Bird Type: Non Parrot

Male Canary tries to sing, but no sound comes out

Hello. I have just bought a male Canary and he tries to sing, but no sound comes out. It isn’t that he just isn’t singing. It’s that he’s trying to sing and no sound. He opens his mouth and his throat and tongue move and he looks like a singing canary! Could air sac mites […]

Infertile Eggs/ Why?

Hello, I have a male and female Zebra finch. Early in April they laid a couple of eggs in as many days, and then each day they both ate the eggs soon after she layed them. A few days later the female laid 4 eggs in as many consecutive days and then they both started […]

breeding finches

How do I know if my female is breeding. I see no sign of her using the enclosure reccomended to me, I provide hay for them to forge through which they seem to enjoy, I have never had a female and male before

Orphaned egg

Hi, a mourning dove laid eggs on the lamp in my porch. The lamp has a flat top. Unfortunately two eggs fell of. The dove was alone, though I saw another mourning dove with a mate so maybe they are the same bird. The dove sat staring at the broken eggs for a little while. […]

Can a Zebra Finch get depressed after egg loss?

One of my female Zebras had been sitting on an egg for a while, but after a few weeks and seeing no progress with it, I took it out. Ever since then (three days ago), though, she’s been sleeping a lot more. She is eating, drinking, preening, and bathing, but has just been sleeping a […]

My birds layed an egg doesn’t sit on them

Hi so my canary made eggs and she doesn’t sit on them and I made a place where she can lay them but nothing she made today her second egg and it broke she lays all of them in a different place. And Yesterday I saw she made an egg and only then I made […]

Is my finch dead

My bird has been at the bottom of the cage puffed up the a few minutes ago I went to go check on her and she was laying there I don’t know what to I am scared she is dead and she is what caused it? She has food,water,toys, and a mirror I don’t know […]

Zebra Finches infertile eggs

I have a pair of zebra finches that made a beautiful, well crafted nest in a wicker nesting box and laid five eggs. It has been almost four weeks and the eggs haven’t hatched. We removed an egg and it accidentally cracked and we saw it had never been fertilized. They are still sitting on […]

Wild Outdoor House Finch

Yes, they are wild and outside our sliding glass door. I’m not sure what you will be able to answer for me. I’m beginning to think the mother abandoned after the chicks were born. There are 3 chicks in the nest that the male seems to be feeding. I’ve noticed several other males coming to […]

Multiple male finches checking nest.

I have finches that have nested, and successfully had 2-3 chicks. (Wild birds) Now I occasionally see multiple males checking the nest. Once in a while, one chases the other away.

Canary liver tonic.

Hi, I wish to know please if I can supplement my canary a liver tonic for maintaining it in good health and if so what’s the frequency and dose I can supplement my canary? Thanks and regards

My bird is not able to fly

Hello my self yashasvi I have a red vented bulbul and he is almost a year old. Day before yesterday he was searching food on the floor and suddenly my sister stepped and he got under my sister’s foot and he got flattened rn he is fine but he isn’t able to fly and he […]

My finch doesn’t like me

Everytime I put my hand in the cage she flies everywhere and she chirps and jumps around a lot too I’ve also had her for 3 days

Best food type for canary and amount.

Hi,I’m interested in buying a canary and I’m more orientated on feeding the granules due the size. What’s your opinion please and how much amount every day for 1 canary? Thanks and best regards.

Recovery of 1 year young Atlantic Canary

Hello! 2 days ago our avian put splint for my canary who has leg dislocation in the upper of her leg. Her toes before the splint and after were spread over and yesterday her toes went slightly down but I dont see motion on toes . Leg toes looks regular color no swelling or else. […]

Traveling with pet birds

What is the safest way to travel with two diamond doves during a move to our new home 5 hours away?

Finch Companions

We have an elderly conure. His bird room buddy, a parrotlet, passed away a couple of months ago (old age). We got a pair of male zebra finches as company in the bird room. One of them died suddenly last week (unknown cause). The remaining one seems ok at the moment (apparently healthy, still singing), […]

Breeding

Mama finch tries to sit on her eggs but papa finch wont leave her alone. He keeps trying to fight her when she sits in the nest.

