Birds - September 2007

I found a baby bird out front. It was just flopping around and about to go in the street. I got out an old hamster cage, put the baby in it (with water,shavings, etc..) and brought it around back. To make a long story short, the mother bird found it and she comes into the backyard under my porch, and hops into the cage and feeds the baby. I have had people tell me how unusual this is and they said I should contact a college or somewhere that studies birds and let them know that this is happening. They said the fact that the mother even coming close to the baby after I became involved is unlikely and the fact that we are "sharing custody" (I bring it inside at night so it will stay warm and safe from predators) is even more rare. I will keep doing what I'm doing if it is the right thing to do. Please let me know what you think. Thanks. - Lisa

2007-09-22 00:44:38 · 9 answers · asked by lisaxxinxxpa 2

Well, I had to give away my rabbits today because we moved house. But my dad bought us a new bird to cheer us up. She fell in love with our other bird, Charlie but we can't think of any names! She is a female budgerigar and she is purpleish-move with a bit of white and black on her tail, head and tummy. We thought of a name like 'Charlotte' but it's to similar to 'Charlie' (our other bird) and we also thoght of 'Cherry'. I thought that was a good name, but then we realised it was to much like 'Charlie'...again =D. And 'Cherry' also seems to resemble 'redness' like for a red coloured bird. But you might want to say we could call her lavender, but its old and boring...also too human like. We want something unique like 'Cherry', but something that suits a purplish-blue type of bird. So, please help! Thanks~.

2007-09-21 20:19:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

bird # 1 is standing in the bird feeder.
bird #2 is standing next to the bird feeder, on a post of equal height.

bird #1 gets some food in it's mouth, flies over to bird #2.
bird #1 regurgitates food into bird #2's mouth.

(process repeats).

my question is: What are they doing?

2007-09-21 12:18:58 · 3 answers · asked by goosemanrocks.com 3

i just got 2 birds they were rescued...
cages were filthy.
they were being kept alive with moldy wild bird seed.
I cleaned their cages spotless.
I bought them new toys.and food.
they seem to be very happy , and are singing all the time.
I am TOTALLY bird stupid. is there anything i should know thats very important? I have never owned birds before. and I want to do right by them, they have been wronged for so long. I want to be the best bird mommy I can be. I am already a mommy of 3 boys, 2 cats, and 1 dog. Please if there is anything I need special for them please tell me. and I will get it.

2007-09-21 10:25:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-21 09:52:01 · 9 answers · asked by rimon08 1

The chickadees, tufted titmice, and nuthatches pick out the black sunflower seeds and leave everything else! (Perhaps this is my karma because I pick the M&Ms out of trail mix and leave the raisins...) I haven't gotten any sparrows or doves, so no one is eating the millet or safflower. Should I cave in and buy all black sunflower seeds next time? Or are the millet-eaters on their way? Tell me, experienced birders!

2007-09-21 09:20:04 · 4 answers · asked by karen_shiatsu 2

I am planning to get a baby quaker parrot. I need to know if males and females both make good pets. Is it important to have the bird DNA sexed? I have heard about potential problems with egg-binding. Other than that, I don't have negative information on females. I just want a very interactive, fun and loving bird.

2007-09-21 04:11:26 · 6 answers · asked by Lou 2

The vet says its not an infection. The bird weezes, poor thing. Its air holes in its beak are inflamed looking compared to another bird with it. The vet has it on prednizone and we give it that twice a day and it seems to help some. I have never heard of a bird have asthma before, but....

2007-09-21 00:56:24 · 3 answers · asked by overwhelmed999 2

2007-09-21 00:15:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

she was 8 wks old when i got her from a breeder and was told she was a girl but now im not sure since she hasnt laid any eggs yet at almost 3 yrs old

2007-09-20 18:13:17 · 7 answers · asked by gabbygirl 1

Say a bird was colorblind, would it help the bird out by spotting out bugs and such?

2007-09-20 16:58:17 · 7 answers · asked by Billy Dowson 1

2007-09-20 06:40:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had two Society finches for 5 years now. They are both male. I introduced a female for the first time last week. Everything was going fine, until i checked on them this morning. The new bird (female) tail is gone!!! There is nothing left at all. I don't know if one of the birds plucked them out overnight or if they just fell out?? Can someone please tell me what to do? Will they grown back again and is it okay for her to not have a tail?? Thanks!

