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Post by Hezz on Nov 6, 2019 6:53:52 GMT
Birds don't forget, but they do take a lot of time to start to trust, especially a predator, which is what you are. You need alot of patience, be persistent and persevere. They will learn to trust if they have reason to, however not all parrots love to be part of a human flock. Some prefer their bird-mates and don't particularly care to be bothered by humans.
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Aug 19, 2019 15:22:31 GMT
owoisjo
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Post by owoisjo on Dec 9, 2019 1:14:19 GMT
How did this come out Hezz ? Oh wow this is very interesting information! Would it be bad to give a bird kisses on its back? I hold my bird and kiss her on the back a lot. Is this a problem? If so how can I fix it??
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Post by Hezz on Dec 9, 2019 23:45:19 GMT
A kiss is still a touch, so no, don't do it. There is nothing to be fixed, just stop doing it.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2020 9:08:50 GMT
I came across this on youtube about budgie behaviour, good viewing for new budgie owners, I thought...
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Post by Hezz on Jun 19, 2020 11:37:13 GMT
I can't say I agree with all of these - wing flipping being a sign of annoyance or displeasure, biting being a sign of aggression and to be ignored as a couple of examples, "Scared' looks more like interested and alert to me.
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Post by danituveyrobson on Jul 20, 2020 20:50:49 GMT
Hi there I have two male budgies they are becoming more tame and jumping on my finger for food, I am new to keeping budgies and just wanted to know sometimes they fight there is a dominant one it's not serious fights but he seems to chase the other one about sometimes but they generally get on ..it's like they have an argument and then are ok I wondered what are the warning signs when you should separate the? I haven't let them out of the cage yet would this help..I'm not sure maybe they are jealous when I come along thanks ...
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Post by Hezz on Jul 20, 2020 20:55:04 GMT
Separate when the bullying become violent or one isn't getting to feed. Have two seed pots anyway, regardless is usually the best thing for two birds together. If their cage isn't big enough for exercise, then being cage-bound is definitely going to cause issues if they are not a bonded pair.
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Post by danituveyrobson on Jul 20, 2020 21:00:26 GMT
Thanks for that the cage is about 70 long by 40 depth and 70 height I have 3 feed bowls and 2 water bowls both get to eat enough and drink but one generally chases the other about but they do clean each other and sleep together but then some days they fight a bit and sleep apart I don't want the one being chased to be upset although he is eating and drinking?
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Post by Hezz on Jul 22, 2020 1:55:16 GMT
The cage should be large enough and it doesn't sound like they aren't enjoying life. Are you sure both are male? Often a hen will be the dominant bird and give the cock merry hell. The phrase "hen-pecked" wasn't coined from nothing. Once you allow them to have free flight time things may settle down, but even if they don't, all should be fine as long as the one being chased has room to get out of the other's space.
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Post by Loz on Feb 27, 2022 9:20:04 GMT
I've not seen an explanation yet for this behaviour - does anyone know or have experience of it?
My two older budgies, Mr Hibs and Eeyore occasionally brush my head when they fly past me for whatever reason they've decided to fly somewhere. It's not that they are thinking of landing on me and get scared - they both land on my head regularly, not fear there! My kakariki, Chocobo, is a real culprit for this. She will brush my head with her wing many times a day. She rarely lands on me (but will do so when she sees one of the budgies on me). Hibs and Eeyore are competent fliers and Chocobo is a superb aeronaut, almost bat-like. These occurrences seem more common than mere accident would suggest. I wonder what the motivation, if any, is for this behaviour.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 27, 2022 11:00:37 GMT
Chipper does this but wont land on me. Maybe they are just trying to get our attention!
Or to get us to follow them!
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Post by Loz on Feb 27, 2022 11:09:54 GMT
Chipper does this but wont land on me. Maybe they are just trying to get our attention! Or to get us to follow them! I do believe you are onto something there. Apologies for my lack of flight feathers, fellas and lady!
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Post by Hezz on Feb 28, 2022 1:15:16 GMT
I don’t think it has anything to do with us; we are just another object/obstacle to be avoided, and if you watch any birds, pet or wild, flying freely and swiftly, you will notice that they have the ability to navigate extremely well. The new, young fliers are still learning the skills and this is why more young birds hurt themselves, wings particularly, than adults who have developed their proficiency to a level we just can’t imagine. Ever seen a small bird fly through a chain link fence? They tuck their wings in at the last minute, bring them out again on the other side without any decrease in speed. Birds’ brains have incredible abilities.
So basically our birds know they are not going to hit you, even if you move suddenly they have the ability to process this information and change direction so quickly, without missing a beat. They skim your head because they can; why waste space, speed and energy going up and over when they have perfect control and can pick the shortest, fastest route from A to B.
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Post by criswell on Feb 28, 2022 15:22:15 GMT
That makes sense. Dexter only skims my head when I'm standing between him and his cage when he's coming back home.
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Feb 28, 2022 15:28:23 GMT
Hezz, I've been flown into several times in the last week.. Also, Chipper definitely "just misses" me on purpose to get my attention. He sees Max land on me and wants to himself but he's too wary of me.
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