Stan Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com
Administrators Gail Posted May 13, 2009 Administrators Posted May 13, 2009 They know who they are... Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Neil D Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 They know who they are... Are you sure that you are not putting words in Amellia mouth??? Whenever someone has done that with me, the words always tasted funny........ Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
Administrators Gail Posted May 13, 2009 Administrators Posted May 13, 2009 Oh, no- Amelia came up with those words all by herself! LOL Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Key Guy Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 Amelia was talking about parakeets, aka 'keets'. PS: "Looking for a name for the new Capital City of the Country of Adventistan" Stan, How about Lesterville? Quote
Liz Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 She was talking about parakeets. My mom found one in her yard. We found out it is a male, however, this one is mean and bites. Any further tips on how to get him to stop biting? Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
Administrators Gail Posted May 13, 2009 Administrators Posted May 13, 2009 She was talking about parakeets. My mom found one in her yard. We found out it is a male, however, this one is mean and bites. Any further tips on how to get him to stop biting? Are you sure she didn't find herself a falcon or something? Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Liz Posted May 13, 2009 Posted May 13, 2009 MAYBE if you stop holding him he will stop biting you hahahaha hehehehe hohohohoh dgrimm60 Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
Administrators Gail Posted May 13, 2009 Administrators Posted May 13, 2009 LOL Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
Planey Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 I looked at this picture and in mind said "Budgies!" and indeed they are budgerigars. Now I knew budgies are e type of parakeet but in Australia they are always called budgerigars and not parakeets. So I researched and discovered that there are two types of budgies kept by aviculturists which have resulted from selective breeding. The larger variety is known as an English budgerigar and the (significantly) smaller variety is known as the American parakeet. (hence Amelia's reference to 'parakeets') Now when you realise that budgerigars are native to Australia and only Australia you wonder how thw two main varieties could end up with names like English and American. I mean, really. Sigh. By thr way, there is an Australian term budgie smugglers which has nothing to do with illegal bird exporters but refers to an article of clothing. Hmmm. Graeme Quote Graeme____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Moderators Gerr Posted May 14, 2009 Moderators Posted May 14, 2009 HEY ALL surely they are not talking about men or women OOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPSSSSSSSSS ducking my head dgrimm60 Nah, she's talking about me to a tee, except for the "easier to train" part, and some women I know. teehe Quote
Amelia Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Many reasons why he is biting Liz. He could have been flying free for quite some time. Which would be a miracle for him because loose pet birds are usually quickly picked off as prey by hawks. He could have been a caged bird left alone alot and never handled. He is probably an older bird too. Babies don't bite, but they will hold onto and nibble fingers and things. A bids way of touching. Take a look at the toenails and see how long they are. Are any torn or do they look clipped. How about the wings? Gently pull one open and look for missing or cut feathers. Is he banded? Are his eyes totally black or does he have white showing? Hand taming is something that has to be done every day. Doe he easily step up onto a proffered finger? Or does he shy away and try to bite? If so then you need to start with stick training. A bird will usually step up onto a proffered stick right away. I use a cage perch dowell as a training stick. Whenever the 'keet starts to bite, move him away and say "no biting". It will take time. Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Liz Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Thanks Amelia. I think he is an older bird, he has that white ring around his eyes, his toenails look in good shape, as does all of his feathers--none are clipped, and he has no band on his legs. I am guessing that he wasn't handled much in his previous home, which is probably how he escaped, been on his own for a while--cause he was starving when food was offered. I will pass along the training tips. My mom is a very patient person. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes.
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