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| 226.1 | buy | EUCLID::JACOBSON | | Wed Jul 26 1989 14:34 | 3 |
| buy cockateils. they are the best for someone
like you. bird and cage = $150.00
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| 226.2 | Welcome | ANT::MPCMAIL | | Wed Jul 26 1989 16:16 | 5 |
| Frank,
Helo welcome, pls check note 13 it's where other noters have birds
and items for sale. Good luck on your decision.
Lise
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| 226.3 | Cockatiel recommended. | MUNCSS::BURKE | | Thu Jul 27 1989 06:22 | 8 |
| I second '.1'. Go for a cockatiel - they make great friends, and
are ideal as a first pet bird.
...and welcome. There's a wealth of experience around this notefile,
only too happy to help/advise.
All the best,
Jim Burke
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| 226.4 | Just remember your first bird, might be your only bird | AVIAN::KIRSCHBAUM | And so it Goes... | Fri Jul 28 1989 15:14 | 24 |
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Read as much as you can find about pet birds, talk to people who have
pet birds. Visit with people who have pet birds, AND THEN GET THE BIRD
YOU WANT TO HAVE FOR A LONG LONG TIME.
Work under the assumption that you will ONLY have one bird. Cockatiels
live a long time, if you only want one bird, try and make sure that the
one bird you want is a cockatiel before you purchase a cockatiel.
Cockatiels are really neat birds for some people, and not others... All
I can say is do the research FIRST...
It takes all my free time to handle, clean and provide the
time for one bird, maybe I am doing something wrong. Everytime I think
of buying another bird, I try to figure out how much time that would
take away from my macaw, and I don't do it...
However, lots of people have several birds, so maybe it is not a
problem.
Just my two cents....
-dick
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| 226.5 | WHICH BIRD IS FOR YOU??? | SPGBAS::BOURGAULT | | Wed Aug 30 1989 17:34 | 41 |
| It depends on what you are looking for. Do you want a bird that
primarily sings? Are you looking for a companion bird that will respond
to you and demand a certain amount of attention?
Here's how I would catagorize birds:
Birds requiring little companionship and sing:
-Canaries
-Most Finches (some very inexpensive. I would suggest
that you buy 2 - for companionship.) Many are very
colorful.
Companion Birds -Birds that need your attention daily and respond to
affection:
-Cockatiels (Wise choice, easily hand tamed and you can
purchase a hand tamed bird for about $60 if
you shop around.) Easy to care for.
-Budgies Not noted for singing abilities, but cute
and very inexpensive ($12-15. avg.price)
Young male is good choice for training.
All of the above are great starter birds. I started out with a
cockatiel 5 years ago. I now have 20 birds ranging from a yellow-
naped amazon to a pair of Java Rice Sparrows (Great little birds)
and everything in between. They are a great enjoyment, but do
become cumbersome when you get that many. I really enjoy them
and don't mind the work. Of course my son is grown and it is
just my husband and I. He fishes and I play with my birds!
Best of luck in whatever you choose. I suggest you read up a bit.
Bird talk is a good magazine to read about different birds. You
can get it at most pet stores or subscribe to it. Even if you don't
have a bird yet - it helps you to focus in on what you're looking
for. Great articles!
Regards,
Denise
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| 226.6 | Look at BIRDS Annual | AVIAN::KIRSCHBAUM | And so it Goes... | Wed Aug 30 1989 18:55 | 13 |
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I was looking thru my copy of BIRDS Annual, and there was an excellent
article in it on how to choose the "right" bird for you.
I saw some copies of the BIRDS Annual in the Pet Food Store in the
little Mall in Stow (if you live in the "greater Maynard area"). It is
the Mall that has the Star Market in it.
Actually, if there is ever a meeting of the BIRD NOTESfile people, you
will have a lot of people that will answer more questions than you ever
thought to ask about which bird is for you....
-dick
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| 226.7 | Shy Cockie | MTHOOD::JOYNERGL | | Fri Sep 29 1989 14:35 | 11 |
| Three nights ago, we got a cockatiel. He is a hand fed baby (about
5 months old). He was very shy of us when we brought him home.
He wanted nothing to do with us. It has been almost three days
now and he isn't much better. We talk to him constantly and stick
our finger up to him, but he won't get on. He did let my wife stroke
his belly yesterday, though!
Basically, I would like to know how long he will be like this. I've
always heard how friendly these birds are (especially cockatiels),
and this one doesn't seem too friendly yet.
Thanks in advance for any help!
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| 226.8 | The Tyke needs Time | SPGBAS::BOURGAULT | | Mon Oct 02 1989 18:47 | 12 |
| It takes time. It doesn't happen overnight usually. They need to
get to know you and trust you. he's just a youngster and needs that
time to adjust. It is difficult to say how long it will take for each
bird is different. It took my first one about 2-3 months to trust
in me to where she would sit on my finger (Of course she was an adult
when I got her). Just let the little guy take his due time. Before
you know it he will be screaming for attention constantly!
Congratulations on you new addition, and best wishes!
Regards,
Denise
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| 226.9 | Thank you | MTHOOD::JOYNERGL | | Mon Oct 02 1989 21:28 | 7 |
| Thank you for the response. I will take your advice and let him
take his time. Should I be trying to get him on my finger every
day, or should I try every week or what?
Just curious,
Glen Joyner.
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| 226.10 | Steve MArtin video | GIAENG::PULSIFER | | Tue Oct 03 1989 11:31 | 9 |
| In response to training:
I found the Video by Steve MArtin. very helpful, it always helps
me to see someone doing something instead of just reading. If you
would like to borrow my copy give me a call.
This is not Steve MArtin the comedian, he is a bird trainor.
Doug
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| 226.11 | ONE DAY AT A TIME | SPGBAS::BOURGAULT | | Tue Oct 03 1989 15:56 | 21 |
| The tape sounds good. I have seen advertisements in Bird Talk
on his tapes.
As for your little guy, take him out daily or whenever you have time
to play with him. This will give him an opportunity to get accustomed
to you...and the more time he spends with you, the more trusting he
becomes. Cockatiels are non-agressive birds by nature and easily
take to humans. The best way is to fine a quiet spot and talk softly
to him as you handle him. Always reassuring him in a soft voice.
Stroking his head with one finger gently as you talk is also very
calming for him. Keep it up and you will have him responding to
you in no time! Keep us informed of your progress, and don't
get down if you have a bad day or a day of regression. It's all part
of your bonding. It's alot like having kids. One day they're up
next day they're down.
I learned alot about patience and training when I got my wild-caught
cockatoo last spring.
Good Luck!
Denise
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| 226.12 | Catch the 'interested' mood. | MUNCSS::BURKE | Jim Burke, @UFC | Thu Oct 05 1989 08:09 | 12 |
| re: .6 (or .7 ?)
We have two cockies. After a while, you can detect when they become
interested in what's happening outside the cage. Usually morning or
evening (mealtime ?). THEN is your chance.
Try gently (& slowly) scratching his head. He will eventually let you,
and then you've cracked it !
Soon you'll be asking "how do I get him off me" ?
Jim Burke
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