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Abid - 2013-02-26
Hi I am looking for Parisian Frilled and Northern Dutch Frilled canaries. If someone have it please let me know. Thanks

Midoris mom - 2012-07-25
I got my ringneck about a month ago he was 2 months old and was on his last couple weeks of hand feeding. He was ratting treats out of my hands riding my shoulder playing walking around the house very happy.. Then one day out of no where he nibbled my hand. I didn't think anything of it as the breeder told me they go through a bluffing stage after winging off of hand feeding. The next day he was like baby jaws... All he wanted to do was chew he chewed up all his toys his little wood blocks... Now I can't pick him up anymore hell still eat out of hand and even come sit next to me but the minute I tell him to step up he try's to bite... What do I do???

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Charlie Roche - 2012-07-26
Ring necks are very much 'it is my way bird'. They are somewhat affectionate when real little and hand feeding and go right to the terrible two's. They aren't what I call a 'velcro bird' such as a conure who just love attention, play, pet and affection. They are 'on my terms' bird. He's also in what I call the 'teething stage' which most parrots seem to have. I think they are wearing down there baby beak but as far as they are concerned, everything is destrutible and they chew on anything. This ends and they learn to play with their toys and then chew on them and break them apart. Biting - don't give him any treats unless he 'steps up'. Hold his beak closed and yell 'NO'. You can accept 'his terms' and just learn his body language. You can get him on a separate perch and use treats to 'step up'. You can use your hands/arms and try and train him to walk up the stairs moving one hand over the next and saying 'step up'. I know there are many many people who have Indian Ring necks and enjoy them immensely. I have big parrots and I enjoy them immensely, affectionate, don't bite, silly etc. Never had training or biting problems with any of them. I have not found the 'ring necks' or others in the parakeet family(not including budgies) to be anything but very independent and difficult. Conures are about the same price and wonderfully loving, afectionate, playful. I honestly do not know if you can stop some of the biting. They are just independent and they must do all the training and their human must obey. The only reason I am saying this is because for me it has to be so difficult to 'bond' and have a fun/loving relationship with these guys. They are handsome and enjoyable to watch and will be company on their own terms but a difficult bird. They will fly to you and sit there but often times you can't pet them. It's almost that a person has to train them to accept affection where most of the biggers guys are like a baby and want you attention and love.
Sarah - 2013-02-25
I got my female's wings cut and got a face washer and handled her in that and offered treated for some reason she took to my green face washer and soon knew it wouldn't hurt her and would let me pick her up. I placed her on my top and cuddle her until she was quiet and did that for a few weeks soon I was able to say scratch and pat her head without her biting. Mind you I did get heaps of bites one breeder told me to push my finger in not hard but enough to shock her. Does hurt but only had to do it 5 times and she stopped. Just takes time. I can now do anything with her from opening her wings up to scratching her head.

Steven - 2013-02-25
hello do you have specific know hows, when they start breedinng, what you need to do,special requests of the birds about cages/food etc. have a pair who is 5 years, hope the start this year waiting for any feedback regards, Steven

ahi - 2012-12-09
Hello, I'm ahi ,from indonesia I am interested in your canary,and with other types of canary. What the prices of your canary? Please give us the price according to the type canaries and how much the price when it comes to my country,what is the minimum purchase? I would appreciate your early reply in advance. thank you

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mousa ghefary - 2013-02-25
Hello, I'm Dr.mousa ,from Palestine I am interested in your Yrksher canaries and with other types of canary. What the prices of your canary? Please give us the price according to the type canaries .and what is the minimum purchase? thank you .

Shames Alazawi - 2013-02-24
I bought a new bird a blue fronted Amazon she is really cute but she is very aggressive and there is something wrong with her feet it's not shaped right and she needs help idk how to help her cuz she wouldn't step up or anything instead she try's to bite me she is always shaking what should I do?????

courtneyduval@bellsouth.net - 2013-02-23
We just adopted a white zebra finch as a mate to our gray zebra finch. They were supposed to both be female but a few weeks after the white finch arrived they started laying eggs....one is sitting on the eggs and the white one is busy building and improving their nest. is it possible that one is a male?

Anastasia Higgins - 2005-04-11
I just recently rescued "riley" a 17 year old amazon, I think he is a double headed.
I rescued riley from the veterinary clinic I work for as a grooming assistant. he was put there to board by his elderly owner who went into the hospital in feb 2005. well his owner passed away so I offered to cover his bill and bring him into my family.
He was my favorite coworker :) and now my best friend. I have just recently been through the hard times of losing someone close to me also as he did, so we make a good pair. I look forward to having a life with him:) He is very talkitive, the most clearly spoken bird I have met! His favorite phrases are "I love you", "hello" (he likes to answer the phone), "guten tag"(hello in german), "happy bird", sing happy birthday, and silent night to name a couple :) he is great.

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Anonymous - 2012-12-12
Hi, I have a question for you, we have a double yellow amazon which is being told by the previous owner 18 years old, as she is not banded I dont have any age proof of that bird! I dont have any knowledge about birds and specially big ones. When we first saw her, she looked sick but the owner told that the bird is molting at the moment other wise she is very healthy, and he said she molts twice a year, is that common? she doesnt speak anything and she is sleeping most of time or eating, first I thought its a stress of transition but now since its a second day i am bit worried. Many thanks for any suggetions!
Gina Foster - 2013-02-23
i have one too it took a couuple of weeks for her to like me .now she loves me .but will attack company so i have to keep her in when someone comes over .

Al Mitchell - 2013-02-23
I am looking for a pair of Gloster canaries to purchase in the Philadelph Pa area, does anyone know of a breeder in that area ?

Chandni Singh - 2013-02-22
I have a Indian Ringneck parrot from 1999,when we caught him he is so small that he can't have the habit to eat his food,my mother grind the seeds and feed him after 1 year he was able to eat,he call me as didi,my mother as ma,my brother as banti,my father as papa and my small brother as enao...he laughs,cry,and play with me...he don't want to stay in the cage whenever he get any chance he get out from his cage and play with us...he loves my mother very much he can't see if anyone is crying...he stay us with like family member and he is my brother,my 3rd brother his name is MITTHU....my Sona...

victoria - 2006-09-22
Love my Elvis! She, yes she, was thought to be a male, named and raised for the first half of her life as a male. Second owner, whom I bought her from, (at 5 yrs old)had her sexed after going through her first cycle on things. Originally, thought she was sick. She is beautiful, playful, friendly and outgoing. In my opinion, if you have ever been around a 2 yr old (human) and understand the psychology of that, you can handle a Macaw. Please understand, it is manditory they feel the love. Just as a 2 yr old demands your undivided attention & care. Out smart them, as an example, do not ever feed exactly the same thing at the same time to avoid unnecessary hurt feelings, if you don't keep their schedule. One example would be if you feed your pet 2 to 4 times a day, do not make them the same times each day. Vary your delivery and the food/toy/treat each time. They will become demanding if you allow it. We are suppose to be the smarter species. I question our knowledge of what defines a "greenwing" as mine is dominately green with blues, reds, oranges, yellows through out her feathers. Bright yellow under her blue and green wings, body is orange. Cone area above her mandible now red, was originally green with few feathers red, now about a full inch. 11yrs soon to be 12. Most people of "pure heart" can hold my macaw without threat, she is 28 to 30 in top to tip.

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