The english show budgie is also a popular pet and though it s only 8 1 2 to 9 1 2 inches long not that much longer than the american parakeet it looks nearly twice the size.
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Parakeets are easy to care for if you follow these tips.
Providing projects that occupy busy beaks and stimulate avian einsteins is one of the never ending challenges of parrot ownership.
Given the proper care parakeets can live as long as 10 to 14 years nearly as long as cats and dogs.
Parakeets make for fun and entertaining pets without requiring a lot of maintenance or cost.
Aside from annual checkups talk to an avian veterinarian if you have any questions about your bird s health or if your parakeet displays any of these signs.
Wood mulch could attract mold and insects and of course birds should not be permitted to ingest any non food products.
The folowing ten tips will give you the information you need to raise happy healthy birds.
Young birds can t be sexed in this way an educated guess is your only chance of buying a young pair.
How to put some fun into your parrot s life.
The correct choice of nestbox bedding is important to prevent skeletal disorders in growing chicks such as a splayed leg.
Most natural sources of water that birds use are on or near the ground.
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Stagnant water also harbors insects that can transmit diseases between birds or even to other wildlife pets and humans.
You can use the birdbath pedestal for something else like your bright pink mirrored lawn globe or that sasquatch figurine you ve been meaning to deploy.
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I believe you now understand why he isn t playing with you.
The quest for that perfect bird toy takes us trekking to innumerable pet shops and bird marts and.
Parakeets use nests and nesting materials to keep their chicks warm dry and safe.
Even if just one sick bird sips from the bath the water can be contaminated and dangerous to other birds.
The temperament of the two birds is quite similar though.
To make sure your parakeet stays happy and calm refrain from handling your new bird for three or four days he needs to get used to his new surroundings.
There are different nesting materials on the market that are safe and suitable for nesting parakeets.
A layer of smooth stones or marbles that are too large for birds to break or swallow on top of potting soil also keeps birds out of the soil and is an attractive alternative.
The standard birdbath on a pedestal may look good but it s not the best way to offer water to birds.
Water contaminated with feces rotting debris and mold is a breeding ground for harmful bacteria that can spread diseases to any bird that takes a drink.
By carol d arezzo lauren shannon nunn.
