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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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How much does a plum-headed parakeet cost?
Depends.
the range is usually somewhere around 200-300 dollars.
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.
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 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 some main causes of a budgie death?
starvation is common so ensure that there is food at all times as a budgie can starve in as little as two days ensure that there are no seed husks that the budie will leave behind from the seed. thease will blow off. if the husks are not cleared then the budgie will not search underneath and assume there is nothing to eat and starve
How many bones does a parakeet have?
It depends upon the bird. The number of vertebrae can even vary within different species of the same genus.
What colors on a budgies beak mean it is a male or female?
It is typical for adult make budgies to have a blue cere, while adult female bugies will have a brown cere. For some genetic mutations in companion budgies, the cere color does not change, such as in albino, dark eyed clear and lutino budgies. Immature budgies will usually have a pink cere whether they are male or female.
To find out more information on how to tell if your pet budgie is a male or a female, check out this FAQ article all about Budgerigars which explains it in more detail:
http://theparrotforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=355
The article also explains more about the characteristics of Budgies and how to care for them.
In general, male keets have blue ceres and females have white/brown/beige/tan. The cere is the colored area above the beak. However, the cere has to be fully colored out (adult coloration) or the cere color may change with the first and/or second molts, depending on the overall coloration of the bird. Additional information about various color mutations/cere color can be found on the internet.
When were parakeets discovered?
they were discovered when steven Moore was became an idiot so about 11 years ago!
Why does a parakeet pull out their stomach feathers?
If you're bird is pulling out any feathers at all, make sure it is not stressed. Sometimes the bird is stressed. It could be from a harsh light, it being to cold/hot, or from being alone and neglected. Also, after mating there is a good chance any feathers will be pulled. A lot of times the bird is just preening itself and happens to pluck out a feather. It doesn't hurt them at all. It may even just seem like they are pulling out feathers, when they aren't. One just gets hit and falls out.
If the parakeet was there before the cat and the cat was a kitten when he first encountered the bird it is possible
Almost everything has a baby. First,they have a egg, then it hatches and so on and so on.Sometimes there is no baby but you must make sure before doing enything!
I think you maybe confused between the 2 words and don't realise they are 2 different birds. A cockatiel is a smaller species of cockatoo but both cockatiels and cockatoos have their own male and female. A cockatiel is not a word that means one sex it is a type of bird.
What does a parakeet egg look like?
A mature peahen (2 years old or more) lays a light beige or tan egg, often speckled with darker brown, that is 2 times the size of a store-bought Large Grade AA chicken egg. The peafowl eggshell is thicker, and the yolk is more orange and larger in proportion to the white than a chicken's egg.
Immature peahens (one year old) sometimes lay eggs that are chicken-sized.
to keep warm by trapping air against their bodies
ANSWER:Birds fluff out there feathers too keep warm. When they do that, it creates a blanket that traps their body heat which then accumulates under their feathers to keep warm. It is the same as us putting on a jacket which does the same thing, or the greenhouse gasses around our atmosphere.How long does it take for a parakeet's tail feathers to grow back?
Yes if they don't grow back ( although I'm not an expert)you should probably see a vet.
What language is parakeet from?
It comes from 16th Century French
(paroquet = parrot, apparently originally a diminutive of P ( i ) errot, diminutive of Pierre Peter, as a name for a parrot; the modern form and its earlier variants have been influenced by Italian parrocchetto and Spanish periquito)
Why is your parakeet losing his feathers?
Many species of birds, including lovebirds, do something called "molting," which means losing their feathers, then growing new ones. Adult lovebirds do this usually twice a year. It's normal and nothing to worry about, unless your bird seems to be plucking its own feathers out and digging at its skin, which could mean it has a skin problem that needs to be seen by a veterinarian. See the Related Link below.
fisrt thing i want to tell you is that parrots dosent weigh in pounds its in gram it can only be in pounds only if you bring about20parrots. second thing it depends on which parrot your talking about like sun conures weigh 3 to 4 grams. and macaw about 6 to 8 grams see it depends
What is a baby parakeet called?
Baby parrots are simply called "chicks". As their feathers start to come through, they may be referred to as "fledglings", but chicks is the most common term.
In what temperature do parakeets live?
These birds belong to temperate zones, able to survive in temperature ranges of 15 degrees Celsius (about 59 degrees Fahrenheit) to about 35 degrees Celsius, or 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Incidentally, cockatiels are parakeets. There is no actual breed of bird known as the parakeet. The term "parakeet" is a generalised term to cover numerous species of smaller, long-tailed parrots. The word tends to be used in countries outside of the birds' native lands. For example, the term "parakeet" is never used in Australia (to which they are native) to refer to budgies, lorikeets or cockatiels, yet these birds are commonly known as "parakeets" overseas.
Why is your parakeet shivering?
Your parakeet may be cold or sick. If it is cold, you may have it too close to air conditioning or something that has cold drafts. If you get your parakeet wet enough and don't dry it, it could catch a chill and die. Sometimes they are simply nervous and will sit and puff out their feathers. You should take it to a veterinarian to make sure it is not sick.
If your parakeet has a yellow head and green body does it mean it is male?
not exactly, it is just the color
