Best For Birds

I found a injured robin bird. It is blind in both eyes. They are completely gone. The bird can’t fly. We want to try and keep it for as long as we can but we don’t know how.

Commendable, but unfortunately it is illegal for you to keep it without a permit. Robins are protected by the migratory bird act. It probably needs some medical attention as soon as possible, the best thing you can do for it is to get it to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible. Call your state wildlife agency -if they are unavailable because of the weekend, try your animal control or shelter, or see if there are any rehabilitators listed in your area. Time is critical, it is unlikely you can get it to eat, or can feed it properly.
Until you can get it help, put it in a cardboard box (poke a few holes if you are worried about air) and put it in a very quiet place that won’t get too warm or cold. Then resist the urge to check on it frequently-that causes a lot of stress, especially for an injured wild bird, and can cause it to die even if it weren’t hurt as badly as you describe. Don’t try to feed it or give it water, it probably is too stressed to eat anyway, and people usually do more harm than good when they try to feed injured birds.

I’d like to get another kind of bird to live in a cage with my cockatiel. My cockatiel gets out to play plenty (he spends about 80% of his time around the house rather than in the cage) but I would like to get another kind of bird to live in it with him… what kind could I get besides a cockatiel?? (I know different types of birds can live together, so don’t even tell me that they can’t. They just have to be similar enough in temperment for it to work out and feel that they have enough space for themselves.) My cage is 3 feet high, 3 feet across, and 2 feet wide… Keep inmind that cockatiels like to perch hight and climb on the walls of the cage… is there a bird with similar temperment which doesn’t perch high or is unable to climb up the cage walls like my cockatiel can? They would forsure have their own places if I could find a cage buddy like that…
I’m considering a pair of doves…small diamond doves (the blue ones) since they will bond together and stay near the bottom of the cage. (They fly, but can’t climb the walls like other birds) My cockatiel will still have his high perches to himself and I can move his food and water up there too if he likes…

Keep in mind that some birds will not be as tame with you if they have another bird in the cage with them. Other than that it is best if you were to have the same breed together. The most important thing is their personality though and you wouldn’t know that unless you gave one a try. I do not agree with Melanie M. I managed an exotic bird farm for many yrs. and we had birds together many many times. Otherwise how would you put a pair together to breed? It shouldn’t be that difficult though. Your cage is good size. You might want to try a love bird. They are about the same size.

Can one bird tell another bird to feck off?

Many birds have a universal warning call-usually a scolding noise, that many other birds understand. Birdwatchers take advantage of this sometimes, and make a scolding noise (pishing) that sometimes causes birds to come in to see what the trouble is.

Other closely related birds that use similar habitats will defend their territories against each other through song and other behavior. I’ve watched a flycatcher chase off several kinds of birds when they got too close to her nest.

Other birds that are predatory, will sometimes be mobbed by smaller birds. The smaller birds are quite able to tell the bigger birds to get lost.

In a regular forest, like just a large patch of woods somewhere, what’s a list of different kinds of birds that would live there. NOT a Rainforest. Kinda like a finch, starling, chickadee, robin, birds like that.
Thank you so much Oh, and please put this in a list. Sorry I’m being so picky…

nuthatch, red breasted grosbeak, purple finch, yellow finch, junko, blue jays, woodpeckers, flicker, robin, blue bird, chickadee, black birds, grackel..plus many many more!

Generally all of them. It’s just a matter of how far…..

Many birds become very unhappy rather quickly due to the boredom of sitting in an empty cage. Birds have very active minds and strong beaks they need to work out in order to help keep them occupied and happy. Boredom is one of the reasons why many birds become pluckers and pull out their own feathers. This is why it is important to choose the right toys for your new pet bird.

When choosing a toy for your pet bird it is important to make sure that you choose a toy that is the right size. Some toys are specifically designed for smaller birds and are not always safe if you have a large pet bird. Larger birds have much stronger beaks and can easily break apart toys that were designed for smaller birds. This can be a potential choking hazard.

An extremely popular toy for many smaller birds are swing sets and Olympic rings. Many birds get so much enjoyment out of these two types of toys that they will in fact try to swing on both of them at the same time. Some larger birds also enjoy playing on swing sets, but the majority of bigger birds are not as fond of them as their smaller brethren. Toy ladders are a favorite of birds of all sizes but you have to make sure that you have adequate room in your pet bird’s cage.

If you have a bird that has tendencies to pluck a lot, it would be in you and your birds best interest to buy toys which can be preened. Keeping your little buddy busy preening their toys means they are much less likely to spend time pulling out their own feathers. If you purchase a toy that has been made with cotton preening strips you need to pay close attention for any threads that begin to fray. A loose thread could easily tangle around your bird’s neck or foot. Preening toys composed of feathers are significantly safer since you do not have the dangers of any loose threads.

