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Care of Birds

Cage birds have been valued for thousands of years. In the past three or four centuries, birds have been bred extensively in captivity. Keeping a pet bird is very different than keeping a pet mammal. They are not just a feathered kitten or puppy. Avian companions require special care and this is the category to find out all about that.

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Are parakeets aggressive?

Parakeets are birds. They do not get pregnant, as reproduction is done through the laying of eggs. The eggs take about three weeks to form properly in the body, but this is not called "pregnancy". They look the same when they are laying eggs as when they aren't. In other words, birds don't "hold" their eggs inside their bodies and show a big belly to indicate that eggs are on the way. The egg shell is the last thing that develops right before the egg is laid, therefore, a hen doesn't "show" in the sense that human women "show" when they are pregnant.

Birds which are getting close to laying an egg become more lively, excitable and playful, and they may be more aggressive and territorial. If they have a nesting box, they will spend a lot more time in the box, preparing it for nesting, and possibly being very protective of that area. If there is a male, he may start feeding the female.

What do you do with a dying baby bird?

CALL ANIMAL CONTROL!!!!=Just kidding go to a vet!=

How do you know you a female bird is pregnant?

Female birds to not get pregnant. They lay fertilized eggs if they have spent enough time with a male bird. If you don't want baby birds, take away the eggs. If you want baby birds, let the female incubate them by keeping them warm.

How do you tell a white cockatiels sex?

You have to take it in and have blood drawn from it, then wait for the results from the lab to tell you.

What is the best food for hens?

From the time the new chicks leave the shell they should be given a chick starter food. This is available either in medicated or un-medicated form. The chick starter is small pre-ground and easily digestible. At about 2 months a small amount of chick grower can be added and increased each day until the birds are off the chick starter and eating only the grower. At about 4 months and close to laying the hens should be given layer mash/pellets to prepare them for egg production. They can stay of the layer feed for the rest of their lives unless the extra cost of layer is prohibative (about $2.00 per 80lbs). Hens will survive quite well on chicken scratch but during the prime egg years they need the extra calcium and proteins in the layer feed.

Which is better English budgies and Regular budgies?

This question is a matter of opinion. Some people like English budgies better than regular budgies or other people like regular budgies better than English budgies.

What do hummingbirds like?

The hummingbird has an extremely fast metabolism. It lives on the edge of survival. It has adapted in many ways. A hummingbirds has so sense of smell but a very keen eyesight. It can spot its food by seeing brightly colored flowers.These are the flowers that have co-evolved with the hummingbird. They have the high nectar count need by the hummingbird to survive. The hummingbird pays back the favor by pollinating these flowers. It has evolved to have a long beak.This makes it easy to access the nectar from these same brightly colored flowers which generally are tubular in shape. Another adaptation of the hummingbird is its tongue. It has a special forked tongue that allows it to get nectar. Flight is a marvelous adaptation of the hummingbird. It can fly forward, backward, upside down and hover in place. This allows the bird to get nectar from flowers. Hummingbirds also have a semi-hibernation state called Torpor. When weather is cold or there is a lack of food supply , hummingbird will go into torpor in order to stay alive.

How much does a pet ostrich cost?

On average, the cost of an ostrich is strikingly comparable to the cost of the rare giant donkey. In the United States it is moderately more expensive due to the strict ostrich immigration laws in place throughout the Mexican border. However, baby ostriches can often be purchased for about 100 dollars as long as they are young. But a full grown ostrich will cost about 10000 dollars.

Does a Great Egret have all 5 senses?

It is believed that eagles only rely on the powerful vision as there primary weapon for hunting and catching prey. Eagles can spot prey from over 2 kilometres away.

How many eggs do sparrows lay?

There are many different kinds of sparrows, with the two main groupings being the Old World sparrows and New World sparrows. Clutches tend to have 3 to 6 eggs.

Do budgies need water to wash with?

Yes you can from what i hear but try to have the shower kind of low and have lukewarm water.P.S: if your bird doesn't like water to begin with,please don't do it!

Why are budgies so scared?

they like to talk + they'll learn to communicate

What are facts about the yura bird?

1. Flies higher than 30,000 feet.

2. Has been known to fly in unusal patterens.

3. Carries larg rocks in its beak or talons.

What is best to feed a newly hatched bird?

If they are being hand-reared, a chick from the egg will need to be fed every 60-90 minutes for around 16 hours per day. Once the chick is a few days old (depending on species), feeding frequency can be extended to every 2 hours. Quantity is at least as important as frequency - they are easily over-fed. Dehydration, rather than starvation is also a major problem with people unused to hand-rearing birds.

What type of wood do you use for parrot perches?

Actually the concrete are the best bc if u get the right size they wear down the nails when ever the bird perches so they dont become daggers

Can a parakeet mate with a canary?

I have a large aivery with four parakeets, two love birds and a cockateil. They all get along fine.

Are red capped parrots good pets?

It varies greatly on the person and type of parrot. Lets go with big parrots. If you're a person who doesn't mind cleaning a cage weekly, changing the bottom daily, preparing fresh fruits and veggies for your pet daily, screaming and yelling, feathers all over, fruits and veggies stuck on walls from cleaning, daily interactions that need to last a few hours, $50.00 or more for toys (you need several of these and big birds can destroy them quite easily), vet bills, and other factors, than big parrots may be the pet for you. If you're experienced, oh, and did I mention the cost of buying a big parrot? $2,000 is probably minimum for a minimum grade bird.

If the parrot is something small, say small conures, budgies, cockatiels, or other birds, than the factors are exactly the same! Except maybe the toys are less expensive.

Parrots are a joy if you've done your research very well and know exactly what to do. I would advise you to read a lot about our wonderful feathered friends. If you're interested in acquiring these birds and literally sharing your life with them (budgies and cockatiels live up to 20 years on average; bigger parrots go up to fifty and more).

What is the size of a parrot?

Parrot species range quite a lot. The tiniest parrot is the buff-faced pygmy parrot, which is about 3 inches (8 cm) and native to New Guinea. The largest is the hyacinth macaw, native to South America, which can be 40 inches (1 meter) in length.

Difference between a parrot and a bird?

Lots! They are a different Order of Aves. Peafowls are Galliformes, or fowl; a group that includes birds like turkey, chicken, quail, and pheasants. This group includes more ground dwelling birds. In comparison, parrots are up on trees and fly more. Their habitats and diets are different. Parrots are in the order Psittaciformes, found in tropical and subtropical environments. Hope this helps!

How long after mating does it take for canary eggs to be laid?

Maybe a couple of days. When it is ready the shell cracks a little bit everyday :)

What is the best way to get a bird out of it's cage?

it depends if its a biting bird or a calm bird if it is biting you can wear gloves and put it on your hand or you can open their door and let it come out it self