Tapestry
10-19-2006, 09:46 AM
No questions or problems, I'd just like to have a little rave about my new Peachface, 'Birdie' (working title).
I've been pining for a parrot for months now, and my partner thought it was time to satisfy my [what he views as] crazy desires (or just to shut me up). After driving me far and wide (all over Melbourne, including outer suburbs) to look at specialist bird shops, we found some little yellow Peachfaces at QVM. I went a bit mental over them, I guess... some delirium, fever, nonsensical rambling... said I'd die if I didn't have one. I don't remember, it's all rather hazy.
Anyway, we went back two days later and he bought me one. :happy:
She's a Recessive Pied (Australian Yellow). I know this courtesy of forum member, Jezz. ;) Though, today, I was reading a magazine article I'd already read several times, which featured a photo of the colour mutation in question. :lol
I've had her two weeks today. Yesterday, actually - it's just gone 12.
Within the first couple of days here, she had learnt how to open the cage doors, as I suspected she would. I was impressed nonetheless. The cage doors are all now secured with 'quick links' to prevent both escape and injury.
Calm, inquisitive, and audacious, Birdie is wary of hands, but will accept a scritch on the belly or neck. She won't yet step up, but doesn't seem to mind sitting on a finger if placed there. She'll step onto a perch (a rawhide dog chew) if I cover both ends. She doesn't bite. Well, she does, but barely hard enough to notice, and only when picked up.
She was on a seed diet, which I maintained (with fresh foods and muesli) until I could get some extruded food (yesterday). I got Kaytee exact Conversion & Weaning for Parakeets & Cockatiels. It seems to be the only acclaimed brand that is readily available in my area. When I got it home and opened the bag, the aroma was so overpowering that I couldn't resist trying a few pellets. >o
I let Birdie out of her cage, ate some in front of her and, within seconds, she reached over, took some from my hand and began to nibble. Much excitement - mainly mine - ensued.
I don't think a full conversion will be difficult. What might be, however, is resisting that fruity scent every time I open the bag or go near the cage. :whistle:
All in all, Birdie seems healthy, and to have adapted fairly well to her new environment in a short period of time.
:happy:
Thanks for reading.
I've been pining for a parrot for months now, and my partner thought it was time to satisfy my [what he views as] crazy desires (or just to shut me up). After driving me far and wide (all over Melbourne, including outer suburbs) to look at specialist bird shops, we found some little yellow Peachfaces at QVM. I went a bit mental over them, I guess... some delirium, fever, nonsensical rambling... said I'd die if I didn't have one. I don't remember, it's all rather hazy.
Anyway, we went back two days later and he bought me one. :happy:
She's a Recessive Pied (Australian Yellow). I know this courtesy of forum member, Jezz. ;) Though, today, I was reading a magazine article I'd already read several times, which featured a photo of the colour mutation in question. :lol
I've had her two weeks today. Yesterday, actually - it's just gone 12.
Within the first couple of days here, she had learnt how to open the cage doors, as I suspected she would. I was impressed nonetheless. The cage doors are all now secured with 'quick links' to prevent both escape and injury.
Calm, inquisitive, and audacious, Birdie is wary of hands, but will accept a scritch on the belly or neck. She won't yet step up, but doesn't seem to mind sitting on a finger if placed there. She'll step onto a perch (a rawhide dog chew) if I cover both ends. She doesn't bite. Well, she does, but barely hard enough to notice, and only when picked up.
She was on a seed diet, which I maintained (with fresh foods and muesli) until I could get some extruded food (yesterday). I got Kaytee exact Conversion & Weaning for Parakeets & Cockatiels. It seems to be the only acclaimed brand that is readily available in my area. When I got it home and opened the bag, the aroma was so overpowering that I couldn't resist trying a few pellets. >o
I let Birdie out of her cage, ate some in front of her and, within seconds, she reached over, took some from my hand and began to nibble. Much excitement - mainly mine - ensued.
I don't think a full conversion will be difficult. What might be, however, is resisting that fruity scent every time I open the bag or go near the cage. :whistle:
All in all, Birdie seems healthy, and to have adapted fairly well to her new environment in a short period of time.
:happy:
Thanks for reading.