Wild Animals 2024, November

Budgerigars are very common pets in our families, and this is not surprising. They are smart birds, it is interesting with them, they can be taught to talk, the maintenance is inexpensive when compared with other animals, and they take up little space in the apartment (although this is how you look, because parrots can be very active and be literally everywhere at the same time) … Nevertheless, many owners know very little about their pets, which sometimes has a detrimental eff

Breeding most species of parrots is not particularly difficult. Budgerigars, lovebirds and cockatiels have been kept in captivity for decades and are absolutely not demanding on breeding conditions. However, several prerequisites must be observed in order for the reproduction process of parrots to be successful

Rosella - This breed of parrots, which is characterized by the original scaly color of the feathers. The average adult size is 30 cm. These birds require careful care. Before purchasing a rosella, you need to prepare a special aviary or cage and grain feed

Now the budgerigar is the most common bird for keeping in an apartment. This animal is very sociable and friendly, so it gets along well with its owners. It is quite simple to care for him, but even ideal conditions of detention do not guarantee protection against various diseases

With the acquisition of a parrot, the owner is faced with the question of choosing a suitable name for a new family member. You need to take this very seriously, because for many years you will have to contact your pet every day in this way

Male or female? This question is asked by all people who are going to buy a budgerigar. In order to determine reliably, you need to know the age of the bird. Instructions Step 1 The sex of birds is determined primarily by the cornea, which changes color depending on the age of the bird

Budgerigars are one of the most popular pets. They delight the eye with their bright plumage, are unpretentious in keeping, and readily breed in captivity. The vocal apparatus of these birds is designed in such a way that they can be taught to speak words and even whole sentences

There is an opinion that male parrots are more amenable to human speech training than females, but this is far from the case. If you have a desire to teach your parrot a couple of three phrases, with the necessary preparation and some practice, this task is quite feasible

The budgerigar is an excellent choice of a pet for keeping it in an apartment. He does not require a lot of space and any special conditions for keeping and gets along well with the owners, including children, who, undoubtedly, will also be very happy with such an exotic feathered pet

We all know from childhood that it is easy and simple to measure the length of a boa constrictor in parrots. And we even remember that one well-known boa constrictor has a length of 38 parrots. How to measure the parrot itself? It is necessary ordinary centimeter ruler or tape Instructions Step 1 By means of measurements, coupled with a general inspection, any wild bird caught is assessed in order to clarify mainly the sex and age of the bird

Has a winged inhabitant appeared in your house? Do not rush to tame him immediately, birds are very delicate creatures, and they need time to get used to a new place. Instructions Step 1 In order to reduce the stress of transport, it is necessary to transport the new pet in a closed carrier with good ventilation

Today, there are about 300 species of parrots on earth. They are all very diverse and each is interesting in its own way. Their largest representatives attract special attention. The largest parrot in terms of weight and body length can be considered a kakapo

When buying a parrot, it is very important to choose a healthy individual. Such a bird, with proper care, will delight you for a long time with beautiful plumage, cheerful chirping and good mood. Instructions Step 1 If possible, get your parrots from reputable breeders, nurseries or pet stores

Has a winged tenant appeared in your house? Do not rush to immediately start training him - in order for him to become tame and start talking, you need to know some of the features of raising parrots. Instructions Step 1 If you want your parrot to become tame, then you should only buy a young bird

To determine the largest parrot in the world, it is worth using several criteria. Judging by the length of the bird from the tip of the tail to the beak, then the hyacinth macaw will be considered the largest parrot, and if we take into account the weight and length of the bird's body, then the kakapo will certainly win

Budgerigars are one of the most popular pets today. Small size, bright color, inquisitive nature and, of course, the ability to repeat human speech make these birds ideal for keeping even in a small apartment. Having decided to buy a "wavy"

If you want your pet to take part in official dog shows, regularly held by RKF, your desire alone will not be enough for this. It will be necessary to submit to the exhibition organizing committee all documents certifying not only the purity of the animal breed, but also its other characteristics

Laurie, cockatoo, macaw and other representatives of the order of parrots are well known to everyone. You do not need to be an expert to distinguish them from other birds at first glance by their hooked beak and bright color, characteristic of most species of parrots

The parrot itself will not speak. He needs to be taught this. Of course, you can buy an adult parrot that speaks, but its cost is quite high. In addition, adult parrots have a hard time getting used to new owners. There is only one way out - to buy a chick, become a friend for him and teach speech on his own

If you have a desire to have a loyal friend and a pleasant companion at home, you should consider a good option - to get yourself a talkative parrot. These birds will surely become a decoration of the house, as they have a bright color and give the dwelling a certain exotic flavor

So, if you decide to have a pet and give preference exclusively to a parrot, then first of all you should deal with the breed of this bird. For the correct choice, it is necessary to take into account a number of fundamental factors, thanks to which it will not be difficult to decide on the upcoming purchase

