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Can you feed a domestic parakeet the same seed as for wild birds?
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∙ 14y ago
Absolutely not. The seed mixtures intended for feeding wild birds are mostly for energy supplementation to keep them from starving in the winter. They are very high-energy and are not nutritionally complete. You should only feed your pet birds food that is specifically designed for pet birds. Yes, it is more expensive, but if you cannot afford proper food for your pets you need to re-evaluate whether or not you can properly care for them. If you are experiencing financial hardship, some humane societies provide emergency food for pets.
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I have an outdoor aviary and saw my male parakeet feeding 4 day old baby finches in the nest Should I worry about the parakeet's behavior Finches aren't abandoned by parents?
Unless the parent finches are getting mad, you don't need to worry about it. It's common if you have a bird in the parrot family, such as a parakeet, it will feed the smaller birds. They will commonly imitate you in how they treat small birds. For example if you say "here buddy" when you feed your bird, it is possible it will feed smaller birds while imitating you saying "here buddy".Additionally parakeet food is bigger seeds, but still similar enough in nutritional value that finches can eat parakeet food and vice versa.It's the same thing as if you have a cockatiel and add a parakeet. The cockatiel will likely treat the parakeet like a pet or else a baby cockatiel.
Can a parakeet mate with a lovebird?
Yes, we had 2 lovebirds and a parakeet which were all in the same cage. They were all female and one of the lovebirds was the mediator between the other 2. The mediator lovebird passed away and the parakeet and other lovebird get along perfectly.
Can you put a parakeet and a parrolett in the same cage?
Unless the birds were raised together you will have a dead parakeet or parrolett. Parroletts are VERY VERY territorial and unless raised together the parrolett will try to chase off or kill your parakeet.
What to give parakeet who is losing feathers on top of head suddenly?
If there are two or more in the same cage, one of the other birds is pulling them out.
Can you have a rare parakeet and a budgie in the same cage?
A budgie and a parakeet are the same thing.
Can I feed newly hatched birds soggy crackers?
You need to find whatever the adult birds eat, then feed the hatchlings the same thing that has been chopped up. For birds that eat seeds, grind up the seeds, mix with a little chlorine free water and feed it to them. For birds that eat meat, feed them a little raw hamburger.
Why will adult birds feed other adult birds?
it is a courtship thing, why do you take your date out to dinner? it's the same thing.
How do Hawk feed their young?
Hawks feed their young in the same way that other birds feed their young. They digest the food and spit it into their young's mouth.
Can you have an English and American parakeet in the same cage?
YES, but only after the American parakeet beats the English parakeet in a revolution.
Your parakeet has been lost for 3 weeks and has been spotted will she come back to the same house to eat if that is the only house near that is feeding the birds?
Depends on how smart the keet is. However, I seriously doubt a domestic keet that got loose in the wild has survived for 3 weeks. It's possible, but unlikely.
What bird is good with a parakeet?
Parakeets like other parakeets. In the wild many birds are in one flock. I'd say your best bet is to get another Parakeet if you want it to get a different bird a cockatiel would be okay. age and sex matters and you need to get them at the same time or they fight because the old bird thinks it's his/her turf. If you already have a parakeet you should get another parakeet.
Is a girl parakeet smaller than a boy parakeet?
No. They are abot the same size.
