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Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 10:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Are you making fun of me, Juju? OK, I OBVIOULSY had too much time on my hands today...LOL!
:-O

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, May 30, 2004 - 11:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
No, Yankee, I just want all the tvch pets named Juju to live in tranquil and lovely surroundings such as Jujuduck enjoys. Which reminds me, I need to drop off some more fish heads over at Littlec's.

Yankee_in_ca
Member

08-01-2000

Monday, May 31, 2004 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    


Rosie
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11-12-2003

Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 2:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    


Mybbusername
Member

08-22-2002

Tuesday, June 15, 2004 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I visited my baby quaker at the breeders today...and must say that he is, by far, the prettiest parrot ever! (No offense to all you other parrot owners...just statin' the facts as I see 'em).

He has grown almost all of his feathers, although they are some tiny little feathers. He is 4 weeks old now, and beleive it or not, has learned to do an amazingly accurate macaw scream (He is housed next to several macaws). The breeder said that it is not too unusual even at his tender age to be mimicking.

Just had to share...I cannot wait to get this little guy home.

Still a little nervous about the intro to my dogs...and open to any ideas or suggestions that you guys may have. I have already set up the cages, so the dogs can get used to them being there...

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
SUGGESTIONS?

There is a baby bird sitting right outside my door. My cat let me know the bird was there. The bird is just sitting there opening its beak as if to be fed.

I know there was a baby bird in a nest for the past few weeks but have no idea if this is one of them -- this baby is at another side of the house.

If I leave it alone, will its mommy come to help it?

Believe that if you touch a baby bird that it will get that human scent on it.

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 2:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just went out and looked again. There are 3 or 4 other birds flitting around that area now - chirping. The baby has turned around and is looking at the birds but is as close to the door as it can get.???

Moondance
Member

07-30-2000

Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 2:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Rosie here are some sites

http://www.tc.umn.edu/%7Edevo0028/advice4.htm

http://www.hsus.org/ace/12845

Not sure what the exact situation is but do keep all animals away for right now if you can, hopefully Mom will come for him soon.

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 2:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Moonie, the other birds showed up after I got my cat away from that area. Cat is inside but they must have known she was there.

I peeked out and didn't see the baby so went out to look around. The baby was in a different spot and hopped away from me. I stopped. The baby flew into one of my rose bushes.

I filled up the birdbath with fresh water and came back inside.

Didn't think that little thing would be able to fly. Hooray for baby bird flying.

Rosie
Member

11-12-2003

Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 2:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Moonie, I always wondered why posters just post their problem and not google for an answer. Now I know. I just knew someone here would have the answer and didn't even think about googling.

Thank you for the sites. I am hoping the other birds will come back again for the baby. (If I stay inside and don't bother them)

Only problem now is my cat is not very happy.

Lostintheglades
Member

07-10-2000

Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 12:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
TVCH is great. I came here to ask a question but it's already here.

I just went outside with the dog and cat (she thinks she's a dog and prefers to use the potty outside) when I noticed two mocking birds having hissy fits. I thought maybe they were fighting at first as they flew from my fence to the tree in my neighbors yard and back again repeatedly. I looked down and saw a little baby bird sitting on one of my pineapple plants right next to the new pineapple that's growing. I sure hope this one flies soon. In the mean time the cat will have to stay in and the dog on a leash I guess. I'm just glad I went out with them for break or the dog would have found it for certain. We had a baby Blue Jay in the front yard about 2 months ago so I'm not sure what happened that one. I hope your baby flew away and I'm hoping this one doesn't take too long to do so.


Moondance
Member

07-30-2000

Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Rosie! Just checking in to see how things went:-)

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 11:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey, Mybbusername, have you collected your quaker yet? I'd love to hear how things are going. Colossus dearly loved his quakers.

Mybbusername
Member

08-22-2002

Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 5:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Goddess,
I was going to get him tomorrow...but my sons and 7 of their closest friends have our annual "end of the summer/back to school camping trip", so I am waiting until we get back on Sunday to bring him home.

I do visit him for lunch a few times a week, and cannot wait to get him home. He is still a baby and, of course, cannot talk, but he can sure immitate the breeders macaw scream!! Too funny. (He is next to 3 macaws).

Thanks so much for asking...and dont let colossus get too far away, I might be in need of his advise.



Mybbusername
Member

08-22-2002

Monday, July 19, 2004 - 7:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Great Gazoo (My baby Quaker) came home today!!!!!

As I expected, my big dog is fine with him, and my retreiver just wants to eat him...heaven help us all for the next few weeks.

