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Post by Angela on Jan 28, 2016 6:56:13 GMT -5
OH now I get it Beccilouise. Of course we have parent/teacher nights here too. I'm wondering how Skye will go as I only saw him for about an hour tonight as I went out to dinner with some friends then Scott and I are travelling tomorrow and leaving at 5am, so won't wake him before I go. Then we won't be home tomorrow night till around 5pm, so a very long day with no brekky with me!! Hi Biteybird! I live in Mildura Victoria. I honestly have not decided about the 'original' QP from the shop. We've had Skye for 2 weeks which is the one my son picked out in the end. After we got Skye I still thought I'd get the original quaker, but after everyone's advice about the possibility of the 2 bonding with each other instead of us, I was put off getting the original quaker. I've not been back to the shop since because I was frightened I'd end up getting the original one too!! LOL At this stage I think I'll leave it at Skye, but sometimes I still have the little inkling to go back to the bird shop lol! Where about's in Australia are you? (you don't have to say if you don't want to either  ) Definitely not silly questions by the way |
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Post by easttex on Jan 28, 2016 7:04:47 GMT -5
Now I don't want to push you where you don't want to go, Angela, but if you kept them in separate cages there would probably not be an issue... |
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Post by Angela on Jan 28, 2016 7:25:42 GMT -5
Oh Easttex do not tempt me!!! It was only after what everyone on this forum said about 2 quakers at once that stopped me lol! Skye is being a fickle little bugger and hasn't decided between myself or my husband!! He flips from one to the other.... I did think if he chose Scott I may just go back...... Hmmm my luck, they'd both choose him LOL! Then I'd really be devastated hahaha!
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jan 28, 2016 15:33:47 GMT -5
From time to time I think of getting a friend for Shah. I go on this forum and mention it. After reading the comments, I decide not to do it. But if I was getting a bird for myself, I would definitely consider it. As Easttex said, if you keep them in separate cages it should be okay. Plus they might not even like each other. However, you have to make the decision - if you are comfortable with Skye, then leave it at that. Why don't you give it another couple of weeks and then see if the bird is still in the shop (with any luck, it may not be there and then your dilemma is solved) |
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Post by Angela on Jan 29, 2016 1:51:04 GMT -5
Yes Jan that is what I was thinking anyway. We've only had Skye 2 weeks tomorrow so still settling in Thanks |
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Post by biteybird on Jan 29, 2016 2:31:05 GMT -5
Hi Angela, I'm in Melbourne. So you're a country girl, eh? It's nice in your area - I'm very envious!
I suppose the other thing is that you'd have to spend double the amount of time - each bird would need dedicated attention etc. separately from the other (unless your son is mature enough to give Skye the right amount, assuming she behaves safely with him). So your QP time would be quite significant, which could be problematic if you're busy.
Nice strategy from Jan - to wait a bit & see.
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Post by Angela on Jan 29, 2016 2:55:26 GMT -5
Hi Biteybird! My sister lives in Melbourne! Yes love Mildura. Wouldn't move for anything lol! Yes Skye is taking up a fair bit of my time. This week will be a real test. Scott is actually going to Melbourne for a few days so might be interesting to see how Skye goes with just me and Joel. I am very busy as I am self employed so a little time poor which of course wouldn't be great for 2 QP's! I so love the colour blue! Bonnie is just a gorgeous blue! Hmmm no wonder you enjoy camping so much if you live in the city! Don't blame you at all! |
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Post by Jan and Shah on Jan 29, 2016 3:37:23 GMT -5
I had a holiday in Mildura many, many years ago and really liked the area. It took Shah 3 weeks (of perfect behaviour) before he showed his true colours. Skye still needs some time to settle in. You are being very sensible in your approach.
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Post by Angela on Jan 29, 2016 3:50:13 GMT -5
Yes Jan I've heard about the honeymoon period!! He is really starting to show his true colours a bit more each day now.... Not being naughty but getting more courageous with flying around the house and things like that. Most definitely learning to trust us more and learning the different noises in the house...
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Post by beccilouise on Jan 29, 2016 4:00:13 GMT -5
Hahaha, they're funny when they get to that stage! Byron went through a period of about a fortnight where, every morning, he'd have a screaming match with the wall, and then scream even louder when I left the room! Eventually, he calmed down and has now worked out that, if he makes certain noises, I come to him and, if he makes other noises, I go away! They do learn to settle in fairly quickly in most cases apparently. They WANT to fit in, which is the key thing. It's amazing how much you end up running around after the little rascals, though! Byron gets wheeled around on his playstand like a king in his sedan chair! David tells me all the time I am a slave to my pets. But I love them, they are such good company and a part of my family. Glad Skye is settling in. I know nothing about the consequences of keeping two quakers together as I have been forbidden from buying any more birds!  |
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Post by Angela on Jan 29, 2016 4:15:23 GMT -5
Yes Skye is screaming heaps when he sees us come into the house. It's funny I cover him at night (around 9pm) and I so far have not hear peep from him until we uncover him in the morning. So I get up and have my shower first, then uncover him and get him out. He's been so good about that so far lol! We are 'disagreeing' at the moment on whether it's a good idea to chew my mouse pad lol!! It is amazing how many different noises there are!!! Of course I'm yet to figure them all out yet Actually it's Scott who is completely ok with getting a 2nd quaker!! But I'm the one reading all the wonderful advice from everyone here that is putting me off lol |
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Post by biteybird on Jan 29, 2016 4:32:49 GMT -5
Well, one QP is enough for us (remembering that I also look after 18 canaries, 2 cockatiels, 4 Bourke's parrots & 2 plum-headed parrots in two outside aviaries). If you both want to have another QP, far be it for me to talk you out of it! Just remember they are long-lived & require commitment by ALL parties - as you're already aware! We put Bonnie to bed at around 7:15pm, but that's because both of us have to leave for work at 7am. As long as Skye gets 12 hours of undisturbed sleep per night you should be fine. Edit: oh, the mouse pad! You need to be extra vigilant there...in a moment of inattention this arvo, Bonnie ripped the small rubber volume key off my desktop computer keyboard. Anything's fair game for these bugger birds...  |
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Post by Angela on Jan 29, 2016 4:48:04 GMT -5
Well that's fair enough Biteybird! That's a lot of birds to care for I love the idea of an outside aviary. Would be lovely being able to sit outside and watch them play I really do appreciate everyone's opinions. I've never ever owned a single bird, so I am happy to rely on the wealth of knowledge that is on this forum! So far I've been able to distract him from the mousepad but he's giving me a little growl so I'm sure he's not happy about it lol! |
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Post by biteybird on Jan 29, 2016 5:01:04 GMT -5
Haha, if you want some more reading on the subject of quakers & computers there's an old thread called "Bonnie and the Laptop". It's a common problem, it seems. You're starting to experience the QP curiosity, stubbornness and 'grumble', methinks! |
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Post by beccilouise on Jan 29, 2016 10:35:06 GMT -5
HA! I just read through 'Bonnie and the laptop'. Byron is fascinated with mine too. I've had to dissuade him from chewing up our remote control AND my work computer! Angela, if you're interested, I just found this super cute article called 'What to do when you're NOT the Chosen One'. The writer is the owner of a Moluccan cockatoo, so SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT to a quaker!  but I think a similar theory applies, and it's a very sweet read. www.birdchannel.com/parrot-training/what-to-do-when-you-are-not-your-parrots-chosen-one.aspx |
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but I think a similar theory applies, and it's a very sweet read.