Toy play gyms for pet birds are a lot like the gyms in which children play, and many birds get almost the same amount of enjoyment from their play gyms as children do theres. Most bird play gyms include climbing ropes, perches, ladders, seesaws as well as swings and a small bowl for treats.

There are certain toys you should think twice about giving your pet bird. Any toy that has a mirror or highly reflective surface may cause your bird to become bonded with its own reflection. Also toys with flimsy parts with tiny attachments that are not securely fastened such a small bells can also be a bad idea. If your bird manages to pull off any tiny part from one of its toys it may end up swallowing it, and the results could be fatal.

Lastly worth pointing out is the fact that many birds, just like children are quite happy playing with simple objects rather than expensive toys. For example, a paper towel tube or something like a wooden tongue depressor can be quite a joy for many birds. As always be sure to supervise and watch your pet bird closely to make sure they do not injure themselves with whatever it is that they are playing with.

Stacy Richford
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/choosing-the-right-toys-to-keep-your-pet-bird-happy-and-healthy-51398.html

We have a farm…We have lots of birds mostly Starlings and Pigeons. I don’t mind them but I want to put out bird feeders and invite finches and oriels. We have those too, just not that many of them. I am afraid that the Starlings will chase them away, but I would like to invite another bird of any species to possibly chase the Starlings away..We don’t want to shoot them or poison them. Any bird people with any suggestions would be helpful. Thanks!

A little morbid but.. if you can find a few dead starlings and hang them in the trees where the starlings roost it will discourage them greatly. If not some plastic or resin replicas of hawks strategically placed in roosting areas will also discourage the starlings

Every morning about 4-5 am, the same type bird sits outside my window and chirp, if i had shoe, he would no longer sit outside my window. every year in the spring, same type bird..

F**ker!

Bird watching is a past time which may not be as popular as playing video games, going hunting or even playing chess, but you better believe it, bird watching can be fun. Now bird watching may not be something you have ever thought of doing but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing for you to try, it just means no one has every told you about until now!

What type of person likes to watch birds? Just like most hobbies, bird watching can be enjoyed by anyone young or old.
Essentially if you have an appreciation for nature, more specifically sitting outside watching the trees sway, the birds chirping etc, you may enjoy bird watching too.

A few other reasons why people like to watch birds are:

It’s relaxing
You can get closer to nature
It’s challenging
It’s invigorating
It’s good exercise
An excellent social activity

Now bird watching isn’t for everyone but you will never know if you don’t give it a go. The great thing about bird watching is that it’s not an expensive hobby. All you really need is a pair of binoculars and a few other items.

Binoculars
The main item all bird watchers need is their own pair of binoculars. Sure you can share with a friend but you’ll get much more out of the experience if you have your own. Binoculars are very useful in that they allow you to see better angles of a bird, they provide excellent clarity and will make it easier for you to identify a bird and take notes if needed.

As for which type of binoculars you should use, any pair is better than nothing. However if you want to get serious and get the full enjoyment out of bird watching, than having a good pair of binoculars is essential. A couple of reputable brands are Eagle Optics and Audubon Equinox.

If the thought of having a pair of “mini binoculars” which you can carry in your pocket and take everywhere you go sounds good, than you are in luck! Smaller sized binoculars are available which are called pocket binoculars. Pocket binoculars have a sharp and clear image, so don’t let their small size.

Field Guide
A field guide is essentially a book which is packed with bird information and is the ideal resource for your bird watching expeditions. Some of the information provided is general knowledge on each bird, interesting facts and they’re useful as they make it easy for bird watchers to identify a particular bird.

Notebook
Having a notebook with you while bird watching is handy as it allows you to take notes on the birds you have seen. It’s up to you what you decide to take note of, however most people take note of special details of the birds they have seen, the area which they were spotted and any other important details.

Attire
There are 2 main types of apparel bird watchers can invest in. First is a hat (any hat will do) The hat is mainly to do with protecting yourself from the sun, but believe me when I tell you that you wont be complaining if a bird decides to poo on your hat instead of your head!

The other item which is optional but very handy is a birding vest. You can place your binoculars and other equipment in the pockets.

The popularity of bird watching continues to rise and is definitely something worthwhile pursuing even if you have the smallest hint of interest. It’s inexpensive, interesting, good for your health and you don’t need to know anything about birds, so why not give it a go.

Darrell Knox
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/the-many-pleasures-of-bird-watching-50834.html

I’ve been looking into adopting a new pet lately, and I’ve always loved robins. I’ve tried googling the answer to this question, but the google results always bring me to useless websites about Red Robin restaurants and buying shirts and hats with robins on them… -sigh-

You can’t keep a native bird as a pet in the United States. Its a violation of the migaratory bird act of 1918, which includes most of the native avian species found in North America (roughly 800) The only birds you can keep are introduced species: House Sparrow, Rock Pigeon, and European Starling.