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Post by julianna on Apr 30, 2018 14:31:59 GMT -5
Welcome... Jack needs a lot of attention... so as much as possible talk to him and socialize with him when you can. They are very protective of their "stuff"... like his cage and territory and his food and toys. It takes a long time before you can clean the cage without being bit... it has been 7 years for me... and my Oscar still does not want my hand in his cage... so be careful of those things.
I am hoping you are keeping his diet varied... lots of vegetables and fruits... pellets is a must.. and very little seed. These things are important to keeping a healthy bird. Also... they need to bathe... Oscar will have a rotten day.. screaming all day long.. then ask for a bath ... which always calms him down. Most Quakers love the water.. some once a week ... some once every two weeks. In this house it is usually twice a week. Good luck.
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Post by julianna on Apr 30, 2018 14:19:43 GMT -5
I would most certainly think the driftwood is okay if you clean it as you stated. I would love to make a stand for Oscar out of the driftwood too but this first hurdle would be convincing hubby... lol... it would mean another large space of the living room gone. oh well... Oscar can't have everything.
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Post by julianna on Apr 30, 2018 14:17:31 GMT -5
Almost every day I have poached eggs on a piece of high fibre bread. Oscar loves this... he waits very patiently while I am preparing breakfast.
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Post by julianna on Apr 30, 2018 14:09:40 GMT -5
Hello and welcome to you both. I find if I want my quaker (Oscar) to learn new words... I just pick the word and repeat it to him at various times during the day. First thing in the morning is the best as they are at full attention. While you walk, perhaps repeat over and over "good morning sora" and soon enough he will say it back to you.
Quakers practice talking before they actually say it out loud as they really want to get it right. Patience is the virtue.
You mentioned he is a little aggressive and yes they certainly can be. They protect what is theirs and they will forever. I have had Oscar for 7 years and to this day... he will try and get my hand while I am giving him fresh food. My husband is not even allowed near the cage or Oscar will attack him. Also he is not allowed near me... lol lol.
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Post by julianna on Apr 30, 2018 14:03:15 GMT -5
Hello Diana... and welcome Paulie too. You may want to start by reading some of the sections in this forum and it will give you an idea of what to expect with your new Quaker. Sometimes I think my Oscar is a dog... sometimes a cat when he purrs... but he is a Quaker and full of energy. Oscar has a lot to say as well but he prefers to do it when we aren't looking... lol... little shy I guess.
I hope you enjoy the forum... I know I do.
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Post by julianna on Apr 18, 2018 13:59:24 GMT -5
You should leave the egg there until Peeko no longer has an interest in it. You are correct that if you remove it too soon she will lay another. Watch her carefully because it is common for eggs to get stuck inside her. You will know this because her rear will be large and she will exhibit the attempt to lay but cannot. If this happens take her to the vet quickly.
I think you now have a bonded pair and yes... you are going to be on the "out" now. Not sure why it took her so long to lay an egg but I have heard of Quakers older than her laying eggs. Nine years old is not that old for Quakers considering they can live up to 35 years old. She is in her prime now.
Dinucci is right that if you separate them the screaming will be even worse. They eventually will calm down and might let you hang out with them again... put you are going to need lots of patience. I wish you all the best.
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Post by julianna on Apr 18, 2018 13:52:00 GMT -5
I personally don't grow any indoor vegetables but I know others have grown the alfalfa.. I am sure you will get a response from those who do the growing.
I just wanted to say that the wheat berries and lentils might be the ones that have been baked or treated in some way for packaging? You definitely need the raw beans for growing and I don't think they belong in the fridge. If they were to grow outside they would be I a warm damp area.
Cannot wait for planting my outdoor garden... spring is taking its' flippin sweet time getting here.
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Post by julianna on Apr 18, 2018 13:48:28 GMT -5
Have you tried boiled eggs? My Oscar loves a small piece of egg in the morning on his seeded toast... lol I usually have poached eggs but I have heard many folks say that their Quakers love boiled or scrambled eggs.
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Post by julianna on Apr 18, 2018 13:41:02 GMT -5
lol Dinucci... I love your posts.. you have such a good spirit and make me laugh every time I read them... Just the way you word things makes me smile. Sorry to read about the chemo... I hope that yours is one that they can cure or put into remission... I will send a little angel your way.
I know what you mean about the hat with the sequins on it... omg... Oscar would go nuts if I was wearing that and put him on my shoulder...ohhh nooooo.... lol lol
Take care
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Post by julianna on Apr 18, 2018 13:34:20 GMT -5
Thank you all... yes he does very well with travelling and I would love to take him on more trips. The only problem is that I have to pay attention to him constantly. mostly because I do not want him to get hurt. If he would just sit nice on my finger all the time... that would be great but he loves to climb around and check out everything.
