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cherokee_greg · 06-07-2011, 11:34 PM

here is a good link on them
Budgerigar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-07-2011, 11:46 PM

Wow that is a great link, Greg. I'm gonna check it out some more...

Henry is spoiled and lives in a mantion of a cage called a Chalet, meant for a large parrot. It's on wheels and it opens at the top so he can have access in and out, plus there's a large door...

Oh I'm excited about you getting one. Then you can post pics of him.

Let them clip his wings at first so you can hand-tame and train him. They grow back within 4 months but he'll be able to get real used to you in the meantime. Some people keep their wings clipped permanantly, but I think it's cruel. Like if thay want a stationary pet...get a dog or a cat! Birds are meant to fly.

Good luck getting your new little fella Greg, if and when you decide for sure.

: )

palmtree · 06-08-2011, 12:29 AM

Great shots of your pets everyone! I'll have to take a pic of my dog and post it here. She has such a personality and rarely barks (usually only for food). She loves the winter in the yard because she walks on the pool cover, but she wont go near the pool during the summer. She does like to lay out in the sun though during the summer and she goes next to a warm window during the winter. But she also loves the snow and she will go out of her way to walk in the snow.
Some people are against having pets, but once you have one, you really cant imagine life without them. The right pet really makes life so much better and happier!

cherokee_greg · 06-08-2011, 09:52 AM

Wow Henry lives like a king cool. Henry has it going on !

He would look cool with some sunglasses on to LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hollyberry Lady

Wow that is a great link, Greg. I'm gonna check it out some more...

Henry is spoiled and lives in a mantion of a cage called a Chalet, meant for a large parrot. It's on wheels and it opens at the top so he can have access in and out, plus there's a large door...

Oh I'm excited about you getting one. Then you can post pics of him.

Let them clip his wings at first so you can hand-tame and train him. They grow back within 4 months but he'll be able to get real used to you in the meantime. Some people keep their wings clipped permanantly, but I think it's cruel. Like if thay want a stationary pet...get a dog or a cat! Birds are meant to fly.

Good luck getting your new little fella Greg, if and when you decide for sure.

: )

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-16-2011, 05:07 PM

Woops I think I missed this post until now...sorry about that, Greg!

Yeah, Henry is as spoiled as they come. I can't even go to a petstore without dropping at least 30 bucks on new toys, treats, and things I think he'll enjoy. He knows when I come home with a bag for him too and he gets super excited, pacing back and forth on the top of his cage, then flying and landing on my head so he can be involved in seeing what's inside the bag when I open it.

I even got him his own bird jungle gym! He had it when he was a fledgling but he still uses it sometimes. It's packed now but I'll show it when I move. It's got a climber/ladder thing on it and he hangs upside down like a bat! He stares at you while he's upside down too, to make sure you see him. He's every much a clown and a show-off.

Here he is this evening at the aero-garden. I love how his little belly feathers look like they've been combed! He does this himself with no help from me...

Of course he had to give "Tee Tee" (his baby) a little reassuring kiss before munching on some of my tomato leaves in the aero-garden! He makes the kissing sound and everything. It's too cute...

He kept saying "Tee Tee go bye bye" and then kissing him. It was tough to get the shots because I was laughing so hard.

: )

Yug · 06-16-2011, 11:14 PM

This is my daughter's 3 year old Chihuahua-Terrier mix, Zoe. We've been pooch sitting her for a week, so I guess she is part ours for the moment. Every time she encounters another dog, she adopts the Alpha-female dominant posture - tail straight up like a flagpole. She doesn't seem to realize she is so small! She is so agressive she backed up my sister-in-laws full grown border collie - in his house, no less! I always thought dogs were territorial on their home turf. She is merely curious about people, never aggressive.

(btw... - someone once told me that budgerigar in the Aborigine tongue means - good to eat - don't tell Henry

)

Here is Zoe checking out my camera.

She seems to be asking if I've captured her good side.

