Birds - September 2007

I have two love birds that my boyfriend and i share responsibility for. we got them 8-10 months ago and he had them at his house for several months before we decided to move them here to my house. They have been amazing but are still scared of us when we approach the cage or clean it out. ive heard its bad to clip wings but also that its good? I would love for them to let me hold them but dont really know much. also they have been behaving differently lately, like feeding each other, being more noisy and agressive with each other (not necessarily mean) and another thing that makes me giggle is that the male will tease my dauschaund and my cat through the bars of the cage. what does all of this mean?..i ultimately would like to train them and have them be able to sit with me and not be in the cage all the time

2007-09-30 17:50:04 · 3 answers · asked by Amanda H 1

2007-09-30 16:50:10 · 14 answers · asked by lindsey p 5

I want a cool name for my new parakeet (They live a long time) It's a boy I belive

2007-09-30 13:17:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

hey guys,well im having some parakeet issues right now. i have a 5 month old male parakeet who used to be a very tame and sweet bird and is now starting to bite me which he has never done before so why the sudden change in behavior? also how can i train him not to bite? ive read that you can say no in a loud firm voice and cover their cages up with something to train them not to bite and ive done this the past 3 days and he's still biting how can i get him to stop?also he's been doing the weirdest thing where he stands in one spot and then leans over and then starts to flap his wings real fast like he's trying to fly but he does that all the time now and then he will start screeching real loud why is he doing that?

2007-09-30 12:54:33 · 4 answers · asked by darkness in the suburbs... 2

Two days ago I had extremely helpful answers to my question about African Greys. Today please tell me about cages:
(1) What size cage ? -- Is it important for the bird to be able to flap his wings whilst inside the cage and as thef AG's wingspan being about 80 cm, should not the cage's width be at least 80 cms that in width ?
(2) Is there a trusted brand of cage makers we should go for ?
Anything else about cages you could advise me about ?
The bird will spend as much time as we can outside the cage
Once again thank you so much.

2007-09-30 04:08:11 · 10 answers · asked by RED-CHROME 6

Well other cans will do too or not? Also how do you display them then? Any ideas ? Thanks to all the Bird lovers out there.

2007-09-30 04:08:01 · 2 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5

I made home made suet for the birds. I wonder how to get them out of the muffin pens in one piece? I sprayed the button with pam spray but still they break apart when getting them out.

2007-09-30 04:06:47 · 5 answers · asked by angelikabertrand64 5

i dont know when the last time you can candle an egg before they are hatched this is my first hatching experience

2007-09-30 00:14:45 · 4 answers · asked by clowney 2

2007-09-29 23:33:03 · 12 answers · asked by Leane S 1

I've had them for 7 months they do step up but if i pet them they bite... they let me take them out of there cage but only from my finger.

2007-09-29 11:28:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am seriously thinking about getting an African Grey, a Congo one with the red tail feathers. I have searched the net and read a lot but need owners advice. Am I making the right decision considering that:
(1) I have a wife and two kids, 19 and 10. We are a very calm family leading a calm life and are all excited about an African Grey. My 10 year old boy is a calm child. Our evenings tend to be around the TV or at our 4 PCs.
(2) We live in a fairly large apartment and the parrot would be literally one of the family with lots of space and lots of attention too.
(3) Please tell me what you think of this site on African Greys
http://www.parrotcare.com/parrots/index.html
(4) They are 5 hours away by car. Could the 12-week bird take this long journey !?
(5) Would we need to put some net on every window so the bird does not escape ?
(6) are they prone to any illness.
(7) Are they easy to keep or troublesome ?
I love parrots in particular A Greys. Thanks

2007-09-29 10:16:10 · 8 answers · asked by RED-CHROME 6

Hi
I just got a baby cockatiel from the pet store. I was told it's less than a year old. Anyway it's the second day I have it, and I noticed that the bird smells funny. I had a budgie before and those didn't smell the day after I got them. Could it be what the cockatiel is eating?(it's cockatiels mixed bird seeds)

The cage is brand new, never been used before either. Also i don't know when the storeowners gave it a bath, but it didn't smell when we purchased it. I can't give it a bath yet cause it's afraid and doesn't trust me yet

Does anyone know what is causing the cockatiel to smell?

2007-09-29 09:57:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I adopted 2 lovebirds that had been together their entire lives, around 8 years. 1 of them died yesterday, I did not notice any symptoms, and the other one appears to be fine. Should I get the survivor another cage mate or will he be O.K. alone, and possibly allow me to hand train him. What would be healthier for him?

