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  • [Birds] What is the longest length comfortable for an Umbrella Cocka Hits:147

    Any tips on keeping her nails at a good length without having to cut them would be great. Thanks This is a bit tricky to answer as U2s are all different in size and proportion but generally if the toes lay flat on the perch the nails are not...

  • [Birds] Bird bath maintenance ....? Hits:108

    Hi, i have a metal bird bath for wild birds. The coating that was originally on is starting to wear off and slight rust is coming through. Is rust harmless for wild birds? a lot safer for them....

  • [Birds] I live in perth does anyone know any Parrot breeders hand re Hits:159

    I live in perth does anyone know any Parrot breeders. I want a hand reared Baby parrot in Perth WA Australia I am also in Perth. We have Princess Parrots amongst other birds. BUT look on Gumtree Perth http://perth.gumtree.com.au/ and also th...

  • [Birds] how to keep raccoons and opossums away from my chickens? Hits:79

    We just lost 3 chickens from either a raccoon or an opossum. It had to be a small critter because no holes in fence, on ground under fence or roof of coop. It was low to the ground when I seen it from the house. You can only trap the critter...

  • [Birds] what plants can i put in my aviary with finches and canary? Hits:60

    hi i have zebra finches bengalese finches silverbill finches and canaries what plants are safe to put in with them Basically it is a waste of time and plants, as they will peck them to pieces in no time at all unless you have a very large Av...

  • [Birds] why does my budgie lick my skin? Hits:165

    sort of licking a and peking maybe because i apply lotion but the lotion gets absorbed fast i licked my skin to taste buts its just like akin nothing special like it goes and of my half sleeve and statrs licking or even my kneck its seeing i...

  • [Birds] Indian ringneck question: D? Hits:71

    okay i wanted to know some things about indian ringneck parrots. i know there are alot of colors, but my favorite has to be violet, i was wondering if you brred 2 blue ones is it very very rare to get a violet one, and wat about others color...

  • [Birds] Any special food to give to parakeets when pregnant? Hits:119

    Budgies do not get 'pregnant'. The egg takes two days to form, they don't carry all of the eggs at the same time. Budgies do get a swollen vent a few days before laying. If your budgie is about to lay, she should already have a varied diet o...

  • [Birds] How to hand tame my budgies/cokatiels? Hits:130

    This takes LOTS of time and patience. Firstly, just get the birds used to your hand being in the cage near them until they learn to trust you, then slowly move your hand closer to the birds each time. Second step is getting them to sit on yo...

  • [Birds] Cheech and chong, weeds, friday ...? Hits:186

    what next? I liked all these movies, are there any others you would suggest if you too love these movies (and tv show)? i don't like them, ask better in different section Try the category Entertainment TV there rather than here @ birds....