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Post by stace on Jan 30, 2012 5:21:38 GMT
It's very hot in Sydney today, so a bath was called for. Boo can be hard to lure in for a dip, so I tried Marianne's suggestion of a glass dish, some basil, and a ping pong ball. And voila. It really works. I've tried these things separately, and no luck. Together they worked like a dream. I usually have to resort to the spray bottle, which means I get wet as well, as he'll only submit to the spray if he's on my shoulder and we both have a shower.  |
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Post by budgiefriend on Jan 30, 2012 5:55:30 GMT
Looks like Boo is having lots of fun.
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Post by stace on Jan 30, 2012 6:24:43 GMT
Looks like Boo is having lots of fun. Yes. Thanks to Marianne. It's great to share tips on here, no matter how small. Matt and Puck's tip on curling the ends of the celery also worked to get Boo to eat celery, at long last. |
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 30, 2012 8:29:10 GMT
Brilliant Stace, I'm glad it worked for Boo. They just can't resist that much fun in a dish eh?  |
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Post by Moogie on Jan 30, 2012 11:11:57 GMT
I must try this as Elfie has no intention AT ALL of bathing!!?
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Oct 6, 2011 7:41:27 GMT
Marianne Marlow
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Post by Marianne Marlow on Jan 30, 2012 11:15:11 GMT
I must try this as Elfie has no intention AT ALL of bathing!!? Took spme time with mine until I found the right "Fun thing" to convince them. Does Elfie have a fave toy that you could put in the water? |
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Post by Moogie on Jan 30, 2012 11:33:35 GMT
No Marianne,i will have to go and get some :/
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Post by stace on Jan 30, 2012 11:38:23 GMT
No Marianne,i will have to go and get some :/ Grow a pot of basil. If you wet a bunch, Elfie might have a go at rubbing through the wet leaves. That's how they bathe in the wild. |
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Post by Moogie on Jan 30, 2012 11:42:27 GMT
arr cool! will do stace,Thank you,will give it a try,would i cut a bunch off and put in the bars of cage?
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Post by stace on Jan 30, 2012 11:48:57 GMT
arr cool! will do stace,Thank you,will give it a try,would i cut a bunch off and put in the bars of cage? Get a shallow bowl of water and swish them around in it. The noise of the rustling water and leaves gets them thinking about bathing. If Elfie won't go in the water, hold the bunch of wet leaves up to her and she might start rubbing herself through them. You can probably do the same with any bunch of soft, wet, leafy things. But they do particularly like basil for some reason. You can also hang them in the cage. They tend to dry out really fast though, and then wilt really quickly. If you leave them in the bowl of water, they'll stay fresh for ages. Plus, that way you might tempt her into the water. Keep the water really shallow. |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Feb 2, 2012 9:07:13 GMT
Lovely picture |
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Post by stace on Feb 2, 2012 9:12:37 GMT
Lovely picture Thank you, BB. We missed you for the last few days. Glad you are back. |
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Post by BudgiesBuddy on Feb 2, 2012 9:14:18 GMT
Lovely picture Thank you, BB. We missed you for the last few days. Glad you are back. Thank you Stace! I missed you guys too. Glad to be back |
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