Question #1:

Is This Animal Cruelty ?

Hi,
I just volunteered for the SPCA and they have very nice staffs. At our shelter we have an officer inspecter. I've know this petstore that sells dogs, budgies, hamsters (i think), bunnies and a lovebird.

You see, it says " No Photographs " and I understand that, but I broke the rules for a purpose. The shih tzu puppy was stuck in a metal cage no bigger for it to take 3 steps and back, and the cage is probably only maybe 4 inches taller than the puppy itself. They don't have any toys or towels/blankets, and walk and sleep on the metal bars beneath them...Oh, and they have a rabbit water bottle to drink out of..that is attached to the cage. Then they have around 5 bunnies in one average home bunny cage and they're wee tiny bunnies, for sale... $85 bucks. I'm not as concerned about the bunnies as I am for dogs though. Their budgies are crammed in a hamster like cage, only taller. The cage length's is bigger that it's width...

Now, their lovebird is stuck in a small budgie cage...they also have aquatics, which to mee seems fine. When I asked the man who worked there how much the dogs were...he said he didn't know and for me to ask the lady in the flowered shirt. When i asked her she was like " The shih tzu is 1200, and the Lhasa Apso Mix is 950 "

(canadian dollars)

Redicolous? Of course.
So is this considered as animal cruelty?

I have the pictures on my dad's cell phone..since it was they only way to get some shots. The thing is, we just moved so he lost his cord for transfering files. We're searching for it now, but I am so very concerned. Should I report it as animal cruelty?

I already talked to the inspecter and she said she would like to see any proof first. So here I am with the pictures.

However, I would love to hear your opinion on this. Would you categorize this as animal cruelty ?

Thank you !
Their cages didn't seem very dirty... hmm ..
Of course I will report! Now that your opinions are pretty much how I think, it makes me have more confidence and not feel like a spazzer ! (:
I don't know if this will help..
but its located in Chinatown, Toronto...

Question #2:

my budgie has become an escape artist.?

my budgie parakeet is about 5 months old and has now discovered that she can get out of her cage when ever she wants and go back when she wants to as well. i still don't know how she's doing it but all she does when she gets out is fly around the living room for a few minutes to stretch out i guess then sits on a curtain rod all day then when it gets late, she just goes back to her house and eats then goes to sleep. there's nothing she can really get into and the only other pets in the house are fish so i don't think i have to worry there, lol! but should i be worried?....does this mean that i should probably get a new cage for her...? please and thank you!

Question #3:

hey i just got a new budgie 2day i have a Q?

should i cover its cage while it gets settleted or just have it with out a cover 2 get used 2 the soundeings of my room?
its so werid i turned off my light 2 save enjery now its flyin about and eating and drinking....??? but when i turned the light bk on it went 2 the bottem of the cage and lied down? lol

Question #4:

Got a 6week old budgie.C'ant get him off the formula.He is not keen at all to try nibbling on anythig.Help plz?

I've tried some fruits, leaving some formula on the cage-floor, having him peck out of the spoon before I start feeding him with the injection. Seems like he is very lazy. How do I go about?

Question #5:

help? Budgie is lethargic and has loose stool, what medication can I give her?

My pet budgie is female and always sharp, but this morning I went to place my hand near her and she didn't move when she usually flies away.... I see droppings in her cage that are long and loose causing me to worry if she might have worms. Right now I don't have the funds to take her to the vet but is there a medicine or any other symptoms she would show for a proper medicine I could get at the pet store?
I know she should go to the vet...
I love my birds to death and would want no harm to come to them...
I called my vet and asked if I can bring her in and pay later but they refused.

Believe me when I say I don't have a single red penny to pay for her! I wouldn't be here if I did...

Question #6:

Parakeet/Budgie Q's ?

I am thinking of getting a parakeet. I recently lost a bird that I found outside who I had for 6 months because a cat got ahold of him. He stoppped eating and passed away. This is what I need to know, some I do know but am confused about.

