Well some guy brought a wild baby bird in to the vet clinic I work at yesterday. We've been giving it powdered kitten food mixed with water and it seems to be doing ok with that. We're trying to get it to a rehabilitation center soon. It has feathers and seems to be doing fine. The vet clinic normally never works with birds so we don't know much about what to do. Are there any tips on how to take care of it until we get it some place better? I brought it home tonight, we always keep it in a box with a towel. Is that ok? It's a baby blue jay if that helps.
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No offense, but this is why I always tell people with an injured or orphaned wild animal NOT to take it to a vet. Vets are for pets. I can not believe that your veterinary practice would even take an animal that it is not experienced and qualified to care for.
Please get this bird to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator as quickly as possible. If you have not already located one, try here: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.
These people have the specialized training to care for wild animals. They also have the state and federal licenses required by law to have possession of a native migratory bird...which you and your clinic obviously do not have.
Until you get it to a licensed rehabber, do NOT place it in a box with a cloth towel. The bird can catch its nails in the towel. Use paper towel. Make sure that the bird can not get out of the box, but leave lots of airholes for it to breathe. Keep all pets, children and excitable adults away from it. Please remember that this is a wild animal, not someone's pet bird. Have as little contact with it as possible, outside of feeding it.
Do NOT give it water with a dropper - birds, especially babies, can aspirate and die.
If it already has its feathers, it is probably a fledgling and the person who brought it in to your clinic should have left it right where they found it. Baby birds fledge (leave the nest) before they can fly. They need time to hop around on the ground and climb low branches and exercise their wings until they have strengthened them enough for flight. The parent birds continue to feed and care for the fledglings until they are self-sufficient. If you know exactly where the bird was found, you should place it in a low bush near that area, so the parents can find it and care for it.
In the interim, try placing some seed in the box for it...if it is a fledgling, it may already be pecking at food on its own. If not, the moistened dog/cat food is okay for an emergency, but not for any length of time. It needs to get to someone who is qualified and licensed to care for it.
Edit - My point is, it was the wrong thing to do - taking a bird your clinic had no clue how to care for. It was irresponsible to take it if you could not get it to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator immediately.
You say that the vet knows about fledglings...then why didn't the vet educate the person who brought the bird in? You (someone/anyone in the clinic) should have instructed that person to place the bird back near where it was found, so the parents could have found it. You should also have informed that person that it is illegal for him to have the bird, and that your clinic was also not licensed to care for wild animals. Then you could have given him the list of local wildlife rehabilitators.
Instead, your clinic took a bird it is not qualified or licensed to have, and gave the message that it is perfectly okay to "rescue" wild birds that have no need of rescue. I wonder how many more fledglings this guy will "rescue" and bring to you now.
You can take dry cat food (the cheaper corn based stuff) and soak it until it's crumbly (Meow Mix is a good one, the one I've used alot). Using suchers (SP?) you can feed them. Eye droppers for water. Towel is good and if the clinic gets cold at night a heat lamp. Don't feed the food if it's more than 2 days old. Keep it in the fridge once it's soaked.
I'd suggest that you call a wildlife center ASAP and ask them what to do, even if you can't take the bird to them soon, they should at least have some suggestions on what to do. It's probably best to call who ever you're going to take the bird to (if you know yet) and ask them if there's anything specific they want you to do with the bird.
You can feed the wild baby bird-
canned kitten food,ground mealworms, crickets %26 Pedialyte.
Keep him warm and protected.
You are doing real good.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Any one know of tiny bird with beautiful song and unusual next.?
For those of you answering my question about the tiny bird with the most beautiful song, the answer is somewhere in the birds nest. This is a large solid 8 inch length football shaped nest. It has an approx. 1and1/2 inch circular opening as it's entrance to the nest. The tiny bird has been built in one of my hanging geraniums on my patio fence.
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it sounds as tho you may have a house wren. they are tiny and have a pretty song and build close to peoples house. i had one build a nest in my basement once when i left the door open.
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it sounds as tho you may have a house wren. they are tiny and have a pretty song and build close to peoples house. i had one build a nest in my basement once when i left the door open.
