Hello

So @Parrot797 u believe I should leave this box untill Autumn ? I've been reading that human imprinted birds tend to breed at 5 or 6 years old. The hen I got although is raised with a companion of her species she is so friendly and gentle with us humans,especially with me . What's your take on this?what do you think for these birdies I got here?



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I'm not thinking of setting these birdies apart @Shirley but removing the nest box. But I guess I'm gonna leave it there. I followed your advice regarding my approach to Marcus though and started talking to him and whistling to him. Loukia seems it's ok with her I think. I've been also serving food to him first and also asking him to get in the cage first.
Today I offered them a bath (again he was first) I took a seat right next to them and started showering him. He fluffed his feathers and opened his wings and allowed all the water in :). I was so impressed. Loukia waited a bit and then started flapping her wings too and asked for a shower too. They both took a decent shower :). I was so happy he really let me bath him :). I think we are taking good steps with this boy :)


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Yayyy wtg erithacus i do wish you had a video it sounded so much fun .You never know you may still end up with baby's in thee end never say never as the saying goes x

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Ohhhhh thank you @ Shirley. I wish I had recorded it too... I wasn't expecting that he would open his wings and start flapping them....he even moved closer so he can take more water in.

The frequency they both enjoy bathing is 1-2 times per month. I think next time I'll have my camera on :) it was so fun and so encouraging, frankly :)

About those babies now I want them so bad but I would never forgive myself if my little princess is not ready or too young. I keep thinking that maybe this whole thing can go way south. But she's almost 4 years old though and it was such a relief reading yours and parrots797 comments :)

For sure I'm gonna be a mindless and overexcited and over the moon, grandpa :)


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Aww it says video not available erithacus [emoji852]was so looking forward to watching and listening to their favourite song too .Not to worry i will keep trying [emoji5]. They are so good together infact all 3 of you are x

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goodmorning forum :)
the last couple of days the temperature dropped,clouds appeared and gave athens a little rain...it was a relief from all this heat...
Marcus most likely despites the heat and as soon as it got cooler he started visiting the nest box again (both chambers)... he makes sure that our girl both watches and hears him by either getting in and out many times or making loud noise while hes in there....i have no clue what he is doing in there but he causes lots of noise...and makes her move....if she doesnt go to its entrance he gets out he pretends that he is eating at the feeding bowl so that she would get jealous and get down to join him and when she does he immediately gets in the box again....he really tries to show her that this box aint gonna hurt her... when she finally gets there, he stands at the entrance too biting around its entrance....but still she doesnt get in there :(
here are some vids ;)

 
Hello Antonio,lovely to have an update, Marcus is certainly trying to encourage his lady, she will do in her own time. They seem to be quite happy and settled birds, all thanks to your time and patience.
 
It's lovely to see them interact, as always. They certainly do love their showers, just like Chewy, Pea, and Maddie do :thumbsup:

It does look like Marcus is doing his best to entice her into that nest box, and even though she is still hesitant about trying it I'm sure in time and with his encouragement she will go in there. Don't worry about your princess being too young or not ready to take the next step Antonio, she won't allow him to mate with her until she is ready, and she will know when that is before he does! It may be this year, or not until a few years more have passed, but there will be no eggs and chicks until Loukia decides she wants them :)
 
hello forum....
seems like he is trying a lot....and he doesnt lose his steam regardless the fact that she stands and she just watches him....

 
And he tries a better way to capture her interest. Why am I getting inside while I can trigger her interest when I'm out :)








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Aww wow like Di says what a difference you have worked wounders on that boy erithacus well done x

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He's really found his confidence now he's settled in with you both Antonio, That's lovely to see! He really is a stunning lad, and as you've regularly updated us we've all been included, Thank you :)
Please say hello to Loukia and Marcus from Auntie Jacqui, I'd usually send a kiss to them both, but I know you're keeping a little hands off so they bond more firmly to each other :) :thumbsup:
 
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