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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.
2,523 Questions
A baby bird fell out of the nest and the mother and father are feeding it still What should you do?
If the bird is still laying there and the mother/father is still feeding the baby bird, the bird must have just fell out of the nest and there isn't anything wrong with it. One of the parents will get it to its nest or get it to a safe place and take care of it. If the parent(s) do not want anything to do with it then the bird is sick and not eating, they just give up. You should place the bird in a warm shoe box with hay and make sugar water and feed that to the bird by using a dropper. You don't want to feed it to much. There are site that tell you directions with feeding a baby bird. :)
What is the difference between the felmale and a male canary?
a male canary sings and has a slightly squarer head and a female only chatters and has a rounder head
warblers eat small insects and some spiders. they also eat caterpillars. overall warblers are carnivors.
Which one should I get a canary or parakeet?
I definetly reccmmend a cockatiel because I have had both of them and the cockatiel seems much more friendly and energetic and shows its love for humans. Plus, you can teach them to speak. A parakeet just wont do any of that.
Yes, Cockatiels ARE the best choice of bird, in my opinion.
Yes, this is one of the less effective ways a parakeet cools down--another way is by airorating his feathers or (the beginning of spring way) molting.
<the average pigeon in captivity is from about 8-15 years.>
That's odd- a friend (a farmer) has a pigeon that was hatched in 1978, making it 36 years old. I've known a number of wild pigeons that lived at least into their 20's.
Try craigslist, they're a local posting website. Kind of like when you read the local paper, they have pet ads for people in your state that are selling what you're looking for. www.craigslist.com
How cold can penguins survive?
It deepens on the species, the Galapagos penguins live at the equator!. Something to consider: Of the 18 species of penguins that exist in the world only TWO of them live in the Antarctic. As a matter of fact, the Galapagos penguins live in temperatures that frequently exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit!
What kind of food do cardinals eat?
The adults eat insects, wild fruit, spiders, berries, and seeds from weeds. If you are looking for something to put in a feeder to attract them, they LOVE black-oil sunflowers seeds. I also have found they like suet.
Cardinals are very territorial in their feeding habits. It helps to put a feeder on each side of the house, that way the house acts as a block to the other feeding area.
Budgies won't eat as much fruits as they will veggies, due to their desert origins. We've been keeping budgies for a little over 8 years, and what we've found out is they love: Sweet potatoe (peeled, raw), zuchinni, spinich, celery (especially the tops), carrots, and lettuce. I've only had a couple of parakeets that liked apple; I guess they don't like sweets as much as we do.
How long before you can hold a baby parakeet?
Actually, you shouldn't hold it at all, or else you can get your scent on it and the mother will abandon it. However, if it has already been left or it is domesticated and you need to hold it it should be cupped in your hands.
HOW CAN you tell the gender of a bird?
You can tell if they are male or female because of their size. The male is bigger than the female who is the smalleer one.
How old do budgies live to be?
Budgies usually live to be 10 to 20. The world's oldest budgie lived to a ripe old age of 29!
What bird is gray with a red head?
It could have been a juvenile cardinal missing head feathers. The siblings sometimes pluck each others feathers out. And the bill or beak wouldn't have turned the bright red color that males get when they mature, the females have a very pale peachy colored beak.
The pigment of their skin is also black to a dark pasty grey, visible when the feathers arent' completely formed or are missing.
I found a link with pictures: check it out because only you know what you saw.
http://www.whatbird.com/browse/objs/All/birds_na_147/110/Color/2066/Red link:
How many eggs does a parakeet lay a year?
It depends on your parakeet.
If the parakeet is a female over about 4 months old, they are capable of laying eggs
If it does not have a mate, it usually will not lay any eggs, however its possible. Obviously these eggs will be infertile and will not hatch
If she does have a mate, they will lay eggs as long as they have access to a nest box and breeding stimulus (such as extended daylight)
It is healthy for a parakeet to lay up to 2 clutches of eggs a year. A clutch is usually 4 eggs. Any more than this and the birds health is endangered. Egg-laying uses up the calcium in the female bird (hen), so you will need to provide her with cuttlebone.
Dont attempt breeding your birds unless you have thorougly researched it first.
good luck
What are bird's nest used for?
The experts conclude that bird's nest has three main functions:
1. Enhances the rebirth of cells and tissues.
2. Improves the immune system functions of our body.
3. Improves the body's tolerance toward the damage done by x-rays or other radioactive reagents.
The population the Great Hornbill is steadily decreasing by two per hour. They are under continuous threat from logging, deforestation and fires. Although the category is Near Threatened, scientists have estimated the breed to die out in the next few decades.
How do you know if a sun conure is pregnant?
They don't get pregnant, exactly. They'll lay an egg that could be unferilized or could be fertilized. Generally, if it doesn't hatch after two months, then I would say the eggs are not going to turn out to be baby birdies.
How do you support a broken wing on a goose?
Call the animal rescue service very quickly. Eg, RSPCA. They will know what is best for the poor bird. Until they arrive, keep an eye on the goose.
What do zebra finches look like?
Dear, anyone I have found little creamish round things with a black dot in the middle take the out fast though because if left too long fish could eat the eggs. Cheack other websites thought for more info.
How do you hatch a goose egg without a Mother Goose?
Buy one or find one in a swamp that just "happened" to be there and put it in a incubator and hatch it.
