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Questions tagged [birds]

Covering any type of bird kept as a pet. From parrots, to exotic birds and poultry that are kept as pets and not primarily as livestock. Can include wild birds where there is a definable dependence and human bird animal bond.

Covering any type of bird kept as a pet. From parrots, to exotic birds and poultry that are kept as pets and not primarily as livestock.

Pet birds kept in aviaries, cages, enclosures or free range. Can include wild birds where there is a definable dependence and human bird animal bond.

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What to do when moving next to a bird sanctuary with a loosely-domesticated cat?

I'm about to move and a really promising location in a new city and it's surrounded by a large forest and bird sanctuary. That's great to me, but to my cat I suspect it will mean the beginning of his reign as a genocidal maniac against the local…
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How hard will it be to train my parrot to talk?

I'm thinking of buying a young parrot, but I don't have much experience with parrots. So I want to know if anybody has one and how hard it would be to train the parrot to talk. I'll love any useful advice
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What kind of paint is safe to use on a bird cage?

My bird's cage is starting to show its age a bit and could use a fresh paint job. I've heard that you have to be careful with the type of paint you use, since birds will pick at the bars of their cage. What type of paint should I use that is safe…
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How should I trim the wings of my bird?

We have a pet cockatiel. I have heard that only certain feathers can grow back after being clipped. Which feathers are safe to clip to temporarily prevent a bird from flying?
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Is there any effective solution to stop a bird from habitual plucking?

My pet bird (African Grey Congo) has been a plucker for years. We tried the "cone of shame" for a while as recommended by our vet to break the habit, but she goes right back to plucking the second it comes off. She has toys to play with. The…
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What types of pet birds can be house-trained?

I have heard that birds need to eliminate every 10 to 20 minutes. I have also heard some birds can be trained to poop on command. We are considering a pet bird in the house, and are wondering which types of pet birds can be house-trained?
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Removing budgerigar eggs

We have several budgerigars and from time to time my partner sees an egg in their cage and disposes of it immediately. They are possibly fertile because we have both male and female budgies however the cage doesn't have a nesting area so it's…
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How to get a pet bird out of a tree?

I have a neighbor outside trying to get her parrot to come down out of a tree. She's apparently been out there for a while trying to coax the bird down. Are there any proven methods for re-capturing an escaped pet bird without harming the bird?
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How Can I Teach My Green-Cheek Conure the Concept of "Stepping Up?"

We have a pretty sweet little Green-Cheek Conure (very beautiful bird) who is pretty well behaved, all things considered. When she finds her way to us (my wife and I), which is pretty seldom, she is quite pleasant. She doesn't bite, plays a bit, and…
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Why should I not give water or food to a wounded bird?

I found my bird wounded, and was advised not to give him food or water before I took him to the Vet. I can understand that a wounded bird may not be given food; it may be required that he's on an empty stomach if they need to operate, but why…
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Budgerigar parakeet is picking at her leg band. What should I do?

We have a budgerigar parakeet with a leg band. Lately, she has been picking at the leg band with her beak. Is there any way we can get her to stop picking at her leg band, or does the leg band need to be removed? If it needs to be removed, is…
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Keeping pigeons and their droppings away from other pets

We have a large number of pigeons in our backyward and doing some research I have found that the histoplasmosis and cryptococcosis diseases carried in their feces can be harmful to cats and dogs. Searching around I've seen some suggested solutions…
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What age will a male Swainson's Lorikeet remain fertile until?

My friend has a mated pair of Swainson's Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus moluccanus), a subspecies of the Rainbow Lorikeet, that he hopes to breed. The female is 3 years old, and has just laid her second clutch of eggs since my friend got her.…
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Is it possible to raise a cat not to be a threat to pet birds?

We own 2 cockatiels but also love cats, so we're wondering whether it would be possible to have one without endangering the birds? Would a kitten growing up with these birds be friendly with them, or is bird hunting an instinct that cannot be…
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What are the signs suggesting the gender of a cockatiel?

I have two sweet, super-friendly cockatiels named Schala and Janus. One is the traditional yellow and grey with the rosy cheeks, while the other is white and grey (her face should change to white when she gets older). They are both about 7 months…
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