Birds

  • [Birds] budgerigar legs bleeding ... why? Hits:64

    I have 5 budgerigars and 1 female has developed some skin problem on her legs .. she keeps scraping the skin and it bleeds badly .. what to do ... rest are all fine Take very little amount of disinfectant and wipe her leg with it. Band aid h...

  • [Birds] What food should I be feeding my indian ringneck? Hits:93

    I already know what he needs, but when Ive been looking up on the internet, it says he shouldnt be eating many foods. Now the place I baught him from give him a seed diet, made up of sun flower seeds, vegetables and dried fruit . Is this oka...

  • [Birds] What nesting materials could i give my quakers? Hits:94

    Quakers are one of those Parrots that like a few twigs, Peat and wood shavings are ideal, but put the peat in first on the bottom of the nest box, this will prevent the eggs getting "lost" amongst other nesting materials. Your quakers may en...

  • [Birds] My Quakers are puuting there sticks on top of the nest box i Hits:181

    Unlike most parrots, Quakers are not cavity nesters. They build their own (quite large) nests. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3NGeghqx ... I am just wondering would it be better if you have putted your nestbox outside of the cage in the...

  • [Birds] what is the earliest time you can u handle a pigeon chick? Hits:132

    what is the earliest time u can handle a pigeon chick, this our first baby chick and we are keep to get know a little more incase his/her mum rejects them, up to now shes doing a good job at 2 days old, we are greatful to any help x. It is p...

  • [Birds] what do parakeets eat in the wild? Hits:197

    Mostly, grass seeds and whatever else they can find including, sunflower seeds, insects, and certain plant leaves. - PA WHERE DO THEY GET SUNFLOWER IN THE WILD AS IT DOES NOT GROW WILD IN AUSTRALIA. Report Abuse Nearly all Parrakeet's live o...

  • [Birds] egg binding on female cockatiel? Hits:122

    I plan to get my cockatiel a girlfriend and I would like to know what to do if she gets eggbinded ... I heard warm and moist air would help. We got a sauna in our house so should I take her there? (Sorry my english) In my opinion, the perfec...

  • [Birds] HELP PLSSS>>>> Budgie Egg-Bind? Hits:68

    Hi all .. Please help me ... I have a budgie hen who lay a egg approx 1 month ago. Last 2 weeks, I saw a egg protruding in the vent and she's seems to be panting heavily. I bought her to the vet and confirmed that she's egg bound as the egg...

  • [Birds] How do you tell the difference between male and female quail Hits:92

    How do you tell the difference between male and female quail? When they are chicks and adults Depending on what species. Chines Painted, the males have a white bit in all mutations.the females are either a drab brown but mutations of either...

  • [Birds] What are the Pros and Cons of Hand Raised Budgies and Cockat Hits:59

    I want to get a pair of Hand Raised budgies but i want to know what the Pros and Cons of hand raised Budgies OR Cockatiels??? I have tried searching but theres nothing thats telling me what i want to know .. Please Help Parakeets: Pros; ~ Mu...