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Paul - 2013-04-09
How long should one wait to introduce a new bird Into the same cage?

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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2013-04-10
It really just depends. How many birds are already in the cage and how old are they? You could try introducing them right away and see how they react. My suggestion would be to keep them in cages next to each other until it appears they know each other and then try introducing them.

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karen - 2013-04-05
Hi. I've had my conure for 1 year. He was approximately 2 years old when I purchased him. About a week ago I noticed few downy grey feathers on her chest..... 1 week later her whole chest is grey and little on her wings, any ideas thanks?

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Clarice Brough - 2013-04-08
It could be the final adult coloring coming in as they do attain full color at about 2 years. You could check with the breeder to see what their hatchlings look like at full development. Most of this species are very similar overall, but some may have more gray/green on the chest than others. There is a slight chance of a hybridization, as they have been known to be crossed with Nanday Conures, though that's pretty unlikely.

Anonymous - 2013-04-08
Why is it that their is a colored band on my finch s foot.thank-you

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Clarice Brough - 2013-04-08
Small birds like finches are often banded by breeders, usually when they are just a few days old while the feet are flexible. They use the bands to keep track of various things such as parentage or the year of a clutch.

Rhea - 2011-12-10
Great Web Site! I have found oodles of info on my white dove here. I do have questions I am unable to find info about. I have also posted what type of cage we have our dove in to give others ideas.
We have had our white dove 'Lonesome' for about 6 mo now, I took him (not sure if male or female) in because I felt sorry for him when I first saw him. He was kept in a very small parakeet cage with no perch bars and an some sort of towel he stood on, on the bottom of the cage.
We put him in a rabbit cage 30 inches L x 18 W x 21 feet T with a solid bottom, with several perch bars and food and water dishes on both sides. We sprinkle grit on the bottom to resemble what comes natural to them by ground feeding.
He was very clumbsy at first as he had to learn how to stand and navagate to the other perches because he obviously had never used them before. Now six months later he is a pro, He seems to be very happy. My questions are simple and I hope other Dove owners can help me.
1. I don't think he is your typical Dove, Everything I have read says they are quiet birds. Mine on the other hand is very vocal! He coos ALL THE TIME all day. He sings his mating call with that funny inhaling sound (like one of those moo-ing toys when you turn it upside-down!) I am at the point of frustration with him. I have tried everything to quiet him and the only thing that works is a lazer light. We make sure th'e light does not shine by his eyes as we are aware of the damage they can cause. We flicker it fast on the celing to divert his attention or we put the light on his feet and he stops and moves away from it because he doesnt like it on his feet. Any ideas or suggestions on how to quiet him? Not completly, just not as often.

