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Post by lisamarie on Apr 5, 2014 21:54:44 GMT
I'm still around (barely) on the forum! I do read everything I just haven't had much time to respond, I will post updates in my older post about college etc by next weekend but here is something to look forward to: I just put it in about 5 mins ago.. Let's see how it works out!
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 5, 2014 22:08:24 GMT
wohooo. Im just worried about the gap
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Post by lisamarie on Apr 5, 2014 22:17:13 GMT
Me too. It's flush against the wall and the door if flush against the box but I may use some cardboard to fix it. Or I'll cut the lip of the lid and put a knob for me to pull the lid open? It'll be easy. My coworker's boyfriend built the stand
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 5, 2014 23:09:18 GMT
Yea, I would just cut the lip of it off, and mayb you can put a latch to help pull it up I have been thinking of making my own, it might cost more but it would be fun lol tho only thing I would have trouble with is the dip inside
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Post by lisamarie on Apr 5, 2014 23:40:39 GMT
Mine came w a flat inside and my coworkers boyfriend actually made the dip for me. Maybe I'll give it back to him to cut that lip off and put a knob like a kitchen cabinet knob on it or something. It should take like 5 mins for him to do
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 6, 2014 0:09:26 GMT
Yea. would be fairly simple
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Post by dianapalmer on Apr 6, 2014 0:46:02 GMT
That's exciting.
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Post by Pammy on Apr 7, 2014 0:29:09 GMT
Oh, that's exciting, Lisa! Best wishes to Bonnie & Clyde and their babies-to-be!!
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Post by lisamarie on Apr 7, 2014 1:19:26 GMT
Just updating quick here: I am weaning b&c over to a better seed diet than what I was previously feeding them. It is pellets and seeds which is better than just seeds and in addition I included some zupreem fruit blend. I've been giving vitamins in the water (they seem to drink the water more often so I change the vitamin water to reg water about noon) they have the cuttle bone, mineral block, I put half a sprig of millet and a new bird kabob so they have everything they need. Will be buying frozen veggies tomorrow if i get a chance. I have pine shavings in the nest box also.
Sorry I haven't been posting elsewhere, as explained in my other post my life is crazy right now. I'm looking on the bright side and trying to power through the end of my semester while also planning for my future semester. I'm working hard to make sure everything works out but I will be back here thoroughly soon!
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 7, 2014 2:38:15 GMT
You can do it Can't wait to hear more
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Post by lisamarie on Apr 9, 2014 2:39:17 GMT
Clyde has been dancing and singing more than usual, and Bonnie is actively at the cuttle bone. Not all the time, but I've never seen her use it before and now I have. I still don't think she has ever gone into the nest box. These are good signs though right? I also read that frequent "spritzing" of them will help them breed because it makes them think it is a rainy season and thats when they mate in the wild? I just sprayed them just a little quick mist twice today. They didn't get wet or even damp, just a little mist!
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 9, 2014 3:26:09 GMT
very cool, and idk
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Post by lisamarie on Apr 14, 2014 11:56:38 GMT
Bonnie has yet to go in the box. I think it is because of the gap so I'm going to have it fixed up by my friends boyfriend. I hope it will help :/
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 14, 2014 20:36:09 GMT
hm, it takes them awhile to get use to it, i think a month or two
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Post by Pammy on Apr 15, 2014 4:01:47 GMT
Yeah, just remember how long it can take them to accept a bird bath or even a new toy or even a new kind of food. It's very natural for Bonnie to steer clear of the nesting box. When she is ready, she'll check it out. I know it's hard to wait now that you're ready!
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