Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2005 2:59 pm Post subject: Safe house plants for birds.
I don't have any houseplants at the moment. In the future I'd like to create an aviary where my birds could fly about and enjoy themselves. What houseplants would be safe for them and which types should I avoid?
Right now I have two budgies but I might like to add cockatiels later on. I doubt that I will ever be interested in the larger parrots, like Grey Africans, but I might want to add parakeets at some point as well.
In regard to house plants, I will probably select ordinary varieties like those you find anywhere. In particular, those that are hardy and easy to take care of.
Are there plants that could be considered safe for any bird, or does this question depend on the species of birds in particular?
Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2005 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
On 29 Aug 2005 20:53:44 -0700, "Jane Dough" <janedough_xoxox@yahoo.com.NOSPLAM> posted:
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Not sure myself. But I just read that all budgies are parakeets, but not all parakeets are budgies. I believe mine is a strictly a parakeet. http://throwmeabisquit.blogspot.com
Darling budgie!! A budgie is one type of parakeet. There are many different types of parakeets. In this country we tend to call budgies parakeets, but technically your bird is a budgie. Becky
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:03 am Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
Jade Jago wrote:
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I LOVE budgies. My first few birds were budgies. They are gentle, cute, friendly, easy to tame. Perfect bird pets. At the moment I have a Galah. She is a lovely thing. We never call budgies "parakeets" here, and use the term to describe a size and general type of bird. :0) Jade.
I've had her for almost five years and have never referred to her as a budgie. Thanks for correcting me. I love this creature. She has the most loving personality and is such a clown. I would be heartbroken if I ever lost her.
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 1:30 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
budgie is short for Budgerigar. They are native to Australia... although you don't see too many flying around in my area. They like grassy plains etc. Your miss happy feather looks just like a female budgie I had called "tubby".... She was hand raised, and would sleep upside down on you! She slept in a sock for a LONG time after I got her. So gentle, kind and a LOVELY bird. :0) Jade. "Jane Dough" wrote in message
I LOVE budgies. My first few birds were budgies. They are gentle, cute, friendly, easy to tame. Perfect bird pets. At the moment I have a Galah. She is a lovely thing. We never call budgies "parakeets" here, and use the term to describe a size and general type of bird. ----snipped--- >8[/quote]
Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
As far as I know, budgies and parakeets are not the same, but they are both members of the Parrot family.
Anyhow, back to my question: what house plants are safe for budgies and other birds like cockatiels and parakeets? Safe for them to come in contact with. Perhaps chew on.
Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
innominatetwice wrote:
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As far as I know, budgies and parakeets are not the same, but they are both members of the Parrot family.
Damn, you are dense. You say you want to build an aviary for your budgies and maybe some cockatiels and possibly add "parakeets" to it at some point in the future. now this
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Anyhow, back to my question: what house plants are safe for budgies and other birds like cockatiels and parakeets? Safe for them to come in contact with. Perhaps chew on. Thanks, Innominate
Why do you keep bringing up "parakeets" as if they are a species? Anyhow, back to my question: what paint is safe for BMWs and other vehicles like Nissans and cars? ZQ
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:35 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
Okay, so now that we've dealt with the troll(s).
If I want to let my budgie boys fly free in my house, are there any particular house plants that I should avoid keeping?
My question, I now realize, has two parts:
1) What plants won't poison the budgies (or other small parrots) if they should chew on them?
2) What plants are sturdy enough to withstand the assault the budgie boys (or other birds) will subject them to?
The only serious answer to this question that I have received so far, in this thread, is to speak with an Avian Vet. Sure, that's good, but don't tell me that there aren't bird owners in this group who already have experience with this issue.
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
innominatetwice wrote:
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Your ass, mixed with turpentine, is safe for both, okay Zee Queer?
And the ignorance keeps flowing out of you. Derbyan Parakeet Monk Parakeet Ringnecked Parakeet Princes of Wales Parakeet Grey Cheeked Parakeet You see there are many different kinds of parakeets. The birds listed above are all parakeets, but not one of them could live in an aviary with the budgies you have or 'tiels you may get or even any other bird on the list. Then there's the Parakeet Auklet that isn't even any kind of parrot at all. You have a bit of research that you need to do regarding what a parakeet is and what birds are compatable with your budgies or any other species you want in your planned aviary. ZQ
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
Starlight wrote:
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On 3 Sep 2005 20:35:28 -0700, "innominatetwice" innominatetwice@gmail.com.NOSPLAM> posted: If I want to let my budgie boys fly free in my house, are there any particular house plants that I should avoid keeping? The only serious answer to this question that I have received so far, in this thread, is to speak with an Avian Vet. Sure, that's good, but don't tell me that there aren't bird owners in this group who already have experience with this issue. I provided 2 links for you. Did you see that post? If not, I'll go back and repost them. Becky ----snipped--- >8
He doesn't want links. He wants to be spoon fed. He obviously can't figure out how to use Google to search for the information himself. ZQ
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: Safe house plants for birds.
"ZQ" <> wrote
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Derbyan Parakeet Monk Parakeet Ringnecked Parakeet Princes of Wales Parakeet Grey Cheeked Parakeet You see there are many different kinds of parakeets. The birds listed above are all parakeets, but not one of them could live in an aviary with the budgies you have or 'tiels you may get or even any other bird on the list.
I don't know why you think that--if the aviary is large enough and properly suited, these birds can cohabitate. I have a friend with a mixed aviary of sex-segregated cockatiels, budgies, grey cheeks and ring necks. He's had them like this for years with an occasional squable, but never any real problem. In fact, he's fostered ringnecks under cockatiels several times. -- XXXXXXXXgizzieXXXXXXXX ********************************************************************************* "It's hard to believe you're going to be sixteen--maybe we should do something special. Do you rember when we went to the circus?" "Yeah, I was six, you took ten of my friends, we had front row seats, then the lion bit the head off the monkey and we all had nightmares for a week" Jack ********************************************************************************
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