Birds - September 2007

Mine really like to eat it from the gravel paper I buy to line the cage but I have been told it is not good for them.... There is a lot of conflicting information and if anyone can clear this up for me I would greatly appreciated it.

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2007-09-26 09:35:23 · 7 answers · asked by Myra G 5

Could it harm the bird?

They're in a bottom tray liner, she has no direct contact with the chips but are they bad for the bird?

2007-09-26 09:10:37 · 5 answers · asked by Shannon 3

her parakeets shoot their poop,is this true? ive got two keets and so far i havent seen them do this.

2007-09-26 07:31:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Have 2 feeders hanging from trees. See lots of birds in the area but none will eat from the feeders.

2007-09-26 03:18:36 · 6 answers · asked by jon 1

Does anyone know whether a vet will defnitely be able to tell the difference between a tumour and a blockage (maybe caused by my budgie eating the bark of her natural perch?)
It's not that i think he;s wrong- he seemed much better than the original vet, who said they couldn't feel anything, as she (my budgie) kept biting the vet, making it hard to feel her... it's just that she's sick and i need to know before i make any decisions about putting her down etc. hope someone can help- a very sad budgie owner

2007-09-26 00:42:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-25 19:04:01 · 9 answers · asked by Mere Mortal 7

I have an african gray parrot for 2 years, i was playing with her today, had my living room door open, and for some reason she flew out of my arms to outdoors and flyed away. i am feeling so sick and crying, i am wondering if african gray has the capability to be thinking about me now. please i need respect and honest answers.

2007-09-25 16:58:09 · 7 answers · asked by araksg1975 2

I fear my neighbors know me as 'the crazy crow lady'. I have much crow decor, and I feed the local crows. Yes, some people feed finches (i do too) but I feed the crows. On holidays I go as far as to prepare them a meal, Thanksgiving being turkeyneck and innerds, christmas it's ham fat, etc. I usually feed a mixture of dog food, corn and peanuts. They adore it, and they are fascinating to watch. I've even had them come to my back porch and eat from a plate before.
Does anyone else here feed corvids?
If so, what do you feed, and have you noticed that they 'recognize' you (and your vehicle!) after time??

2007-09-25 16:48:53 · 1 answers · asked by Rachel 3

What are some good treats to give a lovebird? I want to start introducing her to some new foods, since her diet is kind of blah, lol

2007-09-25 14:33:28 · 7 answers · asked by ms_lotr_freak 3

I have a pet budgerigar. Strangely though she follows my dog (a bichon frize) around and likes to climb up her fur and play with it with her beak she even chases her and my dog gets afraid lol. Is this normal for parakeets to do this?

2007-09-25 12:52:33 · 8 answers · asked by Julia 2

Breeders based in Michigan

2007-09-25 06:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by Marie 1

2007-09-25 04:49:38 · 11 answers · asked by Bamboo 3

I have had my bird since saturday ( i live in singapore so today is tuseday) He's a hand fed lutino pearl and he already know step up but sometimes he'll fly off me for no reason and land on something like a chair or my hamock but he's ok being on my finger. Anyway i was just wondering if that was normal. Also recently when he sits with me in our computer room he will sometimes close the eye closest to me but keeps the other open. I was wondering if this is normal so ya. Other than that he seems absolutly healthy.

2007-09-24 21:11:45 · 5 answers · asked by Lexiedelta9thc 2

ive always wondered this question, and every body i ask have no idea. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-09-24 11:10:25 · 8 answers · asked by Love Monkey 1

A seagull in Scotland has developed the habit of stealing chips from a neighborhood shop.

The seagull waits until the shopkeeper isn’t looking, and then walks into the store and grabs a snack-size bag of cheese Doritos.

Once outside, the bag gets ripped open and shared by other birds.

The seagull’s shoplifting started early this month when he first swooped into the store in Aberdeen , Scotland , and helped himself to a bag of chips. Since then, he’s become a regular. He always takes the same type of chips.

Customers have begun paying for the seagull’s stolen bags of chips because they think it’s so funny.

2007-09-24 09:04:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

He says that woodchucks can't really chuck wood. I mean, that's stupid, isn't it? Clarify it for me, please.

2007-09-24 07:34:01 · 7 answers · asked by Ymmo the Heathen 7

Yes I have a male and female of breeding age

2007-09-24 07:16:51 · 6 answers · asked by mooningrosie 2

I just found out about this woman who has a green cheek conure. She is a middle aged woman who is single. So she got a bird thinking it would be a great companion. But, she works most of the day and just doesn't have the time to give her bird attention. So, she decided that it would be best to give the bird away.

I want to rescue that bird so badly, but I'm scared of behavior problems. The bird is 1 year old I beleive. But, anyways, my question is, if a green cheek conure isn't given any attention, will he have behavior problems? Like a biting problem or he just wants to stay in his cage...? help!

2007-09-24 06:05:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

It appears to be a male duck (judging by the size). He's usually alone, so I have no other ducks to compare him to. He has markings that remind me of a mallard, but different. His head is dark brown (not green) and he does have the lighter band on his throat. His body is a very light tan color. He's bigger than a mallard also. I've never seen one like him. I live in South Florida and he's in the pond by my house.

2007-09-24 04:05:40 · 4 answers · asked by Ashcentricity 2

2007-09-23 18:51:38 · 5 answers · asked by damrong a 1

they never really eat alot; like there little food bowl thing would last a week. but now i have to refill it everyday! and its alot of food i put in there...and when there done eating it they try to rip the bowl off the cage.. i dont starve them. i just notice they eat lall day!! why is that??? oh and there more loud they sound like little monkeys...

2007-09-23 11:57:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi i found a baby honeyeater im scared that it is going to die.
i only feed him honey
what do they eat?
and how many times a day do i feed him
please help

2007-09-23 11:37:42 · 9 answers · asked by kati 1

Is there such a bird?

2007-09-23 11:31:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-23 08:43:27 · 33 answers · asked by Stephon M 1

Are they the same species (male and female) or are they a different type of breed?

2007-09-23 04:13:12 · 9 answers · asked by rory p 2

1-Quiet, doesn't chirp all day, a few hours is fine.
2-Around or below $30 (indicate price if possible).

2007-09-23 02:50:27 · 8 answers · asked by IEO 3

I have a cockatiel and tonight my little cousin noticed something was wrong with her toe. I went to pick her up and my bird is a good girl and will step up when she hears the words "step up." But she couldn't step up so I picked her up carefully and looked at her toes and one of her toes is broken. It was broken, aimed up, and bleeding a little bit. I felt so bad and I started to cry and I don't know what to do. PLEASE, please somebody help me.

2007-09-22 14:34:59 · 20 answers · asked by xlxomenxlx 2

I have considered starting a rescue for quite some time now. I am now at the perfect point in my life to do so, as I will have six months off and then only be working part time after that.

If you have a bird that you feel would do better else where as you dno't have the time or money for their care, or it needs an experienced owner, I would be very happy to hear from you.

Regards,

Jenny

2007-09-22 11:30:47 · 3 answers · asked by calgaryjenhere 4

It's raining at my house and it never rains cuz i live in Southern Cali, but im not sure if my chickens need protection from the rain. They have a tiny table that they can go under, but it doesnt really shelter anything. Do they need shelter from the rain?.

2007-09-22 07:23:27 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah! 1

2007-09-22 06:30:03 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous