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tina haller - 2011-07-11
Why does my male budgey parakeet hump his toys is he lonely?

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Charlie Roche - 2011-07-11
Males - especially the smaller birds do this. Sometimes male puppies do it also. It's nature. I am sure your little budgey would like a partner but it isn't necesary. That depends on whether you want baby budgies. You could also get a second male and therefore he would have the company - but no babies. The hump is nature at work.

Andrea - 2011-07-06
I am a very responsible 10 year old and my family and I are woundering if Alexandrine Parakeets are a good 10 year old pet. I have been researching for days but I need to know how it is from a real owner.

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Charlie Roche - 2011-07-06
Everyone has an opinion and this is just mine. The Alexandrine Parakeet does not have a strong pair bond with its mate. It has a somewhat independent nature that can be frequently not fun. They are not cuddly. They will sit on your shoulder but are not really into affection or petting. Besides, they are part of the ring neck family and most are occasionally are tempermental. I would recommend a conure to a very responsible 10 year old. Yes, sometimes conures will make a bit of noise - especially when they first see you in the morning, when the sun is starting to set at night or when they know you are in the home and can hear you but can't see you. Conures are frequently called a Velcro bird cuz they stick like glue. They are affectioneete. They love pet and play. They love playing hide and seek. They learn to say a few words - although not clear talkers they are very expressive. Buy one directly from a breeder - directly out of the home. This years babies should be available now. That way you can hold it and play with it before you decide. Besides your conure can then check you out also. They love to play. They like kisses and I've never seen one get angry or mad and I have had them for 20 years. I have had green cheeks and queens and I would recommend them.
Charlie Roche - 2011-07-12
I was curious to see if you went ahead and got your bird. Did you see the other peoples comments regarding the Alexandrine? They are having probelms with it. I forgot to mention the greed check conure (purchased directly from a breeder) is about the same cost (within $25.00) as the Alexandrine. There are also several other conures which might be availabel where you live. Almost all, especially those readily avialable in the pet market, make excellent pets. Playful, joking, fun, talk a little but very espressive with their little (and sometimes big) noises. One thing, I never clip my conures (or any birds wings) but especially the conures because they love to be with you. They fly to you. Of course if you do clip the wings - just do it a little and not all the way back to the primaries. That way they can land softly but really can't fly far. Then they will walk to you so don't step on it. Have fun and let us know.

ash - 2010-11-25
I bought my alex 2 weeks ago from an advert in the local paper it said friendly, talkative parrot but he is neither I can't get within 1 meter of him without him flying off and panicking how can I get my bird to start to trust me enough for him to let me touch him? PLEASE HELP!!!

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Bonnie - 2010-12-02
If his wing isn't clipped - do it right away! Just be patient, he will soon learn he can't fly and will want you to pick him up (step-up on finger). Never grab him from over the top always get him to step-up on your finger by pushing your finger against his lower chest. Don't be afraid of him - he will sense your fear. Good luck - it takes a lot of patience, but will be a vary rewarding pet.
karen - 2010-12-23
I've had my alexandrine female for 5 1/2 years. It took a very long time to actually be able to have her step up on my fingers. I bought her when she was only six weeks old. It took a lot of patience and work on my part before I finally had her trust. After I had her for about 3 1/2 to 4 years, I could finally pet her. Pick up a parrot book, that may help. Stick with her and when you can finally pet her, just pet her head or she will think you are her mate and it will lead to much bigger problems such as adult frustration on her part being sexually mature for a bird and also aggressiveness towards others. Everyone in the house should interact with her as a flock would. I learned the hard way, I hope this helps you.
Col - 2011-02-11
Wing clip, and spend at least 2hrs per day within 5 ft of your Companion bird for several weeks. It could also be the room's decor. Alexandrines are very social and like to be where the action is. A change of guardianship is a difficult transition for any parrot of any kind. Just imagine as if you were 4-14yrs-old and suddenly thrust into the care of another person in different surroundings. There would rightly be a period of adjustment.

In the immortal words of a Guardian I admire and respect; be patient, be consistent, be persistent, and give it time.
Andrea - 2011-07-06
Since it's still young you still have a chance.
Get it's flying feathers cut first.
That way your parakeet can't get away from you. Handle him and show him you are not going to hurt him.
He will get your trust soon, but keep trying.
Andrea - 2011-07-06
Since it's still young you still have a chance.
Get it's flying feathers cut first.
That way you parakeet can't get away from you. Handle him and show him you are not going to hurt him.
He will get your trust soon, but keep trying.

noveen - 2011-03-29
Heyy.. I need help!
My parakeet keeps on taking food out and then eats it again.. is it normal?

