5/27/06 "Il pochi il fiero i blabbermouths" We *will* sail again Part 8

[dobelover]

Good Morning All -





Sue

 

[TiggerInNY]

Maria, don't, under ANY circumstances get in the cage with the bird. Things will never be the same........

Don't worry..I wouldn't fit if I tried. Now the kids, well that's a different story and possibly a great idea. Hmmmm!! Nah, I changed my mind.

Hey, a U-TOP with being in the cage and garRy's little trick.

 

[WDWLVR]

Good morning cruisers!


Happy Wednesday!


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Welcome home Pam!

 

[TiggerInNY]

Nothing named Kiki can sit still for very long... if she lives up to her name, she's got the attention span of a gnat, and can't relax to save her life... you've got a Type A 'Kiki'!!!!! (Maybe you SHOULD have named it Jeter... he's good at doing nothing but blowing bubbles in the dugout.)

I won't let AJ see your post or you will get an earful at dinner. I will just say one thing...With 4 World Series Rings he could blow as many bubbles as he wants.

As far as the bird goes, he's getting better and "talking" to us. He loves my DH for some reason. He whistles to the bird, and he sqawks back at him. cute...

 

[TiggerInNY]

and speaking of bags, please send in your order forms by Friday. I will keep reminding. There are some people I haven't heard from yet.

And to go with that...please fax in your order forms for T-shirts by this Friday!!! Don't forget!!!!

 

[chip&dale&fun]

Sorta still here - trying to corral cats who insist that the time change is all wrong....and washing the "winter clothes" for another year.....wondering if I close my eyes, my house will be clean.....










Nope....

 

[TiggerInNY]

Acclimating -- Maria - I found a few references on bringing home the budgie---

This source suggests when the new bird is brought home he should be kept completely undisptubed for a few hours or days. Sometimes, they perch unappily at first...others clume tirely around the cage, stand ont heir heards, etc. Behavioral biologists describe this as displacement behavior, which the bird does in conflict situations....With these seeminly pointless gymastic exercises, the bird is trying to divert both itself and the observer from the feelings of fear.

Once the bird starts eating the first hurdle is cleared.

Apparently the bird will start winking - in bird language, this big creature does not scare me.

Spray millet is suggested as comfort food in the first few days.

Hope this helps ---

Hope Kiki is calmer by now....

He did start eating and drinking. Hope that's a step in the right directions. But when he does this crazy behavior nobody is around him. I'm in the kitchen, but not bothering him. I feel so bad for this little guy. The lady at the pet store said that if we get 2 birds, they won't interact with us. Is this true?

 

[scuba diver]

Good Morning All - Jim - 1:17 does not count as an early morning post.....they are not even in bed on the west coast at that time....

Enjoying a cup of coffee but no sunrise yet - (Hate getting up when it is dark).....

I agree since I went back to bed around 3:30 am.

 

[TiggerInNY]

Talk about your "burst" posting. OK, I'm done for a little bit. Gotta get those kids up. Then going to a Stampin Up camp this morning. Kids have a 1/2 day. Conference day....oh boy...

 

[chip&dale&fun]

He did start eating and drinking. Hope that's a step in the right directions. But when he does this crazy behavior nobody is around him. I'm in the kitchen, but not bothering him. I feel so bad for this little guy. The lady at the pet store said that if we get 2 birds, they won't interact with us. Is this true?

Please consider the following my opinion after years of living with birds, we have rescued 3 or 4 -- 2 fell into the pool, 2 at feeders. 2 at pet stores, terrible conditions and also have hand-reared birds....

whether a bird will interact with you or not will depend on the bird....Some do, some don't......and you will not know until the bird grows up...some babies are sweet and turn into holy terrors....Some birds do imprint on their owners and pine away if they do not receive attention. Some species such as umbrella cockatoos are so dependent, they are like infants or 2 year olds....I would never own one of these because I am not home 100% of the time, litterally.

ok, back to budgies or keets...Parrakeets are sweet birds overall.....they are perfect solo birds for grrandma or auntie - who are home....if your family works outside the home, then perhaps 2 birds are better....we pair all our birds we can, however, some birds will not accept a cagemate. Yours is young enough that should not be a problem. With keets, it will not matter if you select another male or female. Most pet stores will tell you that you cannot sex young birds, a distinguished eye can....but for a companion it does not matter, it would if you had 3....

