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Post by dianapalmer on Apr 30, 2014 23:02:53 GMT
My birdies had a fun day today!
This morning they had their fly-around. I was able to get Emma back into the cage with millet.
This afternoon they all came out. On top of their cage I had:
A mirror (this is a once in a while treat) Two pinecones A small jar with wood beads and various plastic thingies in it, for them to take out and drop onto the floor A big piece of corrugated cardboard to shred A small wicker basket to be inside of and to destroy
From time to time I called them over to get sunflower seed treats.
A wonderful time was had by all.
Then, they all went in for their evening seeds.
Silver has started making new whistling sounds, especially when he sees a mirror. He also is very interested when I go over to sing to him. I'm still thinking he's a probably a boy.
They are all now in the cage preening themselves and softly chirping.
I love it when my birdies are happy!
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A Fun Day
Apr 30, 2014 23:12:23 GMT
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Post by kmic on Apr 30, 2014 23:12:23 GMT
Sounds like great fun! Quick question re pine cones...how did you go about cleaning them? We have a lot of those trees so it'd be easy to pick up a few.
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Post by luvsanimals2 on Apr 30, 2014 23:33:25 GMT
wohooo
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Post by dianapalmer on Apr 30, 2014 23:46:59 GMT
I got a bag of pinecones from abirdtoy.com. They microwave them to be sure the are safe. If you look at this website, it will tell you how to prepare them if you get them from outside: vickipierce.hubpages.com/hub/Parrots-and-pine-conesThe birdies seemed to really like the pinecones.
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Post by kmic on May 1, 2014 0:02:33 GMT
Thanks! Yeah had read something along those lines, but apparently they make a strong smell when you put them in the oven and I'm not sure what mum's reaction to that would be.. I still have a number of branches to bleach and dry out (which I haven't got round to doing for similar reasons..). Was wondering whether you used a different way - which well you did. Thanks
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Post by dianapalmer on May 1, 2014 0:41:00 GMT
Yes. I really can't deal with baking things for the birds (for various good reasons), so it was nice to get the pinecones in a package with other bird toys.
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Post by Pammy on May 1, 2014 3:33:44 GMT
Oh, such a happy post. I really needed that! Thanks for sharing about your birdies' happy day, Diana.
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