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Editor's Note - 2011-03-29
I have had several birds that regurgitate their food. Sometimes they have done this on the top of my head or in an attempt to feed me. I asked an avian vet regarding this behavior and she assured me it was normal. Birds do it, she said, as if they are feeding their spouse or babies. The birds that did it, were healthy and happy in all other ways and I can't not say this happened excesssively but definitely more often in the spring.
gaby - 2011-07-03
I would like to purchase a yellow ringneck parrot. How much was yours?

Vicki Rauch - 2011-02-08
Hi my name is Vicki and we just bought a 4yr old Indian Ringneck and she is beautiful! She had been returned to the bird shop a couple times before we brought her home with us. She does not like my 17yr grand daughter and bites her whenever they get near each other. But with my husband and myself she is so very lovable and wants to be near us and held and petted all the time. She also is very loud like a Macaw is. Anyone have some ideas on how to make her quit biting? They said she was a problem bird when we purchased her and could return her in 30 days if it wasn't going to work out, but we will not return her because I don't think she is a problem bird, just moved around to many times already. But would like her to quit her biting habit.

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Ali Salar - 2011-06-12
It's not a matter just simply you can remove habit of biting fastly just if she is biting you then you should not hit her but you should remain patient and do not show her that it is hurting and by doing this several times you can remove habit of biting.

coree - 2011-06-09
When I got my parakeet for Christmas last year, my cousin thought its beak was was broken. Since the birds in Michigan have beaks that sticks out and a parakeet doesn't stick out. Even they have small beaks they can bite that feels like hurtful pinch or a bee sting.

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Charlie Roche - 2011-06-09
Anything will bite sometimes - even humans. Yeah a little parakeet - they don't have a huge bite but it will get your attention. Right?

coree - 2011-06-08
I'm going to buy another parakeet. So my parakeet (Polly) can have a friend. Since the weather is warm hear in Croton-Hardy dam Michigan I take his cage outside to talk other birds wich he does all the time.

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Charlie Roche - 2011-06-08
Good for you. They will both love you and they will have someone to play with when you aren't there. They are very social creatures and don't much like being on their own. Lots of fun with them.

Audrey - 2011-06-01
I want to know how long till parakeets lay eggs! Also I want to know what makes parakeets happy and get used to humans?

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Charlie Roche - 2011-06-01
Parakeets reach sexual maturity sometime between 6 - 12 months. So sometime in their the female would be able to lay eggs. If there is a male, possibly those eggs would be fertile but don't be too disspointed if they are not. Sometimes it takes a pair a couple of clutches to catch on to having babies and feeding them.
Parakeets get used to humans based on the amount of time you spend with them. Talk to them, hold them, play with them. However, if you are interested in them breeding, then they are probably going to want more privacy at times. You would be able to talk to them but not necessarily hold them.

michael - 2011-05-18
Hi. I just want to know the complete list of bird toys? I need help on how to make parakeets nest? I also just want to know how long does it take to train a parakeet? Thanks a lot

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Charlie Roche - 2011-05-19
There couldn't be a complete list of parakeet bird toys. The list would be enormous and wouldn't even have any new ones that people think up. Birds in the wild spend most of their time looking for food. Anytime they have left over, they play. You are feeding your birds so they don't have to look for food, so they will want and desire to play. They are a gillion parakeet bird toys. They seem to like bells, need stuff to chew on such as wooden toys. They like swings (most of the time). They like things that hang down that they can push. You can clean off pinecones and put them in the microwave for 30 seconds and you have a toy. You can put a little peanut butter in the bottom of a dixie cup and you will have a toy. Just start and your parakeets will train you as to what they like. There are nest boxes (usually around 7 x 7 x 8) that can be found in the pet stores and attached to the cage. You don't need to put nesting materials in the box. They feed their babies laying on their back so many times nesting materials will suffocate the babies. You can put some twigs, branches, kleenex, maybe a little carefresh on the bottom of the cage and if the parents wish to use it, they can. They usually use their feathers though. Train - depends on what you want to train them to do. Birds, parakeets are as different as children. Some learn quicker than others. Some just aren't interested. Have fun and good luck.
posypanda - 2011-05-31
About the training(and toys), there is an OVERFLOWING list of ideas. training usually takes one to two weeks, depending on your bird. as for toys, just put a swing with a bell or two, or just put some ladders. that usually occupies my budgie.
good luck!!!:)

angel - 2010-10-12
Hello well I have two parakeets for about two years now and now I got a new parakeet and put him in their cage do you think this was smart or not do you think they will like each other soon and my two year olds are a female and male and I got a new male and the female gets in fight with both but most with the new one why is that?

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jake - 2010-10-17
Hi what does it mean if my male budgie gets on top of the female in the breeding box?
Holden - 2010-10-22
They are doing it probably mainly for dominance. But if it looks like they are biting each others beak then they are probably giving a love nudge.
Josie - 2011-05-31
I have read that parakeets choose a mate for life, unless something happens to one. Putting another male in the picture probably isn't going to work out. Try getting the male a female friend.

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