Comments for Parrot Cages http://parrot-cages.net All About Parrot Cages Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:20:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on There is a green parrot at the pet store that is all fluffed up and shivers, what could be wrong? by rangerbaldwin http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-420 rangerbaldwin Mon, 09 Mar 2009 03:39:03 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/#comment-420 Do you mean a quaker parrot? Sometimes they shake their heads, that is a juvenile behavior to signal their parents to let them in the nest. Also, theyget "poofy" when happy, but it's the shivering that is odd to me. He/she may not be well socialized and may be nervous. Or cold. I got a quaker once that seemed to be in shock due to lack of attention. Once she got some attention (being held and talked to) and moved to my place where my 1st quaker lives, she did a lot better in a couple days. Birds need to be stimulated. They need to see movement, hear music/sound and be talked to. They need fresh food and water daily at a minimum. Maybe the store doesn't have time for the bird. I hope you can speak to the store owner and encourage them to give the bird a few minutes out of their day. Good luck! Do you mean a quaker parrot? Sometimes they shake their heads, that is a juvenile behavior to signal their parents to let them in the nest. Also, theyget “poofy” when happy, but it’s the shivering that is odd to me.

He/she may not be well socialized and may be nervous. Or cold. I got a quaker once that seemed to be in shock due to lack of attention. Once she got some attention (being held and talked to) and moved to my place where my 1st quaker lives, she did a lot better in a couple days.

Birds need to be stimulated. They need to see movement, hear music/sound and be talked to. They need fresh food and water daily at a minimum.

Maybe the store doesn’t have time for the bird. I hope you can speak to the store owner and encourage them to give the bird a few minutes out of their day. Good luck!

]]> Comment on What is a female quaker parrot, green and grey, about 9 months old? by Jennifer B http://parrot-cages.net/what-is-a-female-quaker-parrot-green-and-grey-about-9-months-old/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Jennifer B Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:59:55 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/what-is-a-female-quaker-parrot-green-and-grey-about-9-months-old/#comment-442 When I worked in pet stored during college 5 years ago the handfed quakers sold for at least $200. If your cage is decent I would ask for $300. Good luck finding her a good home, birds can get very attached to one person and the transition to a new owner can be very stressfull. When I worked in pet stored during college 5 years ago the handfed quakers sold for at least $200. If your cage is decent I would ask for $300. Good luck finding her a good home, birds can get very attached to one person and the transition to a new owner can be very stressfull.

]]> Comment on There is a green parrot at the pet store that is all fluffed up and shivers, what could be wrong? by piglet http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-419 piglet Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:29:58 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/#comment-419 if it wakes up if you startle it it is sleepy but if it sits there it is sick. it would also be on a shaky perch. if it wakes up if you startle it it is sleepy but if it sits there it is sick. it would also be on a shaky perch.

]]> Comment on What kind of dog should I consider or avoid in consideration of my African Grey parrot’s safety? by thebirdlady http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-475 thebirdlady Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:07:36 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/#comment-475 Just avoid all predators ALTOGETHER. You can never anticipate a disaster. My own grey likes to tease my bearded dragon. The lizard no longer runs away: she stands her ground now. The parrot (who is entirely typical of the species in that he is BOSSY beyond belief) - is aware that things have changed in the relationship between the two of them but still "tries it on" if he's feeling feisty and thinks he can get away with it. In a similar situation it is probable that a dog, even the cutest, sweetest, cuddliest, tiniest miniature poodle, would BITE and thus probably kill or at least severely injure the grey. It takes so little to kill a bird, and your grey will be jealous and despise the dog from the outset (greys also have a superiority complex in case you haven't noticed)!. As well, bear in mind that your grey is convinced that he owns YOU, and not the other way around. I would advise you not to risk the grey's life by putting him in harm's way. If your grey is anything like mine then you will understand that these birds are convinced they rule the world and don't anyone try to tell them otherwise - ESPECIALLY not an inferior being like a &%$#ing LOWLY canine (an ex-roomate once had a small dog and my grey would crap on it on purpose). Just avoid all predators ALTOGETHER. You can never anticipate a disaster. My own grey likes to tease my bearded dragon. The lizard no longer runs away: she stands her ground now. The parrot (who is entirely typical of the species in that he is BOSSY beyond belief) - is aware that things have changed in the relationship between the two of them but still “tries it on” if he’s feeling feisty and thinks he can get away with it. In a similar situation it is probable that a dog, even the cutest, sweetest, cuddliest, tiniest miniature poodle, would BITE and thus probably kill or at least severely injure the grey. It takes so little to kill a bird, and your grey will be jealous and despise the dog from the outset (greys also have a superiority complex in case you haven’t noticed)!. As well, bear in mind that your grey is convinced that he owns YOU, and not the other way around. I would advise you not to risk the grey’s life by putting him in harm’s way. If your grey is anything like mine then you will understand that these birds are convinced they rule the world and don’t anyone try to tell them otherwise - ESPECIALLY not an inferior being like a &%$#ing LOWLY canine (an ex-roomate once had a small dog and my grey would crap on it on purpose).

