Animal Stories - People Talking About Parakeet: Types of Parakeets



Select Pet Atlas	Select A Family	Species / Breed

Latest Animal Stories on Parakeet: Types of Parakeets (1041)

Dai Hughes - 2011-09-19
I'VE JUST PURCHASED A BREEDING PAIR OF EASTERN ROSELLAS....................I LOVE THESE BIRDS........I'VE KEPT BUDGIES AND COCKATEILS IN THE PAST , BUT YOU CAN'T UNDERESTIMATE THE LOVELY COLORS OF THE ROSALLA FAMILY.........

Click For Replies (1)

rashed - 2011-09-15
How to know if my lovebird is a girl or a boy please tell me? And please tell me what a lovebird eats and what a indian rose ringed parrakeet eats

Click For Replies (1)

Leila - 2011-08-10
Wow! You've got an amazing story behind your birds! Way back then, handfeeding was really your thing! And what a large number of chicks you fed! I wouldn't be able to do that! Really! That is why your birds have really bonded with you. You were really confident at your skills - that is truly wonderful to hear. Wishing you many happy years with your pets. As for your outdoor birds, do they winter outdoors?

Click For Replies (2)

Charlie Roche - 2011-08-10
I hand fed them all - and as they got older they paired. At least some did. I set them up in an aviary and they could go inside or outside - lived in Florida at the time so really never cold. They could be indoors or they could be outside in the flight cages. They then had babies and I hand fed them too. I just loved it.
rashed - 2011-09-15
yes your true

Therese Dunnigan 2005-10-24 - 2005-10-24
My Derbyan is called "Bombay". He is handsome and loving. I purchase him four years ago and I recommend this bird to the beginner, as well as the advance bird lover. He has a large vocabulary and can master tricks with ease. There are few articles written about the Derbyan Parakeet and I thank you for your information.

Click For Replies (1)

amy payne - 2011-09-14
Did you have a daughter named billie michelle, kim, tanya?

santosh - 2011-02-03
Hi I have male plum headed parakeet, his name is tito it's a most wonderful bird, I have never caged him he always remains outside the cage he likes to eat food along with me.

Click For Replies (3)

connie - 2011-02-15
Are you selling your plum headed parakeet? How old is he ...? Is he friendly ... does he step up willingly? How much? Where are you located? I live in toronto canada ....my name is connie please let me know.
jul\'s - 2011-07-14
How old is your plum, and were are you located,how much are you asking for?
Kate and Dave - 2011-09-04
Where can I get a Plum-headed Parakeet? I live in Phoenix, AZ

Dennis Roberto Vasquez - 2011-08-11
My parakeets are about 2 and a half years old (Male and Female) and the female hasn't laid eggs yet. Why is that?

Click For Replies (2)

Charlie Roche - 2011-08-11
Just because two birds are sexually mature - it doesn't mean they are ready to do "IT" You just have to be patient and when they are ready they will go through courtship and mating. It doesn't work on a humans time table just on their time table. I have had birds that were sexually mature but didn't actually mate for another 5 years. I have also had birds that I thought were no where near old enough that did mate. It is strictly on their time table.
Anonymous - 2011-09-02
Because they face problem, you can change one of them.

Tina Petersen - 2011-08-24
ok I have 3 parakeets. I believe two are male and the other is female. Are you able to age them by there markings. I would really like to know how old they are. Thanks for any help in this matter

Click For Replies (1)

Charlie Roche - 2011-08-24
The cere - the area directly above the top of the upper beak and below the eyes will take on a bluish color for the male and a tanish color for the femlae when they reach sexual maturity.
That's around 6 - 12 months. I don't know of any other specific way on a parakeet. Birds age (obviously) and if the facial patch (such as on a macaw) is bare, the do show wrinkles. The feet on an older bird shows age just like on the hands of humans but you have to be around them a lot to really notice unless someone can point it out. Sorry

eve - 2011-08-14
Hi I have recently got two golden rosella's, I believe they are male and female, they seem to be feeding each other, he is chasing her, and has been for a while now, I am not sure of their ages, could anyone tell me when they're ready to mate? We have put in a breeding box, she looks but has not gone in yet, they are in a very large cage, he seems to be bobbing his head and chasing her but she does not seem to want to know, I would appreciate some advice, as here in England there seems to be no answers to my questions, thank for reading my question. Love them they're so funny to watch, they love water crest as well as fresh fruit, happy happy happy.

