to take my bird to get his wings clipped again? i think the petstore guy said take your bird every 3 months to get his wings clipped so yeah. i can't remember so that's why im not sure. thanx!

2007-08-19 10:52:27 · 6 answers · asked by darkness in the suburbs... 2

I have a male parakeet. His chest is a beautiful grey-blue colour with grey and black back feathers. Can you give me some names? I like the sound of Ki Ki and Stripe. Please no dumb names like Birdy birdy or stuff like that.

Thanks!

2007-08-19 10:49:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ive been teaching my female cockatiel to say "Hello". and i just noticed she was mouthing the word but no making the sound. does this meen she will starting actually saying the word soon?

2007-08-19 10:47:53 · 6 answers · asked by Joe K 1

2007-08-19 10:08:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

We found a baby bird alone on our front lawn. We looked and can't find the nest anywhere in the tree it was under and if it is there it's at the very top (and the tree is really tall). What should we do?

2007-08-19 07:22:17 · 16 answers · asked by joe w 1

budgie is dull and listless staying at bottom of cage it has a swollen eye with small feather loss around the eye and a blocked cere, she has been sitting with her tail in the air quite alot.have noticed a bad smell too. i have removed her from the cage she was in with the male budgie and i have treated with ivectmin incase it could be mites this is the first time i have seen her so poorly.

2007-08-19 05:12:29 · 6 answers · asked by Mr Tiger Tony 4

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I caught this bird on my way back home from camp, it was juz sitting on the path lookin all innocent (no injuries, was a baby) and i can't help it, and juz caught it back home :P

1mth old now

but i can't seem the find it in common singapore bird lists frm sites or my near by pet shop owner

2007-08-18 23:04:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Last year I occasionally saw a cardinal or two sneak up on the porch and steal dog food... This year I have seen 3 or 4 beautiful males and a female or two taking turns cleaning out the dog food bowl. Is it safe for them to eat dog food? I put out a bowl of bird food on the rail, but they ignore it. I don't mind them eating, I enjoy their company, but I am concerned that it may not be healthy for them.

2007-08-18 19:20:34 · 5 answers · asked by cplkittle 6

when i rub his head then his stomache he closes his eyes half way and chirps this sound like 'yea'

2007-08-18 09:18:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous