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I had a ring neck dove as a pet (27 years in fact--he died 2 mos ago) but know nothing about parakeets.
A stray parakeet was captured this morning after flying around for a couple of days at my local Home Depot store by some caring employees, and, since I was there and they didn't know what to do with him, I've just brought him home! We have a nice big cage and there's lots of online advice, of course, but I'd really appreciate tips from any of you who know these darling little birds well. Can I keep him alone? Food high in cage or low? Should I give him a few days in a quieter part of house to acclimate? Thanks for your help!! (and what do you think--------should I name him Homer or Depot?!)
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ok it starts lk this:
woke up at around 4:30 in the morning by a txt from a friend n since i was already up i though i might as well go to the bathroom. after i was done i was about to turn off the hallway light when i heard some flapping and jumping coming from my birds down stairs. i thought mabey they were just squabbling over a spot at the perch or something. as i listened on i heard no squaking or chittering jst a lot of violent jumping and flapping. it might hav been 30 secs that passed before i went downstairs to check. n the noises continued until i uncovered the cage. i found the female grasping the front of the cage and the male was on the bottom. they were both panting, n it looks as though something frightened them. since the male was on the bottom i was wondering if mabey it was sick or injured so tried waveing my hand nxt to him to test if he was still alert, he didnt seem to notice my hand nxt to him which was odd becuz he usually flinches. same goes for the female she didnt flinch wen i tried to open the door until bout 3 secs. then she start flipping out again. i think it was mostly the female who was freaking out more bcuz i didnt see the male do much. called my mom over to check nothing seems to be wrong, she covered the cage n they both went back on their perch including the male so i suspect that he wasn't injured. nxt morniging everything was fine and back to normal with them, they were chirping and everything lk the event last night didn't even occured. i had a theory that mabey they saw or sensed a cat but then again the cage was covered n the window blind covered most of the window n they dnt really seem to mind cats since they r outside.
@ Lia: well i guess the falling could make sense, but then y did she freak out a min after i uncovered that cage i mean it wasnt a supprise or anything she knew it was me
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I have owned two cats in the past, but we had to give them up due to a move. I know that's a common excuse, but we moved by car, and they would not enjoy being stuck in a cat carrier for three weeks. I have taken care of two parrots for a month for my friend Andrea, who was in Hawaii for her sister's wedding (they had to help with the prep), and once handled the Red Factor Canaries at a nearby bird store. Oh, and this store is a small, family-run business, so they do let you do this from time to time. That's it for experience.
I wanted a canary, cockatiel, or possibly parakeet if I got a bird.
I wanted a Siamese or Tabby (Like we used to have), but only from a shelter.
I have the money for either, noise isn't an issue, we have a good vet for either nearby, and we have considered smell a vague issue, but the cat's litter box would be in the basement. It is warm enough down there, by the way. I'm confused, because either would work.
I can't get both, idiot.
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My cockatiel is still pretty young, and hasnt grown out her very first wing clip yet. Shes never flown in the months Ive had her.
Now, for beauty sake, I'd rather not clip. However, Ive heard it may be dangerous to leave her un-clipped. Ive had parakeets in the past and clipped their wings for simple hassles sake ( as soon as they saw you coming at the end of the day, they'd fly far out of reach, they didnt want to go back into their cage!) However, I havent had any problems with my cockatiel, but I also dont know what to expect once shes gains her flight? Is it normal for them to get into dangerous situations when allowed to fly?
Pros and Cons would be appreciated!
<3
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If i take my Parakeets out of their cage, without their wings clipped, i'm afraid they will fly around the house. And i don't want that to happen. What should i do?
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she has bird food, cheerios, millet and a pretzel, shes 2 months old and i got her yesterday.
she chirps a LOT, but she only moves to step on my hand, but if i take her too far from her perch she jumps back on it (even thugh she has 2 others and a swing, it seems to be her favorite place to sit!)
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I have a yellow parakeet(honey, female) and a blue parakeet(cheecko, male) and i really want to teach them how to talk. The problem is, i dont know how to teach them! and they are scared of me but i try petting them and cheecko freaks out and honey trys biting me....what do i do? please help!
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sorry if this sounds weired
but i really wana know
and please mention the animals name that do,
also do birds have periods like parakeets
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What is some food that is good to feed my parakeet?
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my mom has always refused to get a dog and we have 2 bunnies, a parakeet, a goldfish, and a snail. how do i convince her to get us a small, easy-to-care-for dog without having to get rid of any other pets we have? and any suggestions for a small, easy dog for ppl like us who have nvr had a dog?
ps- my dad wants a dog but my mom sayd NO! haha HELP!!
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how can you tell if its a boy or girl ive heard something about the beak color but ya
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well, i bought him,her over 24 hours ago. i brought him home for a while. i had to stay at my gramas house so i took him with me. will that effect him when i bring him back to my house? can he ajust fine?
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Hi. Um I just bought a parakeet last night, and it doesn't seem to be eating... :/ It always stays on the bottom of it's cage. Well it's pretty well-behaved. It can already step on my finger. :D But it's shy. It doesn't chirp or sing too often and doesn't even go on the perches until nightime. I'm mostly scared that it won't eat! Please give me advice too. Also, should I get another parakeet to keep it company and possibly breed together? Thank you!
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What are some pretty simple tricks I can teach my female parakeet? She is already hand trained, and she can "shake hands" when I say shake, So what are some simple things I can teach her?
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I got 2 Parakeets and so far had them for 1 day. One is male and one is female. And they don't do anything. They don't sing, play with their toys, eat or drink. Can someone help?
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I have a male and female parakeet and i dont know if thats ok if i get another parakeet.If they do, i think they will fight but if i get another male and female maybe they wont but im not sure. please answer my question if u know anything else about that. Thanks
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i have the clippers and quick stop for in case of bleeding, but every time i try my birds move around so much i cant keep them still and steady! how EXACTLY do i do it with a timid/scared and mean/biting bird?
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