calvino

Yeah, in most cases both the leaves and wood is safe for the birds, but in this case the bougainvillea im not so sure.. As the young branches have thorns (Ill dethorn them), it makes you cautious. I wanna use bougainvillea, cause i got on in the front of my yard, whereas i could go about cutting other wood sources from parks and stuff, but i don't think people will appreciate it.

Hi guys, Just wondering if the bougainvillea is safe for birds? I read that it's fine, but im planning to use the branches for making a play gym, is the actual wood safe?, or just the leaves? Thanks agian, cal

Quick oats!! Sweet, thats a great alternative cause i don't have easy acess to a nearby pet store that stocks pine shavings. Thanks

Hi folks, Just wondering what you find best to use as breeding material for your birds? Also, has anyone used dry grass clippings or paper towels as nesting material?, Is it safe to do so? Thanks, Calvino

Thanks for the great info on that link, I think it answered most my questions. I think this is the behaviour of a coupled cockatiel.

I believe their bonded, ive seen them mating sometimes (i don't have a nest box yet though), and i see them preen each other, although if thats the case, it's just the female ripping the male's feathers. If it's her, should i seperate them?

Thanks

Hi guys, I got am worried about my 6 yr old male cockatiel who looks like he's becoming bald. I keep him caged with a young 1 yr old female cockatiel, and i have never seen her harassing him before. This is the first time ive seen him like this, he has never had moults this bad before, i keep my cage clean, and the other cockatiel seems to be fine. I checked the droppings, they seem normal, and the behaviour of both cockatiels don't seem to be abnormal, Any suggestions to what this might be? http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u45/cur...52/DSC03410.jpg Thanks.

Cheers mate :emoticon112:

Thanks Kaz, is there a specific wood putty i should use?

Hi, i recently made a diy bird play gym/stand and have used zinc plated nails to hold the wood together. I know the zinc is posionous so im wondering if covering it with vet wrap would prevent the bird from ingesting some of the zinc. Also, has any one used "3m Micropore" instead of vet wrap? is okay for birds? Happy New yr :emoticon112:

Okay, i just showed my cousin this post just then, and then he's like "oh well i guess it's okay to put rub your bird in your eye". ( :(Laughing out loud): *cough* cough* i don't do that??) He wanted to know if you were vet or something KathyW, cause he said "i mean any one can join this site, i mean how do you know if there right", And then i said most people in this forum are pretty skilled. :hap: But, by the way you type and all, you seem like a "pro" or expert*. And why would people lie right?, What kind of person would register to a budgie forum and post lies!! :hap: *as in experienced ~bump~ He also said something about why do you always want to get into an argument or something, but what the , he started it. I know i can forget about it and all, but that doesn't feel right. I just want to prove him wrong. Thanks KathyW for the info and the other people for your opinion's. I will keep you updated about this "argument" with my cousin (i hope this doesn't get serious).

Thank's guys. I asked this silly question cause i had a argument* with my cousin the day before i posted, and my Aunt suggested me to ask other people so this forum came first in my mind. Kind Regard's A concerned bird owner *We had an argument about this matter (Bird pecking my eye out *rolls eyes*), and he ended up makign me cry and making him self cursing and smashing a door.

If im rubbing my nose agianst a budgie's head, will it peck my eyes out?

Wow How'd that happen? Well once one of my bird got his foot stuck onto a peg 2. He was fine after that. I wpuldn't worry too much unless it's a fracture, like Phobe Mentioned Above

thanks.. im feeling a bit better. But one things for sure. I will beat myself up for the sake's of my bird's life. I will not forget that day. I will keep the hollow feeling i still have in my heart for memory. I wont let it happen agian. That is a promise. And thanks once agian

Yes. I only have one Bird now (Cockatiel) And i won't let it happen to him. But after what happened to my little budgie, My mum has decided not to get any more birds until i have a house of my own. Thanks guys. I hope to talk to you agian in future.

Thanks Kaz. I truly learnt my leasson in life. Thanks for all your help. And the Other people who supported me all this wayy..

But, The closest Avian Vet Is at WaterLoo (1-2+) And That means i have to wait until the weekends (6Days) =S. So wish me Luck. This Vet Is Just a Vet Not an Avian vet But at least he will do something :S IF he Can't help me Il'l go to the Avian (Lets Just Pray She will Live on) EDIT: Time of death 10:59pm. Location Lying on the Bird Cage. Death: Properly Sad,Lonely,Painful. It died a Miserable death of 1 day away from the vet. This is Properly the worst thing i have ever done. I should of listened to you guys instead of following my Immature nature and went to the vet myself. Appearance: It looked like how my other bird died from. It's beak was Normal But Green Stuff was oozing out from it. Human, Emotion: I am very sad and shocked and some what angry now. Especially when my brother rubbed it in my face. He called me CaluBarn Which i really hate and told him several times not to call me, And i hated him especially when he was PRETENDING(Saying stupid stuff like Aww Poor Birdie, I wish I did Something about it, and when i said you don't even care about the bird he said in the most annoying tone you can possibly hear "OF COURSE I DONT CARUBARN") to care about the poor bird.. Advice: To those owners out there.. 1. Listen to these People on the forum. They are Smart. 2. Ring the vet and make a appointment ASAP. (My Bird Died 1 day Before he was about to go to the vet) 3. Don't Make the same mistake i did, If your 13 and you really love your bird and you mum can't take you to see a vet ASAP. Grab Some cash get Dressed and RUN to your nearest vet. Be Smart. (I Really Regret Not Doing that Myself, I feel Like a Murderer now) 4. Feed him some GOOD Quality Food, Not the Cheap one i bought (i think this might have to do with the death, i ran out of budgie food so i started feeding her Cockatiel food (No brand) And yea.. (im going to Burn those seeds) Note: I am very Grateful to all those people who were with me through this.. Journey. And i hope the best of luck to your Birds, May they Live a Happy,Joyful Life with you. Thanks. Calvin Siu.

Whats the difference between a Vet Hospital and a Vet? My Mum's Friend is saying that it's cheaper to go to the vet Hospital? Is it the same? And thats cool that you have a nice vet ;D, I hope mine is a nice one too.. but i sometimes get treated differently since im Asian Which Sucks..

No shes still at it... Im taking her to a vet tommorow. Shes still alive. It Seems like shes getting better. She stopped making that weird sound but shes still all puffy And her cere is still greenish. And also... My Vet Is Charging a Fee Of 52 AUS Dollars.(Just For A Inspection, Medicine or treatment not included) Is this a Bit too Much? But.. Il'l do anything to help my lil feathered friend.

Naw it doesn't.. even if it does i can't go.. my mum is avalible in 2 days from now. All i can do is make her comfortable and Wait.. And hope she holds out. I know i know your not suppossed to make her wait.. but its my only option. Thanks for all your help guys Specially Elly Il'l Keep you guys Updated. Thank you all for your tremendous effort. You really Helped me alot. Thanks Once agian Calvino

Yea... But you guys are smarted than me..

I have to go in 2 days My mums Busy these days So the best i can do is ask you guys for help and follow the instructions...

Could this be a flu? Shes Also Sneezing. :S