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Welcome my feathery friends to the Birds Subcategory, an aviary of questions and answers for the pigeon lover and the parrot keeper alike. Whatever your bird-related query Blurtit has the answer. Did you know that there are three hundred and twenty eight different species of parrots in the world today?
by ckholton  19 May 2008 22:54:55 - 1 answered
It depends on so many things (is it a seed eater or an insect eater?)... And it's chances of survival are really slim if you haven't had experience with... more
by plumi  19 May 2008 03:29:29 - 1 answered
on a female, the cere (raised area around their nostrils) will be light (beige, grey, pink...), on a male it will be dark ( purple, blue, brown...). more
by budtheman  18 May 2008 16:06:18 - 1 answered
They really need to be around noise people and regularly be allowed out of there cages to fly freely in the same environment in order to beat ease, but... more
by christinat  17 May 2008 18:04:52 - 1 answered
You can go to www.wikipedia.org, and type in woodpecker, some information there. You might also call an aviary store, that would be a bird store. Hope... more
by ohmigosh  17 May 2008 00:46:41 - 3 answered
You can see if you can find some thing around the same size to put in her nest to make her think she has eggs to set on. I know they do this for chickens... more
by ohmigosh  16 May 2008 09:57:01 - 1 answered
Although this is essentially normal behavior it is not healthy for her to be continually laying eggs. You need to discourage nesting behavior... more
by trackstar1  14 May 2008 19:56:19 - 1 answered
Shape of the wings just like an airplane. Higher pressure under the wings and lower pressure above. Flaps to adjust height and direction, just as the flaps... more
by sisele  13 May 2008 20:55:47 - 3 answered
Birds do indeed nest in lofts, attics, barns, wherever there is shelter from the elements. Sorry to hear that you are afraid of them, they are quite fascinating... more
by JFluvCB890  12 May 2008 16:21:12 - 1 answered
It's just what it's name implies... A blackbird with red on it's wings! They are very common in North and much of Central America. The common... more
by Cubcadet  11 May 2008 00:28:58 - 2 answered
Rose breasted grosbeak is a North American migrating land bird; however, in winters they go to Nicaragua, Latin America and stay there from mid November... more
by jemnlou  10 May 2008 14:57:55 - 1 answered
There could be many reasons your parakeet started pulling out it's feathers and then scratching the feathers off it's head.  Not all of them are related... more
by retta01  10 May 2008 00:07:56 - 2 answered
Unless you have a male and female the egg will be infertile.  I'm guessing that this is the situation, and she sees no point in brooding an egg that... more
by wndinptr  08 May 2008 15:58:45 - 3 answered
Well what ever you do they will not leave eggs with birds if you don’t want more babies then you must separate eggs from your birds that is the only... more
by nlcole  07 May 2008 02:15:14 - 1 answered
If it only happens at this time of year, they're probably swallows gathering water to build their mud nests, and small flying insects from the surface... more
by Paten  05 May 2008 13:54:11 - 1 answered
Birds have special feathers on their tails and wings which play an important role in their flight. These feathers are characterized as contour feathers.... more
by lisasa  04 May 2008 13:44:19 - 3 answered
African Grey's can't talk. They mimic. If you want her to talk, you have to put in the hours. She's proven she can do it by mimicking sounds like the phone... more
by Guytheus  30 Apr 2008 00:34:09 - 1 answered
by Treff26  29 Apr 2008 15:22:54 - 2 answered
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by danna_o  27 Apr 2008 06:33:25 - 1 answered
Well I have bred parakeets before and had that problem,it is called splayed legged, but it was both legs.  Now he is  and adult and is going... more
by pimpmama  22 Apr 2008 19:21:02 - 1 answered
A friend of mine had an African gray & she had to have one of it's feathers tested to see if it was male or female. You have to send into a lab. more
by shiela62  20 Apr 2008 04:29:41 - 2 answered
I was going to suggest a dog, but that will likely cause them to get on the car. Beyond that.. A shotgun? more
by bird99  19 Apr 2008 16:03:09 - 1 answered
The cubic centimeter (CC) and millimeter are same. There are 2 systems of measurement of liquid, the old British system and the metric system. CC or cubic... more
by KingTurtle  19 Apr 2008 12:50:07 - 1 answered