Click For Replies (2)

Jasmine Brough Hinesley - 2011-08-14
Their breeding season is usually from August to January. The male feeding the female is a good sign that they are in the breeding mood. Watch them to see what behaviors they display - if they have a lot of chattering while shaking their tails and dropping their wings - that is a good sign that they are in the breeding ritual. Depending on how old they are, they will produce more or less eggs. They are not as fertile in their first year, but generally by the end of their second year they will be fully fertile and can lay up to 5 eggs. It takes about 3 weeks for the eggs to hatch once they are laid.
eve - 2011-08-15
Thank you very much jasmine, I will keep you posted. Kind regards Eve.

orlene - 2011-08-15
i got 4 parakeet two males and two females the two females are rare. I was wondering when they start breeding,

Click For Replies (1)

Charlie Roche - 2011-08-15
Parakeets reach sexual maturity between 6 months and 1 year of age. As to when they start breeding - that depends on them. You possibly can do things that may help. About a year old - gives them lots of nutricious and soft foods, vegetables fruits etc. You can try and lengthen their day via a UV light. Nesting materials or things they can chew up like twigs. Line the nest box and give them a perch by the nest box for easy access into and out - so they won't hit the box on a full run and break the eggs. Also, easier for them to guard their home. Patience .....

Leila - 2011-08-10
Oh I see, so the weather was just good for the birds, which made it all the more easier for you I guess. Are any of your birds talking? Tell us more of their antics!

Click For Replies (3)

Charlie Roche - 2011-08-11
My absolute favorite funny thing to tell was Peppy (Panama Amazon) loved to watch Ninja Turtles.
He would laugh and make their sounds and fight etc. Company was coming over and they came to the front door and husband, wife and two teenagers came in. Peppy - whose cage door I never closed said very clearly "Drop your drawers, I have a pistol"

Peppy did not like just one person - my mother - and I don't really blame him. His cage door was always open and when he wanted to rest or sleep, he would go in his cage and close the door. He had a perch on top of the cage and a perch haning from the ceiling. If you wanted him to go in his cage all you had to say is "Grandma is coming over" and he would make this horrific growl and go like the dickens to get in his cage and close the door.

One day Grandma is over and she decides that Peppy should like her. She goes to the cage and Peppy says clearly "Peppy be bad bird" She went closer and Peppy said "Peppy be bad bird" I told my mother to leave Peppy alone but then he had never bitten anyone and kids running around the house etc. My mother went closer and Peppy flew off his perch, dive bombed my mother and bit her really good through the arm. He flew back and said "Peppy be bad bird" The kids and I ran in my room and laughed like crazy. They didn't like grandma either but Peppy let her know. It is so funny what they know or how. Peppy was my hero on that one.

Birds can speak or some just are quite vocal and expressive but they understand so much.
Leila Peters - 2011-08-11
Wow! That bird is really clever! And he is no "bird-brain"! What an interesting story to tell! Grandma must have been put off birds forever! So you are saying he's as clever as a child, hey! Amazing! And you mean to say he closes the cage door himself!?!
Charlie Roche - 2011-08-11
I don't know about grandma being put off by birds but Peppy sure didn't like her. I got Peppy when my two girls were two years old and Peppy was 2 days. Peppy pretty much kept up with the girls until about kindegarten. Movies, jokes, attitude was pretty much the same. So yes, I think birds are quite intelligent. I really never closed the cage doors on most of my birds. They could go in and out as they choose. They did close the door themselves at night or during the ay if they didn't want to be bothered. I had a couple that would manage to get into trouble and I did close their door at night after I learned. Nothing terrible - one would break out of the house though and it took me awhile to figure out it was going out the doogy door. Little things. Have fun with yours and enjoy.

About Animal-World

Animal-World offers animal pictures, videos, and animal information on all different types of pets and animals. Included are animals that are commonly kept as pets, exotic pets and wild animals. Check us out for information, education, and fun. We strive to aid in responsible pet ownership and an understanding of the importance of preserving and honoring our world and its inhabitants. Animal-World members and contributors are from all over the world. You too are invited to be an active participant in this community. Post your own personal pet stories, contribute pictures of your pets, and join the forums for pet and animal discussions.

Visit Animal-World

Animal Stories - People Talking About Parakeet: Types of Parakeets

About Animal-World