Buy Birds Is it bad to buy a bird from a store like Petco?

Question by Boomer: Is it bad to buy a bird from a store like Petco?
I am going to buy 2 birds. some people have told me that I should only get hand fed birds. I cant find any of them. are the birds at petco going to be tamable (I know they will take more time, but will they be as nice as hand tamed birds after I have worked with them)?

Best answer:

Answer by mrcrazyswords
Yes they can be just as nice as hand tamed breeder raised birds. It will definitely take more time and effort but the end result can be the same. Its a serious undertaking and not to be taken lightly though.

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Cool Types Of Birds images

A few nice types of birds images I found:

A ‘bird’ at Newham City Farm


Image by fiomaha
Can’t remember what type of bird though!

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Cockatiels Can I keep a female cockatiel and a male cockatiel in the same cage?

by Jim Bendon

Question by Ghost In The Fog: Can I keep a female cockatiel and a male cockatiel in the same cage?
I got a female and a male cockatiel from the pet shop last week. The guy who sold me the birds said Its okay to keep them together in the same cage. But a few days ago,I’ve found out that the male cockatiel attacks the female cockatiel. Is this normal? Or do I have to separate them?
And also,do you have any advices on taming my cockatiels?
I never had a bird before so I really need your help!

Best answer:

Answer by Bree2Fly
of coarse you can. the same species of the opposite sex go perfectly together. however when you introduce the new bird, it will defend it’s territory. give it a week or so and he will be fine with her.

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Baby Birds, House Sparrows, waiting to be fed

Some cool baby birds images:

Baby Birds, House Sparrows, waiting to be fed


Image by born1945
There are 2 baby house sparrows waiting for Mom who is in the tree. See notes.

I have spent some time watching this group. The mother is always nearby but seems reluctant to do the feeding when I am within sight. The male carried a bug around in his mouth for 15-20 minutes and never did feed the babies. He did sit in the tree for a time and made a chattering noise and shook his wings.

There were three baby birds in the nest. One seems the more aggressive and pushes his head way out the opening. There is one other that manages to get its head partly way out the opening. I have not seen the third one in 3-4 days.

There is another female with this group who has gone in and out of the smaller nest to the left. But I don’t think there are any baby birds in that birdbox.

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Bird Table|Identifying and Feeding Birds (Peterson Field Guides/Bird Watcher's Digest Backyard Bird Guides)

Identifying and Feeding Birds (Peterson Field Guides/Bird Watcher’s Digest Backyard Bird Guides)

This readable, friendly guide is intended for bird watchers and non–bird watchers alike—for anyone who wants to enjoy nature right in his or her own backyard.   The longtime editor of Bird Watcher's Digest and author of numerous books on birds

List Price: $ 14.95

Price: $ 4.46

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