winged pets..

The cage brought for the Guniea pigs is idle as we keeping the Guniea pigs  in open makeshift brick shelter. Hence, we thought of buying buying some pet birds.

Last week, ie on 26th Jan 2013, Saturday, from the pet shop, we brought some love birds, and after some internet search identified its name- it is Budgerigar- parakeet..We brought 4 birds.. also hung mud nest box by the side of the cage. Purchased its feed- grains from the vet shop.

As one male escaped the cage, leaving 3 female birds. Brought 3 more male birds. and now there are 3 pairs ( 6 birds) in the cage. Initially, I dont know how to identify a male / female bird. Internet search educated me that one can identify by cere- above the beak portion. If the beak is blue in colour it is male.  If the cere is white, then it is female.

They are noisy, and gives a fresh and lively feeling, there is overall sense of some life, movement and positive feeling.

some pics...

 

Cute pets- Guniea Pigs

The New Year 2013, brings arrival of two Guinea pigs in my home. We just went to the pet shop to check some birds, but the Guinea pigs fascinated me, more particularly my son liked it very much. Instantly we loved it and brought a pair of Guinea pig ( Rs. 1200/-) and a metal cage ( Rs. 1300/-).  Actually we brought on Dec 30th 2012. Sunday.

Initially we kept them in the cage. It respond to us whenever we feed.  We served leafy vegetable, green leaves, Palak, and the special food provided by the Pet Shop. Whenever, we rub plastic cover, the Guinea pigs start responding by it "uum-uum" tweaking sound.

Gradually, it becomes friendly. We took it to Vet Doctor for check up. After examination he informed that pair - both are males!!!???. Ofcourse, we observed for the past one month, both are friendly and not quarelling with each other.

Now, we are not putting in the metal cage. We are keeping them in open conditions, with just four bricks, and wooden sheet for its shelter. They are more than happy to use it as its shelter. Also as per the Vet Doctor's advise, we purchased Husk (  Grass hay - is not available till date) and kept in between the two bricks in their shelter. Guinea pigs are more comfortable in this environment.

Also we brought special food "Cavia Crispy" with enriched Vitamin C from the Pet shop.  It is costing Rs. 314/- for one kgs, recommends 35-50 gms per day. Both the Guinea's like the food very much, and starts demanding the food.. by its peculiar queaking sound...
Also it is becoming more friendly.. but still there is inhibition and fear, as whenever, we go near, it is hiding in its shelter.
Some pics:-

we are yet to name them, could you suggest some name for the cute little ones!!!!