Here is the vicious guard-beast watching a runner go past.

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-26-2011, 04:06 PM

This might be one of those 'ya had to be there' kind of stories but it's too funny and cute not to share...

Recently, I grew my fingernails really long, but I haven't painted them in quite a long time so Henry is used to just seeing them plain and natural looking, even though they got really long...

The other day, I painted them this shimmery metalic midnight blue color and thought they looked pretty funky and cool...until Henry got a look at them!

At first, I didn't know what was wrong with him and couldn't figure out why he kept squawking and flying away from me when I put my finger up for him to jump onto. He normally steps right on and thinks nothing of it, but he was acting afraid of me and he had wide saucer eyes full of fear and concern.

I finally clued in to what was wrong and why he was so timid of me. It was my blue nails! To put it to the test, I wiggled them at him and he just totally freaked out, screaming loudly and flying all over the place. It was really dramatic and funny. It got to the point though, where he wouldn't even eat from my hand and he was avoiding me like the black plague!

I got him used to them though and just kept showing them to him and telling him "it's ok"...which is what I say to reassure him when he's scared and he understands. He's mostly fine with my colored nails now but even today he was acting a bit skiddish, because I repainted them this morning.

Wonder what he'll do when I paint them red or something really bright. This blue color is kinda dark. We'll see...

: )

Jananas Bananas · 06-26-2011, 04:28 PM

Too funny Sherry! Poor little guy, he thought some alien dark metallic blue monsters had attacked his Momma's fingers and he didn't want them to get him TOO! Can't you just imagine him thinking that when you stuck your finger up for him to get on. Oh yeah, fingernail polish stinks too! He could smell that smell even when you couldn't!

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-26-2011, 04:47 PM

Too hilarious, JaNan!

He really was afraid of them and I didn't want to upset him but now he's mostly cool with them. More suspicious now, than fearful. He'll hop onto my finger but he keeps his eyes on my nails to be sure they don't try to attack him!

I hate those super smelly nail polishes and I buy the ones that are way less offensive smelling. There are ones that are more expensive but they aren't so strong smelling. Yuck!

He notices everything new and even if I do my hair differently, he'll stare at me curiously. He saw my blue nails right away and freaked! LoL!

Thanks for reading and commenting.

: )

cherokee_greg · 06-26-2011, 04:55 PM

Henry knows whats up !

The Hollyberry Lady · 06-26-2011, 10:26 PM

He sure does, Greg! He doesn't miss a trick.

Tonight he was trying to perch on the end of my nose in front of my friends! It was too cute as he kept sliding off!

: )

Annie6078OH · 06-28-2011, 11:08 AM

Hope the photos come thru ... my first time trying them.

The first is my baby girl, Cassie. She is 11-1/2 now and having a little trouble getting up these days, as she has had hip dysplasia since she was 7 mos. old and a bad stifle for the last 2 years. The surgery is they do for the hips is wicked, so a lot of holistic methods, permanent acupuncture & research I did has kept her from it all these years. I've held off on the cruciate surgery as well, since they say it is so easy for them to re-injure it and, so far, she's been doing fairly well on just meds for it.

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The tiger kitty is my Chloe girl ... she was diagnosed with cancer last year and I was told I'd have her for about 2 mos. more. Here it is, 1-1/4 years later, and she's still with me. I have to give her "kitty chemo" about every 5 days or so, but I'm thrilled to still be able to share my life with her and would miss her crazy antics terribly.

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The last one is Ben, my "gray ghost" -- he was terribly abused before I rescued him & real fear issues. We have gotten to be great buds, but he got the nickname because no one that comes over ever gets to see him, as he's hiding. It's apparent that the previous people put him in trash bags and shut him in drawers for starters ... and apparently abused him often. When I first got him, if you were looking directly at him, he was convinced that meant you were heading over to hurt him in some fashion. He did not know or respond to physical touch in the beginning, but now, he gets little drool balls around the corners of his mouth when he's getting a good face scratching and he gives the best "rubbin' lovin'" around my legs when he's feeling lovey or waiting for his food bowl to get filled.

