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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
What bird is black and orange neck?
That's a fairly general question, but the American Avocet (in breeding plumage) has a black and white body and an orange neck and head.
This is always a problem. Hens dispense what is called the pecking order to every new flock member no matter what the size. The bigger birds are much stronger and their pecking will often be too much for the chicks who are not aware enough to run and seek shelter. It is often better to wait a month or more to introduce the new chicks to the main flock although this means keeping them separate. Another solution is to build a "shelter" out of carefully placed hay bales with small openings between bales big enough for the smaller birds to run into but small enough to keep the fatter hens out.
Which gender of parakeets is quieter?
females ar more quiet because they are less territorial towards other birds.
Can a female parakeet have babeys without mating?
No, parakeets must have a mate in order to lay fertilized eggs. If they don't have a mate, the parakeet's eggs will be hatched unfertilized, meaning that they will not carry a baby.
Do Red Factor canaries begin yellow and turn red after the first molt?
no, they start out grayish and slowly turns to its natural color of state,red
Birds can't fly at night because it's really dark so they might bump into something or there blind
Bluejays live in both forested areas and residential areas. They prefer deciduous forests, and areas where there are oak trees.
Can you breed a canary in a cage?
Yes. They will breed best in a flight cage, a cage big enough for them to fly from perch to perch.
How do you hatch a robin's egg without it's mother?
.the temprature should not be more or less than 100 degrees. .you have to make it left, right, top and bottom several times a day.
Egrets move gracefully, often seen walking slowly and deliberately through wetlands and shallow waters while searching for food. They use their long legs to wade and can also take off in flight with strong, steady wingbeats. When hunting, they may stand still for extended periods, then strike quickly to catch fish or other prey. Their movements are characterized by a combination of stealth and agility.
How does a mother bird move her babies?
She doesn't. She lays them in her (already made) nest and keeps them there.
A person who studies about birds called an ornithologist.
Is a 16 x 17 x 16 cage suitable for a budgie?
No, the absolute MINIMUM for one budgie is 18 x 18 x 18"
No a parakeet is definitely NOT a mammal. They belong in the bird species. They lay eggs and have feathers. Parakeets are birds and remember that.
15-25 years long
15-25 years long
My pet white ringneck dove just died. I have had him for 32 years, 3 months. I don't know how old he was when we got him from the pet store. His mate died over ten years ago.
How do you breed a Dutch frill canary?
For a start Frills are difficult to breed and are not recommended for beginners. It would be better to start with an easier breed like Fifes. If you are determined to proceed with North Dutch or South Dutch Frills read on.
First call your nearest canary club and ask if they have any Frill breeders. If they do join the club. I recommend this because there are a lot of rogues out there trying to sell poor quality Frills at inflated prices. Club members have their reputation to protect and look after new members.
You want young club rung stock no more than two years old. The year of a birds hatch is given on the birds ring. Tell the breeder what colour you want and ask them to pick out a pair for you.
Ask the breeder which bird is frosted and which is non-frosted so you can learn to tell the difference. It is usual to pair frosted to non-frosted but there can be exceptions if one of the birds is white or blue.
Ask him/her whether the vents should be trimmed for good fertility and if so could he show you how to do this. Most importantly ask the breeder if you can swap back either of the birds if they turn out to be the wrong sex.
Considering the Frilled breeds are relatively expensive, moving Frill eggs out to foster pairs is recommended. The ideal foster pairs are proven breeders of a less expensive variety that you bred the previous season. A foster's eggs are discarded and replaced with the Frill eggs allowing the Frills to lay another clutch. Having six pairs of fosters for each pair of Frills increases your chances of having fosters available at the right time.
If you really want to breed Frills I encourage you to start with an easier variety first and only buy your Frilled breeding stock after you have one season of experience. Part of the reason these birds are expensive is because they are so difficult to breed.
