http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/ Tailfeathers message board -- ask bird questions about care, feeding, breeding, health, and more! Get tips and advice -- share your own too! en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:58:36 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/images/misc/rss.png http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/ http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73787-Companionship-from-another-cage...?goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:53:30 GMT So I am now going to work 9am-6pm M-F, coming home about 4 days a week for lunch for about 45 minutes when I let Amira out of her cage to hang out... So I am now going to work 9am-6pm M-F, coming home about 4 days a week for lunch for about 45 minutes when I let Amira out of her cage to hang out with me. She's never been in her cage this much, so it's quite a change for her. I was wanting to get a second bird to be around with her while I'm at work during the day. However, the bird I would prefer, wouldn't do well in the same cage as her. So if I put the second cage about 1 foot away from her cage (the UV full spectrum lamp between the cages), would this be any help for her? I realize the screaming possibilities, the only question I have is will this second bird in the room really do any good for her.

Thanks. ]]> Conures CRToon83 http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73787-Companionship-from-another-cage... http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73786-Help!-My-Cockatiel-Has-some-sort-of-scratch-on-his-back!?goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:37:19 GMT well i noticed one day while he was grooming himself that my Cockatiel would make odd sounds like he was in pain whenever he tried to fix the... well i noticed one day while he was grooming himself that my Cockatiel would make odd sounds like he was in pain whenever he tried to fix the feathers in the middle of his back. Well we gave him a bath and noticed that in the middle of his back in between his wings the area seemed red and irritated and there were some small scratches as well! Well he keeps biting or scratching himself in the area every time he is grooming himself and every time we check his the area still seems irritated and we don't know what to do! Does someone know what i should do? Should I bandage the are so he stops biting himself? Should I use any creams or ointments? Are there any special bandages for birds? ]]> Cockatiel Care, Feeding, Dangers, Health NightHawk251 http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73786-Help!-My-Cockatiel-Has-some-sort-of-scratch-on-his-back! http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73785-Updated-Babies-Pics!?goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:51:43 GMT So, they have grown quiet a bit since last week... so I thought time for more pictures of course! Only problem is, they thought instead of... So, they have grown quiet a bit since last week... so I thought time for more pictures of course!


Only problem is, they thought instead of posing cute lets climb all over Mommy.. so these are the best of what I was able to snap before I was overwhelmed with their cuteness and just had to take a play break














They're all getting soo big now! I have them in a weaning cage and a few of the older ones are already perching and starting to climb the mini ladder! All have started to nibble on solids. They love my special birdie scrambled eggs! And I think here soon a few may try to take flight! I have been seeing lots of wing stretching lately!! ]]> Lovebirds http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73785-Updated-Babies-Pics! http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73784-birds?goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:28:41 GMT Hi ya i have two love birds that i got a week will thay learn to talk ??? Hi ya i have two love birds that i got a week will thay learn to talk ??? ]]> Introduce Yourself vinod http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73784-birds http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73783-Reminder-to-anyone-traveling-to-the-US-on-Visa-Waiver-in-the-next-couple-years?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:54:51 GMT This Wednesday is the last day to register for free on ESTA (pre authorisation travel to the US). It only has to be done every two years but at least... This Wednesday is the last day to register for free on ESTA (pre authorisation travel to the US). It only has to be done every two years but at least this way you save £10 or so. So if you are not already registered and plan on traveling to the US anytime in the next two years, be sure to do this now to save a few pennies! ]]> General Discussion Dan http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73783-Reminder-to-anyone-traveling-to-the-US-on-Visa-Waiver-in-the-next-couple-years http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73779-harness?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:53:02 GMT hey guys, here's the thing:

