OT: Birds! - Page 4

kathywithbirds · 11-09-2007, 09:44 PM

wait, I'm wavering on Dexter...

Cassette87 · 11-09-2007, 09:48 PM

correct on them both bein guys

Tweety believe it or not is over nine years old! We still love him though

kathywithbirds · 11-09-2007, 09:51 PM

yeah, I still got it...

kathywithbirds · 11-09-2007, 09:55 PM

Since I woke Ollie up to photograph her butt, she's enjoying RS with me, perched on the shoulder (I know, I know, but I raised her from a chick, she's good).

tbittner · 11-09-2007, 09:56 PM

Wow Kathy! You sure are an expert at bird butts!

(hmmmm, makes me wonder what you do for entertainment...)

(ps. I gotta check out youtube for videos that you may have made...)

tbittner · 11-09-2007, 09:59 PM

Seriously though, everything I've read said that the only way to tell the sex of african greys (and most other exotic birds too) was with a DNA test. I'm amazed that the test only costs $25.

Absolutely GORGEOUS birds everyone! We are so excited! My wife sat around for a couple hours this evening trying to think up a perfect name for our new baby.

tbittner · 11-09-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kathywithbirds

Since I woke Ollie up to photograph her butt, she's enjoying RS with me, perched on the shoulder (I know, I know, but I raised her from a chick, she's good).

Whats wrong with that? Just throw a towl over your shoulder and you should be good to go, right?

kathywithbirds · 11-09-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tbittner

Whats wrong with that? Just throw a towl over your shoulder and you should be good to go, right?

Actually, no. Unless the bird KNOWS you are the boss, or daddy, or whatever, and then with caution... two things: ever see a flock of birds take off suddenly, like on cue, when something startles them? Wonder how they do that ALL at the same time? The percentage of birds who see the danger coming bite the bird next to them to warn them of the danger. So even if you are daddy or their "mate" or the boss, they will do you a favor -- you're part of their flock, after all -- and bite you to warn you of smoething they think is dangerous (the cat, the kid, some random movement inthe room, etc.) The other thing is that birds are very visually oriented, and "pecking order" comes into play. If the bird's eyes are higher than yours, he's higher in the pecking order. If you don't allow him to be higher then your eyes (ie on the shoulder) then you're top bird. And a bird, especially the bigger ones who can mess with you, will take advantage if they can get one up on you.

kathywithbirds · 11-09-2007, 10:15 PM

Ollie decided to browse a bit, but the cat caught her at it...

Cassette87 · 11-09-2007, 10:16 PM

I need to send dexter to you for boot camp! I raised him from a featherless alien feeding with a syringe and formula.. and now, he's only nice when he wants to be. if he doesn't want to come out of his cage, he doesn't come out. He's just like a 7 or 8 year old kid who learns the ability to say NO! when told to do something. Yet, when he's scared or in the mood, he's the best bird in the world... what can i do?

kathywithbirds · 11-09-2007, 10:17 PM

any hand fears? is he completely comfortable with your hands? and greys are usually a one-person bird.

Cassette87 · 11-09-2007, 10:22 PM

somewhat... now that I think about it. How can I solve this? if that's true than he somehow became my brothers bird... Dexter isn't scared of his hands at all..

kathywithbirds · 11-09-2007, 10:27 PM

well, if Dex has decided your brother's the ONE, then...

There's a really really good book on how to train a bird... not tricks (although it goes into that later) but trust and dominance and all... lemme see if I can find the name of it.

flricordia · 11-09-2007, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Witfull

due to oh so many family issues, i re-homed my umbrella cockatoo of 15yrs,,,i love her,,,but i we couldnt give her what she needed....i love birds,,,raised 100's of them,,,but not anymore in my inner circle

i still love you sammy,,happy happy joy joy dance~

Very sorry to hear it. I am sure she is in a good home and not missing you too much.

flricordia · 11-09-2007, 10:31 PM

Those with African Grays. Don't you think theya re a bit neurotic? Everyone I have had seems to be. This last baby growls all the time and of course, as most African Grays do, paws at her cage bars to get out and man can she nip hard when giving kisses. Just doens't seem as laid back as the Amazons or Toos.

11-09-2007, 09:44 PM	#46 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,747 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Birds! wait, I'm wavering on Dexter... __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

11-09-2007, 09:48 PM	#47 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Birds! correct on them both bein guys Tweety believe it or not is over nine years old! We still love him though __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

11-09-2007, 09:55 PM	#49 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,747 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Birds! Since I woke Ollie up to photograph her butt, she's enjoying RS with me, perched on the shoulder (I know, I know, but I raised her from a chick, she's good). __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

11-09-2007, 09:56 PM	#50 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Birds! Wow Kathy! You sure are an expert at bird butts! (hmmmm, makes me wonder what you do for entertainment...) (ps. I gotta check out youtube for videos that you may have made...) __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

11-09-2007, 09:59 PM	#51 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Birds! Seriously though, everything I've read said that the only way to tell the sex of african greys (and most other exotic birds too) was with a DNA test. I'm amazed that the test only costs $25. Absolutely GORGEOUS birds everyone! We are so excited! My wife sat around for a couple hours this evening trying to think up a perfect name for our new baby. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

11-09-2007, 10:16 PM	#55 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Birds! I need to send dexter to you for boot camp! I raised him from a featherless alien feeding with a syringe and formula.. and now, he's only nice when he wants to be. if he doesn't want to come out of his cage, he doesn't come out. He's just like a 7 or 8 year old kid who learns the ability to say NO! when told to do something. Yet, when he's scared or in the mood, he's the best bird in the world... what can i do? __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

11-09-2007, 10:17 PM	#56 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,747 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Birds! any hand fears? is he completely comfortable with your hands? and greys are usually a one-person bird. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

11-09-2007, 10:22 PM	#57 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: OT: Birds! somewhat... now that I think about it. How can I solve this? if that's true than he somehow became my brothers bird... Dexter isn't scared of his hands at all.. __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

11-09-2007, 10:27 PM	#58 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,747 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Birds! well, if Dex has decided your brother's the ONE, then... There's a really really good book on how to train a bird... not tricks (although it goes into that later) but trust and dominance and all... lemme see if I can find the name of it. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

11-09-2007, 10:31 PM	#60 (permalink)
flricordia Just Mike for short Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: OT: Birds! Those with African Grays. Don't you think theya re a bit neurotic? Everyone I have had seems to be. This last baby growls all the time and of course, as most African Grays do, paws at her cage bars to get out and man can she nip hard when giving kisses. Just doens't seem as laid back as the Amazons or Toos. __________________ 75 gl corallimorpharian/zoanthid tank http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/8473121807-med.jpg

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