2. Do Doves need/like nests? Should we try one any suggestions on the type?

Thanks ~ Rhea

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Charlie Roche - 2011-12-11
Little unusual and my guess would be that you have a male. I wouldn't keep doing the light thing cuz you just might really be scaring him. Hold him. Just hold him. Second option is to get a female and then yes you would need a nest box.
Lynda Bradford - 2012-01-13
he is cooing because he is trying to attract a mate
abe - 2012-01-30
With the light you might as well throw rocks at him. Stop that. He coos for love and attention. Take him out of that jail house you call a cage and love on him and let him walk and flutter around awhile. He is not going anywhere. We take our doves out on the porch and let them fly about to different perches. We also have a big cage out there so they can get some sun and fresh air, they love it. They don't just want to fly away from you, unless they know you are mean and don't really care for them. He is always going to coo. That is part of it. A partner will slow his cooing down some, but not completely.
alyssa - 2012-08-28
Doves as a general rule are vocal creatures, that's their natural instinct. If anything, light spurs them on, the reverse of what you're after here. They are very communicative, sometimes just talking to them can be a solution; if you were going to provide a nest, you'd need a female. Yes they are quiet and tame, but they also like to be very much a part of what's going on, and love to show off too as well as playing ! Sometimes a male will get noisy when he's rambunctious and wants a mate.
janet - 2012-09-17
It is hard for me to believe that the wonderful sound of a dove cooing could ever be bothersome to anyone. It is the most wonderful sound I hear everyday, To use a lazer light is border line animal abuse, that poor dove did not get a better home, perhaps you should give him away to someone that will enjoy the beautiful sound of his cooing.
Heidi - 2013-04-08
Rhea Using a lazer light - yes, that is cruel! Cruel! Cruel! If you don't love the cooing then find that Dove a good home. You cannot do that to the bird, you will scare him to death! Is that what you want. I am hard on you, but that is cruel! If I lived nearby or could get the bird, I would take him off your hands and love him. I own a laughing dove that coos all the time and laughs all the time. He is so happy and I am never annoyed at his cooing. To get a dove to stop cooing is to take away what he is. That is the innate characteristics that God put into the bird when he made him. It's like a cat without a 'meow' or a cow without a 'moo' or a chicken without a 'cluck-cluck' - you get my point? You may be annoyed, but that's you and you cannot change the bird, you would be destroying it to try to change it. I commend you for taking the bird on after seeing the terrible condition it was it, which was pitiful and animal cruelty. I've had my dove for many years - he is my family. I love him so much. Please treat your dove right and never again do this. You would be far better off to give it to someone who will love it and one that enjoys the cooing. If you do find it a home, I would really make absolute sure that person has experience in handling doves. Some people just don't know how to take care of birds. I'm sure you don't want the bird to go to someone that would make it's life worse or mistreat it or neglect it.

Charmaine Weir - 2013-04-07
I'm sure if a bird parent bought a bird from a pet store it might seem unfathomable to feed your bird alcohol, but remember where the bird is indigenous to countries that make wine, and they are free flying birds in their country of origin. Please respect others and learn more before you make comments and believe that bird owners are abusing their birds by giving them something that the birds are used to by nature.

Rudy java - 2013-04-06
Hi world, I'm rudy from Java Indonesia. I like yorkshire canarys from England. In Indonesia, Yorkshires from England are very popular because proportional body is very good.

Sarah - 2013-04-05
Hello, I have a question. My uncle had two parakeets in the same cage and one of them passed today just randomly. Would it be alright if he got another one to put back with the other one, who is female? The last one was a male. Does the gender matter and can they be in the same cage if he gets a new one? I've owned birds before, but I was a child. I am asking in regards to my uncle because he's not sure what types of questions to ask. If nobody is sure, is there any recommended sites I can check out? So far, I haven't found much info about those types of questions.

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Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2013-04-05
It really just depends on the individual birds personalities. He would probably love another companion. However, my personal recommendation would be to keep the two birds in separate cages right next to each other so they can get used to each other before putting them in the same cage. But, you never know. They might get along great right from the start or they may fight.

rohitmutneja - 2013-04-03
I bought a one and a half month alexandrine male parrot.. what should i feed it and how many times a day?? Is cerelac healthy for baby parrot??

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jayashree - 2013-04-04
Welcome to Alex family. 3-4 times you have to hand feed him. It's always better to prefer health mix. I gave manna health mix to my Alex baby. Give some high nutritional foods too. Where are you put up?

Kathy Jackson - 2013-04-03
I have a Jenday Conure who is 5 years old he used to be really loving, I`ve had him for 3 years but for some reason he has turned mean. he won`t even come on my finger anymore. I do work all day, but I`m home in the evenings and we spend time together, I try, My Mom died recently and she was always home, but she never played with him but someone was always there and their was noise in the house, do you think he lonely that`s why he acting this way.

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Clarice Brough - 2013-04-08
Birds are very social, so it could very well be that he is lonely. Even though your mom didn't handle him, having a constant companion would have been a big thing in his life. With her gone, it sounds like he may now be very isolated for hours at a time and that could be causing mood changes and depression.

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