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I've got a few questions. First my two birds are having a hard time bonding with me how do I fix that? Second I think my hamster needs a bigger cage, picture below, 3rd my leopard gecko has a heating Rock does that mean I can leave his light off dur
Thanks for reaching out. Sound like you have a full house. 1. Birds will often bond together but continue to work with them in a quiet environ, offering treats to win and re-enforce trust. Toys, the radio or tv, can all assist with boredom. Setting up foraging toys so birds need to spend time looking for food. 2. There is no such thing as too big a cage. 3. Heating rocks are rarely approved for use, as they will eventually become faulty and get too hot, potentially damaging the animal. A heat lamp is recommended. 4. The bunny's litter box should be spot cleaned daily and full clean weekly. If you can smell it you waited too long. Good luck.
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Indian ringneck injured trying to escape cage. Got stuck and I had to free him. Was bleeding from top of head and corner of mouth. Has stopped bleeding, still eating and maneuvering around cage but I can tell he is in some pain. No emergency/after ho
As long as he isn't actively bleeding and is responsive, then he can likely wait until tomorrow. Cover the cage to reduce stress and keep him warm. If there is a local veterinary ER, you can have him seen there if he is exceedingly painful. Call ahead to confirm they will see birds. Do not medicate him with any OTC products as some may be toxic to birds.
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Should I clean my bird's cage on a daily basis? What can I give it to chew so that it trims its beak? I've heard that they like squid bones. How can I tell if it is male or female?
You should indeed clean her cage every day, i do not recommend squid bones, there are special stones that can be purchased in pet stores specially designed for beak trimming. in most bird species it's not possible to tell if they are male or female unless a DNA test is performed.
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It is possible we could be taking in my friends two parakeets. Where do I start? I want to know how to care for them properly before possible owning them. Do you have any tips, tricks, must know things?
Parakeets, also called Budgerigars, are small members of the parrot family and they can become good mimics. The average adult size is 7 inches long, head to end of tail. The average life span is between 10 to 20 years with proper care. A well-balanced Parakeet diet consists of: Specialized pellets should make up 60-70% of diet, fresh vegetables and fruits and small amounts of fortified seeds Clean, fresh, filtered, chlorine-free water, changed daily. Do not feed birds: avocado, fruit seeds, chocolate, caffeine or alcohol; it can cause serious medical conditions. Avoid sugar and high fat treats. Things to remember when feeding your Parakeet: Fresh food and water should always be available. Vegetables and fruits not eaten within a few hours should be discarded. Remember, treats should not exceed 10% of total food intake. Housing Parakeets acclimate well to average household temperatures, not to exceed 80°F; be cautious of extreme temperature changes. The habitat should area that is w
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I got my bird just yesterday, and she was very talkative when she was being retrieved, but it is now in the afternoon, and she isn't making any noise. She is eating just fine, and her droppings look absolutely normal. I'm just concerned that there co
Thanks for reaching out about Sky. Stress can definitely present as being quiet, especially in a new environment. Monitor appetite, thirst, fecal and irate production. Is she remains quiet, call the seller or seek visit to a veterinarian. Good luck.
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