Does sugar water adversely affect hummingbirds?
No, as long as it is not moldy. Don't use red dye either. Sugar water gives the hummingbirds the energy they need to hunt their actual food source, insects.
It is also important that the sugar syrup be 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. A stronger solution can cause harm to the birds.
What birds build their nests in chimneys?
small sparrows who wants their life to be safe and sinple without any harsh.
Will a parakeets tail grow back?
Yes your bird's tail feathers will grow back. They will begin to grow back when your bird begins molting.
Do birds go to same place to build nest every year?
Most birds do not use the same nest year after year. So I would say no.
How can you convince your parents to let you get a pet parakeet?
save the money yourself, ask for it as a Christmas of birthday present, research the bird and convince your parents that you know how to take care of one. Also you could do chores and stuff to suck up to them.
I have a VERY cute bird !! I clean the cage om.. about every week and we use a wet wipe and wipe down everything then you take a piece of news paper and put it on the bottom
( But it can be that or go to a pet store and ask for something )
After that you try and change around the toys and somethimes change them because a bird enjoys change and dont forget be nice because they have feelings, too.
The same ones as you or I. Mainly air with reduced oxygen and increased CO2.
A bit of excess water vapor, a tiny bit of methane, and lots of trace vapors from his mouth.
Dogs also expel gases from the digestive tract, which are the same gases human digestion produces.
Very few species of birds have penises, and pigeons are not one of them.
Seeds mixed with grit, fruit, and vegetables. Anything that is toxic to dogs is toxic to budgies.
Grit is helpful to budgies because it helps digest and crumble food inside their stomach.
How long does It take for a pekin duck to hatch?
28 days on average, though there is a type of duck which takes 35.
All animals need water. Without water, all animals will die.
Parakeets need fresh water for drinking and bathing.
It is advised you change their drinking water at least twice a day.
Yes - all birds have wings. It's just that some of them are useless for flight.
The New Zealand kiwi has wings, though it appears to have none. The wings are small and rudimentary, hidden under the kiwis' hairy feathers, but certainly present.
How does a great blue heron protect itself from enemies?
The Great blue heron has its long legs to hunt in deep water.
What does it mean when your budgie puffs his feathers around his beak?
it could mean a few things. he might just be cold, or he might just be really comfortable and tired (as my bird does before he falls asleep), BUT it could also mean he's very sick. some birds puff up when they are ill.
What pet bird has the shortest lifespan?
The most common pet bird with the shortest lifespan is the finch and canary.
Finches and canaries live on average for three to six years. There have been rare cases of them living up to 10 years with amazing (expensive) care.
Birds have a what chambered heart?
Birds have a 4-chambered heart, a characteristic in common with mammals.
What does the bird's nest made out of?
All birds build their nests differently, so their really is no straight answer. You would need to specify the type of bird.
Examples:
Eagles will build their nest with big sticks, and chickadees line theirs with moss. Weaver birds weave little hanging domes completely out of grasses, robing use sticks grass and mud, and humming birds usually use things like moss, down, fur and dryer lint.
Is it better to have a pair of Lovebirds then just one?
It depends on how much time you plan to devote to your bird. A single budgie, if you spend time with it every day, can become hand tame, learn to speak, and be very bonded with you. If you keep two budgies, they will keep each other occupied, but will not be interested in interacting with you, and hence extremely difficult to tame.
It is perfectly safe to feed ducks crackers of any kind. However do not overindulge them or they will get used to them and refuse to eat foods from their regular diet. HEM.
How do you heal a sick parakeet?
Take him or her to a vet immediately. Do not use antibiotics for sale at pet stores; you have no way of knowing if the problem is caused by a respiratory or digestive infection, liver disease, or one of any number of avian diseases, each requiring different treatment. Take your bird to a vet! Until you get them their, keep them warm, possibly putting a light on the cage or a heating pad underneath half the cage. By keeping them warm their bodies can use calories to fight off disease rather than regulating body heat. Offer them millet, its easy to digest and be sure to put a shallow dish of water on the bottom of the cage in case they are not up to perching.
Best of Luck!
Are blue jays native to Florida?
Yes. Blue jays are found over much of the US, especially east of the Rockies.