Comments for Best For Birds http://www.best-4-birds.com Best For Birds Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:42:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on What other type of bird can share a cage with a cockatiel?? by johnwashburn http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel/comment-page-1#comment-3403 johnwashburn Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:24:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel#comment-3403 almost any! ive had them with budgies, canaries, love birds, really depends on yoru bird, if he is nice or not<br><b>References : </b><br> almost any!
ive had them with budgies, canaries, love birds, really depends on yoru bird, if he is nice or not
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]]> Comment on What other type of bird can share a cage with a cockatiel?? by DAS http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel/comment-page-1#comment-3402 DAS Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:51:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel#comment-3402 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.<br><b>References : </b><br> 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.
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]]> Comment on What other type of bird can share a cage with a cockatiel?? by ruinrunner82 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel/comment-page-1#comment-3401 ruinrunner82 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:11:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel#comment-3401 I also have a cockatiel. As far as I know, the only other bird that can share a cage with them is another cockatiel. Parakeets are a little too small to go in with them, and I don't think you could put a conure in the same cage. To make the transition easier, if you have a male, try to get a female. You'll probably end up with eggs, but two males will more than likely fight all the time. If you have a female, I think you can put another female with it. I would double check at your local pet store just to be sure. Your cage sounds plenty big enough to accomadate two birds, so that should not be an issue. I would also ask about the best way to introduce a new bird, because I'm not sure about the best way to do that. Cockatiels make awesome pets! They are quite the entertainers.<br><b>References : </b><br>Worked at a pet store for three years/cockatiel owner I also have a cockatiel. As far as I know, the only other bird that can share a cage with them is another cockatiel. Parakeets are a little too small to go in with them, and I don’t think you could put a conure in the same cage. To make the transition easier, if you have a male, try to get a female. You’ll probably end up with eggs, but two males will more than likely fight all the time. If you have a female, I think you can put another female with it.
I would double check at your local pet store just to be sure. Your cage sounds plenty big enough to accomadate two birds, so that should not be an issue. I would also ask about the best way to introduce a new bird, because I’m not sure about the best way to do that.
Cockatiels make awesome pets! They are quite the entertainers.
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]]> Comment on How to keep a wild robin? by HAROLD UK http://www.best-4-birds.com/robin-birds/how-to-keep-a-wild-robin/comment-page-1#comment-3406 HAROLD UK Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:48:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/robin-birds/how-to-keep-a-wild-robin#comment-3406 You're not allowed to keep any wild animal in captivty...the best thing to do is take it to a animal clinic and they will decide what to do.<br><b>References : </b><br> You’re not allowed to keep any wild animal in captivty…the best thing to do is take it to a animal clinic and they will decide what to do.
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]]> Comment on What other type of bird can share a cage with a cockatiel?? by Sammie http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel/comment-page-1#comment-3400 Sammie Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:24:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel#comment-3400 Not a lot of breeders reccomend a tiel in a cage with another type of bird other than a tiel. You have a good cage, but tiels often fight and female + female = fighting. I suggest you just keep your's. tiels will probably bond with a ''cage-mate'' and have trouble bonding with you.<br><b>References : </b><br> Not a lot of breeders reccomend a tiel in a cage with another type of bird other than a tiel. You have a good cage, but tiels often fight and female + female = fighting. I suggest you just keep your’s. tiels will probably bond with a ”cage-mate” and have trouble bonding with you.
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]]> Comment on How to keep a wild robin? by Panthera Onca http://www.best-4-birds.com/robin-birds/how-to-keep-a-wild-robin/comment-page-1#comment-3405 Panthera Onca Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:15:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/robin-birds/how-to-keep-a-wild-robin#comment-3405 How the hell is that right? What sort of life is that for a wild animal. Take it to the vets NOW, and they will do the right thing. Trust me, that bird will be very depressed, it doesn't care for your kindness. You don't keep a hawk with a broken wing alive. You let it rest, let it be free again. If you love that animal then do the right thing. What you want to do is barbaric, and wrong. You don't keep a human alive on a life support machine, if they are in a terminal coma, still feeling pain. Be a good human, let him die peacefully, its not fair.<br><b>References : </b><br>Have worked in wildlife rehab. How the hell is that right?

What sort of life is that for a wild animal. Take it to the vets NOW, and they will do the right thing. Trust me, that bird will be very depressed, it doesn’t care for your kindness. You don’t keep a hawk with a broken wing alive. You let it rest, let it be free again. If you love that animal then do the right thing.

What you want to do is barbaric, and wrong. You don’t keep a human alive on a life support machine, if they are in a terminal coma, still feeling pain. Be a good human, let him die peacefully, its not fair.
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]]> Comment on What other type of bird can share a cage with a cockatiel?? by Melanie M http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel/comment-page-1#comment-3399 Melanie M Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:12:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel#comment-3399 You really should not mix birds in the same cage. It will pose problems with who's territory it is. We have two bird and we keep their cages next to each other but one will not allow the other in their cage. We have done this with 4 birds now and they all react the same way. The only time you can have more than one bird in the same cage is if they were raised together.<br><b>References : </b><br> You really should not mix birds in the same cage. It will pose problems with who’s territory it is. We have two bird and we keep their cages next to each other but one will not allow the other in their cage. We have done this with 4 birds now and they all react the same way. The only time you can have more than one bird in the same cage is if they were raised together.
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]]> Comment on What other type of bird can share a cage with a cockatiel?? by igvin http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel/comment-page-1#comment-3398 igvin Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:05:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/what-other-type-of-bird-can-share-a-cage-with-a-cockatiel#comment-3398 Not really sure but i have a cat i don't really want anymore, could make for a fun 12 seconds.<br><b>References : </b><br> Not really sure but i have a cat i don’t really want anymore, could make for a fun 12 seconds.
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]]> Comment on How to keep a wild robin? by SWWIFL http://www.best-4-birds.com/robin-birds/how-to-keep-a-wild-robin/comment-page-1#comment-3404 SWWIFL Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:48:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/robin-birds/how-to-keep-a-wild-robin#comment-3404 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.<br><b>References : </b><br>Wildlife biologist-I frequently help with hurt wild birds. A little more informatio (including a directory to help you find a nearby rehabilitator): http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/Injured-Bird.html 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.
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Wildlife biologist-I frequently help with hurt wild birds.

A little more informatio (including a directory to help you find a nearby rehabilitator):
http://www.wild-bird-watching.com/Injured-Bird.html

]]> Comment on Can different types of birds communicate with eachother? Or is it only exclusive to each species? by Cal King http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/can-different-types-of-birds-communicate-with-eachother-or-is-it-only-exclusive-to-each-species/comment-page-1#comment-3397 Cal King Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:12:59 +0000 http://www.best-4-birds.com/types-of-bird/can-different-types-of-birds-communicate-with-eachother-or-is-it-only-exclusive-to-each-species#comment-3397 Birds communicate in different ways. Many have alarm calls that warn other birds of danger. When birds are angry they often peck on something with their bills, which is a lot like what some humans do when they are angry: pound the table. Of course, when a bird wants to make another bird unwelcome, it will mob the bird by flying at it directly and attacking it with its feet. These are all means of communication.<br><b>References : </b><br> Birds communicate in different ways. Many have alarm calls that warn other birds of danger. When birds are angry they often peck on something with their bills, which is a lot like what some humans do when they are angry: pound the table. Of course, when a bird wants to make another bird unwelcome, it will mob the bird by flying at it directly and attacking it with its feet. These are all means of communication.
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