2007-09-29 05:37:52 · 3 answers · asked by Jacqueline E 1

i just wanted to sleep in ONE day, but my dog wakes me up and he has to !go! outside. so, i let him out, get back inside, and my bird is screaming bloody murder.
(cockatoo, smallest of breed but dang she has a set of lungs. she could outscream a macaw any day. (dont take that to offense, macaw owners- its a figure of speech.)))

so, shes on my head now, i think sleeping (sigh), and i know shell scream if i put her in her cage, waking the rest of the household up.

so, how can i get her to go backl to sleep?

She is afraid of the dark, so i cant cover her or turn off the lights (which wouldnt help because the suns coming up right about.. now.)

PLEASE help me..!

2007-09-29 03:30:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friends have a pair of lovebirds for several years. The birds had babies, 6 babies. They put two brother and sister in a same cage. I think my friends seldom play with the birds. The birds don't have out of cage time. I am thinking to adopt two of the birds. However, I want to tame them, play with them and sit on my shoulder. Is it possible? If yes, how? Please advise. Thanks.

2007-09-29 02:43:42 · 6 answers · asked by TC 1

2007-09-28 07:24:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi have 2 ring neck dove they been laying eggs but the eggs don't hatch i don't know what to do please help me

2007-09-28 07:01:10 · 3 answers · asked by stewman 2

My daughter (age 13) has been caring for her parakeets for 6 years now. She is very attentive and a good keet mama. She really wants to get a macaw, but I know they are a lifetime commitment, demand a lot of attention, and are much like children that don't really grow up. :)
I told her we could start with a smaller-type parrot for several years and go from there.
She is homeschooled and has time to devote to a bird. What kind of parrot would be a good introduction into bigger birds, and would allow her to decide later if she wants to move on to a macaw?
Of course, she will need to research any bird before she brings one home..she understands that for sure.

Any ideas? Suggestions? Tips?
Thanks!

2007-09-28 06:18:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Cockatiel who is VERY social and spoiled rotten! I love her so much. I have always wanted a dog, but am afraid to get one for fear of it going after my bird. Can I get some suggestions on how to go about this safely?

2007-09-28 04:24:23 · 9 answers · asked by chicklione 2

he doesn;t do it alot by once in 2 days if i try to put him in da cage, but sometimes heor she goes in by itself?

2007-09-28 04:04:01 · 9 answers · asked by Yasir Ali 3

I would throw it away if it was just a cheap t shirt but it is a Soul California t shirt & was a present from a friend. I'm gutted, especially as the crap is purple!! Will it come out & what can I use to ensure it does? Any tried & tested stain removers for this sort of thing that anyone knows of?

2007-09-27 21:53:35 · 12 answers · asked by Angel 2

2007-09-27 17:40:52 · 6 answers · asked by Jessica 1

My chickens' toe nails are growing really long. What should I do?

2007-09-27 17:13:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-27 16:15:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to take my bird outside a bo possitive that he is safe! I was wondering if there is something like a leash I could put him on or in that wont hurt him so he can come with me to play outside. I know a lot of people will say to put a cage outside for him but there are a lot of preditors that can get to him in his cage like snakes that surround the house. Thank you for your answers! And if you are going to be a smarta** dont even bother to answer!

2007-09-27 09:44:37 · 14 answers · asked by So not a Princess 3

I bought an african grey parrot 4 years ago and i didnt realise it would affect my asthma,i get wheezy when i spend a lot of time with him.i have bought an air purifyer which has helped loads,i have coped ok for 4 years because i love my parrot but i keep thinking,will i be really ill in a few years?would it be better for me and the parrot if i took him to the sanctuary where he could meet other birds,but then i think of how much i love him and think i may miss him too much?please help!

2007-09-27 08:45:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I noticed something weird, but funny about my Conure's behavior lately when it comes to water. If it starts to rain, or if he sees running water, he'll start to scream,lol. I was wondering if this is normal?

2007-09-27 08:20:00 · 4 answers · asked by hdfgd s 1

Haha.

2007-09-26 15:00:24 · 7 answers · asked by .ale 2

2007-09-26 10:47:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have had my lovebird for about 2-3 weeks and at first he was biting out of fear, but after a day he was comfortable playing with me. now he has become very aggressive and charges or lunges at the sight of my hands. can someone help me. he has plenty of toys and perches and his cage is elevated next to my window.

2007-09-26 09:42:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous