Why did my blue parakeet die?
Parakeets can die prematurely from being poisoned by foods and fumes that are toxic to them (but not necessarily to humans). Improper diets, physical injuries and common bird diseases may also cause sudden death. There are some symptoms to alert you to the bird’s sickness, but none surface more often than not.
Why are my parakeets feet blue?
Dark feet color such as blue and gray usually shows up in birds that have more pigment. Blues, greens and most dark mutations normally have dark feet. Albinos always have pink feet because they don’t have any pigment. The darker the bird the darker the feet.
Do blue parakeets talk?
Parakeets are able to talk using words that they’ve heard. Some have been known to learn hundreds of words from their owners. They don’t speak as clearly as larger birds like Macaws. Male birds typically learn quicker and talk with more frequency and clarity than female birds, but both are very capable.
What causes a parakeet to be a blue color?
There are several genes that cause a parakeet to be blue. The resulting phenotypes, or color morphs, are known as skyblue, cobalt, mauve or violet. Each of these distinct morphs is a different shade of blue.
What’s the life expectancy of a blue parakeet?
The life expectancy of a blue parakeet is 15-20 years. This means that owning a blue parakeet is quite a commitment! It is important that you understand this before taking one on as a pet. Can you love your parakeet for 20 years?
Where does the blue winged parakeet come from?
Blue-winged parakeets are a species of parakeet endemic to the Western Ghats of southern India. On the other hand, ‘blue parakeet’ describes a range of color morphs of the regular budgie parakeet. Parakeets are typically small, slender and colorful.
How old does a budgie have to be to have a black eye?
As they get older, the iris gradually lightens to very light grey/brown. A budgie with a completely black eye is probably under 4 months old. A budgie with a dark grey iris is probably 4-8 months old. A budgie with a light grey or brown iris is probably older than 8 months.
What to do if your parakeet dies suddenly?
Instead of buying a standard bird seed, look for a seed mix that is designed specifically for parakeets. These often contain dried fruit and other nutrition your bird needs, such as calcium — low blood calcium can cause sudden death. Give her some small pieces of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables to help round out her diet.
What causes a parakeet to die in the car?
For example, placing her cage next to an open window might give her a lovely fresh breeze in the morning, but the beating sun and heat of the afternoon can be deadly. Also, never leave your bird in the car when you aren’t in there, as the temperature can swing dangerously high in the summer.
What causes a parakeet to die of heat stroke?
Tumors are often undiagnosed until after your bird dies, and she might not show any symptoms prior to her death. Exposure to heat can kill your bird quickly, so pay attention to your bird’s current environment and how that environment might change throughout the day.
As they get older, the iris gradually lightens to very light grey/brown. A budgie with a completely black eye is probably under 4 months old. A budgie with a dark grey iris is probably 4-8 months old. A budgie with a light grey or brown iris is probably older than 8 months.
