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Renee - 2013-03-11
Hi I've taken over care of a 2-1/2yr Female alexandrine it was hand raised.. The issue is when me or my husband get close to pat it or hold it it attacks pretty quick but when my 4yr son goes to talk and pat it the bird enjoys him and allows him to touch, Is there any chance this bird will grow to like me??

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Jeremy Roche - 2013-03-11
That is great it picked your 4 year old. That will be a special friendship for the boy. Be persistant but not too pushy ang it will turn around.

Chelsea - 2010-03-17
At what age does a male plumhead get its full coloring in? I have found a lady how was a 10 month old male that i want to get but he has hardly no coloring. His head is a little grayish and the rest of him is green. Is this normal. How long do i have to wait for him to be beautiful!?

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David - 2010-08-30
I have a mated pair of these birds, purchased when they were each about 1 year old. At about a year and a half, the male started molting into the purple head, and as of now at almost 2 years it is not complete. I would expect that by 1 1/2 years old you should start to see the black stripe and a little of the brighter color on the head. The red wing patches will also start to show up on a male at this time. It is very obvious to me as I have a certified female sitting right next to him, but the changes are very subtle at first. If the bird is older than this and no red on the wings, no black stripe and no start of a bright purple head, its probably a female. You can always get it sexed at a vet as well.
jjmj - 2011-05-23
when they are 2 to 4 months
Charlie Roche - 2011-05-23
It takes them at least a year to get their full coloring in. They have to go through their first major molt for all their new (and more colorful feathers) to come through. So let's say your little guy was born in March (breeding season). He would molt to some extent in August or so and then the following August would be his first major molt. So that would be almost 1 1/2 years. They shed their winter feathers(down) in the spring but the molt (where all new feathers come in occurs at the end of summer.
TIM - 2012-01-25
It will take maybe a year or two.My plum head is 30 years old. If you would like to talk,7274085824. I'm Tim. They will eat almost every thing you will. Stay away from apple seeds,poison. Bell pepper seeds are great and they love them.
elizabeth - 2012-01-28
I have a plumhead that is a year old that I thought was female but now I am not so sure because it is starting getting redish marks on its head so I am taking this as its a male instead of a female
shehroz - 2013-03-10
dear in early age the colour of that bird is like or similar to female but after or on attaining maturity the male is turning to redish(purple) colour. you have male bird so donot be confuse

nazeer khan - 2013-02-24
hello dear.sir,madem i need some water sleger whate is the way to get them from there. nazeer_decent@yahoo.com plz reply to this massege

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Anonymous - 2013-03-10
Hello. You will forget forever about Waterslager after you hear a nice Russian canary singer, you can go to youtube and listen to a good Russian singer of pavlovo breeder Apollonin. All the best.

Cindy - 2013-03-10
I recently adopted a 9 y/o male Eclectus. My brother in law decided to give him a 'shower'. He sprayed him, including his head, in the kitchen sink without me knowing. Later that day, I noticed he was wheezing. I'm afraid he got some water in his lungs so I took him to the vet the next day and was prescribed antibiotics. It's been a couple days and he is still wheezing. Any ideas what could be the problem or what could help??? Thanks!!!

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Jeremy Roche - 2013-03-10
The meds may take some time to work. Make sure the bird is in a warm room and is getting proper hydration.

BARBARA NEFF - 2012-12-31
My conure and love bird regurgitate on things,what is that and why do they do it?

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Melissa - 2013-03-09
Birds do that to show 'affection' towards one another or even certain people.

cristobal - 2013-03-09
Do you have any female canary for sale I prefer whit,e, please give the price and the cost for shipping thank you

maryfalls - 2012-04-02
Help can't find can thax supplier in Scotland!!!!

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Charlie Roche - 2012-04-02
There are other nutrients that can be used to keep the color in your little fella. Here is an article which covers a few of them. Color Factor
Kang Babas - 2013-03-09
i like the original red canary. but not from the food.

Kang Babas - 2013-03-09
i have red intensive canary at home. the price is so expensive. i think, the red factor is not come from the food, but it is original from the dna.

Jayant - 2013-03-08
I have a Budgerigar which does not have a companion. Surprisingly, it has laid three eggs within seven days. How on earth it is possible? Moreover, it breaks the eggs after a few hours. Please fulfill my curiosity: anyone...

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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2013-03-08
Many female birds will still lay eggs regardless of whether there is a male around or not - the eggs are just not fertilized. Similar to how we get chicken eggs. As to why your bird is breaking the eggs, I'm not sure. She may know they are not viable and is trying to get rid of them.

Adel - 2013-03-07
Hey I just got Canary Norwich but their color a little bit Yellow How can make dark Yellow ? and what should I feed them to make the Orange color ??? Thanks

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Jeremy Roche - 2013-03-08
Feeding carrots can turn a orange one, dark orange but will not turn a yellow orange. It may darken it but I am not postive.

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