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Post by dianapalmer on May 16, 2014 18:46:33 GMT
Emma seems a bit more herself.
I am still working on basic clicker training. I am rewarding her for walking toward me or not retreating from my forearm.
She's still not gone back to coming onto my arm for treats, but I am sure she will in time.
To get her back into the cage, I am using my hands to "herd" her toward the cage door. It's kind of like my hands are two sheep dogs. I put them up to the top of the cage, pretty far from her, and gradually bring them toward her, gently saying "It's time to go in." She goes into the cage to escape from my hands. This seems to be working. I am learning to block her from flying off while I do this.
So, getting her into the cage still isn't super easy, but it's more manageable.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on May 16, 2014 19:56:09 GMT
Glad you are figuring something out with her.
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Post by dianapalmer on May 18, 2014 14:57:10 GMT
Emma jumped onto my arm yesterday for a seed. Yay!
Silver is so willing to come to me and enjoys sitting on my shoulder even without any seeds in evidence. He prefers it if I am sitting next to the cage, so he's also close to his friends. I am happy with his balance of affection. He likes me, but he's not overly dependent. Yesterday, my brother and I took him into the dining room with us. He was calling for his friends at first, but then settled down and chilled with us. It was nice. His whistling is getting so interesting, and he loves to practice.
By comparison, Emma is a hard nut to crack. When I come over and talk to her when she's on top of the cage, she will back away. When she gets far enough away, she settles down and just looks at me while I chatter away to her.
It's funny--her posture while she's listening to me. It seems to reflect a sense of being very self-contained, but somewhat interested. Like she's letting me know just how close she's willing to be, and as long as I'm not advancing, she's willing to listen. I think she's enjoys the attention, as long as I don't try to get too close. She's been with me six months now, and is about nine months old. I am still hoping to find a way into her heart.
My budgies are gradually getting more tolerant of finger time. It's been a very slow process. But, gradually they stay a little longer after they get their sunflower seed treat.
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Post by lisamarie on May 19, 2014 13:35:05 GMT
It is funny that since I have posted on here about Lucy being a nightmare to get in her care she has been great recently....
She usually will put herself away - she will climb into her cage on her own then I just have to shut and lock it. Other times she will be on my shoulder while I am reading or she will be on my bed and it is easy to carry her to the cage. It is catching her that was the hard part
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Post by dianapalmer on May 19, 2014 13:45:45 GMT
Did you have Lucy's wings clipped?
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Post by lisamarie on May 19, 2014 17:03:17 GMT
No it's as if she read my post!! She's been doing it on her own, full-flighted. Except right now I can't get her out of the bathroom to get her back to my room. A very small bathroom and I thought it was a nice gesture to bring her to shower but she will not let me catch her!
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Post by luvsanimals2 on May 19, 2014 19:49:35 GMT
did she shower?
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Post by Pammy on May 20, 2014 3:41:47 GMT
Diana, I believe you are the most patient person I know. You are definitely an example to me!
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