When buying a parrot, people sometimes do not attach too much importance to its feeding and think that packaging a ready-made grain mixture is all that a bird needs. However, why not make your pet tasty and make its diet more varied? Undoubtedly, ready-made cereal mix is the mainstay of the diet of parrots, but there are a number of foods that can be eaten with additional health benefits for the feathered pet

Why do people keep birds at home? Probably because birds symbolize freedom, independence and flight. Being next to a bird, a person subconsciously brings these concepts closer to himself, feeling himself in harmony with nature. The pacifying chirping, grace and defenselessness of birdies make the heart sink and be fascinated to watch every beat of its light wings

Amazons are fairly large ornamental parrots that live in South America. There are several types of such birds. The body length of a parrot varies from 20 to 40 cm. If properly kept at home, an Amazon can live from 40 to 50 years. The most popular for home keeping are yellow-winged, yellow-headed and white-headed Amazons

The ancient Romans and Greeks tamed the gray parrots. However, then only noble and wealthy people managed to acquire these beautiful pets. These parrots can remember and reproduce almost everything that was heard by them. Being unpretentious birds, gray rais become ideal pets

It is very difficult to get rid of the thought: how to teach a budgerigar to talk. It seems that instilling this skill is quite simple, but not every owner has patience and perseverance. The main thing is not to retreat in front of difficulties, because the return on training is worth the effort

Do you like birdsong in the morning? And what about year-round tunes right in your own apartment, regardless of the time of year? If you decide to make new feathered friends, you should weigh the pros and cons and learn more about caring for babies

When choosing fish, novice aquarists often get stumped, not knowing how to distinguish males from females. Young fish growths are extremely similar to each other, and adults are sometimes difficult to distinguish. However, there are some signs that you won't make a mistake if you take them into account

Amphiprion fish, or clown fish, are wonderful, extremely mobile creatures that can decorate any aquarium with their presence. Keeping these unique fish does not require serious preparation; even a novice aquarist can handle it. Clownfish is a very popular inhabitant of the sea depths among aquarists, a real handsome man, whom American filmmakers made the main character of one of their bestsellers - the animated film Finding Nemo

Our pets sometimes get sick, which greatly upsets us. We want to help them as quickly as possible, but we often don’t know how. Moreover, it becomes difficult and incomprehensible for us to cure our most silent pets, aquarium fish. Instructions Step 1 The first and most important stage in the treatment of fish, like, in fact, all living things, is the diagnosis

An aquarium can become a wonderful interior decoration. But it must be remembered that an aquarium is not a painting and requires full care. It also needs to be started correctly. How to fill an aquarium with water Before filling the aquarium with water, it must be rinsed out

Even a novice aquarist will not be difficult to get the offspring of a zebrafish aquarium fish. Despite the fact that this is not a viviparous fish, but spawning, it will take little time and costs: a small horizontal aquarium, a few plants, pebbles and two weeks of patience

Gourami - spawning aquarium fish, omnivorous, hardy, peaceful and curious. They are very popular with aquarists as they are very popular. cleanse the aquarium of small snails and hydra. They appeared in Europe in the 19th century. In Russia - in the second decade of the twentieth

The need for complete disinfection of the aquarium is infrequent, but still sometimes it comes. Moreover, it is not necessary that your fish have obvious infectious diseases - the aquarium should be disinfected when new residents move in there, even if everything is in order with the previous ones

Sometimes the walls, plants, soil and other accessories in the aquarium are covered with a brown coating. This is not only extremely unaesthetic, but also dangerous for aquarium inhabitants. If a similar situation has arisen, then you need to urgently take action

The beauty of an aquarium can be tainted by the overgrowth of algae. The water turns green, sometimes becomes cloudy, and the walls of the aquarium, plants and stones are overgrown with an unsightly coating or dirty threads. It is not possible to completely remove algae in the aquarium, but if appropriate measures are taken in time, their growth can be limited

The wonderful water world in your home relaxes, brings variety to the familiar interior of an apartment or office. However, you need to be able to properly care for the aquarium, otherwise plaque cannot be avoided. Instructions Step 1 Any plaque on the walls of the aquarium is formed for a reason

Plants in the aquarium are of great importance to its inhabitants, as they enrich the water with oxygen and absorb the carbon dioxide emitted by the fish. However, it must be remembered that excess aquatic plants can kill the inhabitants of the aquarium

Breeding aquarium fish is a rather laborious process, because in addition to the fact that the fish must receive the right amount of food, light and oxygen, it is necessary to determine the very fact of pregnancy in time and not to miss the birth of fry, which otherwise may simply be eaten

It may not be entirely correct to recommend mollies for novice aquarists specifically for breeding, since this fish is quite difficult and with claims. However, if you get acquainted with the rules of its cultivation, and they do not seem too complicated, then why not