I'd love my budgie to be able to enjoy my garden. Should I get him the aviator harness? has anyone else tried this before?
or should i clip his wings? or one wing?
could he escape even with clipped wings? ]]> Other Budgie Topics Aliali http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73779-harness http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73778-Rescued-1yr-old-lutino?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:49:57 GMT First of all hello everyone! I am a first time tiel owner and feel a bit like I have bitten off more than I can chew,I set out to get a hand reared... First of all hello everyone! I am a first time tiel owner and feel a bit like I have bitten off more than I can chew,I set out to get a hand reared baby but came across a lutino (we think is a hen)she is just over a year old,the lady that owened her had altzhiemers and basicaly forgot she had a pet!! This has resulted in sonny not having any human interaction although she is used to seeing ppl around,I would really like to gain her trust does anyone have any advice on how I can go about it please??
Thanks ]]> Other Cockatiel Topics Rozie http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73778-Rescued-1yr-old-lutino http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73777-newbie?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:41:51 GMT Hi , Deb is my name and from Western NSW Australia , have always loved birds and am currently the proud slave to finches , neophemas and my favourite... Hi , Deb is my name and from Western NSW Australia , have always loved birds and am currently the proud slave to finches , neophemas and my favourite Quarrions (oops Cockatiels ) .
Glad I found this site it looks pretty good anyhoo cheers and nice to be here:lol ]]> Introduce Yourself jusdeb http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73777-newbie http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73776-Toivo-and-Marley-p?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:05:54 GMT they are such pigs! mmmm salad Image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/HappyFM/Toivo/IMGP4973.jpg nummers Image:... they are such pigs!

mmmm salad


nummers


blueberry beak!!




in the AM before work I mix 1 1/2 tsp pellets with 1 1/2 tsp seed and this is what they get to munch on till supper time. the stuff is on a shelf below the cage and they watch me prepare it all exited lol

almost ready mom?


comm'on mom hurry!


yay! thanks mom!


now for nap time while moms at work
]]> Other Cockatiel Topics TnT http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73776-Toivo-and-Marley-p http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73775-Polly-s-Pet-Comfy-Clam?goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:36:30 GMT I was wondering if anyone has seen this in use or used it? I saw it today on a website and the description looked promising, but there are no... I was wondering if anyone has seen this in use or used it? I saw it today on a website and the description looked promising, but there are no pictures of it in use. I Googled it and I had no luck either. I was thinking it might be a good product for Tini so she could sit comfy on her one good leg, but not encourage egg laying by providing a nesting space - that's the kind of info I was looking for. It's not like she can't sit on perches, (she can and does), but I like to try to find comfy things for her (like her rope perches). Anyhow - if anyone has any info, I would love to hear it! Thanks! :)

http://www.globalpets.com/pollys-pet...lam-small.html ]]> General Bird Talk BridgeyRoo http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73775-Polly-s-Pet-Comfy-Clam http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73774-Lime-green-(or-other-funky-coloured)-bird-cages-where?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:07:17 GMT Anyone know where I could get a really colourful bird cage? I'm looking for a lime green or grass green cage, such as these:



I've seen the colours of the King's aluminum cages, but want something more adventurous.

PS-Why do bird cages have to be so ugly? ]]> Conures adm_cck http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73774-Lime-green-(or-other-funky-coloured)-bird-cages-where http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73773-Braemar-Highland-Games?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:19:10 GMT Today we went to Braemar for the most famous highland games, was really neat. The best part though was having Queen Elizabeth drive just a meter or... Today we went to Braemar for the most famous highland games, was really neat. The best part though was having Queen Elizabeth drive just a meter or two away from us -- at which point I waved and she waved back at me! :clap ]]> General Discussion Dan http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73773-Braemar-Highland-Games http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73772-Martin-Tool-Use?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:17:26 GMT After YEARS of trying to get a photo of this, my partner finally managed! I am SO pleased lol. Image:... After YEARS of trying to get a photo of this, my partner finally managed! I am SO pleased lol.



I gave Martin some pasta to eat and instead of eating it, he broke off bits to make one end sharper and started using it for scritches!!! ]]> Other Parrots Dan http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73772-Martin-Tool-Use http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73771-Come-join-the-new-quot-Fun-with-Feathers!-quot-Group!?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:14:31 GMT I've recently created a group that is based on making homemade bird toys, and anyone can join that would like to read and share tips on this topic. :)

Here's a link to easily get there:
Fun with Feathers!


I hope you decide to check it out, and join!

Thanks for reading!

- Kassidy ]]> General Discussion kassidyb http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73771-Come-join-the-new-quot-Fun-with-Feathers!-quot-Group! http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73770-Lost-two-cockatiels-S.E.-England..?goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:18:37 GMT One whiteface grey female, one cinnamon pied female. Untame. If anyone has any info please message me on here :) Misty ~* One whiteface grey female, one cinnamon pied female. Untame. If anyone has any info please message me on here :)

Misty ~* ]]> Other Cockatiel Topics Misty http://www.tailfeathersnetwork.com/community/showthread.php/73770-Lost-two-cockatiels-S.E.-England..