Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Dec 30, 2011 12:24:41 GMT
I have decided that it might be an idea to try and hand tame Blueboy. He is so very nervous and keeps making nervous peeping noises that I thought this might help him. Any tips? Would putting Lilek in with him while I do this help him? - Lilek is very tame and not at all scared of hands (feet, or anything else!) Thank you! Marianne Photos of the blue fella..
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Post by Ryan.W on Dec 30, 2011 22:02:00 GMT
iv'e noticed with my lot they seem to react from the others in the group, so i think keeping him and lilek together is a good idea . Maybe try millet as a bribe, or his favorite veggie treat. Always works with mine, but it may take a while if he's nervous .
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Post by sweetpea on Dec 30, 2011 22:19:32 GMT
Have you tried blinking at him slowly? He might respond to that.
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Post by Hezz on Dec 31, 2011 1:54:06 GMT
Could you spend some time with only Lilek and Blueboy out together while you play/ feed with Lilek? Is Dumpling his favourite? Even moving them into another room away from the rowdy ones while you do it. I find moving them out of sight helps quite a bit. I think moving them out of hearing range would be even better, but I doubt anyone has a house that big! You know the drill - talking quietly to him all the while, offering his favourite foods etc. I think you are in for an uphill battle, Marianne. You are going to have to have heaps of patience, but I sincerely hope you manage to win his trust. Does he seem nervous of the other birds or mostly humans? Keep us updated with your progress, and good luck!
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Post by Hezz on Jan 6, 2012 1:39:43 GMT
How are you and Blueboy getting on, Marianne? Have you been able to make any progress?
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 6, 2012 9:16:18 GMT
Haven't started yet Hezz. Just haven't had the time
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Post by Hezz on Jan 7, 2012 0:20:02 GMT
They are right little time wasters, I agree. I seem to spend all my spare time with them and could spend more.
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Feb 28, 2012 19:29:16 GMT
Louise
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Post by Louise on Feb 28, 2012 19:35:54 GMT
Hello,
I was wondering how you get all your birds back in thier cages at the end of the day Marianne, especially with nervous/ less tame birds like Blueboy? My little budgie, Buddy is taming slowly, but Im worried he will not want to go back in his cage if I let him out further along the line and dont want to stress him out trying to catch him.
Thanks, Louise
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 28, 2012 19:37:45 GMT
Hi Louise
Mine are all used to their routine and I can get them in in 30 seconds in the evening. Took practice though!
If you can get your budgie to step up on a stick then that is half the battle. I'd work on that first if you can't.
Marianne
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 28, 2012 19:38:50 GMT
Sorry should have mentioned that stepping up is how I get "most" of my budgies in. With the exception of Hector and Sky.
I get Hector in by putting Abbie in - he follows her. I get Sky in by putting Lilek in!
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 28, 2012 19:39:39 GMT
Further to this original post about Blueboy I can get him to step up onto my finger now.
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Feb 28, 2012 20:01:41 GMT
So it took you two months?
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 28, 2012 20:08:42 GMT
So it took you two months? No. Couple of weeks. just forgot to update the post
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Post by Hezz on Feb 29, 2012 1:40:53 GMT
That's a start in the right direction, Marianne. Hope Blueboy isn't so nervous of you now?
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Feb 29, 2012 8:25:34 GMT
So it took you two months? No. Couple of weeks. just forgot to update the post That's great Hope this will calm him.
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