How can yo find out what breed of a young eleven months old parakeet he is red grey lilac and blue any one know cant find it anywhere?

1. How do I identify a parrot?
2. How can you tell a male parakeet from a female parakeet?
3. What does the band on my parakeets leg mean?
4. What color of parakeets does Petsmart sell?
5. How can you tell a male parrot?
6. Can male parakeets lay eggs?
7. Can parakeets lay eggs without a male?
8. How do I find a bird band?
9. How old are parakeets in pet stores?
10. How old is my parakeet?
11. Can a blue parakeet talk?

How do I identify a parrot?

Look for parrots with plumage that is white, black, pink, yellow, or red, and check for a crest or fan of feathers on top of the head. While most species of parrots are primarily green, this color is not found among cockatoos or their smaller cousins, the cockatiels. Most cockatoos are medium to large-sized parrots.

How can you tell a male parakeet from a female parakeet?

In general, a male will have a solid lavender to solid blue cere – this is the skin around their nostrils. A female will have a white to brown cere, depending on hormones and age. Generally the cere color is not well defined until they are close to a year old.

What does the band on my parakeets leg mean?

Leg bands are often applied by the breeder to help identify and keep track of their birds. ... This helps the breeder monitor the birds that are to be sold, as well as managing the genetics of those birds so they are not bred together. Quarantine bands are placed on imported birds for regulatory reasons.

What color of parakeets does Petsmart sell?

Green Parakeets are clever and colorful birds that make fun and entertaining pets. These beautiful birds enjoy bonding with their pet parents and can even learn tricks, like "step up" and "step down." Learn more about these fascinating birds, their behaviors, and how to care for them in the sections below.

How can you tell a male parrot?

In parrots, the nose is in a fleshy area from where the beak comes out. The waxy of the males is dark blue. In case the male is innocent, his waxy is pink or lilac. Female waxy is usually light blue in color, turning brown when they go into heat. When the parakeets are very young, they show a whitish waxy color.

Can male parakeets lay eggs?

Parakeets can have eggs even without male mates. Remove the eggs from the cage if there is no male to fertilize the eggs. ... Laying too many eggs is not healthy for parakeets.

Can parakeets lay eggs without a male?

Parakeet Eggs Not Hatching

Females may sometimes lay eggs without a male to fertilize them. A young pair of birds may not be successful in their mating attempts, but the female may still lay eggs.

How do I find a bird band?

Some regional bird clubs also issue bands to their members. These bands are metal with either the organization or breeder's initials, a two-digit year, and a number. Check with local bird breeders or pet shops for information on cage bird bands. The Bird Banding Laboratory does not take reports of these bands.

How old are parakeets in pet stores?

Young parakeets in pet stores are usually 6-12 months old. However, the ages can really vary at a pet store since they carry birds from babies to adulthood. You also cannot normally trust a pet store employee to give you correct information about the birds for sale.

How old is my parakeet?

Look At The Eyes

If your bird has black eyes, it likely is less than 4 months old. If it's a dark grey, then your bird is likely between 4 and 8 months old. If the parakeet is more than 8 months old, the eyes will likely be a light grey or brown.

Can a blue parakeet talk?

Parakeets are one of the most vocal birds in the parrot family. A happy parakeet will typically be tweeting a song, talking, or even mimicking sounds they hear often. Parakeets are able to talk using words that they've heard. ... Parakeets will talk as a sign of affection and attentiveness for their owners.