]]> Comment on There is a green parrot at the pet store that is all fluffed up and shivers, what could be wrong? by Jess B http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Jess B Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:20:39 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/#comment-418 Call the SPCA to take care of that, and adopt a bird, dont buy one! Call the SPCA to take care of that, and adopt a bird, dont buy one!

]]> Comment on What kind of dog should I consider or avoid in consideration of my African Grey parrot’s safety? by ProfessorAdam http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-474 ProfessorAdam Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:22:23 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/#comment-474 I have 3 parrots and 3 Dachshunds. I think it's more a matter of socializing the dogs while they are PUPPIES to avoid any accidents in the future. My dogs have never attacked or bothered my birds. Now when they were puppies I would closely supervise them with my birds, in fact my most fierce dog Maggie Mae was bitten by one of my birds and that pretty much took care of her curiosity, that was 5 years ago. I do agree that you should stay away from "aggressive" breeds though. Also you may want to consult your Vet for further info. I have 3 parrots and 3 Dachshunds. I think it’s more a matter of socializing the dogs while they are PUPPIES to avoid any accidents in the future. My dogs have never attacked or bothered my birds. Now when they were puppies I would closely supervise them with my birds, in fact my most fierce dog Maggie Mae was bitten by one of my birds and that pretty much took care of her curiosity, that was 5 years ago. I do agree that you should stay away from “aggressive” breeds though. Also you may want to consult your Vet for further info.

]]> Comment on What kind of dog should I consider or avoid in consideration of my African Grey parrot’s safety? by tennis star http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-473 tennis star Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:02:23 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/#comment-473 it all depends on what your bird is like. does it fly around the house? if so you don't want a dog that likes to chase birds. you may also want to consider smaller dogs because you don't know if your bird will be afraid of a big dog. it all depends on what your bird is like. does it fly around the house? if so you don’t want a dog that likes to chase birds. you may also want to consider smaller dogs because you don’t know if your bird will be afraid of a big dog.

]]> Comment on There is a green parrot at the pet store that is all fluffed up and shivers, what could be wrong? by wmayers99 http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-417 wmayers99 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:19:25 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/there-is-a-green-parrot-at-the-pet-store-that-is-all-fluffed-up-and-shivers-what-could-be-wrong/#comment-417 Call the SPCA and report what you've seen. They will send someone to the pet store to determine whether the bird needs to see a veterinarian and can force the store management to comply. They will not reveal your name to the store management. Call the SPCA and report what you’ve seen. They will send someone to the pet store to determine whether the bird needs to see a veterinarian and can force the store management to comply. They will not reveal your name to the store management.

]]> Comment on What kind of dog should I consider or avoid in consideration of my African Grey parrot’s safety? by realdusi http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/comment-page-1/#comment-472 realdusi Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:27:36 +0000 http://parrot-cages.net/what-kind-of-dog-should-i-consider-or-avoid-in-consideration-of-my-african-grey-parrots-safety/#comment-472 Any dog breed that was raised to hunt, or retrieve fowl I wouldn't trust around your bird. Most terriers, and hounds still have a very strong hunt instinct and have been known to chase and possibly kill small animals because it was bred into them for so many years. I'd also be weary around retrievers (Labradors, Goldens, springer spaniels). They were bred to retrieve birds after the owner shot them, while they don't have a hunt instinct that terriers and hounds have, they may still retain an instinct to "retrieve' your parrot for you. Dogs bred for companions (Maltese, Japanese chin, chihuahuas) have had most of the hunt instinct bred out of them and should do okay with supervised playtime. Also some non-sporting dogs (Boston terrier, bichon frise, french bulldog) should also be fine. Just remember that puppies want to put stuff in their mouth and play instinctively, and must be watched while the parrot is out. Also, all dogs will respond differently to the parrot so it's best to give them a formal introduction and basic training on the dogs part. Any dog breed that was raised to hunt, or retrieve fowl I wouldn’t trust around your bird. Most terriers, and hounds still have a very strong hunt instinct and have been known to chase and possibly kill small animals because it was bred into them for so many years. I’d also be weary around retrievers (Labradors, Goldens, springer spaniels). They were bred to retrieve birds after the owner shot them, while they don’t have a hunt instinct that terriers and hounds have, they may still retain an instinct to “retrieve’ your parrot for you. Dogs bred for companions (Maltese, Japanese chin, chihuahuas) have had most of the hunt instinct bred out of them and should do okay with supervised playtime. Also some non-sporting dogs (Boston terrier, bichon frise, french bulldog) should also be fine.

Just remember that puppies want to put stuff in their mouth and play instinctively, and must be watched while the parrot is out. Also, all dogs will respond differently to the parrot so it’s best to give them a formal introduction and basic training on the dogs part.

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