Any ideas on what to name my bird?
i just got a grey cockatiel it is still young but so far it has been really friendly compared to my sisters bird when she first got hers. it is small and cute but im stumped on a name. any ideas
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Male or female? I have a female named Calista and a male named Orion.
The normal greys are very sweet and friendly birds if you take good care of them.
arcamedies
just observe it and pick a name from its personality. They are pretty feisty birds so im sure it will do something worthy of a name.
Ki Ki Polly lol
allow the name to come , dont force it . Just take the time to get to know your bird , it character , etc . The Japanese have a saying , "Isshi no ue ni mo ,san nen" direct translation is "Stone on top of,three years"
To sit on a stone , and just watch for a period of time , then you see things clearly . The immediate appearance of things isnt general what actually is.
So when you watch the bird it will name itself , by what it does, and how it acts . and it will be a natural name that fits.
I named my cockateil Daisy. I got him as a baby and handfed him plus taught him to talk. When anyone entered the room, he used to say "Hello, Daidy doodles!" very clear and understandable. (He also said "Kitty did it" when loud noises startled him."
I don't know where the doodles came from, but I know Daisy was easy for him to pronounce.
Male= Cloud
Female= Chichi
Good Luck:)
I have to budgies name mojo a boy ane mimi a girl.. i had another girl but she only lived so long..
if i were to name your bird id name him/her
1.Bacardie
2.nelly
3.oscar
Chipper, Angel,Pete, Mindy
Chirpey or Hedwig. They're pretty names.
Ella or Bob,depending on its gender...lol
Speckles (Would be a cute name because of her color)
Smokey
Rocky
Gemini
Bam Bam (That's my favorote name!!)
Jazz
Pie(Seriously, like Cutie Pie..but just Pie!)
Birdie(I know it sounds weird but it's a nick name for bernice...I thought it was cute)
I gave some boy and girl names cause you didn't sya what gender. :)
Charlie :)
my first and beloved cockatiel was named Para. because i liked the name and the meaning(beyond). i will be calling my next one Axia. i find Prism a meaningful name for me too. choose a name that is most meaningful and something that woudn't bore you.
for your cockatiel i suggest Xuxrynn or Xanxiel.
This site has lots of options on names I hope this helps you if it does tell me what name you chose.
http://www.birdbytes.com/names.html...
Good luck!!
I think Spencer would be a great name.
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Male or female? I have a female named Calista and a male named Orion.
The normal greys are very sweet and friendly birds if you take good care of them.
arcamedies
just observe it and pick a name from its personality. They are pretty feisty birds so im sure it will do something worthy of a name.
Ki Ki Polly lol
allow the name to come , dont force it . Just take the time to get to know your bird , it character , etc . The Japanese have a saying , "Isshi no ue ni mo ,san nen" direct translation is "Stone on top of,three years"
To sit on a stone , and just watch for a period of time , then you see things clearly . The immediate appearance of things isnt general what actually is.
So when you watch the bird it will name itself , by what it does, and how it acts . and it will be a natural name that fits.
I named my cockateil Daisy. I got him as a baby and handfed him plus taught him to talk. When anyone entered the room, he used to say "Hello, Daidy doodles!" very clear and understandable. (He also said "Kitty did it" when loud noises startled him."
I don't know where the doodles came from, but I know Daisy was easy for him to pronounce.
Male= Cloud
Female= Chichi
Good Luck:)
I have to budgies name mojo a boy ane mimi a girl.. i had another girl but she only lived so long..
if i were to name your bird id name him/her
1.Bacardie
2.nelly
3.oscar
Chipper, Angel,Pete, Mindy
Chirpey or Hedwig. They're pretty names.
Ella or Bob,depending on its gender...lol
Speckles (Would be a cute name because of her color)
Smokey
Rocky
Gemini
Bam Bam (That's my favorote name!!)
Jazz
Pie(Seriously, like Cutie Pie..but just Pie!)
Birdie(I know it sounds weird but it's a nick name for bernice...I thought it was cute)
I gave some boy and girl names cause you didn't sya what gender. :)
Charlie :)
my first and beloved cockatiel was named Para. because i liked the name and the meaning(beyond). i will be calling my next one Axia. i find Prism a meaningful name for me too. choose a name that is most meaningful and something that woudn't bore you.
for your cockatiel i suggest Xuxrynn or Xanxiel.
