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Parakeets (Budgerigars)
Parakeets, also known as budgerigars or budgies outside of the U.S., are small to medium size parrots originally native to Australia. While wild colonies still exist, parakeets have become a popular pet worldwide.
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Treat raw skin wound of parakeet?
Go to the local pet store and get a calcium light. It will help the skin renew its self and the feathers to grow back.
When is the mating season for budgie parakeets?
budgies and parakeets dont mate they do not need a male to lay an egg so the answer is no season
What if a parakeet has a little bit of blue ond his or hers beak and the rest of the beak is wight?
means that it is a male
These parakeets are constanley humping each other is this normal?
I have a budgie and he is always humping his mirror so i think that it is normal.
If a parakeets cere used to be a light blue and now it is turning brown what does this mean?
it means that it is a female if it is younger then 1 year and it just turned around 9 months that means you have a female! I hope i helped!
Is it true that green parakeets are meaner than any other color parakeet?
I'm not 100% sure but i have a bright green parakeet and it tends to fight for a mate more than blue or lavendar colored birds. So in a way yes but in another way they are as friendly as the others.
But now my parakeet is single we dont want any mate?
You will need to give your bird a lot of attention to prevent loneliness and boredom, especially if he/she has previously had a mate. Birds grieve and have emotions. It is your job as the owner to prevent them from becoming bored and depressed.
Why did my parakeet stop chirping?
They will if you cut it up REAL small. i have 2 parakeets & they love food everytime we feed the big birds their meals they have to get fed too so that's not true they will eat them.
What is a parakeet blood feather?
A blood feather on any bird is a feather that still has a blood supply to it. A blood supply is necessary for any feather that is still growing. Once grown out, the blood supply dries up. A feather shaft with a blood supply will be red; a feather shaft with no blood supply will be white.
Your baby parakeet has stool on his legs how do you get it off?
I have to do this sometimes when my parakeet accidently steps in stool. I'd recommend gently wiping it with a paper towel until it's gone.
No. They do not have teeth so they can't bite cucumbers they would choke to death
What bird is a good starter bird?
A parakeet is the easiest type of bird to take care of, but they should only be purchased after carefull research. A parakeet does not need a huge cage, but they will need emotional care. One will need to play with your bird every day, and cage cleaning should happen at least once a week. Basic training will make your bird much easier to handle. Birds and pets in general are a big responsibility, so always consider if a parakeet suits your lifestyle.
Can parakeets change their gender?
I think so because it the top part of my birds Beck is changing colors it was blue which is the color of a boys and now it turning an orangery tan which is the color of a girl. So this is not a real answer but it might help you understand.
Well i have one and they do this to keep their eyes moisturized
There may be. But you might rather settle with a green parakeet that has a good personality then with a purple parakeet that does not let you near it.
no, only a female parakeet has the fertility necessary to become pregnant.
It must be noted that no bird, parrot or otherwise, gives birth or even gets pregnant. Birds are egg-layers, and do not have a "pregnancy" in the usual understanding of the word. Even while the egg is developing in the female bird's body, prior to being laid, it is not termed "pregnancy".
Will a boy budgie get along with another boy bubgie?
Male budgies are more friendly, and as long as there isn't a female to fight for, they should be all right. Though some things depend on their personalities.
they are birds Birds are not mammals. Apart from monotremes (parakeets are not in this group) mammals give birth to live young. Parakeets are parrots and produce eggs.
How many years is a male parakeets sperm not good anymore?
There is not a set number of years that a male parakeets sperm is not good anymore. A female parakeet can store a male parakeet's sperm for up to 10 days.
Why would a parakeet throw up a lot?
I had a budgie that used to "throw up alot". What was really going on was that he was in love with me. He would mount my hand and smash his beak against my fingernail, regurgitating seed to show me he could feed babies. He would rub his touchie on the back of my hand to try to fertilize me some how. No this is not birdie porn - it's a very good reason why a bird might appear to "throw up a lot" and be very healthy and happy.
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How do you carry parakeets that you are scared to Carrie one?
well if your able to catch it put it in a cage they should be fine im not sure im not a expert on this im a expert on horses
