TheGreyMiester

Fantastic news! I just went to my breeder’s house and hung out with Ollie for an hour. He is doing fantastic and already mimicking the noises I make to him such as kissing sounds, some clicking, and other noises he made up. My wife was with me this time and when she held Ollie, Ollie wanted to come to me shortly after. I desperately want to bring home Ollie! Its very hard for me to act goofy to Ollie with my breeder sitting right there so Ollie will just have to learn the fun goofy side once he gets home. My breeder probably things I'm a dull boring person but I'm actually frightenly goofy. :woohoo:

shanlung wrote: I agree 100%

Thanks FairY, I cant wait to put Ollie in it! :woohoo:

I got my cage and the shipping was great. The instructions were very poor but I was able to put it together with no problems. Here are the pictures: Post edited by: TheGreyMiester, at: 2007/04/21 05:20<br><br>Post edited by: FairY, at: 2007/04/21 16:08

This is the only way I know how to express how I feel about this topic: It's ok to clip.<br><br>Post edited by: TheGreyMiester, at: 2007/04/21 05:24

Very nice photos. Photos in the sunlight always turn out good. You might want to try taking some photos just before sun set. You can get some good shots at this time also.

Congrats! I expect a lot of photos!

Very interesting, does your bird do this only at night? or on and off throughout the day? A second opinion is absolutly a must. I would like to know the results of this. Keep us informed!

shanlung, My apologies also; I over reacted a bit. I will agree with you that any bird’s life is more fulfilled if allowed the freedom of flight. There are many variables that go with clipping or not clipping however.

My breeder, who has 25 yeas experience even said to clip. Birds that can fly can get in just as much trouble as those with clipped wings. The trick is responsibility, the owner needs to be responsible and not let dogs, cats, lizards and lions, tigers and bears get at the bird. Also, no one said anything about "you can't train unless you clip" as I have read else ware. This is more of a personal preference that seems to affect us humans MORE than it does the bird.<br><br>Post edited by: TheGreyMiester, at: 2007/04/18 23:51

congrats! I still have 4 more weeks to go before Ollie can come home.

shanlung wrote: As I have stated before I was giving a non-expert PERSONAL opinion on the topic. I sense a bit of offence that was not intended. Unless your bird gets scared on a dily bassis clipping can be useful. It's been done for decades and decades. My very own experiance with this has been a positive one. Perhaps you feel because I am an American I know nothing.<br><br>Post edited by: TheGreyMiester, at: 2007/04/18 14:35

In my non-expert opinion, I personally feel that a bird should first learn how to fly when they're a baby, and then clip the wings for training and getting used to each other. After the bird has settled in the new environment, and both you and the bird have built a bond, it’s ok to let the wings grow out if one chooses to do so. With My Quaker I did just that, and had fantastic results.

You should tell her NO in not a loud voice, but firm voice. My breeder told me this because Ollie has started to bite. Like a puppy dog, you have to say NO. <br><br>Post edited by: TheGreyMiester, at: 2007/04/17 23:40

Hello Dave & charlie! Look forward to hearing from you both more often.

Where is your cage located? Is it in the back of the house? or is it where the family spends their time? Sounds like your bird is telling you something.

Oh about 5 min a day... Again, just kidding. I have spent time with my Quaker from the time I get home from work (4:30pm) to bed time (10:00pm)During this time I move him from room to room and I am not handeling him constantly, but I make an effort to have him as one of the flock. You're doing the right thing by filtering your water especially if it's yellow. If tap water was an issue, my breeder would have told me by now. Here In Texas it's clean and safe enough for animals and humans.

I was kind of hoping to let the water sit till it gets used up or evaporate. Just Kidding! I plan to give him water before work and water after work. As far as filtering the water, I am going to pass. I don't even filter water for my self!

Wow, I don't think I will ever Have my bird on my shoulder just for that reason.

Who bit you? the Sunconure or the CAG?

Ah ha! thanks for sharing your experiance with me. I might give it a try to see if I have any issues with it. For now though, I will use the stainless bowls.

I have confidence you can do this. What are your concerns? The care? That the bird will not be what you want it to be? Your available time? The responsibility?<br><br>Post edited by: TheGreyMiester, at: 2007/04/17 02:55

I was wondering what you all think about the Lixit water bottles that look like a hamster water bottle. How do they work out? Here's a photo of it:

My girls are 6 & 9.

Quick word of caution: Birds can bite at any time with little warning, so although it seems ok now, that may change next week, next month or next year. Just be carful. My baby seemed very gental for the first month but started to clamp down recently. He can realy clamp down hard and I am having to tell him "NO" more often.