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I have a sparrow I found at school, but the problem is that it's nails became so sharp that I'm worried that it might jump and land onto someone's eyes or any soft areas. So, I wanted to ask that can I trim the sparrow's nails? I know this is silly t
Small nail clippers can be used to take the points off. Sandpaper perch covers or concrete perches can be used to maintain length. Consider an exam with your veterinarian or an experienced avian vet to diagnose mites or skin infection. Bathe or mist with warm water once or twice weekly to promote preening and healthy plumage.
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How often do I bathe my budgies? They're still getting use to me so it's difficult taking them out for a bath. Suggestions/Advise please!
You can offer a bath every couple of days. A shallow tray in the floor of their cage may offer a chance for bathing without having to take them out. Just only put it in for bath time and remove when done so there isn't dirty water sitting in the cage. Or some birds appreciate a gentle mist of warm water from a spray bottle. Here's some more info and info on training to handle as well. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/bathing-birds https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/taming-training-talking-to-birds http://www.medicalcenterforbirds.com/refId,58568/refDownload.pml
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Hi, My zebra finch hopped into a bowl of olive oil. He has the bottom of himself covered. This was yesterday, it's dried but oily. He is not tame, so can't bathe him
Thanks for reaching out about Keaton. Just because he is not tame does not mean you can't bath him. Dawn dish soap or Johnson's baby shampoo work well. Hold under luke warm water under the skin, lather and rinse, fairly quickly. Provide heat support to dry off. If you leave him matted with oily feather, he can not insulate himself and is more likely to get ill. Good luck.
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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 think my budgie is going through a preening stage his new feathers are coming and he's plucking old feathers. Do they do the same near the neck area coz he's doing for quite some time today. Also I gave him bath today.
If he is getting new feathers in that area of the body, that could be a reason for him to preen in the neck area. If, however, he begins to lose feathers and you aren't seeing new feathers coming in/ you are seeing bald areas of skin then this could be a sign of a problem (such as mites/parasites) that require veterinary attention. If your bird had a bath today that could be another reason for his extra grooming habits today.
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