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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 18, 2014 16:20:44 GMT
Emma was mad at me when I went away for two days over Christmas.
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Post by Pammy on Jan 22, 2014 19:14:46 GMT
Dear little Mistletoe isn't mad at me at all. As soon as I walked into the house, he started scrambling back and forth, and when I approached the cage, he hopped onto me and cuddled the balance of the evening. Today I've been doing lots of chores, but when I walk past the cage, he jumps on me. I finally sat down a few minutes ago for the first time today, and he flew right over. He's so happy I'm home he isn't mad. I'm thinking maybe this is because he's a baby?
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 22, 2014 21:59:33 GMT
I don't know, but it's certainly so nice for you!
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Post by Pammy on Jan 22, 2014 23:45:47 GMT
Mistletoe wants me far more than ever! I was peeling potatoes for supper, and he flew on over to be with me. He missed the mark, but he was clearly flying to me. Now he is perched on my muffin top with his beak stuffed into his back, fast asleep. I feel bad, cuz I need to go mash the potatoes.
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Post by dianapalmer on Jan 22, 2014 23:57:20 GMT
Muffin top?
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Post by Pammy on Jan 23, 2014 0:47:44 GMT
Yes, I admit I have a muffin top. Diana, this is the fat roll that plumps out over the waistband of my jeans like a "muffin top."
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 23, 2014 1:05:30 GMT
hahaha, that is way cool. how is he acting around the others?
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Post by Pammy on Jan 23, 2014 1:49:46 GMT
He's a bit aloof with the budgies. He acts as if they aren't there. He is neither bothered by them, nor entertained by them. They do their thing, and he does his. I had hoped they would be friends, but at least they aren't enemies.
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Post by Sarah on Jan 23, 2014 1:57:12 GMT
Aww, I'm glad he isn't cross with you. How are things going with Natey?
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Jan 23, 2014 2:44:04 GMT
ah, well, that is good. how about with your family?
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Post by Pammy on Jan 23, 2014 3:53:15 GMT
Mistletoe dislikes Natey. He is jealous of him and snaps at him everytime Natey shows an interest in him. Natey laid in my lap last night and tonight while Mistletoe snuggled on my shoulder or my neck. Part of the time they coexisted, and part of the time Mistletoe snapped at Natey, but he didn't actually make contact (although he could have, he chose not to). We're dealing with it. Thanks for asking, Sarah.
Luvs, Mistletoe evidently did some real bonding with my daughter, Theresa, while I was away. Now that I'm home, he's dropped her flat. She did take him to her room twice this evening, out of sight of me. But he was agitated and wanted to come back out to where I was. Theresa said to him, "I remember when we were best buds...yesterday." Mistletoe tolerates my husband better than the kids. I'm glad for that at least.
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Post by roxhum on Jan 23, 2014 4:30:16 GMT
Welcome home! Did you have a good time with your sister? I love hearing your mistletoe adventures. Does it hurt Natey's feelings that mistletoe doesn't like him?
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Post by lisamarie on Jan 23, 2014 4:32:36 GMT
I was wondering the same about poor Natey's feelings
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Post by Sarah on Jan 23, 2014 4:53:20 GMT
You should push for Mistletoe to spend time with the family every day. Its exactly like socialization for a dog. If you let them bond to one person, they become suspicious and defensive. This is a hurdle you will have to over come with time and training. Make sure that you do not give Mistletoe any treats yourself. He needs to learn that good things come from other people too. It will become easier as he grows up if you stick with it.
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Post by Pammy on Jan 23, 2014 6:22:29 GMT
Yes, I did have a really nice time with my sister, thanks. I miss her now, worse than I did before I visited her. Isn't it weird how that works?
Thanks for caring about darling Natey's feelings, ladies. Yes, it does hurt his sweet baby feelings that Mistletoe doesn't like him. Fortunately, December is his favorite, and she likes him better than she likes anyone else (although that's really not saying much). She does allow Natey to tote her around in his baby hands and she never bites him. She's a sweet little bird. I hope that in time she will come to enjoy Natey's affections and will genuinely love him. Right now she only tolerates him, but in his dear innocence, he calls her "my friend." I make a big deal about her "wanting him" when she's perched on his little shoulder. I think that helps him feel less bad about Mistletoe's disdain.
I forgot about the treats! Tomorrow I will have my family offer Mistletoe some treats, and none from me.
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