He really wants to go and sit on the drivers arm.... lol. He does this if I am driving and that is okay.. however... because Hubby is driving.. I am sure Oscar would sneak up to his neck and give him a few good bites. Not something you want to do to the driver... lol
Yes Dinucci... Oscar is back at nest building.. lol. Today he is back in the condo in the bathroom but... I am having my bathroom sink replaced because I broke the other one and so everything around his condo has changed. It is really funny watching him check everything out. Like there is no plunger in the sink... and Oscar literally stands on his tippy toes and stretches his body and neck out as far as it can go so he can see the hole... lol lol. All he has to do is walk closer to the edge of the sink... but that would be too scary for him... lol. What a character.
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Post by julianna on Apr 16, 2018 15:18:53 GMT -5
It was a follow up visit for Oscar to the Vet's. His last visit he was diagnosed with polyoma virus and the vet wanted to see him again as a follow up. She was very happy to see that Oscar's feathers under his wings are growing back. She said it was a good sign. She also mentioned that because he is 9 years old and not a baby... there is a chance that he will be able to fight off the virus and perhaps it could go away. I am to monitor him closely and keep up the good work she says. It is a small chance but still a chance he will survive this.
He gained a few grams but she still finds him not too much over weight. She said she has seen over weight birds and Oscar is not in that category. whew...
We spent the night as I had another appointment later that day with a specialist... so Oscar had to adjust to being in a motel room. We met up with friends and went out for dinner so he had to spend 2 hours alone... in a strange place... locked inside a cage... all things he is not used to.
I told the receptionist that if you hear someone screaming Mommy... Mommy... to phone me on my cell phone and I will come back and comfort him. I didn't want him disturbing other guests... lol. He was fine... he tore up the newspaper in his cage to keep occupied... and was very happy when I came back. He sat with me in bed for a few hours... and then I tucked him to bed. I don't think he moved an inch from when I placed him in there... until morning.
He ate fine... and he travelled really well. He insisted on sitting on top of the cage on the way there... but it was a bumpy ride... so he had to hang on tight. No snoozes on the way there lol. On the way back he realized that my finger was much more comfortable... so he sat there for 3 1/2 hours... snoozed and ate... and had a nice ride home.
All is well... I am proud that I am keeping him healthy... and someone knows it... lol... the Vet...
Hopefully will not have to return for a long time to come.
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Post by julianna on Apr 16, 2018 15:06:24 GMT -5
They are best pals... I would not worry. One female with two males and you are going to have trouble. I believe that both males will be interested in her and will really put up a fight to win her affection. Be careful.
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Post by julianna on Apr 16, 2018 15:04:38 GMT -5
Oscar grew up with conures around and at first all was fine until it was mating time. He picked one of them as his mate and would beat up the other one so they always had to be separated. That is how I ended up with Oscar. He would not leave the other birds alone and the parents were really concerned for all of their birds.
I write to her now and again and let her know how Oscar is doing... and she loves that she found him a good home.
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Post by julianna on Apr 16, 2018 14:19:44 GMT -5
You are right dinucci... accidents will happen especially if we are not paying attention. When Oscar gets overly excited he will turn around over and over on my shoulder... sometimes I forget that this is also the sign.. for I gotta poop... lol
Oscar basically never poops on people but always on Kleenex or newspaper. Sometimes directly on the floor however... that would be my fault.
It really is wonderful having him trained... so much cleaner...and easy on my clothes.
I won't repeat the process of how I trained him as it is already posted and like Biteybird mentioned... just search for poop. If you have any other questions... I would be happy to answer them for you.
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Post by julianna on Apr 16, 2018 14:06:25 GMT -5
Hello zoew... It is pretty obvious that you want to keep your Quaker but you also want your Baby safe. You need to start training your Quaker immediately. These birds are very intelligent and can learn what they can touch and what they cannot touch. If I say to my Quaker.. That is Mine... he knows not to touch it.
I would spend at least 1/2 hour per day allowing your Quaker out while you hold your baby and begin training. You can use all kinds of signals.. like waving a finger or finding the right words to keep him away from the baby. A shriek would be good as well... because they shriek when there is sign of danger... so perhaps you can shriek if he gets too close to the Baby.
My Quaker has his wings trimmed as well and he is very easy to control. But just because he is trimmed does not mean he cannot fly. He could if he had to but not long distances. Something to consider.
Good luck... and congratulations on the new baby.
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