2007-09-19 19:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by mish 1

2007-09-19 08:35:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

The neighbor saw everything. She said a burgundy/maroon new model Dodge 1 1/2 cab truck stopped along side of the street and that this guy probably around early 20s got off the passenger side and walked toward the front door. She thought he was going to knock but to her surprise he grabbed the parrots cage (2pc mexican medium size white round cage with stand) and started to run with it. She screamed at him Heeeyyyyyyy!!! He looked at her and threw the cage in the truck bed and left really fast. She managed to get half of the Texas License plate number 56N ??? . The driver man around in his 50s he looks mex. but sounds Indian. I would really appreciate if you help me look out for that description of the truck and the plates. If you see it please write down the other half of the plate. Police report has been made and police investigation is on. If you see the parrot he is wearing a silver bracelet with a serial # on R foot. Anything will help a lot in recovering our baby. Any info helps!

2007-09-19 08:13:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

They never use to do it to me and now they swerve by my face all the time......what's the deal!!!

2007-09-19 07:42:16 · 7 answers · asked by Myra G 5

If ye shoulder parrot be nippin at your hearing holes what be the best method to get the scallywag to behave?

2007-09-19 06:39:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know that a lot of hummingbirds were captured for their feathers, but other than that, what were some other reasons?

Does anyone know what year the hummingbird was classified as endangered?

Thanks in advance! =]

2007-09-18 07:07:37 · 11 answers · asked by Irene \m/. 5

i have got budgie and got a new mate for it.But the original keeps like nibbling its head but without biting more like like liking then the other moves its head as if to do it in that place is this normal and could anyone tell me ore behaviors of new budgies.

2007-09-18 04:06:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i dont know if this helps but shes an americauna so the eggs are green and this is either her first or second egg. Thanks so much!

2007-09-18 03:16:44 · 9 answers · asked by toocool 2

I give my birds tap water, but now they will be introducing fluoride into our water. >:(

Will it still be safe to give my birds tap water? I have a few dozen birds, and it takes a full bucket a day to water them all. So if I can't do that, it will be annoying.

Sorry if this is a stupid question. I don't know much about fluoride.

2007-09-17 21:52:23 · 6 answers · asked by chocoboryo 6

I recently became the owner of 3 budgies and 1 cockateil. Three of the four do not want any part of my hand being in their cages the fourth only wants my hand near him if I am holding a millet spray. All 4 bite (really hard I might add) when I have to grab them for cage cleaning and the cockateil "hisses" if I even open the cage door to give him water. I would like them all to be tamed and finger trained at least. I read the with cockateils you should grab them with a towel and then hold them for a few minutes but to me that sounds like it would do more harm. I really want them to trust and want to be with me. How should I train them?

2007-09-17 20:20:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

yeah, kinda like Friends

2007-09-17 07:11:42 · 5 answers · asked by Candi 3

i have a 2 year old yellow parakeet and i cant make her stop chewing on the rungs of the cage. why does she do this and how can i make it stop??

2007-09-17 06:39:09 · 5 answers · asked by xxRAWRxx 1

We live in WV and my kids love feeding the birds in the winter ,we put up bird feeders every year should you leave these up all year and feed them all year or only through the cold months

2007-09-17 06:33:54 · 8 answers · asked by SAHM and proud of it 3

I have 3 Raccoons that hang out in my backyard. They mostly hang out in the canal directly behind my house. I want to feed them but I'm not sure what to do.Two babies & one that appears to be Mom. The babies are always together & the Mom is never far behind. They are very timid & run away if they see me walking their way. They are always hunger & looking for food.

2007-09-17 05:25:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

It sounds like a tiny horse. No recording can compare to it though. I already checked out the Eastern Screech Owl and it wasn't it. I am in NY. Can someone tell me what this is? It is so spooky! And I heard two of them communicating. Sounds almost like a whinnying horse!

(I'm not sure if this is the right category though...)

2007-09-16 17:29:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a cockatiel can they talk

2007-09-16 17:04:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

how do you make tried and true suet with out it being in chunks or powder I wan't it to be the way it should be

2007-09-16 15:05:50 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want a bird SO badly! I've never had one before so, what would be a good beginner? Perferably one that talks....and what is the price range?

Thanks So much!

2007-09-16 13:11:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous