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Pet Forum / Birds / Birds / October 2007"When Can I Expect" things to "Happen?"
Hi all: I have been trying, using all kinds of methods, to introduce my parakeets to fruit; I went down to the local "Wal-Mart," that place where I own the "W," and I got a very small package of fresh fruit mixture. They will not go near it. I am pretty sure they are getting used to me and my presence, because when (not that often yet) they do find the courage to leave the cage, they "sometimes" allow me to let them perch on a finger and we get to the cage, where I drop them off. I am doing this for a while, so they can get used to the idea that I pose no threat; but I wonder how long this memory exists in a bird..? I mean, how large and sophisticated is the memory center for these creatures, or are most of their actions, with the exception of flying well, innate? Thanks, Mark > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Mark Sounds like you are making real progress. In time, you will discover just how smart these birds are. I don't want to spoil the surprise. As for new food, just make a small amount available for a few hours and then remove it from the cage. You will throw away most of it. Repeat, repeat, repeat once or twice a day with fresh food until it is time for you to enjoy your first surprise. Don't hover.  SignatureSincerely, Joanne If it's right for you, then it's right, . . . . . for you!!! http://www.jobird.com Wonders of Western Washington Video collection: http://www.jobird.com/private/wondersindex.htm > Sounds like you are making real progress. > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Don't hover. From my experience it's best to treat birds brought into your home like having foreign house guests. Don't expect them to adopt your language and customs immediately or to like the foods you think they should like. They will adapt to some of your ways and you'll adapt to some of their's with time. Don't try to force them to do anything. You will both enjoy each other's company more as you learn each other's habits, likes, and dislikes. Birds make good companions but it requires more changing of your attitudes and actions then that of the bird. Humans usually have a better ability to adapt because they can use logic and understand what they need to do to get along than a bird does. The fact that a bird can often overcome it's fear of a huge predator (human) who's species commonly eats birds and eggs is amazing in itself. > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > They will not go near it. They may not realise that it is safe or even food. Just take a piece, show it to them, then nibble away with obvious relish and then give a different piece to them. Young birds are often shown what is edible by older flock members (with lovebirds it is typically the father). Unless they are shown that it is OK, then it makes sense for them to avoid strange things. A similar technique is sometimes necessary to teach a bird how to play with a new toy. It can be dangerous, for me anyway, as I tend to regress to toddler-hood and will start enjoying the toys myself :-) > Thanks, > > Mark Alan > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Mark It just takes time. I've read your recent posts here, and you seem like you will be an excellent care taker of your birds, but, you are new to these creatures, so your question about their memory is funny to me. I know that you are in for quite a mind roasting shock. :-) These animals are incredibly smart, and it doesn't matter if its a budgie or a Blue and Gold macaw (I've had (have) both, along with others), one is just as smart and amazing as the other. They "think" just like you do. Dave > > Hi all: > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > > Mark I'm using time to tell everyone who did respond to my questions about fruit and other things that I really did appreciate the responses. I had to laugh at one of them. Yes, I am finding that these little creatures that God sent us, or rather sent to Earth to be with us, are indeed extremely smart, intelligent, and they formulate an excellent memory. I guess it just goes to show that "size really doesn't matter does it," when talking about the size of the brain inside that little head of a parakeet. Thanks to all! Have a wonderful day! Mark > It just takes time. > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > - Show quoted text - |
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