I agree with ChickenCanoe.
You have budgies, I'm assuming. (Unless you mean actual parakeets, in which case, that's awesome!) I would suggest working your way up to a Macaw, if you ever do get one. Try a Conure or other similar-sized species. Macaws are a life-time commitment and if you don't...
My coworker texted me yesterday and asked if I would want another parrot - I have a Conure.
After a long discussion about details, it was decided that I would take her friend's Eclectus. My coworker also somehow found me a free cage for her. So I decided it was meant to be.
So I'm getting a...
Let me first say that I called a vet first. They're going to call me back.
My crimson belly conure just swallowed the back of my 10 gauge plugs. They're rubber, not metal, which is probably better... Any advice? Do you think he'll be able to pass it himself?
He's doing well. He still seems to only want to chew everything he finds. He very much enjoys chewing on my phone and laptop. And then he likes chewing on my nose and ears. I haven't had a chance to go back to the breeder but she says that she's willing to help us.
How do I get him used to...
He's biting less, but when he preens my face he pulls my facial hair. Is this still preening affectionately or is he trying to hurt me? He also hates his cage.
I think I'm going to see when/if I can go see his breeder again, like you suggested. Thanks!
The site you told me to go on said his species lives for about 20 years.
He bites me really hard if I try to interact with him when he's on my shoulder. How do I get him to stop this?
Yeah, I've been scolding him when he bites hard. I like when he nibbles my cheek or finger, but if he chomps down on my finger or lips I tell him no bite and blow on him. That's what the breeder said.
He seems to favor my girlfriend more than me, but he lives at my house. Can I expect him to...
I've wanted a parrot (or cockatiel/cockatoo/something. basically any bird that acts like it loves me) for a long time. I finally splurged and bought one. His name is Toby and he's a crimson belly conure.
He's still young so he hasn't developed his red plumage fully. This picture was right...
What are the testing requirements for ducks? In PA they only have to be tested for AI, and I don't think they even can be tested for pullorum. So they don't have to be tested at all, do they?
I or a friend will be bringing a bunch of Saxony ducks. Mostly drakes. I can also bring production Pekin hens. Message me if you're interested (I don't check BYC much anymore but I get an email when I get a PM).
I have 5 Saxony drakes available. They are directly from Holderread's top show quality line. Price will start at $30 and go up depending on quality, or if I have to keep and feed them for much longer. I just showed them at my 4-H fair (we have a licensed APA judge who judges our exhibition...
My Saxony drakes are almost completely feathered. They still have a little bit of blue to get in on their heads and claret to get in on their breasts. My 4-H fair is on Thursday and I don't think they'll be ready. The Pekins I'm entering in the Market Duck project, however, are definitely ready...
I have 9 Saxonies juveniles and some of the young drakes that I know are drakes (they're whispering) still have eye stripes. They're 2 1/2 months. So I think you have a pair too.
I need pictures of Pekin ducks at different ages. I am doing a personal scrapbook of the Market Duck 4-H Project for my fair this year, but I have to hand it in before the project will be over... Does anyone have pictures of Pekins at 6-8 weeks they would let me use?
I used to really want to raise show quality Muscovies, but I couldn't find a breeder who sold and shipped for cheap, so I went through Holderread's and got Saxonies. I might raise scovies for meat next year, though.