Pet Forums Community - Bird Chat http://www.petforums.co.uk Chat about our Birds. Discuss anything Bird related in this forum. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:08:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.petforums.co.uk/images/misc/rss.jpg Pet Forums Community - Bird Chat http://www.petforums.co.uk my lil boy budgie! http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/72566-my-lil-boy-budgie.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:46:32 GMT hi i have to male budgies which are perfectly happy and healthy so i thought i have noticed that del one of the budgies looked wet and on his head... hi i have to male budgies which are perfectly happy and healthy so i thought i have noticed that del one of the budgies looked wet and on his head where it should have been white was discoloured and he just genrally doesnt look right can anyone give me a clue as to what might be wrong and what i should do until his vets appointment and if he is seriously ill would my other budgie or even my childern at risk of being ill thank you for your time andrea x:confused5: ]]> Bird Chat molly8 http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/72566-my-lil-boy-budgie.html Funny Little things Budgies. http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/72403-funny-little-things-budgies.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:20:11 GMT About Three weeks ago a pipe burst in our bathroom, and the toilet and hallway downstairs was flooded. (The toilet is above the hallway) There was a... About Three weeks ago a pipe burst in our bathroom, and the toilet and hallway downstairs was flooded. (The toilet is above the hallway)
There was a leak dripping down into the frontroom from the floorboards upstairs.
I didn't want to risk my computer in a room where water was seeping into, so I relocated to the kitchen.

Two weeks after relocating, our budgie, started to make funny noises. (It was like a 'whoop' sound)
We were trying to work out how she 'learnt' this noise.
So, we were think of everything that made a whooping noise, but she would have heard any of these things before.
I decided to play a cd which had a track on it with Whooping... it wasn't that either.
I came on this website and started to play MahJong. Everytime I selected tiles, which made this 'whoop' sound our budgie responded to it.

I've only wrote this because my pets surprise me everyday.

Has anyone else got a bird that has surprised them or can do any tricks. Feel free to tell.

(Just one question, has anyone ever known a budgie to draw blood after a nip. Only, our budgie 'nipped' me on the nose, and it took ages to stop bleeding.) ]]> Bird Chat http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/72403-funny-little-things-budgies.html Meet Charlie http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71992-meet-charlie.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:53:55 GMT Hi everyone, I would just like you all to meet Charlie my new African Grey Parrot. He is about 10 years old and absolutely gorgeous. My stepmum... Hi everyone,

I would just like you all to meet Charlie my new African Grey Parrot. He is about 10 years old and absolutely gorgeous. My stepmum brought him for my dad when he was a baby so he has grown up with us. His whole life he has been an indoor bird, loves the company etc...until last year when my stepmum put him in an outdoor aviary. Now it has come to this very cold weather my dad has wanted to bring him indoor and my stepmum is refusing!!! She says he'll be fine outside but apparently the other night he was sat out there shaking and yelping and my dad was worried he was going to die. And still she is refusing to let him in the house.

So my dad has turned to me and asked me to take him in or they will have to get rid of him because he is so worried. So I have changed the bottom floor of my house around and we brought him to his new home today and he has settled in very well - already whistling and chatting away! :)

Hope you all love him as much as I do

xxxxx
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]]> Bird Chat Kimmpf http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71992-meet-charlie.html spiders in the bird room http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71685-spiders-bird-room.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:12:15 GMT I have spiders in my bird room. Many of the long legged creatures have taken up residence in the same room with my feathered friends. Obviously, I... I have spiders in my bird room. Many of the long legged creatures have taken up residence in the same room with my feathered friends. Obviously, I can't spray an insecticide to get rid of them. The parrots aren't bothered by them but I can't stand the things. :eek: Any suggestions?

Alica ]]> Bird Chat mzdolittle http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71685-spiders-bird-room.html cockatiel http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71534-cockatiel.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:36:11 GMT hi all we have 2 cockatiels, 1 male 1 female male is slightly younger than female for the last couple of days he seems to be moody, a little... hi all
we have 2 cockatiels, 1 male 1 female
male is slightly younger than female
for the last couple of days he seems to be moody, a little depressed
any ideas?
hes eating and drinking and has things to do in the cage
all advice will be taken on board
thanks all in advance ]]> Bird Chat spida http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71534-cockatiel.html 2 Baby Budgies http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71335-2-baby-budgies.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:44:48 GMT OOO I'm so excited, I'm going to get my 2 baby budgies tomorrow. I can't wait to meet them and get to know them.

I've never owned birds before but I've read up on budgies a lot before deciding to get them.

