Fanci Feathers Marans
Chicken Tender
There's been a male budgie flying around our farm. No idea where it came from, but he's still fairly tame, as I have been able to get about an arm's reach away from him. I don't want to scare him by grabbing for him and missing, and I know that's not the best approach when catching chickens. I found a net, and I have a sparrow trap, but have yet to try them out.
If I do manage to catch the little monkey, what then? I've never had a bird before, but I think they're really awesome. Kinda like having a tiny chicken in the house. I want to feed him right, and I've read that pellets extend their lifespan quite a bit as opposed to seeds.
How do I catch him?
What foods are best?
How big should his cage be?
I know I'm kind of putting the cart before the horse, but I've kicked around the idea of getting birds before. (kind of the underlying reason for getting chickens) I want to give him a good home. Help?
If I do manage to catch the little monkey, what then? I've never had a bird before, but I think they're really awesome. Kinda like having a tiny chicken in the house. I want to feed him right, and I've read that pellets extend their lifespan quite a bit as opposed to seeds.
How do I catch him?
What foods are best?
How big should his cage be?
I know I'm kind of putting the cart before the horse, but I've kicked around the idea of getting birds before. (kind of the underlying reason for getting chickens) I want to give him a good home. Help?
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