New finch owner mistake

Hi. A week ago I bought my husband a pair of 3 month old finches, a cage, and of course all the things for inside the cage. I didn’t know until today that I should not have put a cup nest in the cage. They both slept in the open nest at night and didn’t […]

Finch eggs

My zebra finches layed alot of eggs but not hatching. Its been 17 days. What should i do? Thank you

Make Java Finch

Can two male Java finches with no female coexist in the same cage peacefully

Chickens and Parrots

Since they are both avian, is it common or even possible for parrots to get chicken diseases from an owner carrying the germs on their clothing and/or hands from the coop to the house?

Dove food

I have Ring-necked doves. Does LeFeber have any special foods for doves? If not, will they ever have a diet for them?

Orange Weaver male

I keep periodically, hearing a strange noise coming from around his cage. I hear it as he is chirping. I can only describe it like a static type noise. Or a paper rustling. I have tried to pin point the noise and it’s not coming from the light nor the surge protector in the area. […]

High zebra finch nesting box

I have two zebra finches that have laid and almost time to see if we get any chicks. They have done such a great job taking care of the eggs but,one thing that is playing on my mind is that they used one of their food boxes to nest in and it’s right at the […]

Balding female finch

Hello! My female finch has lost her feathers around her bum and up the right side over her thigh. The skin looks a little bumpy but not overly irritated. She is a consistent egg layer whether there is a comfortable spot to lay or not, would this be relevant?

Zebra Finches

My zebra finch has laid a few times,no chicks hatched,twice the chicks have been dead in the egg, why is this?will she ever have any which will hatch

Should I add a new Zebra finch in order to have an even number

Hello, I have 3 males Zebra finches in my small aviary. Two seem to have formed a bounded pair and seem very happy together, leaving the 3rd one quite lonely. They used to include him in their grooming, but since the breeding season started, the pair stopped accepting the third one. I feel bad for […]

2 little blue eggs

I found 2 little blue bird eggs in my mailbox. I previously noticed a bird flying in & out of my mailbox. It hasn’t been back to the nest in over 3 months, that I’ve noticed. Could the baby birds still hatch. If so how long does it take.

Harness for dove

Can I put a harness and leash on my pet dove to take her outside? If so, any good recommendations for one?

Single Zebra Finch

Hello, Is a zebra finch happier in a pair or can they do well solo? We had two male finches but one recently passed away so just have one male. We don’t want to breed so no females but can a finch be happy as the sole bird? We keep him with us right now […]

Male Zebra Finch

Hello, love the forum, thank you for offering your expert advice. My 10 year old zebra finch Frodo passed away 2 weeks ago and we’re trying to find a companion for Sam, our 2 year old finch. Two questions, how would I know if Sam was an English Zebra Finch? he is larger than Frodo […]

Diamond doves

I’m looking for a pair of diamond doves. I am in Cleveland Texas about 40 miles from Houston.

Bird keeps sitting on her egg

Hi so about a month ago I got a pet dove and then a one or two weeks later she kept sitting in the cage the whole day and we were confused why. Then she layed an egg and left it and 2 days later she layed another one. She’s been sitting on that egg […]

Hello

I have 4 Brazilian birds. 1 female and 3 males. One of the male is older than the other two. They are always fighting with each other over the female one. What can I do?

International Shipping

I have 4 Zebra Finches, happy, in good health, and very well hand tamed. I love these babies very much, but sadly I am moving. I am moving from Germany to the USA, and would like to take them with me. I found many pet transport companys that will be able to ship the birds […]

Eggs not hatching?

The last of four eggs (Society Finch) was laid on 1/21. None have hatched yet. How long do I wait to consider them infertile? Both parents are still sitting on them. This is my first time being a “Finch MaMa” and I keep researching, but I’m still unclear! Thank you for any advice! Love your […]

Canary attacking

I had my canary since 6 months and I always try to interact with him…one day I was trying to approach him with some food he likes, he opened his wings, beak and started acting defensive. It’s the first time he does this. Usually he fly away once I put hand inside the cage.

Finch babies

We bought a pair that had 1 clutch and was watched carefully til the babies were weaned. But after a few weeks before the 1st clutch was weaned we noticed another clutch. Parents have done well in feeding them and the baby from the first clutch started flying a little a few days ago. But, […]

Baby finch dying

Hi My 3 baby finches are dying. They are 2 days old, and their parents are not feeding them. I tried to feed them with a syringe but they are not eating and they are not even opening their mouth!! So can you pls help and tell me what to do??

