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Post by roxhum on Feb 15, 2014 5:07:59 GMT
This week I witnessed sweetie using the swing for the first time. When she saw me she wanted to come to the front of the cage so she started the swing swinging so that it would get close enough to the side of the cage to grab on and climb off the swing.
I have a bowl of water in the new cage because the other water thing doesn't fit on the larger cage. Twice this week I have seen Pearl bathing in the water dish.
Both Sweetie and Pearl are beginning to play with their toys for the first time. I think they like there new cage.
I dont know if it is because she is a calmer bird, or older and more experienced, or just plain smarter but Sweetie is figuring out things about the new cage quicker than Pearl. Like the top opens and how to climb up there, or how to get out the front door. Those two things are a bit more challenging on the new cage.
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Feb 15, 2014 14:55:20 GMT
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Post by lisamarie on Feb 15, 2014 14:55:20 GMT
I'm happy to hear they are enjoying it! They both stay in the same cage at the same time or no?
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Post by dianapalmer on Feb 15, 2014 15:23:52 GMT
That is good news! It's nice to see them settling into their new quarters and figuring things out.
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Post by roxhum on Feb 15, 2014 16:11:59 GMT
Lisamarie, yes they are both in the same cage. They get along fine. They will sit next to each other but I have never seen them preen each other.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Feb 15, 2014 16:18:06 GMT
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Post by lisamarie on Feb 15, 2014 17:33:09 GMT
So, roxhum if you take sweetie out, she won't fly back to Pearl? I'm nervous about bringing Leo home lol I don't want my Lucy to not love me anymore
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Post by roxhum on Feb 15, 2014 18:12:41 GMT
I don't know what is the normal expectation but with both of my birds... they didn't meet until they both were adults. Both adults had been hand fed and handled. I think they enjoy each others companionship but both birds choose me over each other. Both birds will compete a little bit for my shoulder, or a bite of what I am eating. They will half heatedly try to chase the other one away so they don't have to share my attentions. I don't think it is because they love me so much or are particularly bonded with me, particularly Pearl, who hasn't been here very long. I think I represent a little bit of freedom and something different than being locked in a cage most of the time.
I have mentioned before the six month old male cockatiel that I did not get. I think I was too new to birds when I met him and he felt too forward/aggressive. I could handle it now but back then it scared me a little. He was purchased just weaned and lived with a less tame adult cockatiel. He preferred the attention of his owner over the other bird. Having two youngsters who could bond as mates? I just don't know. Maybe keep them separate until you and Leo bond. They will have the same situation as mine. Ho hum too many hours in the cage and you represent fun and freedom away from the cage.
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Post by roxhum on Feb 15, 2014 18:14:48 GMT
My old cage opened at the top and the birds had no trouble getting to the top. This new cage opens at the top and I have put a ladder up to help them get up there. I thought Sweetie figured it out but apparently not. Since I am home today I can leave the top open all day and I will see how long if ever they figure it out. The only food for them is up on top.
I guess the difference is the old cage the whole top opened, this cage just a section of the top opens.
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Post by lisamarie on Feb 15, 2014 18:17:48 GMT
The owner of the store told me if i handle each one, one on one with me, for just 45 mins a day, everyday for 3-4 weeks that they will stay bonded to me and not each other. My issue is that Lucy's cage is in my room. I cannot get another cage for Leo to live in long-term. (The owner of the store said he could give me a "loan" cage to transition him into living with Lucy and quarantine) but once I'd have to give that cage back, that is it. They have to stay in my room. My mom will kill me otherwise lol
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Post by roxhum on Feb 15, 2014 18:39:36 GMT
I think hand fed babies are so imprinted by humans that it won't be a problem. Particularly if you do what the pet store owner suggests. However 45 mins a day for each sounds like a lot to me. It will be fine.
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Post by Pammy on Feb 15, 2014 20:01:41 GMT
I am very interested to see what happens once you get Leo, Lisa. I have heard that tame birds will stay tame if you hold them every single day. Lucy may want to give some of her affection to Leo, but I am certain she will still want to spend as much time with you as you are able to give her.
Roxie (is Roxie okay? I don't want to assume), I am so happy Sweetie and Pearl are loving their new cage and their expanded space. How wonderful that they are discovering the joys of playing. I'm very happy for the three of you!
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Post by dianapalmer on Feb 15, 2014 21:17:21 GMT
Lisa,
I think it may be safer not to let Leo and Lucy out of their cages at the same time. It might be fine even if they get out of cage time together, but I'm not sure it would be. This is my opinion based on how Emma bonded with my budgie Piper. Even though Piper had been tame, he went to being untame.
I am trying to keep Smoky separate from the other birds. I did have the others in their cage and brought Smoky into the livingroom on my fnger. He immediately flew over to the others' cage (he can fly a bit, bit not gain height). I thought he's stay with me, but he didn't. So, I'm going to do my best to keep him in the dining room.
If I were in your situation, I think I would leave the two cages in the same room when I am out of the house. When I was home, I would let one of the birds out and cover the other's cage. Then I would alternate to the other one.
If I bring Smoky into the living room again, I think I will cover the others' cage first.
So, for what it's worth, that's my thought.
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Post by lisamarie on Feb 15, 2014 21:25:27 GMT
I think that's a good idea. About covering the cage. Well it doesn't look like I am getting Leo today - the weather is awful. Probably tomorrow. We'll see how it is tomorrow as far as snow. I get excited to have 2 birds sitting on my shoulder (or head hehe) and that they can both have different personalities
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Post by dianapalmer on Feb 15, 2014 21:30:03 GMT
I can't wait to see some pictures of Leo at home and hear what he is like.
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Post by Pammy on Feb 16, 2014 0:00:55 GMT
Ahh, Diana, you settled on Smoky's name. Lisa, we eagerly await alongside you! |
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