1.) Feeding, I found this seed at wallmart that looked really good and it was seed brand Kaytee. Can I feed it the seed, some fruits chunks of apples, and some veggies like carrots and tomatoes?

2.) I have a cage that I got, well my bird died in it and I am not sure that I want to use it since he died in it. It was 18in(w)*13in(l)*20in(h). Is that an ok size cage? Should I buy a new one?

3.) Cuttlebone, I know they need one, but how often should I buy a new one?

4.) Mineral Block, Do I need this as well or not? Why?

5.) Toys, I was going to get a toy for parakeets that had a bell on it and to climb on. Is that ok?

6.) As for play stations, do they need one? Id get him one that was at wallmart but they dont have asnymore.

7.) Should I get a stand for the cage?

8.) Should I buy the supplys at Jacks aquarium or Supperpets? Cheaper?

Sorry about all the Qs, I just want to have a safe and happy healthy budgie. Any other info you have let me know?

Question #7:

Help! My cockatiel won't stop laying eggs...what should I do?

My 1.5 year old female cockatiel won't stop laying eggs. I am worried about her health. She's incredibly difficult to give her veterinarian prescribed oral calcium supplement to, though she does chew on her cuttle bone. She shares a cage with a male budgie who has noticeably become her companion, and has plenty of out of cage time as the door to the cage is only shut at night. I attempted to better regulate the sleep with a consistent schedule so that there was sufficient dark time. What else can I do short of seperating my two little friends, which I really would not like to. Thanks!
I am not removing the eggs, not until at least she abandons them, I just really would like to discourage further egg laying after this clutch has grown old for her and she loses interest


and yes i am aware that the budgie and tiel cannot produce offspring

Question #8:

My Step Mums Budgie Sleeps Upside down?

Hi everyone, I recently bought a Budgie home from my school for my step mum, and he has started sleeping hanging upside down from the top of his cage...Its really strange and I was wondering if anyone has any idea as to why he might do this? thanks in advance for any help :)

Question #9:

my budgies absolutely HATE water?

so how can i give them a bath they dont like when i mist them but if i put a bowl in their cage theyll just ignore it and end up pooping in it ive tried the shower but the didnt do anything it bothers me bc i know other keets love water how can i get them to love water?

Question #10:

How to make my budgies to love each other?

I have a female budgie for 4 years,i buy a male one before 1,5 month
i putted them together 2 weeks ago.
The male is following the female all the time,but if it gets close to it, the female is biting him,they also are sleeping at opposite sides of the cage,
What can i do to make them to love each other?
The female is doing a strange noise(it sounds like has breathing problem) every 2 hours at day and about 1-2 hours before it gets to sleep...what is wrong with her?
(Don't tell me to ask a Vet,because in my city there isn't anyone about birds )

Question #11:

is my bird more than just sick?

i have a budgie/parakeet and his wings and feet seem a little useless. he has to drag himself around with his beak if not he wobbles around for a bit. his head is the only thing that functions correctly and he seems a little shakey. he has diahrrea and has a little loss of appetite (doesnt drink water and barely eats). he sleeps quite a bit and stays mainly at the bottom of the cage. i have tried to get him to eat and i have also put blankets in his cage as well as around him and i put him in my room because it is the warmest in the house. veterenarians are too pricey, what more can i do to help my bird?

Question #12:

I know this is weird but my cat keep eating cucumber - is it bad for her?

My cat is a little crazy and all of a sudden she just loves cucumber, she steals it off of plates and takes it away from my pet budgie where i fit it through the bars of its cage - is it bad for her? shes eight years old and gets really grouchy if i take it away from her. im 15, what should i do?

Question #13:

Talking Budgies, how long ?

How well can budgies talk?
How long will it talk to train them to talk, if you work with it every day?
Can they still talk if you have 2 in the same cage?

Question #14:

Should you clean out your budgies cage every day?

