Sunday, August 2, 2009
Can chickins fly?
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very short distances and up onto low tree branches..they are not very good flyers and do not fly like ducks and geese.
yes, i saw a neighbor of mines do it, but not very high
Haven't you ever played Zelda? They don't fly, they gliiiiiiide.
For a short duration, yes.
Chickens generally prefer to run but are capable of flight for pretty good distances if properly motivated. Competitions are held regularly, the record is I think something around 300 yards.
Yeah but usually less than distances of 6 ft (horizontally or vertically) Some can probably do more but they don't really seem to want to fly more than that most of the time.
no dummass chickens cant fly.. havent you seen CHICKEN LITTLE
yah just throw them from the building
Depending on the breed and how much a chicken weighs, kind of sort of yes. Game hens, which are very light and are the athletes of the chicken world, can fly a much longer distance than say, a silky which doesn't have the traditional feathers. Their feathers are more like fur because of how they were bred. Roosters are also better 'flyers' than hens because they tend to have more muscle mass. I have a New Hamshire red hen and two australorps and they weight about 5 pounds. They can all 'fly' about ten or fifteen feet. It's really cute because they'll run at full sprint and then just start flapping their wings like crazy. :-)
Can chickens swim??
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Yes, but not very well. They do float for a little while but once they become saturated they lose their ability.
YES, kinda
I put my chickens in the spa in the summer to cool them down sometimes. After holding them on the top step and pooring water on them, they often sit and float before fluttering off back to the dry land
In my boiling vat of chicken bouillon containing chopped onions and celery potatoes and carrots, yes they can.!
no not really well but maybe in your dreams
I'm sure maybe out there some where there is a chicken that can swim, but no chickens can not swim. I have chickens and duck and geese, and i have to make sure that my chickens don't get into the duck pool because they will drown. I've lost 3 chickens that way they get in there and they can't get out.
No. Do not try to put a chicken in water. Birds in general have very sensitive respiratory systems, and a non-aqautic bird is very prone to respiratory infections that can be fatal
yes,if tat chicken wear sandle and sport-shoe...hhhhh
Can chickens fly?
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omfg r u really asking this
Like a few feet, not far.
Some breeds can fly a little, others cant. But they cant fly like wild birds I dont think.
Yes, but not well. It's more like not-so-graceful falling. I have two Quail D'Anver hens and if you hold them above your head, one will fly about ten feet away and the other will fly up to about thirty.
Only from a roost when they want to sink those damned spurs into me.
Some called, "game chickens" can fly up to 100 yards. But the common chicken (yard bird) can only fly a few feet.
the longest flight of a hen was of 12 or 13 seconds...
Domestic chickens -- depends on the breed.
The larger the breast, the heavier the bird, the less likely it is to be able to fly. Generally, they can only pretend to fly a few feet.
It also has to do with the blood flow to the pectorals. The whiter the flesh the less blood flow, and, again, the less likely it is to fly.
Same with domestic turkeys.
Their wild counterparts fly just fine -- a few hundred feet or up into trees -- but a good-go at that.
No.
It really depends on what breed of chicken you have and how much they weigh. My hens are about 5 pounds and they can get off the ground for like ten feet.
Can chickens eat bird seed?
Instead of buying expensive feed, can my chickens eat store bought bird seed?
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No, not to replace their feed. It doesn't contain the nutrients that a laying hen or growing chick needs. However, you can sprinkle a handful of bird seed in your backyard for your hens to have something to peck at.
well chickens are birds so i dont see why not. but they probbly wont be as healthy as other chickens who eat the expensive feed.
Apparently they need more nutrition than that, but you can mix chicken scratch with seed.
No! Chickens do not have the beak to remove the shell from the seed. You can buy scratch and egg maker at Wal-Mart and it is cheap. Feed them what they need. Also we feed leftovers and scraps. Things like bread, noodles, cereal, etc.