This site has lots of options on names I hope this helps you if it does tell me what name you chose.
http://www.birdbytes.com/names.html...
Good luck!!
I think Spencer would be a great name.
Any differences between a Congo and Timneh African Grey other than their physical appearances?
My mom has a 16 year old Congo and put a deposit down yesterday on a Timneh baby. I was wondering mainly from personal experiences what people think are the main differences between the two other than their obvious physical appearance differences.
Example: Have you had a better experience w/one over the other, does one tend to be friendlier, smarter, and so on. Thanks for your opinion!
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In my experience TAGs are quieter and slightly less reacitve to subtle stimuli, while CAGs are a bit more sensitive and talk a little more, though I think this is a reflection of their more extroverted attitude than their intelligence.
I have hand fed both and i feel myself the CAG =congo talks faster and more then the TAG=Timneh .. other then that I did not see any diff..But I only had them in my home for a few months ..I neverbeen owned byan older TAG only CAGs I like them better becayse they are bigger the tail more red But I do plan to be owned by one some day!!
Example: Have you had a better experience w/one over the other, does one tend to be friendlier, smarter, and so on. Thanks for your opinion!
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In my experience TAGs are quieter and slightly less reacitve to subtle stimuli, while CAGs are a bit more sensitive and talk a little more, though I think this is a reflection of their more extroverted attitude than their intelligence.
I have hand fed both and i feel myself the CAG =congo talks faster and more then the TAG=Timneh .. other then that I did not see any diff..But I only had them in my home for a few months ..I neverbeen owned byan older TAG only CAGs I like them better becayse they are bigger the tail more red But I do plan to be owned by one some day!!
Another question...Kairi is acting different...?
Well I have 2 parakeets, Kairi, (the girl, who fell down the chimney for those of you who read) and Bloo, ( the boy)... well when i first bought my birds they were afraid, and i completely understand that... after a day or two, Kairi felt comfortable with my hand... If i reached over to pet her she wouldn't jump up and fly.. Bloo on the other hand was always jumpy... but now i feel like Kairi is actling a little more like Bloo now.. when she sees my hand, she tries to move away just like how Bloo does... and when they fly around the house, they fly around like crazy.. they werent like that before.. I mean they do sit quietly at times but one of them always has to start chirping and they both go flying in circles and pick different spots to sit in... this was all before Kairi fell in the chimney also... Do you think this is normal for her or both of them to act that way?
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I Think this is simple,
Kairi is mimiking Bloo, thats what happens when you keep two of the same, They copy eachother, and in this case Kairi thinks what Bloo does is great so there fore she'll join in,
The "chirping" your hearing from either Kairi or Bloo before they fly like crazy is a warning call, they are programmed to do it so in the wild so they can warn the rest of the flock that a predator is approaching, but in this case if they are doing it alot they are just looking for a reaction off eachother, one of mine does it all the time.
Also yes I do think what is happening is completly normal, it happens alot like I said when you keep two birds together in the same cage/room as they learn to copy/mimic off eachother, like we humans do with eachother,
There is no way to stop it, but also stand back and look, at the time was you trying harder to get Bloo to behave more like Kairi? Spending a bit more time trying to get him to calm a bit and not be so jumpy? Kairi could have seen this and thought he was getting more attention so she learnt to do same? some birds do that.
:o)
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I Think this is simple,
Kairi is mimiking Bloo, thats what happens when you keep two of the same, They copy eachother, and in this case Kairi thinks what Bloo does is great so there fore she'll join in,
The "chirping" your hearing from either Kairi or Bloo before they fly like crazy is a warning call, they are programmed to do it so in the wild so they can warn the rest of the flock that a predator is approaching, but in this case if they are doing it alot they are just looking for a reaction off eachother, one of mine does it all the time.
Also yes I do think what is happening is completly normal, it happens alot like I said when you keep two birds together in the same cage/room as they learn to copy/mimic off eachother, like we humans do with eachother,
There is no way to stop it, but also stand back and look, at the time was you trying harder to get Bloo to behave more like Kairi? Spending a bit more time trying to get him to calm a bit and not be so jumpy? Kairi could have seen this and thought he was getting more attention so she learnt to do same? some birds do that.
