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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 .
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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How are you and Blueboy getting on, Marianne? Have you been able to make any progress?
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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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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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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.
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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The Gang George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla + Rocky.
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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We are not Vets, Avian or otherwise. If you have any serious doubts about your budgies' health an appointment with an Avian vet should always be your first point of call.
The Gang George, Daisy, Iris, Billy, Peter, Chipper, Dinku, Barney, Ayla + Rocky.
That's a start in the right direction, Marianne. Hope Blueboy isn't so nervous of you now?
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No. Couple of weeks. just forgot to update the post
That's great Hope this will calm him.
My Birds My Foods & Supplements Always treat your pets as family members. We sent thee not, but as a Mercy for all creatures (Quran 21:107) There is no creature on [or within] the earth or bird that flies with its wings except [that they are] communities like you. We have not neglected in the Register a thing (Quran 6:38)