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Pet Forum / Birds / Birds / February 2004Welcome us - Skittles [Jenday Conure]
Two weeks ago the wife and I brought home our new baby. Skittles is a beautiful (approx)2month old baby Conure. We haven't had the DNA test yet but, we call her she/her. Skittles is soon to be on single feedings a day and is a peach! She already runs the house and pulls every trick I've read about in here. We started off by feeding her at the nursery a few times before we brought her home. She really took to us. Did I mention she runs the house ? This is our first bird and it's just too darn fun. We've been slowly introducing her to the many things she's going to enjoy for the rest of her life like foods and toys. Finally last night she started drinking water on her own. I thought she was afraid of it for a while. (She's not too keen on take-a-bath :/ - I suspect she'll learn, though) Other than some of that screaching Skittles has been pretty much what we expected. Most of that screaching, while for some is horrid, is pretty fun. She likes to "play" and learned to "Step-up" in about 3 days. Not to mention, she never turns down a "treat" of some Cheerios or a chili pepper. I was quite surprised of how quickly she felt comfortable with the new surroundings. Like all proud parents I took some pictures. the link to follow: http://www.nacoma.cc/n8/skittles Please don't yell at me about that little band. They "marked" her so they would know she was mine @ the nursery and I haven't had the ability to take it off. She's due for a clipping this weekend and I will have them take it off. Next she learns when and were to "make" :) --n8 > Two weeks ago the wife and I brought home our new baby. Skittles is a > beautiful (approx)2month old baby Conure. We haven't had the DNA test yet [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Next she learns when and were to "make" :) > --n8 Great pictures, very cute bird. I like that cage too, gives her plenty of room. As to the noise they make it can to some extent be controlled. The main thing is not to encourage it, i.e. don't feed the bird to make it stop and such. Have fun, looks like the little bird will be a ton of enjoyment for you.  Signature"A committee is a life form with six or more legs and no brain" [Lazarus Long] Welcome I have a sun conure, close relative of a Jenday. He potty trained himself, and is actually quiet. He can scream, but goes weeks without doing it. Sleeps on my shoulder in the evening. Learns tricks fairly easily, but forgets if I don't keep reinforcing them. He only "play bites". Great pet. They are very smart. He "goes" in the trash can I keep next to the cage, drops (most) seeds in there too. He seems to have an awareness of the crapping thing. Never makes a mistake. Wish I could take credit for it. Good book to have: "Guide to have a well-behaved Parrot". Jim > Two weeks ago the wife and I brought home our new baby. Skittles is a > beautiful (approx)2month old baby Conure. We haven't had the DNA test yet [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > Next she learns when and were to "make" :) > --n8 Very cute bird, thanks posting them. Jim > Welcome > I have a sun conure, close relative of a Jenday. He potty trained [quoted text clipped - 52 lines] >> Next she learns when and were to "make" :) >> --n8 > Two weeks ago the wife and I brought home our new baby. Skittles is a > beautiful (approx)2month old baby Conure. We haven't had the DNA test [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Next she learns when and were to "make" :) > --n8 would you consider exchanging her for two budgies! expect the answer is no :o) she looks really sweet. Sheila Signaturepressing return will take you to a spam trap.to contact me, use sheila21uk@yahoo.com > would you consider exchanging her for two budgies! > > expect the answer is no :o) she looks really sweet. Great expectations. Sorry, can't do. She's mine! :-) --n8 Welcome! Sounds like Skittles found a great home. :) Toni > Two weeks ago the wife and I brought home our new baby. Skittles is a [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > Next she learns when and were to "make" :) > --n8 |
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