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Post by bree1818 on Mar 16, 2014 15:18:26 GMT
Shasta has been trying to get his attention for a while, and when he ignores him, Shasta comes running to me. Finally, some attention. They both have been talking to each other for the past hour or so.
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Post by santinoandmondo on Mar 16, 2014 16:48:09 GMT
Just curious, did you quarantine your new bird for a period of time? To all, under what conditions would you quarantine or not quarantine a new bird?
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Post by dianapalmer on Mar 16, 2014 17:35:42 GMT
Awww, that second picture is so cute, the way they're looking at each other.
About quarantine: I know one is supposed to. However, I have not quarantined much. I kept each new cockatiel in its own cage for a week. However, it just wasn't practical for me to have a longer or stricter quarantine.
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Post by bree1818 on Mar 16, 2014 19:12:48 GMT
The problem with me quarantining is I live in a studio apartment. The only way to actually quarantine is to put the new bird in the closet ... or the bathroom. And I can't do that and have him sit with me all day AND have Shasta allowed to get out and sit around with me. I'm keeping them apart in their own cages, but I also want them to be able to see each other. Having Shasta around has been seeming to calm this new bird down.
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Post by kennyt on Mar 16, 2014 21:30:44 GMT
cute new bird. Shasta sounds just like my Kyba when he's being chased by Kylie or just wants my attention he comes running flying jumping to me or follows me around my apartment until I pick him up
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Post by bree1818 on Mar 16, 2014 21:52:20 GMT
Hahahaha! Isn't it hilarious?
I'm cracking up right now because both birds are trying to take a nap but they can't because Shasta sleep talks and keeps waking himself up.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 22:11:44 GMT
Quarentine is always recommended, but often impractical. Unless the birds can be housed clear across a home from each other and the caregiver is willing to shower and change their clothes every time they go from one cage to another, it won't be very effective. In addition, the recommended quarantine period for parrots is approximately one month, where they can carry many diseases or parasites symptom free for a year. All in all, you have to trust the source you purchase your birds from and be ready to treat illnesses in any of your birds at any time even IF you do manage an effective quarantine.
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Post by bree1818 on Mar 16, 2014 23:05:52 GMT
I took him to the vet yesterday and they gave him a clean bill of health, but I guess we'll see.
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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 23:19:34 GMT
In general I would say that is the best course of action: a new pet vet check up
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Post by Sarah on Mar 16, 2014 23:23:06 GMT
In general I would say that is the best course of action: a new pet vet check up
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Post by Pammy on Mar 17, 2014 23:52:24 GMT
Oh, Bree! they're both so cute! I love the picture where they are noticing one another. I can't wait to hear about their first "no bars" meeting.
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Post by lisamarie on Mar 18, 2014 2:49:59 GMT
As of now they seem to have met at the bar "Shasta, do you come here often?" hehehe silly budgies
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Post by Perla MV on Mar 18, 2014 22:24:06 GMT
WHat a beautiful bird! The combination of colors is so pretty *-*... I don't know but he kind of has a "Charlie" face haha
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Post by bree1818 on Mar 19, 2014 13:10:45 GMT
Thanks guys! I've been letting them hang out outside the cages when I get home from work so that I can supervise them. The new little guy (still unnamed, though I am leaning towards Cola - Shasta and Cola) flew around crazy for a bit freaking out over everything, but he calmed down and sat under Shasta's cage in the toy bin I keep under there. Shasta kept looking at him from his playground, and then looking at me like "Is he going to come up here?" Eventually I picked Shasta up and put him down by him, and they tittered for a bit before both jumped up on the playground where I put some millet for them. They sat at the millet and ate for a while.
I considered this a huge victory because the new bird was the closest to me he's been voluntarily so far. Last night he came and took a nap on my shoulder. Shasta is even more clingy than usual - probably jealous that he now has to share my attention - but he loves having another bird around. When we wake up in the morning, they flock call each other, and I let them out for about 30 minutes while I'm getting ready for work, and they play and fly around.
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Post by Pammy on Mar 19, 2014 22:18:45 GMT
Aww, they're making friends. I was thinking to suggest Pepsi as a name, since you already have a Shasta, but then I didn't -- and now you say Cola.
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