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Post by Learner on Aug 30, 2013 6:37:21 GMT
Awwww! Pout! What about the allotment? I suppose it isn't big enough. But maybe your kindly neighbour would be happy to supply willow on a semi-regular basis. These days we are allowed fruit trees on our plots but I don't think I'd get away with willow.... someone would eventually notice a 30' tree with no fruit.
Budgies up and out at 6am this morning - nice to have someone to chat to as my father, having got me out of bed, promptly fell asleep again.
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Post by Hezz on Aug 31, 2013 2:08:57 GMT
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Post by Learner on Aug 31, 2013 19:29:18 GMT
Having re-modelled the woodwork while I was away for a few hours (out on the bus.... a very welcome outing!!) the little darlings are now having a sit-in in the flight so I left them to it while I had dinner then dashed down the road to sort out an elderly neighbour's over-flow pipe.
Hopefully, when I go back over the road, the budgies will have retired to the potty-shed for the night. Hope so as I have the evening/bed-time chores and routine to attend to before the night-shift begins.
Snooze time for me too inbetween whiles.
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Post by Learner on Oct 26, 2013 23:20:15 GMT
The forthcoming windy weather (gusts to 80mph) will test the structure for strength. I'm not sure whether to leave the birds in it or evacuate until the storm is over.
What would you do bearing in mind how much fuss and flap there will be rounding up 9 birds who like being where they are?
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Post by Hezz on Oct 27, 2013 0:47:03 GMT
I'd batten down the hatches for them and lock them up inside the shed. But if you really don't know whether the shed will still be standing, then the obvious solution is cage them up and take them inside.
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Post by Learner on Oct 27, 2013 8:46:02 GMT
I'd batten down the hatches for them and lock them up inside the shed. But if you really don't know whether the shed will still be standing, then the obvious solution is cage them up and take them inside. At the moment I'm inclined to leave the metal-framed cage in the shed at the ready, leave the birds shut in through the day and hope for the best. The shed is a pretty heavy construction and the roof screwed down to the walls. I just hope I don't end up spending the night hanging onto it or laying across the top to keep it in place.
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Post by Learner on Apr 30, 2014 0:21:02 GMT
We survived the gales.... and the winter slipped away and now the spring is almost past. Doesn't time belt by! As the nights are warmer I'm gradually removing all of the bubble-wrap that I pinned to the windows. Tonight the small hatchway is left open so the birds can be up and out as early as they like. That'll keep the neighbours happy
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Post by Hezz on Apr 30, 2014 0:50:29 GMT
I don't know how people can get into a flap over a few birds whistling away, but I suppose if you are not used to bird noises it may be different, or live where there are few birds. In that case I would feel sorry for them, missing out on one of naturals little gems.
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Post by Learner on May 1, 2014 0:15:56 GMT
I shouldn't get too many moans from nextdoor as on one side the place is empty and my cousin is moving in on the other side.
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Post by Hezz on May 1, 2014 0:39:50 GMT
I shouldn't get too many moans from nextdoor as on one side the place is empty and my cousin is moving in on the other side. That's the way! Take over the neighbourhood. No complaints then.
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