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No, not to replace their feed. It doesn't contain the nutrients that a laying hen or growing chick needs. However, you can sprinkle a handful of bird seed in your backyard for your hens to have something to peck at.
well chickens are birds so i dont see why not. but they probbly wont be as healthy as other chickens who eat the expensive feed.
Apparently they need more nutrition than that, but you can mix chicken scratch with seed.
No! Chickens do not have the beak to remove the shell from the seed. You can buy scratch and egg maker at Wal-Mart and it is cheap. Feed them what they need. Also we feed leftovers and scraps. Things like bread, noodles, cereal, etc.
Can cardinals safely eat dog food?
Last year I occasionally saw a cardinal or two sneak up on the porch and steal dog food... This year I have seen 3 or 4 beautiful males and a female or two taking turns cleaning out the dog food bowl. Is it safe for them to eat dog food? I put out a bowl of bird food on the rail, but they ignore it. I don't mind them eating, I enjoy their company, but I am concerned that it may not be healthy for them.
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All kinds of animals like dog food. I know crows used to eat dog food every day from our family dog's tray.
all kinds of critters like dog food, squirrels, racoons, monkeys, and birds of all sizes....if you want them to hang around... get soem bird stuff also...research their favorites and hook em up :-)
Yes,it's fine.One of the foods used to raise orphaned songbirds is dog food.It's got protein,fat and carbs,so it's good for the birds.Let them eat it and enjoy their beauty!
Take away the dog food and put bird feed in the same bowl instead. By this time they're probably just used to seeing the dog bowl.
Your dog will have to eat it's food from a different bow in a different area where the birds don't see it.
Don't really know if the dog food is doing any harm, but why take chances that they aren't getting the right nutrition.
Birds are birds and dogs are dogs. If you had crows or ravens paying you a visit they would eat the dog food, but then they are scavengers/opportunists and eat anything they can find.
You're really lucky to have cardinals come to visit. It's been a long time since I've seen a cardinal now that we live in the north woods. They are slowly migrating further north. I'm hoping to see cardinals again someday.
Feed them mixed feed, although most birds prefer sun flower seeds and don't forget a bird bath with a small amount of water so they can take a bath. Birds prefer shallow water rather than deeper water. It's easyer for them to take a bath.
Put up and couple of bird feeders and they will come. All kinds of different birds.
Enjoy those beautiful cardinals. It doesn't get much better.
The dog food in moderate quantities is not bad for them. However I would not encourage them to eat it all the time. Plus I'm sure your dog does not appreciate it.
Try putting up a bird feeder with natural sunflower seeds.
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All kinds of animals like dog food. I know crows used to eat dog food every day from our family dog's tray.
all kinds of critters like dog food, squirrels, racoons, monkeys, and birds of all sizes....if you want them to hang around... get soem bird stuff also...research their favorites and hook em up :-)
Yes,it's fine.One of the foods used to raise orphaned songbirds is dog food.It's got protein,fat and carbs,so it's good for the birds.Let them eat it and enjoy their beauty!
Take away the dog food and put bird feed in the same bowl instead. By this time they're probably just used to seeing the dog bowl.
Your dog will have to eat it's food from a different bow in a different area where the birds don't see it.
Don't really know if the dog food is doing any harm, but why take chances that they aren't getting the right nutrition.
Birds are birds and dogs are dogs. If you had crows or ravens paying you a visit they would eat the dog food, but then they are scavengers/opportunists and eat anything they can find.
You're really lucky to have cardinals come to visit. It's been a long time since I've seen a cardinal now that we live in the north woods. They are slowly migrating further north. I'm hoping to see cardinals again someday.
Feed them mixed feed, although most birds prefer sun flower seeds and don't forget a bird bath with a small amount of water so they can take a bath. Birds prefer shallow water rather than deeper water. It's easyer for them to take a bath.
Put up and couple of bird feeders and they will come. All kinds of different birds.
Enjoy those beautiful cardinals. It doesn't get much better.