No. Those that survive and reproduce, can live to be about 20 yrs. Old. These are fascinating birds, in the same family as Ravens, and you will learn other... more
by jahniya  17 Apr 2008 21:08:04 - 3 answered
I did some quick research on www.wikipedia.org, typed in foods poisonous to parakeets, found a bunch of stuff you can look at there. Hope this helps. ... more
by msmartin  15 Apr 2008 00:29:46 - 3 answered
Depending on the type of finches you keep you'll need an entry hole of approximately 4-5cm (1.5-2inches). This tends to be the average size of the commercially... more
by brandy_j  14 Apr 2008 16:51:52 - 1 answered
From the description I can think of at least 3 breeds it could be. It could also be a cross. You can get a white variety of Muscovy, Aylesburys are also... more
by donatom  11 Apr 2008 03:35:39 - 1 answered
It means they cant see the glass more
by squary  11 Apr 2008 00:42:39 - 2 answered
Do research on this. I always thought Cocktail were loyal to their owner. I know that they're great pets. Hopefully it'll work out with two. more
by loribloris  07 Apr 2008 03:51:08 - 1 answered
The nest oh humming bird is made of saliva secreted by them in order to make nest. They secrete sticky saliva in the form of fine threads and make net... more
by dcarpenter  05 Apr 2008 21:15:59 - 2 answered
Believe it or not use fake eggs putting them in the nest with each one of the hens. more
by greg_mal  10 Mar 2008 02:17:51 - 1 answered
Chlamydia is carried by some birds and is only transferred by inhalation of the spores from droppings or loose feathers. And rarely is transferred to humans... more
by Rlcamino  09 Mar 2008 11:24:36 - 1 answered
The gestation period for blue and gold Macaws is 5 to 6 months. The offspring looks young when born and within few days the skins hardens. more
by Nette010  02 Mar 2008 20:01:45 - 2 answered
Birds are one of the oldest living species of the world. They were said to be present in the age of dinosaurs, some 65 million years ago. The scientific... more
by Maxie_  01 Mar 2008 04:00:35 - 3 answered
What are you doing feeding your bird earings? It wont increase in value. No just kidding. Gosh i hope it wasn't very big cuz really the only thing you... more
by parrot_100  09 Feb 2008 20:25:49 - 2 answered
For what I could find on the Internet, they get VERY noisy in mating season, all at once. They'll drive an owner out of home or drive an owner to relocate... more
by julie7  08 Feb 2008 16:41:54 - 1 answered
You have to watch carefully if the lump is painful and bothering your bird? If that is so then you should immediately visit an avian veterinarian. It can... more
by ERHS_Finch  07 Feb 2008 02:31:09 - 2 answered
I have an African Gray and he does the same thing. I have been told that he is exercising. My bird has his wings clipped ans cannot fly aoI guess he is... more
by huggie-bec  02 Feb 2008 11:34:49 - 2 answered
I take my bird to the Avian, vet, they trim his beak and nails for me on a regular , its not really a trim but a file off of the excess. I know some people... more
by JENA32  01 Feb 2008 01:32:13 - 3 answered
First, is she sitting on the egg? If not, it is likely not good. If she is sitting, one or both may be feasible. You will need to wait about a week to... more
by electra  31 Jan 2008 02:21:46 - 2 answered
Well there are plenty of explanations if your cat usually has thick hair then it might just be shedding its fur and it looks skinnier, or your cat might... more
by dkny  29 Jan 2008 22:22:07 - 1 answered
Funnily enough I heard the answer to this question only the other day. Just checked on the internet and everyone says the same - it's because they stay... more
by ERHS_Finch  29 Jan 2008 20:42:04 - 1 answered
A good-sized cage is important; so is somewhere for them to take a bath, and a swing is recommended as a toy. Finches aren't easy to train, though if you're... more
by fluffkeeta  29 Jan 2008 13:11:09 - 3 answered
She may be starting to molt or be stressed out from the loss of her mate. If this keeps up I would take her to the vet and have them see it they can determine... more
by best4writing  29 Jan 2008 06:48:21 - 2 answered
Why not set them free? It breaks my heart to see pretty birds in cages, it's not fair. Wait for the better weather and set them free. Let them enjoy their... more
by ERHS_Finch  27 Jan 2008 21:11:48 - 1 answered
I found a website which is full of information, including tips on how to teach them to talk and not bite. This is the best one I've seen, however if you... more
by Kandy_J  27 Jan 2008 01:18:59 - 1 answered
