Post by dianapalmer on Mar 10, 2014 0:30:58 GMT
Silver has been here almost a month now. I keep him in a separate cage at night. In the morning I sit him on my shoulder and we have tea before I uncover the other birds. He is a very squeaky little bird. Some of his sounds kind of sound like hungry baby sounds, but he is weaned, and I know he is getting enough to eat.
I love his pale gold cheek patches.
Meanwhile, Emma and Piper have renewed their love affair.
Piper feeds Emma. While he is feeding her, she makes noises something like I have heard baby cockatiels making when they are being handfed.
All the birds flock onto my hands, arms, and shoulders when I have sunflower seeds. If the seeds are not forthcoming fast enough, Piper bites my hand. Even Emma flies to my shoulder to get some.
My brother came over Friday night earlier than usual. When we were ready to go out to dinner I got the budgies and Silver into the cage, but Emma took it into her head that she wasn't going to do it. Once she gets in that mood, nothing helps. Millet is no good. And, if I chase her around with a perch, she can fly around indefinitely. My brother had this notion that he could get her in, but it was a no go. There was nothing to do but leave her out, with the cats locked in the bedroom. Emma is the most stubborn pet I have ever had!!! She has no interest in pleasing me.
Oh, and Snowy. He still sits on his swing and sings.
I love his pale gold cheek patches.
Meanwhile, Emma and Piper have renewed their love affair.
Piper feeds Emma. While he is feeding her, she makes noises something like I have heard baby cockatiels making when they are being handfed.
All the birds flock onto my hands, arms, and shoulders when I have sunflower seeds. If the seeds are not forthcoming fast enough, Piper bites my hand. Even Emma flies to my shoulder to get some.
My brother came over Friday night earlier than usual. When we were ready to go out to dinner I got the budgies and Silver into the cage, but Emma took it into her head that she wasn't going to do it. Once she gets in that mood, nothing helps. Millet is no good. And, if I chase her around with a perch, she can fly around indefinitely. My brother had this notion that he could get her in, but it was a no go. There was nothing to do but leave her out, with the cats locked in the bedroom. Emma is the most stubborn pet I have ever had!!! She has no interest in pleasing me.
Oh, and Snowy. He still sits on his swing and sings.
maybe it scarred her for life :/ 