Any tips on what to do/not to do? ]]> Bird Chat metaldog http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71335-2-baby-budgies.html cockatial keeps closeing his eyes http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71105-cockatial-keeps-closeing-his-eyes.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:01:32 GMT does this mean he is sleepy? and not getting enough sleep? does this mean he is sleepy? and not getting enough sleep? ]]> Bird Chat weebo1980 http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71105-cockatial-keeps-closeing-his-eyes.html vision cages http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71103-vision-cages.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:32:22 GMT i was just wondering what every one thinks about these cages i brought one for my new cockatial iam not sure if i like it or not i was just wondering what every one thinks about these cages i brought one for my new cockatial iam not sure if i like it or not ]]> Bird Chat weebo1980 http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71103-vision-cages.html About Altamira Oriole http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71012-about-altamira-oriole.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:07:48 GMT Does anyone have Altamira Oriole as a pet? I love the pretty bird. How can I get one for breeding? How much? Thank you! Does anyone have Altamira Oriole as a pet? I love the pretty bird. How can I get one for breeding? How much? Thank you! ]]> Bird Chat jollydragon http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/71012-about-altamira-oriole.html why do you love your pet?? http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70608-why-do-you-love-your-pet.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:05:25 GMT hi my name is ashley, im doing research into the relationships people have with their pets and would interested to hear what everyone has to say to... hi my name is ashley, im doing research into the relationships people have with their pets and would interested to hear what everyone has to say to some questions i have.. thank you for your time

what made you want a pet??

when you were looking for a pet, what made you decide to get the one you have??

have you ever given a pet to someone else, if so why??

when your pet is not around what reminds you of them??

what kind of relationship do you have with your pet??

what do you feel your pet gives you?? ]]> Bird Chat suberous http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70608-why-do-you-love-your-pet.html new baby cockatiel http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70579-new-baby-cockatiel.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:04:07 GMT hello just after some advice on training my new baby he is 12 weeks old and i have had him since friday i let him out today for a little but but he... hello just after some advice on training my new baby he is 12 weeks old and i have had him since friday i let him out today for a little but but he did not want to come to me he fly out and on the the sofa and then the floor i managed to get him on to my finger and he stayed for a bit then i put him on top of cage you think this might be to soon? should i give him more time in the cage first? iam worryed i dont want him to hurt his wings in the room ]]> Bird Chat weebo1980 http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70579-new-baby-cockatiel.html Can zebra finches live without mates? http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70410-can-zebra-finches-live-without-mates.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:07:45 GMT Hi my zebra finches have had 3 chicks atm (and 3 eggs that might hatch) Im thinking of keeping them. i do have a spare large cage that i can put... Hi my zebra finches have had 3 chicks atm (and 3 eggs that might hatch)

Im thinking of keeping them. i do have a spare large cage that i can put them all in.

Will they be ok living with each other and without mates? Are simblings likely to pair up and breed?

Or should i just keep 1 sex together? ]]> Bird Chat Howldaloom http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70410-can-zebra-finches-live-without-mates.html Zebra Finches laying http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70374-zebra-finches-laying.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:07:02 GMT Hi All, I am new to this site.... and in need of some advice. My friend has some Zebbies (3 pairs) and he has found the Zebbies are not building... Hi All,

I am new to this site.... and in need of some advice.

My friend has some Zebbies (3 pairs) and he has found the Zebbies are not building their nest in the nest box provided? However two nests have been built on the branches he has put in the aviary... The nests look well constructed. The last pair are trying to build one on the floor!!! Is it the right time of year for this activity?

Is this common practice?

In one nest my friend has noticed 1 egg in one nest… Bird are not even a year old (we were told by the seller)! And considering the time of the year… Not sure if the chicks would be OK. Should we let nature let run its course or intervene?

What should we do?

Can you recommend some good breeding websites to get some info?

Many thanks for reading my post and for any help you can offer 

Tc,
D. ]]> Bird Chat silverlaced http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/70374-zebra-finches-laying.html runner ducks http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/69812-runner-ducks.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:09:20 GMT hi im new and was wandering if a cat will attack three runner ducks in the daytime.this cat is small fully grown cat about 3 kg(sounds small but she... hi im new

and was wandering if a cat will attack three runner ducks in the daytime.this cat is small fully grown cat about 3 kg(sounds small but she scoffs in her food...)

about 30 cm high (the cat)

thanks ]]> Bird Chat runnercrazy http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/69812-runner-ducks.html What are the best foods? http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/68969-what-best-foods.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:19:53 GMT Hi Different birds eat different foods, which is why putting out a variety of foodstuffs will attract a wider range of species. Typical foods... Hi

Different birds eat different foods, which is why putting out a variety of foodstuffs will attract a wider range of species. Typical foods include:

* Peanuts – good traditional food, best loved by the tit family but also taken by starlings, sparrows and greenfinches
* Sunflower seeds – especially loved by greenfinches
* Mealworms/ waxworms – not for the squeamish, live food is increasingly popular, good in the breeding season for robins, wrens, thrushes and many more
* Nyjer/Niger Seeds – especially loved by goldfinches
* Fat cake – tits, blackcap
* Table seed (mixed corn/wheat/pinhead oats) – collared dove

Keep sharing and reading

Thanks ]]> Bird Chat davlin http://www.petforums.co.uk/bird-chat/68969-what-best-foods.html