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Do Any of You Own a Bird?
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on August 20, 2011
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I am thinking about possibly getting a bird or two and wanted your advice. What type of bird or birds do you have and what has your experience been?. Thank you for a...
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- I haven't had birds in a long time! When I was growing up we had finches and a parrot (gosh, I forget what kind). I went to a colleagues house the other night afte...
- My friend, has lovebirds. A pair. They make a lot of noise, she said. AND, her daughter says, that it wakes her up at night. Her kids do not really like it. Sure, ...
- I think you need to do more research before you make a decision about getting one or not. I know part of that is coming on here and asking our opinions but there are ...
Bird Recommendations
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on December 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I am still interested in getting our family a lovebird but am curious to know if anyone has any great bird recommendations for us.
We are looking for an i...
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- Go visit Tree Top Bird Center. We have purchased 5 birds from them. They breed and raise the babies there and do a wonderful job. The two birds we have that are the...
- We have a cockatiel and he's pretty easy to care for... just wish I had more time for him. I'm going to try the pellets Stacey mentioned, and the mesh, because seed...
- You really need to talk someone that is a bird expert. Do some local research looking for bird clubs or enthusiets. Many birds can love for year, 25 plus, with many ...
Any Bird Owners?
Asked by N._. from Chicago
on August 24, 2006
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Hi,
I am thinking about adopting a bird (or 2) but I'm not sure what kind I want to get.
If you have ever owned a Parakeet, lovebird (pair) or cockatail and you te...
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- Hi from Manteno, IL I had birds many years ago, and I really enjoy the wild bird down here. (Last year we moved from Chgo to Manteno). We owned two (m & F) Zebra Finc...
- Hi Niki: I have owned cockatiels (have one now) and a Quaker over the years but I have also studied up on all sorts of pet birds. All birds are a lot of work, and...
- Hi Niki, We don't own a bird but we bought my mother-in-law a canary several years ago. It is a very pretty bird to look at, it's small, so it doesn't require a hu...
Experience with Pet Bird in Daycare?
Asked by T.K. from Chicago
on August 23, 2010
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My toddler son attends an amazing Montessori school. I love the school. Love it. The social, intellectual, and physical growth I've seen my son achieve is exciting and...
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- In MN, at least for home childcare..ANY bird..even a little parakeet..has to have more vet testing and certification than a dog or cat does. I think its a clamidia (sp...
- I know that there can be pets but I do not know the boundries of what is allowed or not. Fish great, hamster/gerbil, maybe a hermet crab or turtle, or grow butterflies...
- i agree that they should have first consulted a vet before bringing the animal they caught into the classroom. after that though i cant imagine a bird is any filthier...
Can Anyone Give Me Some Advice on a Pet Bird?
Asked by M.. from Cleveland
on May 27, 2010
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Hi moms,
My daughter loves birds, so I have been toying with the idea of getting her a pet bird for her second birthday. I know nothing about birds, and have never...
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- Most birds are not very friendly and won't even allow your daughter to hold them. They can be fun to watch, but that's about it. Some peck and can be mean, but a parak...
- I don't know anything about birds, but my MIL has a Quaker Parrot that we all (except for my MIL) absolutely hate. Let me just say, that my guess is most of the probl...
- We just got our kids (3, 5, & 6) a few birds, but know they are not old enough to handle them... so we got them finches. They aren't as noisy as parakeets & they do m...
Lovebird Behavior
Asked by K.C. from Barnstable
on November 19, 2010
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My daughter got a young, handfed lovebird a few days ago. He is super sweet and adores riding around with her and cuddles under her neck and hair. He seems fine wen s...
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- Well, he's just a baby, so he might well need the rest. But you could give the breeder a call just to make sure. If you didn't get him from a breeder, call your vet....
- My sister had a lovebird (granted - it was years ago!). They are very social. If you can, play with him even when she is at school. They can get grumpy, and will pr...
- how sweet...c'mon, get him a company, buy another one!!!
Birds Roaming Free in the Kitchen
Asked by M.S. from Seattle
on December 15, 2011
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My roommate has her birds out whenever she's at home. The two little ones-I think they're lovebirds hang out on and in a drawer and get onto the counters, furniture, ...
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- My first question is "who's on the lease?" What you describe is pretty disgusting and I'm not surprised you are upset. I had two finches for nearly ten years and t...
- Is it "OK"? It might be for her but it wouldn't FLY with me! LOL Grosser than gross. Diseases that can jump from bird to human fall into one of four categories: ...
- NO that's not okay. EW! not just the "ick" factor, and i am far from a germophobe! would she let a rat or a dog or a cat or a person poop all over right where food is ...
2 Month Old Puppy and 11 Month Old Boy
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on June 15, 2008
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Hi moms. I need to vent and any suggestions would be helpful. We had to put our 6yr old Mastiff to sleep about 2-3 months ago. He had bone cancer, that moved very q...
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- I am so sorry! Many previous posters have given good advice. It absolutely makes you selfish to not want to PT a puppy and you have EVERY right to be selfish. You w...
- Hi K., The first thing I thought of was that you could take the puppy back to the breeder or to a no-kill shelter on your own. If your husband doesn't understand/do...
- I just went through this. My husband lost HBO because of it. LOL. The best suggestion so far is a puppy day care or puppy sitter. I enrolled my dog in a day care f...
Should I (We) Get a Dog?
Asked by A.D. from New York
on October 27, 2008
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I grew up with multiple pets in our family. I absolutely LOVE cats but my boys have asthma. We gave up our cat, well grandma took him in, when we learned our oldest h...
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- I don't know if you should or shouldn't get a dog, but if you do, since you have kids - Teach your dog very early on not to bite you if you take their food dish aw...
- Definitely have your boys get some exposure to this breed before you buy one! Just in case they are allergic to the Cairns as well. If they are ok, then go for it!...
- Dear A., I would check past the allergies and make sure that the temperment of the bread of dog you choose is okay with the age your boys are. Remember that young ...
Lovebirds
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on December 1, 2008
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I am interested in getting a pair of lovebirds and am seeking information from other lovebird owners.
Any helpful information would be great!
Thanks in advance!
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- Hi N., I had a set of lovebirds from my boyfriend at the time, about 10 years ago. Can I just tell you that they are loud and messy. I had had parakeets in the past a...
- The best advice I can give you is to only get one lovebird. It is a myth that they need to be in pairs. If you are wanting this bird to be a loving family pet, a sin...
- Hi N., I agree with Cindy. Get only one if you want any kind of interaction with them. When they are paired, they can become quite aggressive towards anyone but each ...