He does not seem nearly as scared or nervous as I thought he would be coming to a new place, with all kinds of strange critters and stranger people.

Justavice
Member

07-12-2003

Monday, July 26, 2004 - 5:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mybbusername- I have had a conure since he was 3 months old. (He is now almost 17). We also had a golden retriever (trained as a duck/pheasant hunter) for several years until she died at 15. It took about a month for the golden retriever to get used to the bird, and at best, she tolerated him. She would get jealous of the attention he got. But as she got older and started to lose her hearing and sight and became less of a watch dog and more of a "scaredy cat", she and my bird really made a good pair. The bird had a view of the driveway from his cage/area and anytime a car would come up, he had a different sound for each one. And if it was a stranger, all hell broke loose. The dog would get up and run to the back of the house because she knew it was a stranger. It was so fun to watch them, knowing they were enemies by nature.

Mybbusername
Member

08-22-2002

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Justavice- I think we are going to be okay...My bird has apparently been trained in special ops, and is an expert at escape!!!

I came home from work yesterday to find the cage door wide open. My first thought was that someone had kidnapped him (Who wouldn't want the cutest bird of all time???) Then I found him, two rooms away from his cage!! With the big dogs!!!

Apparently he is running the show...nothing is stranger than watching 110 pounds (times 2) of dog seemingly seek approval from 8 ounces of bird!

Even though all seems well in paradise, I have reinforced the "escape hatch" (a little side door on his cage) so that we will not have any more pet parties in my absence.

I would appreciate any advise on helping me get my baby to try new foods. He will (sometimes) sample what I am eating only if I am holding it...the minute I put it in his dish he looses interest.



Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mybb - sounds like you're having alot of fun with your new baby!!! I'll send Colossus over here to see if he has any advice of feeding Gazoo.

Colossus
Member

05-24-2004

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 8:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
His diet is very important. Basic quaker mix food has lots of different things for a balanced diet. They will learn all too quickly to pick out what they like and leave the rest behind. Sunflower seeds are a good thing to add to that mix to really fill it out. But don't waist what they don't eat. You can recycle whats left each day by blowing out the seed shells and other loose tidbits, stir the remaining food and add a bit more. They will eat it all, it just takes some convincing. AND lots of water. If you give them a big enough water cup they will take a bath, which is fun to watch.

Treats should be things like green seedless grapes, apples, peaches; Given when you are holding or playing with them. Yes they will like it more if you put it on the edge of your dinner plate. It makes it seem like they are getting what you are eating. Pasta with butter is ok too, but not to much.
Stay away from acidic fruits like oranges & grapefruit. NO SULFER DRIED FRUIT! NO CAFFINE!

Teach them sounds that appeal to you. Don't make any noises that you don't like. They will learn those just as quickly, And when to use them.

That's just the start. You'll figure out the rest.



Mybbusername
Member

08-22-2002

Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 11:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you so much.

He is on a pellet diet that I do supplement with a "Parrot mix" of seeds/grains. But he ignores everything except the pellets. He will nibble on snacks that I am eating (fruits/veggies) but only if I am actively feeding him. And things that are supposed to be "Sure-fire" birdy favorites...well someone needs to tell him! Even the sunflower seeds, millet spray...he just does not seem to care.

Then again, I have had him a very short time, and he is just a few months old...we WILL iron out all the wrinkles...or kill ourselves trying!

I must say that even though he is just getting used to us and his home, he has quite the personality and, if possible, a very real sense of humor! I am really looking forward to my birdie relationship.

Colossus
Member

05-24-2004

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 9:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    


Jadarville
Member

07-01-2001

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
mybbusername there are some great quaker sites and general parrot sites out there too. I have 5 birds (listed in my profile) <G> try www.quakerparrots.com www.parrotparrot.com has a good "alerts" site and if I remember right a list of foods that are poisonous. My quaker (pictured in my profile with my son) likes to soak his pellets in his water before he eats them <G>

Goddessatlaw
Member

07-19-2002

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 4:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jadar, that picture of your son and quaker is absolutely precious.

Jadarville
Member

07-01-2001

Wednesday, July 28, 2004 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
thank you <s> I have to say it is my all time favorite shot of my son, he looks so gentle which is totally his nature.


Calamity
Member

10-18-2001

Friday, July 30, 2004 - 10:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've never looked at this thread before...

Mybbusername: Thank goodness your dogs reacted so well to your escaped quaker. And what a cute name. Good luck to all of you!

Jadarville: That is a beautiful picture!