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Great photos everyone of all your sweet babies,
Annie

cherokee_greg · 06-28-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annie6078OH

Hope the photos come thru ... my first time trying them.

The first is my baby girl, Cassie. She is 11-1/2 now and having a little trouble getting up these days, as she has had hip dysplasia since she was 7 mos. old and a bad stifle for the last 2 years. The surgery is they do for the hips is wicked, so a lot of holistic methods, permanent acupuncture & research I did has kept her from it all these years. I've held off on the cruciate surgery as well, since they say it is so easy for them to re-injure it and, so far, she's been doing fairly well on just meds for it.

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The tiger kitty is my Chloe girl ... she was diagnosed with cancer last year and I was told I'd have her for about 2 mos. more. Here it is, 1-1/4 years later, and she's still with me. I have to give her "kitty chemo" about every 5 days or so, but I'm thrilled to still be able to share my life with her and would miss her crazy antics terribly.

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The last one is Ben, my "gray ghost" -- he was terribly abused before I rescued him & real fear issues. We have gotten to be great buds, but he got the nickname because no one that comes over ever gets to see him, as he's hiding. It's apparent that the previous people put him in trash bags and shut him in drawers for starters ... and apparently abused him often. When I first got him, if you were looking directly at him, he was convinced that meant you were heading over to hurt him in some fashion. He did not know or respond to physical touch in the beginning, but now, he gets little drool balls around the corners of his mouth when he's getting a good face scratching and he gives the best "rubbin' lovin'" around my legs when he's feeling lovey or waiting for his food bowl to get filled.

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Great photos everyone of all your sweet babies,
Annie

no pictures here ?

Annie6078OH · 06-28-2011, 11:14 AM

Well, they didn't appear to come through, so I guess I chose the wrong type of link from my gallery. I think this one will work, as I'd really like to share the photos of my sweet "furkids" with you.

Cassie:

Chloe:

Ben:

cherokee_greg · 07-04-2011, 05:24 PM

my new little buddy his name is Pineapple he is so cool

The Hollyberry Lady · 07-04-2011, 05:37 PM

Oh Greg, he's absolutely adorable!!! I love his name! What a cutie-pie. You are going to have so much fun with him. I noticed his cere is bluish...a good sign he's male!

Just know that you've got a little parrot there and he's capable of repeating a whole sentence! It's never too soon to start teaching them but you gotta be patient and know they're shy at first about talking and need a lot of encouragement and constant repeating. When you're out of the room, sneak around the corner and listen, because at first he'll be embarrassed and shy to talk in front of you and will only do it when you're out of the room.

When he does say his first words...make a huge deal of it and repeat what he says over and over again so he knows how much you approve. They love songs and whistling too, and he will never take his eyes off you. They watch you like a hawk. Offer him some chicken and peanuts are a favorite but you have to chew them up a bit for him first while he's still a little guy.

What a sweet little baby you've got there, Greg. I love him already. His coloring is gorgeous! Thanks for showing him...little Pineapple. Enjoy your fledgling and congrats!

: )

cherokee_greg · 07-04-2011, 05:45 PM

Hes scared right now. He keeps watching me. He seems pertty tame. He kept coming up to me at the pet store. I feel bad taking him from his buddys I feel like getting another one. I think hell be fine. I love him so much.Thats why I named him Pineapple I love pineapple

The Hollyberry Lady · 07-04-2011, 06:02 PM

If you get two, they will be close partners and not so involved with you, but if you just keep one he'll think you are his flock and he'll try to mimic and be around you more. He'll go out of his way to impress you instead of a 2nd bird. If you're around a lot, he won't need another bird anyway. You'll be enough.

Did they clip his wings so you can hand-tame him?