Hi there..
The other day i cleaned out my Budgies cage as it really needed it!!! I heard somewhere that you should clean your budgies cage out everyday!!! Is this true??? And well this may seem like a silly question but how do you clean your cage out what do you do i never learnt how to and well i may be doing it wrong!!! Id hate to do that to my bird!!! That leads me to my next question....

how can i get my pet budgie to talk to me??? I hang her out side and i read somewhere that she shouldnt have any other birds around or mirrors or else she wont want to talk to me because she thinks she's part of the flock of birds outside her cage Please help is there a way i can still get her to talk to me and how???

Also should i let my bird bath??? But my bird isnt really liking me (Im working on it, it would be great if you could leave a few tips on getting me and my bird to be friends that would be great, THANKS!!!) and as soon as i put her into the water she flys out and its supposed to be good for her health!!! Well please help me out i really need it!!!!! JUST PLEASE TELL ME ALL YOU KNOW ON BUDGIE CARE AND TRAINING AND THAT WILL BE MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!, THANKYOU!!! :)

Question #15:

Can you get a cage freshener for your budgies cage?

My Budgies Stink!!!!!! Is there any freshener for there cage? that is good for them

Question #16:

Budgie Question (sorry for all my questions, new to birds!)?

Ok, so i got 2 budgies (blue and greenish/blue) and they are very loving. I got them last sunday. I let them out of there cage and cut one of the birds wings, (im doing the other tomorow, and yes i no how..my mom helps.) The blue is probably the one thats use to me, oh they are 7 weeks. The blue will jump on my finger, same with the green one, but if i move they will jump away. I feed them millets and they dont move, the blue one eats out of my hand :D When i let the blue one out, its always wanting to go back in its cage, so i will put my finger out and he will jump on, then ill take him to his cage. Hes a good boy... or gurl. O_o The green one is more, independent. :P They sing like CRAZY when i put music on like hot n' cold, disturbia, operator and crazy songs like those:P

But when theres nothing on (music) they just sit there.. i have toys for them but they wont play with them... how cna i make them happy in there cage?

thanks bye : ]

Question #17:

how do i care for a baby budgie?

i got a baby budgie yesterday from my aunty and uncle's he trys to bite me when i try to handle him but my aunty said i have to start handling him for him to get use to me, he flys straight into the walls after i get him out of his cage why is this?

Question #18:

Is it common for Budgies to get mites? How do I try and prevent them from getting mites?

I am thinking of getting a Budgie, but I have heard they can get mites, and I am worried that if I get one it may get mites and I was wondering what to do. How can i get rid of the mites? How can I try and prevent my Budgie from getting mites? Is sand paper ok for the bottom of the cage? Will it hurt if the Budgie bites me? Will it be ok if I only let it out of its cage for 20 minutes a day? Please if you can answer any of these questions it would be helpfull. =)

Question #19:

Should you cover your pet budgies cage at night?

Hello...
Well the other night i covered my pet budgie, Tweetys cage with a blue towel with fish on it but i left a small gap where i didn't cover the cage and she got really scared (well i think she was scared) as she shot to the corner that i hadn't covered and stuck there holding on to the bars with her claws!!! Is this normal or should i stop covering her???

Also can you give me some tips on what words are easy for birds to say and how to train them to speak!!!

Thanks alot!!!
PLEASE HELP!!!
:)

Question #20:

Budgie foot sore or hurt?

Budgie hurt its foot (i think) and I've been desperately been trying to find answers on the Internet, so here we go.

I found him yesterday with his foot just kind of dangling. He can't grip anything with it and it's making me worried. There aren't any dangling toys in his cage. I've moved his mirror, food, and water at the bottom of the cage as well as giving him a little heat lamp.

He seems to get around just fine and insists on climbing to get to his perches close to the top. His behavior has not changed; sings as if there isn't anything wrong.

There aren't any sores or cuts; no crusty skin. I've doubled checked as well as no obvious looking breakage.





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