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They can live up to 25 years of age. Birds are not domesticated animals like dogs and cats.
You can have it in your homes and nobody will know but if someone reports that the fine is heavy.
Can you have a mynah bird as a pet. Mynahs make fascinating pets and are the best mimics in the world of birds. Categorized amongst the softbills these playful birds require special care especially when it comes to diet. It is also important to note that they are very active birds and require a lot of space.
If you think a mynah is the bird for you then read on. It is important that you obtain your mynah bird from a reputable domestic mynah breeder so as to avoid supporting wildlife smugglers who are responsible for the deaths of vast numbers of birds captured in the wild. Because mynahs can and should only be obtained through domestic breeders it may be a challenge to obtain one.
I can recognise my regular visitors and know that they attack new birds in the neighbourhood. I have noticed this time and time again when I move back further the Javans retreat before the onslaught of the common mynahs. I have never seen a Javan displace a common mynah but the common mynahs always displace the Javan mynahs.
You will be impressed by how many different noises they can make. Theyre very fun birds. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Id be happy to help. I will include a sample diet for a mynah so you can get an idea of what kind of labor youd be putting into feedings. You can make a big batch and use it for days adding meat or bugs to.
You can have it in your homes and nobody will know but if someone reports that the fine is heavy. Some Foreign breeds are okay to cage provided they are not classified as endangered. More specifically there conservation status should be LCLeast Concern.
If you really care for them then dont buy birds and discourage others from buying them. The more you buy the more their demand increase and thus this birdsanimals will be breeded in extreme conditions and to live in captivity all thr livesIf you want an animal companion go to your nearest animal shelter and adopt a dog cat or other animal or birds that need not to kept in cage like hens ducks pigeons etc so please say no to wild and exotic birds. Mynah birds have long been coveted for their beautiful plumage and their penchant for mimicry.
In the mynah bird family the Hill Mynah the Greater Indian Hill Mynah and the Java Hill Mynah are the most common species of mynah kept as pets. They can be difficult to obtain and once purchased require significant care and attention. Back in the late 80s and early 90s we used to see Mynah Birds for sale as pets but nowadays they are not seen at all.
Just wondered if anyone has a Mynah bird Why have these birds ceased to be pets anymore. WildWoods water garden centre use to have one and it talked. The Mynah birds are an omnivorous softbill bird that loves to eat fruit as well as dine on reptiles insects baby birds small rodents and discarded waste from human habitation.
They have a short digestive tract. Therefore these birds eat a lot and likely have frequent and often loose droppings. These birds need a proper balance of proteins fat carbohydrates vitamins minerals and water in their diet.
When I was a child and teen a long time ago you would often see Mynah birds in pet shops and hear of people owning them. I havent even seen a Mynah bird in many years. They are really messy bird good talkers but can be loud so maybe that is why.
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The mynah bird is such a popular pet that it can be hard to find in your average pet store. These birds are talkative intelligent and lovable companions for the right owner. As adults the mynah bird pet can grow to be from 12 to 18 inches long.
They can live up to 25 years of age. The most common varieties of this bird kept as pets are the hill. The two main types of mynah birds kept as pets are the hill mynah and the common mynah.
The hill mynah is the variety most Western pet owners get as a pet and is the one that can speak like a human. The common mynah is most often considered a pest and is one of the most invasive bird species in the world. It was introduced into non-native habitats to help curb insects.
The bird was a success as a bug killer but the territorial common mynah. But one of the appeals of a mynah bird is that they make amazing pets that can learn to talk to you. A mynah bird is an exotic pet that is a member of the starling family.
Their name can be spelled in a few different ways including myna bird. You might even see people spell it as mina bird or maina bird English name although that is uncommon. Birds are not domesticated animals like dogs and cats.
They have not spent countless generations in homes alongside humans. Because of this and potential long lifespans before you adopt a Mynah seriously consider if your lifestyle will mesh with the needs of a Mynah then spend time getting to know the habits of a Mynah. We want to spread the word.
The lady and gentelmen pet shop owners are very polite and can answer all questions of the birds that they have for sale. We paid 3000 Baht for ours. He is a pure Mynah bird.
He has the black glossy feather with a few white feathers on the tips of his wings and the yellow flaps hanging from either side of his face. I have a pet Hill Mynah bird now about 1 half years old and was thinking if it is OK the clip his wings same way as people often do with parrots and parakeets. Also interested to talk to anybody else who keeps this birds.
Mine lives in our garden in a large home made cage. He seems very happy but seems to want to be with me all the time. He gets super excited when I go to see him and.
Mynah birds have long been a popular bird. In ancient Greece the mynah was kept among the aristocracy as a pet and in India the mynah has been considered sacred for more than 2000 years and during a feast day individual birds were carted through the city by oxen. Today the mynahs extraordinary talents as an imitator make him one of the most interesting of all cage birds.
They will eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables but also will eat many small agricultural pests. In the winter when insects are in short supply mynah birds can be seen rummaging through refuse and eating insects along the road. Mynah birds are opportunistic eaters and will help themselves to pet food or even smaller fledgling birds.
Because of their omnivorous eating habits Mynah birds have been introduced. Before you consider having one as pet you should be familiar with their nutritional requirements so that your Mynah bird can be healthy and thrive. What do wild Mynah birds eat.
Mynah birds are omnivorous. In the wild they eat a huge variety of fruits insects larva amphibians lizards small snakes eggs baby birds baby rodents and they scavenge for garbage occasionally.