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Hello, how can you tell the difference between a flock call and a call for attention? I read that you should call back to a flock call by saying 'I'm here' in a normal voice but you shouldn't respond to calls just for your attention. So if this is true, how can you tell the difference? Are there...

Hello, so I have been reading about sprouting seeds and how good they are for your bird especially during breeding season. I was just wondering how many should be fed in a normal week and how many should be fed when it is breeding season (I don't have my IRN yet just doing some research and I...

Hello! So I have been reading into trying to keep the noise down with an Indian ringneck. I am getting one next year! I know they are loud birds when they want to be and that is fine by me, not so much by my boyfriend but I have looked into other parrots and the loudness is the only downfall to...

Hello again! Here to ask yet more questions before I get my bird next year haha. So I read that not every bird talks, but Indian ringnecks will more than likely talk if given the proper training and time and effort. Is this true? I really want my ringneck to talk (if it doesn't then I will still...

Hello! So I am still doing my research on IRNs. I should be getting one by March next year hopefully! I just want to know how much an IRN costs to feed every month? Not including vets fees I will have some savings for that and plan to insure the bird. I am looking to feed a predominately pellets...

1. Pet-hating parents I have two parents that REALLY dislike noise and mess. I have two dogs, and although I really want a bird, they refuse to have more than two pets in the house. They also are opposed to birds thanks to a budgie I had when I was eight and really irresponsible. Any tips on...

Hello! I am new to this forum and I am planning on getting an Indian ringneck within the next year or two (I would have one now but the bf won't let me yet lol) I already own a cat and a bearded dragon but I feel a bird would bring me so much joy (my other animals do obviously but there's...

I recently bought a very tiny cat scratcher that has a hamock for $10 at a swap meet. It has not been used before and still has all the tags from the pet store it was bought at. I’m wondering if I can put it in my bird room and allow my birds to hop on it. I don’t have cats, so most likely if I...

Hi all! I have a GCC, Max. :gcc: He's probably about 3. He was.. neglected.. in his old place. He's terrified of fingers, doesn't step up when called, and has terrible separation anxiety over me (he has been smitten since I first met him.) My question is about his separation anxiety...

Hello guys! I was reading something about parrot food, and it mentioned firethorn berries (Pyracantha coccinea to be specific) being a good thing to give to your parrot. However I'm still not sure if they are safe for lovebirds because the text didn't mention them.:confused: Also if they aren't...

hello, new here got some questions about the health of my two lovebirds; any help would be appreciated my main concern today is with my male lovebird, Rio.. he seemed a little lethargic and fluffed up inside of his cone earlier today and the both of them are usually quite hypo lol i decided...

Hello! I've been wanting to purchase a conure for a while, and my family finally decided on a Sun conure. He/she is currently being weaned and should be ready next month (!!!). They are getting shipped from the breeders since they aren't local. I had a few questions, and I figured asking...

(Condensed, quick to the point version with my questions) Q: Bird gets very loud when im out of her sight. Wings are grown and will also fly to find me. No fans on or anything for this reason. Not sure what to do about the loud screeching. Any help? Q: Very easy to startle her. Sneezing, water...

I'm interested in getting a parrotlet this Christmas as a gift from my boyfriend. I have two budgies, Bug and Gus, and Juno the ferret. I'm just wondering what experiences anyone who has owned a parrotlet has had with them and if I would realistically be able to give a new parrotlet the...

Hello! My first post on these forums and wanting to get a Congo. First, how much attention would they need? I have a job where I work 8 hours a day. Sometimes, I would work 12 hour shifts during the year. I would not want to get a Congo and not be able to be there for it. Second, any special...

I just adopted my first [green cheeked] conure yesterday! :green2: Its name is Guac (guacamole), and I already love him so much! I got lots of questions though, so if you know the answer to any of my questions, please help me out! :) 1. Guac seems to be grooming himself a lot... is that normal...

A few questions from a new parront.. I have a 2 year old Senegal named Maxwell and I'm new to owning birdys. I have a few questions... 1) Why does he keep wagging his tail feathers and fluffing up?! 2) When he's in his cage he refuses to sleep until I bring him out, then he will sleep on...

Hey guys i am new and i have a question. My best friend got a cockatiel and after playing around with him a bit i have kinda been obsessed with him. So i am thinking about getting one of my own... but i have to parakeets. I have read that they are fine together and that Cockatiels will eat...

Hello there! I've had several birds, but never cockatoos, and I just went with my mother-in-law to buy her first bird. Tiki is a stunning, wonderful, 13 year old Umbrella cockatoo. I wouldn't normally advocate for a large parrot as a first-time bird, but she's in her 50s and they took so well...

Can someone give me a general idea of common pet birds by difficulty (from time, care, cost)? I know budgies or finches might be some on the easier and macaws some of the hardest but what about in between?