:o)
Another question relating to Red kites?
I live in The Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire. The skies in this area are alive with these birds. Every body is saying that they live on carrion. Is there really enough carrion for so many birds? Why do they fly low over our gardens all the time?(surely if they are looking for food then they are looking in the wrong place?) would you consider it unsafe to let out a pet rabbit in a very small enclosed garden? And has any body actually seen a red kite take out live food?. Please do not get me wrong, I love these birds, I am just trying to learn more about them.
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Red Kites as with all Kite species are basically scavengers of carrion and will only attack live prey as a last resort they will take Rabbits and I would avoid letting your pet free run of the garden, a rabbit is prey no-matter whether it is wild or tame the Kite will not know the difference
Yes there will be enough carion, especially off the M40. I think your rabbit will be fine. Red Kites need a lot of space to land and take off.
Red Kites are neither particularly strong nor aggressive despite being large birds.
Primarily a scavenger and an opportunist; it profits from sheep carrion but is not capable of opening up sheep or lamb carcasses by itself and has to wait until more powerful birds such as ravens or buzzards have made the first inroads before it will attempt to feed. Red Kites are however predators and take a wide variety of live prey, ranging from earthworms to small mammals, amphibians and birds.
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Red Kites as with all Kite species are basically scavengers of carrion and will only attack live prey as a last resort they will take Rabbits and I would avoid letting your pet free run of the garden, a rabbit is prey no-matter whether it is wild or tame the Kite will not know the difference
Yes there will be enough carion, especially off the M40. I think your rabbit will be fine. Red Kites need a lot of space to land and take off.
Red Kites are neither particularly strong nor aggressive despite being large birds.
Primarily a scavenger and an opportunist; it profits from sheep carrion but is not capable of opening up sheep or lamb carcasses by itself and has to wait until more powerful birds such as ravens or buzzards have made the first inroads before it will attempt to feed. Red Kites are however predators and take a wide variety of live prey, ranging from earthworms to small mammals, amphibians and birds.
Another parakeet?
ok i just got an albino parakeet today and i want another one (didnt have enough $ to get it then) should i wait a certain amount of time before or is it better to get it sooner? please help thanx :D
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Birds naturally live in flocks. Especially Parakeets. Back in Australia where they hang out in the wild, there are HUGE flocks of parakeets that, only a century or two ago, would darken the sky and look like a cloud when they flew overhead. They're simply not meant to live alone.
True, if you want to teach your parakeet how to talk, you want to start with a single, male, very young parakeet. The parakeet has to think of YOU as its flock, and want to talk the way you do. However, once you get it talking (or give up after 8 or 12 months), it's time to get your bird a companion. To leave your parakeet alone is extremely cruel, and some birds even go insane if they're abandoned like this.
The first step is to get another young bird. Make sure it's got stripes on its forehead, and that it's as young as possible. You want it to be able to adjust easily to your current bird. Next, get a little cage for it, so it can have its own spot while the two birds get used to each other. It can be an inexpensive $10 one - just somewhere for it to have as its own. Keep the cages close, but keep the birds separate. You want the birds to learn to trust each other without feeling territorial.
Once they're relatively friendly, open both cages (with the doors and windows closed of course!) and let the birds get to know each other. With their own cage to retreat to for safety, they should get to become friends.
Now start letting both of them share the bigger cage. Make sure you have 2 of everything - 2 food dishes, 2 water dishes, 2 cuttlebones. You don't want them to have to fight for who gets to eat! The more they feel that they're both being taken care of, the happier they both will be. And, once they're content living together, they'll be a 'flock' and will be happy!
Note that I've read some nonsense on other websites about how multiple parakeets MUST all be male. This is NOT true. I have had male parakeets, female parakeets, and mixed groups. My current three parakeets are all female. They are QUITE happy together and preen each other! If you raise your parakeets in a stress-free, happy environment where there's enough food and bathtubs for all, they will get along fine.
birds can over heat. whens the bird gets hot it sticks its wings out a little bit so warmth can get trapped in its feather. when u notice this spray ur birds with cold water. its easier to leave them in the cage. and the extra water that doesnt get on ur bird sticks to the cage bars and the birds will climb on the bars and lick the water.
