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[Ranger of the North]

~snip, since I have no idea haha~

http://pin.it/qluR5r-

We're teaching Peanut to read!
Okay, well not exactly. But I found this tiny little dictionary that was his size, and he just looked at it like he was reading it. His expression is just so in-depth.. XD and I had to share it with you guys~<3

Aaah, that's just the cutest thing! <3 That's great XD You're raising him right, good on ya XD


On another note, I'm sure I've read that budgie hens won't let their mates inside the nest unless they feel threatened, and are going to destroy the eggs, but Summer and Keith are completely backwards o.O I've had Summer a lot longer, and had no male until Keith came along, so she was a lot too... eager for his tastes, when he arrived; he avoided her for the longest time, lol, and didn't even want to be near her, but that didn't stop them from hatching eggs the next (this) breeding-season. He doesn't seem to regurgitate food to her for the chicks like Bluie used to do for Emerald, though; instead, Summer lets him go inside the nest to feed them directly, which I'm sure they're not supposed to do! 0,0 Does anyone else have any info on this? Am I remembering what I read wrong, or are they as weird a couple as I think? XD


Also, I've put up a bloggy-thing up as I watch my bro's quails. Here 'tis, if anyone's interested! c:

[Luzien]

i need a new idea to heat a aviary...that is not so high prized...mostly for the inside part of it...but maybe also one that could be used for part of the outside part of it..... should be safe to the touch or protected against birds....maybe something on the wall or roof of the aviary
The one we did want to use...may not work out so well..as we did think...
Does someone get some idea?

[BudgieLover5000]

Hello guys! Does anyone have any ideas how to get budgies to stop biting?! My two budgies like jumping on my hands. They jump onto it willingly and bite or nibble my me. I don't mind them nibbling me, but the biting really hurts! They have made me bleed several times and it's making me not want to let them on my hand.
I have been saying "No!" sternly, but only one listens but will go back to biting if the other bird bothers her.
What can I do? Any help is appreciated!

LeiaWolfe@: That picture of Peanut is so cute! I showed it to my friends. It does look like he is reading! :O Also, I do think budgies have some saliva. When they nibble my fingers it sometimes feels wet afterwards. Not a lot, but noticeable.

Ranger of the North@: Hmm... well don't quote me on this, but it doesn't sound bad. I don't know anything about budgie breeding, though. As long as the chicks are okay then I guess it's fine. I dunno.

Luzien@: Is this one good? Birds can snuggle up next to it, it attaches to the wall of the cage, and is safe for birds! However, some of the reviews say that it doesn't heat up enough, and that it's adapter is short-lived. I've never tried it though, so I wouldn't know.

Annebird@: Those birds are SOOO CUTE! I would love to volunteer at a bird shelter :O

[Ranger of the North]

Hello guys! Does anyone have any ideas how to get budgies to stop biting?! My two budgies like jumping on my hands. They jump onto it willingly and bite or nibble my me. I don't mind them nibbling me, but the biting really hurts! They have made me bleed several times and it's making me not want to let them on my hand.
I have been saying "No!" sternly, but only one listens but will go back to biting if the other bird bothers her.
What can I do? Any help is appreciated!

Have you tried offering treats and/or praising her when she listens to you? c: That could give her incentive to stay good when the other bugs her, and it might also encourage her friend to obey — kill two birds with one stone, haha XD Other than that, I don't know! But I hope things work out; biting budgies are the worst

Ranger of the North@: Hmm... well don't quote me on this, but it doesn't sound bad. I don't know anything about budgie breeding, though. As long as the chicks are okay then I guess it's fine. I dunno.

They've started fledging now, so I agree, it can't be too serious! It still seems odd, though 0-0

[alpraz0lam]

Username: ευρнσяια

How many birds do you own? ( if applicable ): 2 pigeons~

How long have you had them?:one is 4 years old, the other is actually two days old!

What brings you to the bird chat?: what can I say? I enjoy birds~

[alpraz0lam]

My rock pigeon recently layed a small clutch of eggs ,, sadly two broke, yet I hatched the last myself and the little guy came out yesterday ~

He's eating quite well, and already has quite a big mouth.
Any other pigeon keepers?~

[Ranger of the North]

My rock pigeon recently layed a small clutch of eggs ,, sadly two broke, yet I hatched the last myself and the little guy came out yesterday ~

He's eating quite well, and already has quite a big mouth.
Any other pigeon keepers?~

Oh, that's really cool! Are you having to feed him, or is mama-bird doing that? c:

Our pigeons laid two eggs either last week, or early this, I think ;p

[Corviknight]

aaah ive never seen this before im so ready to talk about my bird baby

Username: pidge holt
How many birds do you own? ( if applicable ): 1! her name is ohana and shes a green cheek conure.
How long have you had them?: about 2 months! shes about 6 months old though. we share a birthday!
What brings you to the bird chat?: i love birds and id love to talk to other people about them!

[alpraz0lam]

My rock pigeon recently layed a small clutch of eggs ,, sadly two broke, yet I hatched the last myself and the little guy came out yesterday ~

He's eating quite well, and already has quite a big mouth.
Any other pigeon keepers?~

Oh, that's really cool! Are you having to feed him, or is mama-bird doing that? c:

Our pigeons laid two eggs either last week, or early this, I think ;p

Ah its always nice
To have new babies.

I'm currently feeding him, but mama bird
doesn't let me take him for too long~

[alpraz0lam]

A bit of help?

My 3 day old rock pigeon keeps
throwing up his food, this hasn't
happened to any of my nests before but
he seems fine other than that~

(Also my breeding pair have laid their
Last egg, I'm going to incubate it as
they tend to break their eggs)

UPDATE: He didn't survive, poor thing~