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Bird Behavior
Is your budgie not as bouncy as he used to be? Does your canary need singing lessons? Check out the reasons birds do what they do in this category. Questions and answers about Avian antics are available in this area.
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What do you call this bird flying about 37000 feet?
At 37,000 feet, the bird is likely a High-flying bird such as bar-headed geese or Rüppell's griffon vulture.
Sustained flight is the ability of an aircraft to remain in the air for an extended period without losing altitude. It requires a balance between lift, thrust, weight, and drag to keep the aircraft airborne. Achieving sustained flight is essential for aircraft to travel long distances efficiently.
What are two substances that can be mixed to neutralized each other?
Acid and base can be mixed to neutralize each other as they react and form water and a salt, which results in a neutral solution. Another example is mixing baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) with vinegar (acetic acid), which produces carbon dioxide gas and water, leading to neutralization.
many birds like to have sand or gravel to "eat" it stayes in the gizzard and helps to digest their food. Your parakeet may be looking for some rocks on the ground. Try getting some gravel & grit at a pet store and spread a very thin layer in his cage. It may not stop him from tearing up the newspaper, but that could be why he is doing it. Or he could just be bored and doing it for fun. one time my bird did that, he had a seizure and died. :(
Do parrots need gravel like parakeets do?
Parrots, like parakeets, don't necessarily need gravel. However, providing a substrate like sand or grit can aid in digestion by helping grind down food in their gizzards. It's essential to research specific species requirements as they vary.
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How do you tell if a bird is mad or happy?
usually the bird would not cherp if mad it will cherp all the time if happy
Where does the whipoorwill live?
Eastern North America, from south Canada to Louisiana and Mississippi.
Why do birds fluff out their feathers on a windy day?
The fluff out their feathers to keep themselves warm. Their feathers are like an instant blanket.
How many eggs do tufted titmouses lay?
From 5 to 6 eggs. They are usually white or cream colored whit redish-brown spots
Your cockatiels are breeding but not laying eggs what is wrong?
It is very common and natural for female birds to lay eggs at regular intervals even when they are not in the presence if a male. Removing the nest may help in slowing down egg production, but many birds will do this. I myself had female zebra finches that laid an egg at least every two weeks, and of course they never hatched because the eggs were infertile.
Do budgies like celery leaves?
Your pet parakeet thrives quite nicely on a properly balanced diet of fruits, vegetables pellets and seeds. However, every so often that birdie boy of yours feels like a nut. When he does, shell out a nutty treat from this nutritious list of parakeet favorites.
The Almond
The almond is one of the most nutritionally dense nuts available. Rich in vitamin E, minerals and antioxidants, the noble almond is loaded with more protein than eggs and scores relatively low in saturated fat content. You'll need to crack the shell of this nut slightly for your feathered friend, and then stand back as your boy starts digging out the nutritious nut meat hidden inside.
The Pistachio
This nut is as fun for your bird to eat as it is for you to say. The task of removing this nutritious, delicately-flavored nut from its shell will keep your busy boy occupied for hours on end. High in antioxidants, protein, carbohydrates and fiber, and low in calories, pistachios in moderate rations will help to keep your fine feathered friend lean, healthy and happy.
The Walnut
Loaded with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, and omega 3 fatty acids, the walnut is a healthy treat your parakeet will be wild about. This is a tough nut to crack, so shell and chop up the walnut for your bird before serving. However, bird friend beware, this tasty, high-energy seed of the walnut tree contains some crazy calories, so easy does it on the portions.
The Pecan
Another tough nut to crack, the pecan must be opened and diced before your bird can enjoy it. Naturally low in sodium, high in protein and unsaturated fats, the pecan has no cholesterol, and is a good source of nutrients, like calcium, iron and magnesium. This nutty treat also is a good source of oleic acid, a fatty acid that can help to keep your parakeet pal's skin and feathers healthy and vibrant.
I hope that helped!
Is Sitting near heater is bad for health or not?
Matter fact, its GREAT for you. As long as your flesh is warming in a stable and controlled heating environment, its safe! Keep things such as covers, clothes, rags, etc away from the heater though. Enjoy!
Why does my sun conure keep biting?
The only reason that I can give you is that if it was not trained properly when it was young and sweet, it is now going through puberty and is like a disobedient teenager. It does not understand all of the commands that it is hearing.
Why do your budgies preen each other?
They preen each other because they have deep affection for one another, or they're just really good friends and want to help each other out by preening " that hard spot".
Budgies must preen their feathers by gathering some oil from the gland at the base of their tail and running it down each feather. They can't preen their own head and cheek feathers. Mutual preening is shared by bonded pairs as well as cage mates.
What age will a budgie start to talk?
I've heard the best time to start training budgies to talk is 4 months. although they can talk it does not mean they will talk (they will if they feel like it). good luck!
Will a father parakeet take care of the baby parakeets?
yes! when the eggs are hatched the male will help the female feed the babies.
What does it mean when a budgie has lost his sense of balance?
It means your budgie is ill and you need to take your bird to an avian veterinarian.
Why is your parakeet ripping out its own feathers?
Well, I'm guessing the bird is either bored, is sick, or some other reason. It may be reacting to stress. Has anything major happened around the house lately? Or maybe the bird is allergic to something. Have you started feeding your bird something new? Or it could be bored. Try adding a new toy to the cage. Remember, you should have 5 toys or so on hand and rotate a toy every week or so. After not seeing the bird for about five weeks for the time it's been in rotation or whatever, the toy seems like new to the bird.
The bird may be sick, have mites or a skin irritation. But anyways, I think you should take your bird to the vet no matter what. The vet might recommend a bird behaviorist. Keep trying different things till' he/she stops. Or the bird may never stop and become a plucker for the rest of his/her life. In that case, enjoy your feather plucker and don't sell her just because she doesn't have feathers.
the bird is getting annoyed at the boy but it will pass. i had a similar case and now they are breeding :)
What are some materials that I can place outside that birds can use in building their nests?
You can help birds in building nests for laying their eggs every spring by putting out short strips of yarn, natural fiber fabrics and cotton balls torn into small pieces. It doesn't matter what color the materials are; I've seen bright blue, yellow and red pieces that I've put out for them in their nests.
Just make sure they are free of chemicals and toxins, which can be very harmful for the birds and their babies. You can use the long cotton strips that come in some medications, such as the ones that are capsules or enteric coated. Otherwise, the residue of some of these medications can be toxic to the the birds. Just be sure to tear the cotton into small pieces so that it's easy for the birds to carry in their beaks and work with.
You can also put out dryer lint, torn into workable pieces, as well as clumps of dog hair. Also, leave small twigs and leaves on your lawn for them to use, since these are the 'foundation' of the nest.
You need to start putting these materials out in very early spring, or even sooner, since some birds begin building their nests early and lay at least two clutches of eggs each spring/summer.
What materials do you need so your parakeet can lay eggs?
Loads. But most are inexpensive. For starters, a cage. If there's only one parakeet, then a fairly small one. Some perches toward the top for (s)he to play on, maybe a swing, toys, etc. dry seeds you can buy at a pet store, and get a water bottle, leave it out for a night, and use THAT water to feed your keet. Make sure you put the seeds and water in open bowls that you buy, not closed. Rather than eat out of not open bowls, like dispensers or something, keets have been know to starve themselves. There are other, some optional, nutritious things you may add, that you should ask someone at a petstore at.
