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06-08-2007, 06:12 PM
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My mom has a cockatiel. She bought him from Petsmart and took classes on how to handfeed him (he was a baby). Anyways, I would suggest visiting/calling your local Petsmart to see if they have someone who specializes in Birds who can answer your questions. I am sorry I do not know anything about birds!
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06-09-2007, 07:15 AM
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The only birds that we have are ducks on the pond!! I'm sorry that I don't have any answers for you.
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06-09-2007, 08:56 AM
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My mother used to have parakeets - usually 2 at a time, but not a male and female together. A few of the"males" laid unexpected eggs. Their beaks were just the wrong color and they were really females.
Altogether, we had 18 parakeets until she stopped keeping them as pets, many of them named Dartagnan from the Three Musketeers. (Don't ask me???) They're very fragile, which is how we went through 18 of them over the years. She took really good care of them and they were really affectionate to her. One would sit in her robe pocket when she walked around the house. A lot sat on her shoulder, some on her head. I personally couldn't stand them oh me with those little sharp claws. The only problem is if they become eggbound, which means that the egg gets stuck. I would call the vet just to ask. Cockatiels are a lot bigger than parakeets and much stronger, but it pays to be careful. Good luck with your little girl bird.
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06-09-2007, 09:09 AM
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Thank you so much for your advice Judy. I will definitely give the vet a call. Brendon had her out yesterday and she seemed just fine, but I'll call just to be sure.
So you had a lot of birds with the same name? That's interesting. lol.
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06-09-2007, 09:19 AM
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I'm glad you're going to call the vet, although I'm sure she's okay. What her name?
Do you have to change ir now that "he's" a girl? I don't have any idea why my mother named so many birds by the same name - especially D'Artagnan. I was a kid and probably either didn't care, or knew better than to ask questions (then you have to listen to the answers!!)
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06-09-2007, 01:13 PM
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I have often heard that females will lay eggs. Sometime that is the only way to tell if it is a male or female. Especially with cockatoos. We have a cockatiel. I THINK she is a she LOL. We are waiting for her to molt so we can see what the feathers will look like under her tail. So far she really does seem to be a she. I hope everything is ok.
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06-09-2007, 01:14 PM
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Just curious what color is she?
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