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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
Why is a canary bird named after the canary place?
Because canaries originate from the Canary Islands.
Islas Canarias is derived from Latin Insula Canaria, "Island of Dogs," either because of the large number of dogs kept and revered by the inhabitants, or because of the large number of seals ("sea dogs") that may once have lived on the island.
There is only one way in English, "parakeet" (some also referred to as budgies).
The term comes from the Spanish periquito.
Template to make a robins nesting box?
Actually Robins will nest in boxes but they won't use boxes designed for the Tit family. Use a template for an open fronted nest box & place it somewhere under cover & away from prying eyes (including yours). Robins will abandon their nest if they are disturbed. You need to also make sure that it's also inaccessible to predators such as Jays, Magpies, Cats etc. A regular supply of live mealy worms will also help. Templates for both types of box are here: http://www.bto.org/nnbw/make.htm American robins are not cavity nesters, but the EUROPEAN ONES MAY.
Would it be possible to pair a masked lovebirds and peach faced lovebirds?
Peachfaced lovebirds are larger and more aggressive. They play harder too. It would not be good to house masked and peachfaced together. Outside of their cages, play should be supervised.
What to feed a baby sparrow if he can fly and don't have its parents around?
do not feed him bread or anything else. there is nothing you can buy at the pet store to feed him, wild birds have a much different diet than captve birds. the only kind of baby bird formula a pet store would sell to you is parrot formula which is not the correct diet for a sparrow. you need to bring him to a wildlife rehab center, call you local vet to find one near you. it is illegal for you to try to keep this bird, also if you are not trained in handling and feeding baby birds you can injure or kill it. so just bring him to a wildlife rehab center as soon as possible.
Will a lovebird die from a room air freshener?
It depends
-If it is a plug-in one: No.
-If it is a spray one: Yes.
The closer to the lovebird it is, the more danger it is in.
What does it mean when a parakeet flaps its wings really fast?
If you had your parakeet's wings clipped then they are probably growing back now. Your Parakeet might be flapping to see if he or she can fly again yet.
All species of birds occasionally flap their wings around as a form of stretching exercises. So your parakeet may be stretching or exercising, which is good as it helps their lungs, chest and wings develop.
The noun 'flock' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a group of sheep, birds, or followers.
The noun 'flock' is also used as a collective noun, for example, a flock of pigeons.
The word 'flock' is also a verb: flock, flocks, flocking, flocked.
Why does your professor whistle or sing when he walks by you?
That must be a habit of his/her. To sing/whistle while walking
How much does it cost to care for a bird for a week?
It depends on what you currently need. Let's just start from the basics - let's pretend you don't have any bird care items.
(Keep in mind, these are just rough estimates.)
1. Cage - $50-$100
2. Food - $20
3. Toys/Entertainment - $15
4. Food/Water dishes (if they don't come with the cage) - $5 for 2
5. Perches - $10 (Depending on how many you get)
Extras
6. Treats - $3
7. Wing/Nail Trimmers - $15-$20 for both
8. Mite spray - $5
Hope this helps. c:
How do you get a rooster to like you?
The best way to tame a rooster, or a chicken, is to hand feed them. If they wont come up to you to hand feed them, try again when they are hungry. Another thing to keep in mind is that the roosters nature is to protect the hens and, if they consider you a threat, they will act to defend the flock. Furthermore, some breeds are not good pets. Game chickens, as a rule of thumb, are more aggressive.
Can a bandtail pigeon bred with domestic pigeons?
You can breed any pigeon with another pigeon but if you are looking for performance, the best way to go it to mate two performance pigeons.
Yes, they are very smart. Some can even be as smart as a two-year-old. With enough hard work, they can even learn to talk!
