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Post by dcalton75 on Mar 4, 2014 17:37:21 GMT
This is about as close as Kewpie likes to get to my conures. They are getting better together every day though.
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Post by Pammy on Mar 4, 2014 18:38:52 GMT
I'd say that's pretty doggone close! Looks like they are all accepting one another. Before you know it, they'll be friends. Great picture!
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Post by dcalton75 on Mar 4, 2014 18:47:44 GMT
Thanks pammy. My favorite part of my day is when I can get my flock out together and watch the different personalities interact together. I still don't let them have out of cage time unless I am right there. Even if I need to go to the kitchen to grab a water I put all but one bird species back in their cages. It would break my heart if something happened to one of them. Who knew I could feel this way about birds.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Mar 4, 2014 20:58:04 GMT
very nice, that is a good idea because you do not kno what is going to happen, beautiful birds
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Post by Sarah on Mar 4, 2014 22:16:55 GMT
Aww. They are so lovely! I think that it is great that you a promoting a safe and friendly environment for them through careful observation and slow introduction. I think it is a better living environment for parrots to have avian companions
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Post by Pammy on Mar 4, 2014 23:02:58 GMT
You're doing so great! I too admire you for being so careful with safety between your species. I really enjoy your pictures and the things you share about your birds. So interesting!
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Post by dcalton75 on Mar 5, 2014 17:13:59 GMT
Thanks guys. I really appreciate everyone's kind words. I was very lucky to find this site. I learn so much from reading all the posts here. I will keep posting until you guys tell me enough. LOL.
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Post by lisamarie on Mar 5, 2014 21:00:14 GMT
Cute picture! Only one of your love birds will go near the conure?
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Post by dcalton75 on Mar 5, 2014 23:08:07 GMT
My other lovebird is not nearly as tame so he doesn't get as much out of cage time cuz he is a terror to get back up. You can tell he wants to step up but just is too afraid. Most of the time we end up toweling him to get him back up in his cage. It is traumatic for both of us.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Mar 6, 2014 2:31:04 GMT
awww
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Post by Sarah on Mar 6, 2014 7:12:03 GMT
I love LOVE hearing about our conure and lovie friends. I hope you will post about their lives and show us photos more often!
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Post by lisamarie on Mar 6, 2014 13:02:12 GMT
So is this lovie a boy or a girl? (Do you have a pair?)
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Post by dcalton75 on Mar 6, 2014 15:44:50 GMT
We don't know what their sex is yet. One day I may dna sex them but so far they are very happy together. For those of you who don't know about lovies, they can can be outright awful and have been known to kill other lovies of the same sex. Two hens can be very dangerous to each other. My two are from different parents and the pallid is a few weeks older than the normal colored birdie. They are both around six months old and this is about the time when the hormones first begin to take over. Some lovies are capable of breeding at six months but you should wait until least one year or more before allowing mating. We have no intention of ever breeding them because I couldn't let any of the babies leave home. You just have to be vigilant and know your birds and watch for any changes in their personality. I would hate to have to separate them but will do it if the need arises. Like any bird species, every bird is different and some lovies will be fine with same sex pairings. Sorry about so long. I get to typing and can't stop.
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Post by kmic on Mar 6, 2014 18:08:52 GMT
Thanks for sharing that info!! Very interesting! So the only way to know their sex is to dna test them??
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Post by lisamarie on Mar 6, 2014 18:48:07 GMT
That's very good info! Glad you shared! Never think you type too much.. Ever! We love reading about others experiences and knowledge - that's why we are here!
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