Thank you so very much.

I’m absolutely comforted with your answer to my question today “Zebra Finches’ behavior” (re: Leo and the boys). I will follow your guidelines, even though it breaks my heart to part with any of this adorable family. The babies have had a great beginning. I won’t let it happen again. The nests will be taken […]

Zebra Finches’ behavior

Hello, A surprising event was when my pair of Zebra Finches hatched eggs producing 3-healthy baby boys. At 6-wks (ungrateful) a baby male (2) chased, squawking after their dad, at dusk. Odd. I am aware: remove nests, etc. so I did and it made no difference – 2-nests in/out/back in. They really like sleeping in […]

Paralysis in pigeon

Hi my pet female pigeon was attacked by a sparrow hawk she has a nasty wound to her back but she’s been seen by an avairien vet whose prescribed antibiotics and pain relief. I’m concerned about her left foot the leg isn’t broken but her foot is clenched like a fist and she can’t stand […]

Canary behavior

my canary is over a year and about 8 months he looks at himself in shiny things and flies around the rooms very fast is he looking for a mate and how to calm him down He goes in the cage to eat and at night to sleep my vet asked me to slowly get […]

Night fright in birds

Fright moult in the night possibly due to a nightmare. My European Goldfinch shed off feathers from one single wing and woke me up during night time. I bought supplements to guarantee the 2 basic amino-acids: lysine and cysteine. He is doing well. I built a ramp to give him the opportunity to climb back […]

Caging mixed species together

wanting to add my canaries (2) parakeets (2) and cockatiels (2) together into a big cage …anything I should be worried about. Right now they are in separate cages but do see each other.

Zebra finches

Hi I have a pair of zebra finches one male and female. They have a clutch of eggs the female incubates them most of the time but they do take turns for eating. We let them out occasionally but have noticed that when the male leaves the cage the female gets aggressive. Today, we have […]

Zebra Finches Depressed?

I have adopted 3 Zebra finches about a week a go. So I know they are still getting use to their surrounding. But I sit with them all day as I am in Home office, and watch their behaviors. They sit in their nest most days and only get up to fly to their food, […]

Baby finches all died

Hi I have a pair of finches they layed a clutch of 5 one did not hatch the others hatched and one was very tiny I hand fed it and it became strong but it was not flying to the food dish it would just land on the bottom and beg for food then one […]

Gouldian finches

my finches keep dying their poop is runny . their diet consists of kaytee fiesta canary and finch seed, premium pellets canary and finch diet, special red egg food, sun and bird treat, molting and conditioning food, bird greens, mineral grit, dried mealworms.spray millet and breeders blend.I started treating them with medpet 4-1powder. they seemed […]

Zebra finch male

We have 7 male zebra finches. They are building a nest but there are no females. Is the normal?

Another egg!

Brenda, thank you for your quick response. Before I could replace the seed bowl with smaller ones, another egg showed up! Am I to remove it immediately or let her sit on it for a while until she tires of waiting (I read this on other forums)z

Finch sitting but no eggs

I have a pair of female finches. One laid two eggs in their seed bowl (no nests are provided so as not to promote egg laying). I have removed the eggs but she still sits in the seed dish (fresh seeds provided). Is there anything I should do?

Finches Breeding

Hello, I recently got a spice finch to go with my 6 yr old society finch male. We found out that she is a female. They immediately got along, and we had put 3 nests in the cage so that they would get along. Now, they snuggle, eat and bathe at the same time and […]

Myna Behavior

A myna bird landed on my husband’s shoulder and stayed with him while he washed the car outside for most of the afternoon. It doesn’t fly very well and followed him around. We decided to keep it as a pet. We think it may have been a pet that was let go of since no […]

Canary diet

I realize this is very parrot centered but regarding a canary – how many regular dried mealworms in a week? Not gut loaded worms.

Male finch dosent mate right

Male finch starts mating song and when female starts vibration of her tail he stops and very hesitant to jump on her one time he jumped on her backwards, its been going on now several weeks and still same. Is he inexperienced or what it really upsets me.

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