Its treatment of course involves surgically removing the feather follicles but if the follicle is just cut off and the accumulation of keratin with the... more
by REKaus  24 Jan 2008 01:20:41 - 1 answered
Well you could try to put some lotion on the paws and see if the paws get better or this might sound crazy but you could try something for chapped lips... more
by lindaheck  23 Jan 2008 21:00:01 - 2 answered
The best instructions I've seen for this are at birdmart.com - very detailed, and with full diagrams. more
by ERHS_Finch  21 Jan 2008 23:59:39 - 3 answered
Parakeet is a species of Parrot that have long tail feathers. They can be taught to speak. However, it largely depends on whether your parakeet's are original... more
by mithun137  21 Jan 2008 11:30:52 - 1 answered
It takes a minimum of 10 days for the babies to come out. So you should allow her to sit on the eggs for ten days and then wait for the chicks. more
by cosmoe  21 Jan 2008 03:20:31 - 2 answered
If you go to the SPCA they offer animals to be adopted. If you don't have any luck you can go to any pet shop and let them know what you are looking for... more
by addiegirl  19 Jan 2008 15:27:46 - 1 answered
Well hawks usually eat birds only, but yes they can sometimes harm cats and dogs of very small breeds. If your puppies are quite small, hawks can attack... more
by anusapraj  18 Jan 2008 09:34:19 - 2 answered
Females go out to fish. Males take care of the baby more
by grffkristi  13 Jan 2008 20:19:58 - 1 answered
Normally birds have a bulge on the right side of their chest. That is their crop. Where the extra food taken by the bird is stored. But if the bulge appears... more
by bozley  13 Jan 2008 15:09:27 - 1 answered
You have to have a DNA test done on it at your local Vet Office. We own one also and that's the way that they determined the sex that he is. more
by Tronabug  12 Jan 2008 19:45:26 - 2 answered
For the period of this time, stay your female cat away from any doors, or unmoved male cats. Even the most docile cat will try to get away and find a male... more
by bwtsrl  10 Jan 2008 04:19:21 - 2 answered
He is molting. All birds go through a couple molts a year. But like growing a tooth it is annoying and itches so they pluck them out to make room for the... more
by dgwizdala  09 Jan 2008 22:32:32 - 2 answered
It means to utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly. It is normally a sign of alarm by the bird. more
by tashal  09 Jan 2008 21:16:23 - 1 answered
Following are few of the birds living in California Waterbirds Double-crested Cormorant Great Egret T Mallard Greater Yellowlegs California... more
by AngieC07  09 Jan 2008 14:44:36 - 2 answered
There is nothing you can do ,It has to run it course.That's what happens when they are in heat. more
by doodlebird  03 Jan 2008 22:53:07 - 2 answered
Just have her male de-sexed by a veterinarian. And, like other females, she will eventually find an outlet for her apparent feelings. more
by cabrunet  02 Jan 2008 05:57:07 - 1 answered
I know they get jealous. My bird lovessss me so much as I do him. He loves my wife also, he always says "I LOVE MY MOMMY, SHE TASTE GOOD", right after... more
by blackmask  02 Jan 2008 04:03:18 - 1 answered
Yes I can direct you to a couple of websites where you can buy black lovebird pair in New York. Visit the following links to get more information. Lovebirds... more
by randomxxx  20 Dec 2007 09:47:01 - 2 answered
That would be an Ostrich! more
by mars2001  16 Dec 2007 19:35:46 - 1 answered
In birds this is a sign of stress or of severe irritation. Does she have access to a dust bath? If she has mites you can get powder to treat them. If... more
by beckymc7  16 Dec 2007 13:28:04 - 2 answered
If your hen is alone without having mate then you should take some additional measures in order to keep it healthy and keep on laying eggs normally. Provide... more
by jaki  15 Dec 2007 06:59:20 - 2 answered
For this purpose, you only need to cut the outer primary flight feathers of the birds. Primary flight feathers of the birds are comparatively longer in... more
by xxhannah  12 Dec 2007 16:52:17 - 2 answered
Shrimps have a large number of specialized legs. Eight pairs of legs are located on the thorax, three front pairs, called maxillipeds, are used for feeding,... more
by gersgoners  12 Dec 2007 01:40:09 - 1 answered
You question is a very confusing as it does not tell whether you want a recipe for making ducks or you are interested in the reproduction process of ducks.... more
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