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Expert: Kyle Lohr - 12/22/2009


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When I put my hand in my budgie's(Oscar)cage he bites me.He is only a baby but I don't know why he is doing this.

Answer
Hi Jamie.

I think Oscar is just afraid of you. Try and leave your hand in the cage for 10 minutes a day, everyday. He will soon get used to the presence of your hand, and you can move to further things like trying to take him out.

10 minutes may seem like a long time, but I promise you wont regret it when he starts to like your hand.

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I can answer questions on breeding, illness, housing, diet, color mutations, genetics, and many others. I find budgies to be one of the most wonderful bird species to own as a pet. If I do not know the answer to you question, which is indeed a rare event, I will do my best to research and find the best answer to your question. I have dedicated my life to budgies and now I'm prepared to give back and help the community with their budgies as well. These birds are so wonderful there is an endless amount of information to know about them. I learn new things from budgies every day that I spend with them. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to ask. You will not be disappointed with the feedback.

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I have owned and bred budgies for over 10 years. I know just about everything there is to know about these beautiful birds.

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I am currently attending Fort Collins Veterinary School in Colorado and plan on becoming an Avian Veterinarian.

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