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Post by Holly on May 1, 2016 5:04:17 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
With winter coming up here in Queensland Australia, our nights can go down to about 12 degrees so I'm just wondering if I should be covering Norman's cage at night. He sleeps inside so initially I thought I wouldn't have to but I just don't want him to get too cold...
thanks!
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Post by Holly on May 1, 2016 4:55:13 GMT -5
Norman was standing in his water dish again today so I offered him a Luke warm bath in a large container and boom he dove right in! The he only problem was it was about 4:30pm and it's starting to get cold now... so after some research I decide to blow dry him a little. I put the blow dryer about a metre from him set on really low and my god did he love it! I know hair dryers can dry out his skin so I will only use it occasionally, I just didn't want him to be too wet overnight. Now he is all fluffy and looking very pleased with himself!
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Post by Holly on Apr 28, 2016 17:55:01 GMT -5
I will have to try and film Norman doing his little bobbing! I think it might still be a baby bird hungry thing and maybe sometimes just a happy little nod but it will be good to get your opinion. His is super hard to film though because the second I pick up my phone he stops what his doing and watches me!! Cheeky Norman!
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Post by Holly on Apr 28, 2016 6:06:22 GMT -5
Well we made it! I used the the sheet for half the journey as it got dark and he looked like he might want to sleep so I half covered him but he didn't end up sleeping anyway! He did like looking out the window when it was light so thanks for that tip! I think he quite enjoyed the car but also look relieved to be at his grandparents house safe and sound!
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Peppy
Apr 25, 2016 4:18:15 GMT -5
Post by Holly on Apr 25, 2016 4:18:15 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear this. I have lost pets before and I know how hard it can be. It sounds like you did everything you could for Peppy, he was lucky to have you.
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Post by Holly on Apr 25, 2016 4:12:01 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
Norman has just started bobbing his head sometimes. He only does it occasionally, but today he did it for quite a while. I did some research and apparently it can mean that your baby bird is hungry? Norman is 3 almost 4 months old and had had lots to eat. I fed him some more sooky feed (thats what I call baby bird food haha) and he ate it all up but then had enough so I hand fed him some of his birdy muffin and he ate that but then was still bobbing away. He had fresh veggies and seed on offer as well....
Is this just habit or am I not feeding him enough? Any suggestions would be great!
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Post by Holly on Apr 25, 2016 4:07:43 GMT -5
That was great to read all these traveling tips. Norman and I will be traveling for a visit at my parents house (which is only 2.5hrs away). I have measured his traveling cage and it just fits on the passenger seat with the belt around. I think I am going to use a light sheet to cover the cage except the side facing me so we can keep each other company.
I hope Norman likes to travel, least he is still young so hopefully he can learn to like it haha
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Post by Holly on Apr 25, 2016 3:58:20 GMT -5
Yay! I was just walking past Norman's cage and noticed Norman was standing in his water bowl... I thought thank god its time for a bath so I quickly went and got a shallow dish and filled it up with warm water and BOOM he went straight in and had a massively drenching bath! He looked so cute afterwards, all soggy and tiny! I wish I could attach photos to this post but I can't workout how?! Oh well, you'll just have to take my word for it, he looked adorable! Now with misting and with this new bath, I am happy to say he is no longer a 'stinky' bird!
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Post by Holly on Apr 22, 2016 6:11:56 GMT -5
Hi I am new to birds and Quakers too, Norman and I have only been together for four weeks but they are such great birds and so fun to have around! We are still getting to know each other and settling into a nice routine but I just think the world of him already! This forum is great for beginners, everyone has been so lovely to me, answer my questions and queries, even if they are kind of 'silly' questions. I have you and Jake are having a lovely weekend!
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Post by Holly on Apr 22, 2016 6:09:00 GMT -5
Norman and I are having some 'step up' issues. He is becoming very social and loves his cuddles, kisses, stratchies, standing on my head and shoulders and just plain being together, but a big no to stepping up.
He lets me pick him up pretty well, there is a tiny bit of resistance by hanging on with his feet to whatever he happens to be on but then he holds onto my hand and he is comfortable and chirping away nicely.
BUT everything I have read says I should teach him to step up while he is still young which will help with his teenage years. Does anyone have any advice or tips on what they did to teach their Quaker? Or how they got the process started? I have read heaps of 'step by step' instructions and watched a dozen YouTube clips but Norman either just plain doesn't understand what I want or he doesn't want to do it? I don't know?!
Thanks everyone!
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Post by Holly on Apr 22, 2016 6:03:31 GMT -5
So bathing still isn't going that great. I tried misting and Norman tolerated that, I think deep down he actually kind of enjoyed it but wouldn't quite let himself because he was nervous. I would really love him to use the shower perch I bought him so I have been regularly taking him into the shower (without the water running) and letting him use his perch so it isn't too 'scary' or 'new' but he still isn't that keen. I would really like to teach him while he is still young that having a bath is fun, so I tried filling a small shallow container of luke warm water on top of his cage but NO WAY! He did not appreciate that, he didn't want to go anywhere near it or even look at it haha So I guess the battle continues... I think we will stick with misting for now and try to work on the other bathing methods slowly but surely!
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Post by Holly on Apr 21, 2016 3:43:12 GMT -5
Norman and I will certainly be thinking of you and Peppy this weekend. I think you have made the right decision, its the decision I would have made for Norman. Try and have a good weekend
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Post by Holly on Apr 16, 2016 4:24:57 GMT -5
I took your advice everyone and tried rolling them.... oh my goodness Norman loved it! We did it for about half an hour, it's the most cuddly he has ever been, he even started to fall asleep it felt so good!! He is turning into quite a cuddle pot!
I can't believe I have only had Norman for three weeks, he is just so gorgeous!
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Post by Holly on Apr 15, 2016 22:04:04 GMT -5
Hi Everyone,
So I have just noticed Norman is getting what I think are pin feathers (from hours of research haha). They are on the back of his head and neck. I have read this is pretty common as they can't reach there, it also mentioned I should help with pin feathers? But then I also read that if done incorrectly, the bird can bleed a lot and it can cause serious harm... so my question is: how do you deal with pin feathers? Do you help and if so how?
Thanks guys!
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Post by Holly on Apr 14, 2016 4:26:33 GMT -5
That's so fantastic! I have been checking in to see if there was any good news! I couldn't stop thinking about you guys!
Its ts made my night!
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