Post by dianapalmer on Jan 16, 2014 20:33:25 GMT
Emma and Piper have clearly formed a very close bond. They spend all their time together, like Piper and Snowy used to. They are now up on the top of Emma's cage, playing with the toys in her toy box. They are taking turns dropping them over the side of the cage and watching them go bang on the floor. Piper and Emma have no problem with playing with a toy together. They mate several times a day, and both seem very happy doing it.
I have decided I just need to live with the situation and appreciate it for what it is--very interesting animal behavior. I just don't have the heart to separate them. Separating them doesn't seem to make Emma any more likely to want to be with me. I plan to continue the long night treatment in the hope of forestalling egg production. I am feeding all food in a plate on the bottom of the cage, to forestall any fights between Snowy and Emma over food dishes.
If I have any hope of training any of the birds, I think I it would be to start with Snowy. Snowy loves sitting in his swing at the top of the cage and singing. He doesn't seem to be jealous of the bond that has developed between Piper and Emma. However, he is territorial over toys and food dishes.
All three birds are very active and happy. There is lots of activity, most of the time. They fly around the room, play with toys, and sing. They are very entertaining.
Remember the new toy I got Emma last week? Two of the three vine ball have been demolished. A few minutes ago, Piper and Snowy were fighting over what remains of the toy. The interesting part of the toy is the thin plastic cord that held the tag to the toy. That is virtually indestructible. While the argument over the toy was going on, Emma came over to perch on my computer monitor. Snowy won the fight over the toy. Piper went back to the top of the cage, and Emma promptly flew up there after him. Now they are mating again. Snowy is happily playing with the toy. While Piper and Emma can play with the same toy without any problem, Piper and Snowy immediately start fighting if they want the same toy.
I think this is an example of how we set out in life wanting things to be a particular way, and then life surprises us. Our spouses don't turn exactly as we expected, our children are different from what we envisioned, and our jobs evolve and change. The challenge is to enjoy what is, rather than wanting things to be different.
I have two cats who adore me and love to cuddle.
I have decided I just need to live with the situation and appreciate it for what it is--very interesting animal behavior. I just don't have the heart to separate them. Separating them doesn't seem to make Emma any more likely to want to be with me. I plan to continue the long night treatment in the hope of forestalling egg production. I am feeding all food in a plate on the bottom of the cage, to forestall any fights between Snowy and Emma over food dishes.
If I have any hope of training any of the birds, I think I it would be to start with Snowy. Snowy loves sitting in his swing at the top of the cage and singing. He doesn't seem to be jealous of the bond that has developed between Piper and Emma. However, he is territorial over toys and food dishes.
All three birds are very active and happy. There is lots of activity, most of the time. They fly around the room, play with toys, and sing. They are very entertaining.
Remember the new toy I got Emma last week? Two of the three vine ball have been demolished. A few minutes ago, Piper and Snowy were fighting over what remains of the toy. The interesting part of the toy is the thin plastic cord that held the tag to the toy. That is virtually indestructible. While the argument over the toy was going on, Emma came over to perch on my computer monitor. Snowy won the fight over the toy. Piper went back to the top of the cage, and Emma promptly flew up there after him. Now they are mating again. Snowy is happily playing with the toy. While Piper and Emma can play with the same toy without any problem, Piper and Snowy immediately start fighting if they want the same toy.
I think this is an example of how we set out in life wanting things to be a particular way, and then life surprises us. Our spouses don't turn exactly as we expected, our children are different from what we envisioned, and our jobs evolve and change. The challenge is to enjoy what is, rather than wanting things to be different.
I have two cats who adore me and love to cuddle.