I think it depends on what you want out of the parakeet. Time won't matter so much, but understand that if you have two of them they will bond to each other, rather than you. HTH
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I've never heard of a bird overheating. Wild birds don't, but they are outdoors year round, 24/7 so they are well acclimated to the temperatures. I'd go by this..if it feels hot out to you, it will feel hot to them. If you keep them outside on occasions that's fine, but I wouldn't let them have contact with any wild birds..keep them well away as wild birds carry diseases, and aviod temperature extremes.
if u are going to get another parakeet make sure it is the opposite sex of what u have now, two male parakeets tend to fight, now the problem is how to tell the sex of the bird which is what i would like to know, i have one parakeet and would like to buy another one as well, but i am hesitant because i want them to get along.
ok a parakeet can not be lonely it will be scared and will be really bored.Buy another one!!!!!
I have an albino female parakeet, and she is the most loving and affectionate little bird. I love her to bits. She and I are bonded really well. I would suggest a male if you choose to get another. The longer time you leave it you will get to know it, and you might not want another, but it's up to you. Have fun.
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Birds naturally live in flocks. Especially Parakeets. Back in Australia where they hang out in the wild, there are HUGE flocks of parakeets that, only a century or two ago, would darken the sky and look like a cloud when they flew overhead. They're simply not meant to live alone.
True, if you want to teach your parakeet how to talk, you want to start with a single, male, very young parakeet. The parakeet has to think of YOU as its flock, and want to talk the way you do. However, once you get it talking (or give up after 8 or 12 months), it's time to get your bird a companion. To leave your parakeet alone is extremely cruel, and some birds even go insane if they're abandoned like this.
The first step is to get another young bird. Make sure it's got stripes on its forehead, and that it's as young as possible. You want it to be able to adjust easily to your current bird. Next, get a little cage for it, so it can have its own spot while the two birds get used to each other. It can be an inexpensive $10 one - just somewhere for it to have as its own. Keep the cages close, but keep the birds separate. You want the birds to learn to trust each other without feeling territorial.
Once they're relatively friendly, open both cages (with the doors and windows closed of course!) and let the birds get to know each other. With their own cage to retreat to for safety, they should get to become friends.
Now start letting both of them share the bigger cage. Make sure you have 2 of everything - 2 food dishes, 2 water dishes, 2 cuttlebones. You don't want them to have to fight for who gets to eat! The more they feel that they're both being taken care of, the happier they both will be. And, once they're content living together, they'll be a 'flock' and will be happy!
Note that I've read some nonsense on other websites about how multiple parakeets MUST all be male. This is NOT true. I have had male parakeets, female parakeets, and mixed groups. My current three parakeets are all female. They are QUITE happy together and preen each other! If you raise your parakeets in a stress-free, happy environment where there's enough food and bathtubs for all, they will get along fine.
birds can over heat. whens the bird gets hot it sticks its wings out a little bit so warmth can get trapped in its feather. when u notice this spray ur birds with cold water. its easier to leave them in the cage. and the extra water that doesnt get on ur bird sticks to the cage bars and the birds will climb on the bars and lick the water.
I think it depends on what you want out of the parakeet. Time won't matter so much, but understand that if you have two of them they will bond to each other, rather than you. HTH
EDIT:
I've never heard of a bird overheating. Wild birds don't, but they are outdoors year round, 24/7 so they are well acclimated to the temperatures. I'd go by this..if it feels hot out to you, it will feel hot to them. If you keep them outside on occasions that's fine, but I wouldn't let them have contact with any wild birds..keep them well away as wild birds carry diseases, and aviod temperature extremes.
if u are going to get another parakeet make sure it is the opposite sex of what u have now, two male parakeets tend to fight, now the problem is how to tell the sex of the bird which is what i would like to know, i have one parakeet and would like to buy another one as well, but i am hesitant because i want them to get along.
ok a parakeet can not be lonely it will be scared and will be really bored.Buy another one!!!!!
I have an albino female parakeet, and she is the most loving and affectionate little bird. I love her to bits. She and I are bonded really well. I would suggest a male if you choose to get another. The longer time you leave it you will get to know it, and you might not want another, but it's up to you. Have fun.
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