It's normal for him to be scared. Let him be, for three or four days. Keep talking to him in a reassuring voice and tell him "it's ok baby". Get a sheet and cover half the cage to make him feel more secure. Too much visual stimulation can be very scary for birds. Keep him in a quiet area where there isn't a lot of traffic.

He's gonna be just fine now that he has you. With toys and lots of stimulation and interaction from you, he'll forget all about those other birds. Offer him a bath each day, even if he doesn't take it. In time, he won't be skiddish and will copy the way you are.

They are natural clowns and once he figures out that he's the 'Pineapple' of your eye he'll start showing off like you wouldn't believe.

Enthusiastic encouragement is what they love and when you're talking to him and teaching him words...pronounce them VERY clearly and articulately so he can hear how it's being said. Don't mumble or talk too softly...he needs to hear and watch the way your lips move so exaggerate the words a bit so he hears all the syllables.

Oh you are going to have such fun...and so is he.

They love outdoors but keep him out of the sun and make sure he's in a secure cage and can't get away. Don't underestimate them...they are expert at fitting through tight squeezes and getting away. Be careful.

Enjoy him, Greg!

: )

Taylor · 07-04-2011, 07:00 PM

Sweetheart, my lonesome lovebird. Her mate, Romeo, passed away in April. She laid 4 eggs total, but they were infertile of course.

Tilly (left), the female, and Cronus (right), the male cockatiel enjoying some fresh summer air the other day.

We also have Lucky, our dog, of course!

cherokee_greg · 07-05-2011, 09:45 PM

Lemon had a name change she did not respond well to Lemon but she seems to like the name Mango so she changed it to Mango LOL

ok I had to give in I felt bad enough watching Pineapple moap but mom did not help matters any she kept saying how sad he was so finally I took mom to the pet store and we wound up with Mango she is so cute. So here is Mango and Pineapple is all happy now !

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Jananas Bananas Jananas Bananas's Photo Gallery Location: Austin, Texas Find me on the map! Zone: 8b/9a Name: JaNan Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,438 BananaBucks : 391,746 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,341 Times Was Thanked 7,059 Times in 2,683 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 133 Times	Re: Post a peek of your pet here... Too funny Sherry! Poor little guy, he thought some alien dark metallic blue monsters had attacked his Momma's fingers and he didn't want them to get him TOO! Can't you just imagine him thinking that when you stuck your finger up for him to get on. Oh yeah, fingernail polish stinks too! He could smell that smell even when you couldn't! __________________ Jananas Bananas

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cherokee_greg Love those bananas cherokee_greg's Photo Gallery Location: Fresno,CA Find me on the map! Zone: zone 9 Name: Greg Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,357 BananaBucks : 290,149 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 8,066 Times Was Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,665 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 335 Times	Re: Post a peek of your pet here... my new little buddy his name is Pineapple he is so cool __________________ Greg zone 9 Fresno,CA http://gardenjot.com/garden/view/1980/Gregs-Banana-Farm

07-04-2011, 05:37 PM	#196 (permalink)
The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady 's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,301,265 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: Post a peek of your pet here... Oh Greg, he's absolutely adorable!!! I love his name! What a cutie-pie. You are going to have so much fun with him. I noticed his cere is bluish...a good sign he's male! Just know that you've got a little parrot there and he's capable of repeating a whole sentence! It's never too soon to start teaching them but you gotta be patient and know they're shy at first about talking and need a lot of encouragement and constant repeating. When you're out of the room, sneak around the corner and listen, because at first he'll be embarrassed and shy to talk in front of you and will only do it when you're out of the room. When he does say his first words...make a huge deal of it and repeat what he says over and over again so he knows how much you approve. They love songs and whistling too, and he will never take his eyes off you. They watch you like a hawk. Offer him some chicken and peanuts are a favorite but you have to chew them up a bit for him first while he's still a little guy. What a sweet little baby you've got there, Greg. I love him already. His coloring is gorgeous! Thanks for showing him...little Pineapple. Enjoy your fledgling and congrats! : ) Last edited by The Hollyberry Lady : 07-04-2011 at 05:46 PM. Reason: damn spelling!!!