The dog food in moderate quantities is not bad for them. However I would not encourage them to eat it all the time. Plus I'm sure your dog does not appreciate it.
Try putting up a bird feeder with natural sunflower seeds.
Can Budgies learn songs?
Im thinking of getting a pet Budgie and i know that they sometimes can learn to talk but if i play songs for them alot could they learn them too?
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I think the male is more likley too than the female, but the website below offers a ton of information for you.
http://www.birdhobbyist.com/articles/bir...
From the site above:
To learn more about your budgie, or to talk with other budgie owners, please visit us on the Parakeets (Budgies) message board and at Budgie/Small Bird Chat Monday nights from 9-10 PM Eastern, or 'Tiel/Small Bird Chat Saturday nights from 10-11 PM Eastern in The Aviary. We always like to hear from people interested in owning a budgie or those who already do.
Hope this helps
no they learn nothing from human you need to get a larger bird in a shelter if u cant afford it ...
YES they can mimic noises like speech
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I think the male is more likley too than the female, but the website below offers a ton of information for you.
http://www.birdhobbyist.com/articles/bir...
From the site above:
To learn more about your budgie, or to talk with other budgie owners, please visit us on the Parakeets (Budgies) message board and at Budgie/Small Bird Chat Monday nights from 9-10 PM Eastern, or 'Tiel/Small Bird Chat Saturday nights from 10-11 PM Eastern in The Aviary. We always like to hear from people interested in owning a budgie or those who already do.
Hope this helps
no they learn nothing from human you need to get a larger bird in a shelter if u cant afford it ...
YES they can mimic noises like speech
Can budgies have a bit of yogurt?
If i put it on a spoon and give it to them is that okay or they cant eat it? I heard they cant have dairy or any of those kind of products.
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A bit of plain or vanilla yogurt will be good for your bird. I'd suggest just enough to go about 1/4" up the tip of a spoon so it doesn't over-feed on the yogurt. Don't give your budgies yogurt with fruit as the fruit will in all likelihood be in pieces too big for the birds to handle.
I have given my budgies milk, chicken soup, scrambled eggs with milk, rice krispies, fruit loops etc for the past two years and they are healthy. I have never heard of any problem with dairy products-just with avocado, chocolate, alcohol and too much fat or sugar. So I would think it's okay to give your budgies a taste of your yogurt-my mom raised budgies for decades and gave them people food sometimes too :-) btw they may be scared of the spoon-mine like when their stuff is put into a plastic ice cube tray-I'm not sure why.
Yes, its fine to give them yogurt, but it must be un-sweetened
They should be able to tolerate some dairy if they like it. My birds love cheese , especially with pasta.
Just don't go overboard with it.
yes
A little bit of dairy is actually good for them. But just a little! Too much will cause problems
If you heard they cannot have dairy or anything like it WHY are you taking a chance to kill them??
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A bit of plain or vanilla yogurt will be good for your bird. I'd suggest just enough to go about 1/4" up the tip of a spoon so it doesn't over-feed on the yogurt. Don't give your budgies yogurt with fruit as the fruit will in all likelihood be in pieces too big for the birds to handle.
I have given my budgies milk, chicken soup, scrambled eggs with milk, rice krispies, fruit loops etc for the past two years and they are healthy. I have never heard of any problem with dairy products-just with avocado, chocolate, alcohol and too much fat or sugar. So I would think it's okay to give your budgies a taste of your yogurt-my mom raised budgies for decades and gave them people food sometimes too :-) btw they may be scared of the spoon-mine like when their stuff is put into a plastic ice cube tray-I'm not sure why.
Yes, its fine to give them yogurt, but it must be un-sweetened
They should be able to tolerate some dairy if they like it. My birds love cheese , especially with pasta.
Just don't go overboard with it.
yes
A little bit of dairy is actually good for them. But just a little! Too much will cause problems
If you heard they cannot have dairy or anything like it WHY are you taking a chance to kill them??
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