Some birds will talk, some will not - again, if they are paired or alone, this is up to the bird. Males tend to talk more than females, but females will talk...more if grandma or auntie are with them full time.....

OK back to the question - if you spend time with both birds, they will pay attention to you, they will talk and they will be happier.....if you then leave them during the day, they will have a companion.....If your birds are less likely to bond with people, then if they have a companion, taming will be harder for you. My source bood discourages a single bird, unless the bird can receive constant attention during the day....

I love budgies and recommend them as a "first birds"....Even if they do not talk, they will whistle and chirp when happy and are so fun to watch....Ours presently are not tame, as they are both replacement birds from the original who was 13 years when she died.

So, if you have a snitty female who needs space, she will prob. not grow up to be a good companion. If you have a dependent male, who is inclined to talk, he will be a great companion, with less work....and everything in between.....clear as mud, right.

My suggestion, is to pair him/her with a companion - and work with both birds alone and together...make sure their wings are kept clipped....

If you wish to wait to see what type of household you have, ie the bird is spoken to int he am and pm and there is not much playtime, you can always purchase a small cage, and a second bird.....let them sit side by side for a while and introduce them....it will be harder at a later date, but always possible....agan some birds accept companions later better than others. Our keets have always accepted a companion......

I'll check in later in the day and see what you think....

Good Luck...

 

[CajunGirl2]

Good morning all! I've been very busy with work. I've been keeping up with the posts but haven't had time to post.

Sandi, I'm glad that you were all ok.

Maria, sorry to hear about your FIL. Has he made any decisions?

Pam, glad you're home safe. Sounds like you had a great trip. The OH Family sounds like they are having a great time in D.C.

My parents are still here & are spoiling the girls ROTTEN! We all went to the new GA Aquarium on Sun.

We pulled out the DCL video last night. Emily is very excited about going to the club. YEAH!!! We'll see what she's like when it's actually time to go! This is the girl that cried Tues. night because she would be "scared" to stay home with Grandma & Grandpa yesterday.

Have a great Wed. everyone. Hopefully things will be a little slower with work today.
Ang

 

[whnim64]

Here you go Sandi found this just for you

Thanks! Love them!

 

[Coachpug]

Looks like someone has been bored.

just a bit...

 

[whnim64]

Satellite is still out, so I missed AI last night. Did I miss anything noteworthy? How did Chris, the rocker, handle a country song? Did anyone really screw it up? I actually could have watched it; I thought I had it recording on the VCR. The only problem was that I forgot to change the time on the VCR clock. At least I did record HOUSE. I love that show. I'm sure I'll get the recap from last night's AI on tonight's show. I won't be watching Amazing Race tonight. We don't get that channel without the satellite.

 

[whnim64]

just a bit...

If you're that bored, we have a barn that needs dismantling...

 

[whnim64]

I really should be up on the treadmill before I have to go to work.

 

[whnim64]

But I really need a TOP first .

 

[whnim64]

I just noticed that I still have a long way to go to even get to 1000 posts! I'd better get blabbing if I'm going to make it before cruise time. Seven weeks from today, we'll be at Sea World!

 

[MarkRG]

I just noticed that I still have a long way to go to even get to 1000 posts! I'd better get blabbing if I'm going to make it before cruise time. Seven weeks from today, we'll be at Sea World!

Say hi to the Puffins!

 

[tinksdad]

I just noticed that I still have a long way to go to even get to 1000 posts! I'd better get blabbing if I'm going to make it before cruise time. Seven weeks from today, we'll be at Sea World!

Setting goals are a worthwhile endeavor!!