07-04-2011, 05:45 PM	#197 (permalink)
cherokee_greg Love those bananas cherokee_greg's Photo Gallery Location: Fresno,CA Find me on the map! Zone: zone 9 Name: Greg Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,357 BananaBucks : 290,149 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 8,066 Times Was Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,665 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 335 Times	Re: Post a peek of your pet here... Hes scared right now. He keeps watching me. He seems pertty tame. He kept coming up to me at the pet store. I feel bad taking him from his buddys I feel like getting another one. I think hell be fine. I love him so much.Thats why I named him Pineapple I love pineapple __________________ Greg zone 9 Fresno,CA http://gardenjot.com/garden/view/1980/Gregs-Banana-Farm

07-04-2011, 06:02 PM	#198 (permalink)
The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady 's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,301,265 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: Post a peek of your pet here... If you get two, they will be close partners and not so involved with you, but if you just keep one he'll think you are his flock and he'll try to mimic and be around you more. He'll go out of his way to impress you instead of a 2nd bird. If you're around a lot, he won't need another bird anyway. You'll be enough. Did they clip his wings so you can hand-tame him? It's normal for him to be scared. Let him be, for three or four days. Keep talking to him in a reassuring voice and tell him "it's ok baby". Get a sheet and cover half the cage to make him feel more secure. Too much visual stimulation can be very scary for birds. Keep him in a quiet area where there isn't a lot of traffic. He's gonna be just fine now that he has you. With toys and lots of stimulation and interaction from you, he'll forget all about those other birds. Offer him a bath each day, even if he doesn't take it. In time, he won't be skiddish and will copy the way you are. They are natural clowns and once he figures out that he's the 'Pineapple' of your eye he'll start showing off like you wouldn't believe. Enthusiastic encouragement is what they love and when you're talking to him and teaching him words...pronounce them VERY clearly and articulately so he can hear how it's being said. Don't mumble or talk too softly...he needs to hear and watch the way your lips move so exaggerate the words a bit so he hears all the syllables. Oh you are going to have such fun...and so is he. They love outdoors but keep him out of the sun and make sure he's in a secure cage and can't get away. Don't underestimate them...they are expert at fitting through tight squeezes and getting away. Be careful. Enjoy him, Greg! : ) Last edited by The Hollyberry Lady : 07-04-2011 at 06:04 PM. Reason: damn spelling!!!

07-04-2011, 07:00 PM	#199 (permalink)
Taylor Taylor 's Photo Gallery Location: VA Find me on the map! Zone: 8a Name: Taylor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,084 BananaBucks : 211,642 Feedback: 15 / 100% Said "Thanks" 355 Times Was Thanked 662 Times in 334 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 283 Times	Re: Post a peek of your pet here... Sweetheart, my lonesome lovebird. Her mate, Romeo, passed away in April. She laid 4 eggs total, but they were infertile of course. Tilly (left), the female, and Cronus (right), the male cockatiel enjoying some fresh summer air the other day. We also have Lucky, our dog, of course!

07-05-2011, 09:45 PM	#200 (permalink)
cherokee_greg Love those bananas cherokee_greg's Photo Gallery Location: Fresno,CA Find me on the map! Zone: zone 9 Name: Greg Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,357 BananaBucks : 290,149 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 8,066 Times Was Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,665 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 335 Times	Re: Post a peek of your pet here... Lemon had a name change she did not respond well to Lemon but she seems to like the name Mango so she changed it to Mango LOL ok I had to give in I felt bad enough watching Pineapple moap but mom did not help matters any she kept saying how sad he was so finally I took mom to the pet store and we wound up with Mango she is so cute. So here is Mango and Pineapple is all happy now ! __________________ Greg zone 9 Fresno,CA http://gardenjot.com/garden/view/1980/Gregs-Banana-Farm Last edited by cherokee_greg : 07-13-2011 at 01:29 PM.

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