Birds

  • [Birds] how can i help my bird get over the death of his mate? Hits:128

    i have had two birds for about a year they loved eachother. One recently just died and now the other one is sad if a buy another bird will he not be so lonely and depressed. Or will that make the situation worse Buying another bird might not...

  • [Birds] Can parakeets eat alfalfa hay and/or timothy hay? If yes, is Hits:73

    I want to give my parakeets more options of food and treats, but my parents aren't willing to buy anything extra for the pets. We have plenty of alfalfa hay and timothy hay at home because of our baby rabbit, so I was wondering if the parake...

  • [Birds] How long do chickens live and how long do they eggs for? Hits:124

    I have two chickens that i recently got unespectedly. One is a Rhode Island Red that we know is younger in age. The other is a Jersey Giant (we dont know the age). But, niether one is older than a year-year 1/2. Niether one lays eggs though....

  • [Birds] Cockatiel questions?!? Hits:139

    How long can a cockatiel go without water? What is a group of cocktiels called? A half day, flock. It varies between cockatiels. Some have survived a few days and others not even a full day (maybe half a day). Birds can live longer without f...

  • [Birds] Do only male budgies do this? Hits:145

    It took me a while to realize that only my 2 male budgies are the ones that chirp and bob their heads all the time. My 2 females do not do that at all. In fact i've never heard them do it. Are male budgies the only ones that do this, or do t...

  • [Birds] what fruit and veggies should i not feed my dyed chicks? Hits:115

    .. Im going to buy few dyed chicks and .. what shouldn't i feed it?? Dyed chicks? As in them ridiculous colourful ones? Don't buy them. Its animal cruelty. You feed them on 'CHICK CRUMB' until they are 6 weeks old You don't know weather your...

  • [Birds] what fruits/vegetables can a feed a baby chick (dyed)? Hits:155

    well im going to buy few dyed chicks ... and i was wondering what fruits & veggies i can feed it?? annddd how many times should i feed it?? dyed chicks are regular baby chicks just their eggs yolks are dyed when they develop. they are sold t...

  • [Birds] Tagged pigeon, here for 2 days now ...? Hits:142

    We have had a pigeon "hang out" in our garages for 2 days now. We read the tag number, in any order: AU SEC 22 2010. We want to help this pigeon. What should we do? Leah your ring does not have all the numbers. from the numbers you have disp...

  • [Birds] Is my parakeet mad at me? Hits:168

    Okay so, the cage accidentally like fell on his neck, you know what I mean? When the cage is about to close right? And, it was kind of my fault. So do you think he is mad at me? I gave him millet spray after that. No, because parakeets are s...

  • [Birds] when my boy cockatiel poops his droppings have an ammonia sm Hits:81

    He is 7 months old. Does not like fruits and veggies or herbs yet. I hide them in birdie breads. I cut them in tiny pieces. I am at my wits end trying everything. I try to feed mostly pellets. It's a fight. His droppings are a white with a s...