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Post by dianapalmer on Jun 5, 2014 16:33:53 GMT
Over the past couple of months the budgies seem to have become more and more noisy. Also, Snowy and Piper seemed to be having more disputes. Recently, both of them wanted to pair up with Emma. They were getting into disputes over her attention. I was feeling that she was up to her ears in budgie attention.
So, my neighbor from across the street was visiting me and we were talking about the problems with the budgies. I mentioned that I had considered rehoming one or both of them, and that I wished I had just started with cockatiels, instead of budgies. She said that, if I was willing, she would take one of them. She has had birds in the past and has a beautiful cage that was occupied by a cockatiel, until it died a couple of months ago (the cockatiel was 15 years old). She said she had completely cleaned it and was planning to get a bird sometime soon.
We were both noticing that Snowy is the most aggressive bird in the cage. He is also the most noisy. I do think that, outgoing as Snowy is, he will become very tame in a situation where he is the only bird. He may even learn to talk.
I am sorry to lose Snowy. He really is a cutie pie. I am mindful that I had a responsibility to him, and am sad that I couldn't fulfill it. I am sure he will miss his friends :-(.
I was able to get Snowy out of the big cage and into the travel cage so she could take him. I lured him in with sunflower seeds. I tricked him :-(.
My neighbor and her husband are real bird people, so I feel Snowy will have a good home with them.
I am definitely noticing a relief in terms of the noise level.
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Post by kmic on Jun 5, 2014 17:17:09 GMT
I'm actually glad it worked out. I'm really not against re-homing birds especially when we know that their new owners will take care of them. I've never done if myself, but well the way I see it, if things could be better for the birds or for our homes, it's worth it. We'll obviously miss them, and yeah they'll probably miss their friends (including us I guess), but it's better for all in the long run. Sad you had to part with him, but I agree with your decision.
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Post by menageriemom (Cyndi) on Jun 5, 2014 17:31:22 GMT
I'm sad for the situation, but so very happy that you know the home Snowy went to and that the people are truly bird lovers. I'm sure they won't mind if you want to take a peek once in a while, just to say Hi. If there is a time I would need to rehome a bird, this seems like the best possible way to do it.
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Post by dianapalmer on Jun 5, 2014 18:10:38 GMT
PS
My neighbor came over a little while ago to return the travel cage. She said they went to Petco and got another budgie so that Snowy would have a friend. I was very happy to hear that.
The overall energy in the flight cage is much more pleasant so far.
Sometimes things work out for the best.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jun 5, 2014 19:44:04 GMT
When I first read the title, I thought he had gotten out, then I read the story and am relieved. I am glad you found a solution to your problem. I wish mine was that simple, I don't think my neighbors like birds lol. At least you can visit him whenever  |
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Post by lisamarie on Jun 5, 2014 20:04:51 GMT
This is a heart warming story to me because of the attention you put in to making sure everything worked out for the best Snowy sounds like he has a great future ahead of him! |
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Post by dianapalmer on Jun 5, 2014 20:34:31 GMT
Thank you all for your support.
I do plan to visit and check in on Snowy from time to time.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jun 6, 2014 2:57:01 GMT
Will they keep his name?>
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Post by dianapalmer on Jun 7, 2014 16:36:39 GMT
Things are going well in the flight cage. I miss Snowy, but the level of noise is much better. Also, I think the cockatiels are happier. Piper now divides his time between the two of them, and I really think they are happier not having so much time with budgies in their faces. And, both budgies loved to be in their faces. An alternative would have been to put the budgies in a separate cage, but I really wasn't eager to have a second cage.
There was a problem, and a solution fell into my lap. I am at peace with it.
I've also been making a little more progress with Emma taking treats from me. She is a very shy bird. If the others are also vying for seeds she hangs back. Her motivation to get a seed is not strong enough to overcome her shyness. Snowy was the most aggressive of the other three, prepared to knock anyone off my hand to get his share.
I do hope Snowy is happy. I plan to go over and visit him soon.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jun 7, 2014 21:22:47 GMT
Have you tried a different treat?
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Post by dianapalmer on Jun 7, 2014 22:11:43 GMT
It's a good idea for me to try a different treat. I've been stuck in sunflower seeds.
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Post by lisamarie on Jun 8, 2014 2:48:56 GMT
Try Safflower - I bought them for Lucy as someone else had reccommended them and she loves them. They are less fatty than sunflower seeds. I also sometimes pull a cluster off of a millet spray. I don't know of any bird that will turn down millet!
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Post by bree1818 on Jun 8, 2014 13:52:58 GMT
Try Safflower - I bought them for Lucy as someone else had reccommended them and she loves them. They are less fatty than sunflower seeds. I also sometimes pull a cluster off of a millet spray. I don't know of any bird that will turn down millet! I do .... My parents' Quaker Parrot hates millet. He turns his beak up at it - literally. Hahaha |
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jun 8, 2014 20:37:22 GMT
Yes, I would try a different treat, see if that will help her. I do not know which one though.
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Post by lisamarie on Jun 9, 2014 16:35:33 GMT
Try Safflower - I bought them for Lucy as someone else had reccommended them and she loves them. They are less fatty than sunflower seeds. I also sometimes pull a cluster off of a millet spray. I don't know of any bird that will turn down millet! I do .... My parents' Quaker Parrot hates millet. He turns his beak up at it - literally. Hahaha Well I stand corrected  |
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