Jazzy Bird
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Ahhh okay, makes sense. As in, how some dogs get worms. Thank you!
Oh wow, you’re quite the bird man Michael! I have never tried a harness. Gus would be the only one I’d try that with, but he can be grouchy. The other day I helped groom his pin feathers for the first time. Making progress with him!Birds can pick up mites and other things outside, as I have a few free flyers and others that are harness trained it is something I have to be cautious of and I check my birds regally, I have not had any problems with any of the birds I take outside myself, although I am not one too think it cannot happen. now during my experience I have flown more than fifty birds and the only time I restricted there out side enjoyment was with the bird flue when that was around. my birds are used in displays and meet the public, I take them down town with me.
Thanks for sharing! I agree - better safe than sorry. With the set up I had the other day, she was sitting on a travel cage about 3-4 feet off the ground, but she was under a 10x10 canopy. Either my husband or I were present and close. Would the large birds mentioned swoop down? Or would they actually land and walk up? Just wondering if the canopy is good protection bc to me, it seems perfect.I take mine outside but they stay firmly in their cages we have lots of buzzards and other hawks here even the odd golden eagle, so better safe then sorry
Yes they would swoop down they have been known to take small cats and dogs and of course the odd lamb, the canopy would be a help at least you would get some warning of their arrivalThanks for sharing! I agree - better safe than sorry. With the set up I had the other day, she was sitting on a travel cage about 3-4 feet off the ground, but she was under a 10x10 canopy. Either my husband or I were present and close. Would the large birds mentioned swoop down? Or would they actually land and walk up? Just wondering if the canopy is good protection bc to me, it seems perfect.
My Amazon is a grumpy old man except when my daughter in law visits I think she must remind him of his previous ownerA parrot memory is long, making a parrot game is to act excited enjoying what you are doing by involving your bird and getting him to react with interest. parrots are very nosey and will watch you with interest, they are curious and will investigate, it can take a little time for them to learn how to play, my birds have the freedom of my home and will go in every room they have there favorite places to go but visit every room but at night they all have there places they love to sleep either in there cage or there favorite room that they return too. its a good question about them remembering there past keepers, I am certain they do but do they understand its a recording, Some will get very excited others will become very quiet. I have keepers come to my home regally except this time of the virus. there bird still know them.
I have noticed they are quite curious. I usually am upbeat and what not, when interacting. It sounds like trying to make it fun and light hearted is the way to go. That’s interesting how yours roam the house. Ours do not but we also have the room they’re in, gated off. They could climb the gate if they wanted. Jasmine sometimes comes down off her cage to get to my husband. Or, in the past she has came down when she saw brightly colored markers and high lighters - and snatched one up. It was funny! She likes to look around in the car. We used to play “toss” with these toys I bought her and then she started tossing them on her own, on top of the cage. I need to toss with her again, so she’ll be interested in them again. That’s awesome that your birds remember the keepers. I’ve learned a lot about them since having them - they’re fascinating!A parrot memory is long, making a parrot game is to act excited enjoying what you are doing by involving your bird and getting him to react with interest. parrots are very nosey and will watch you with interest, they are curious and will investigate, it can take a little time for them to learn how to play, my birds have the freedom of my home and will go in every room they have there favorite places to go but visit every room but at night they all have there places they love to sleep either in there cage or there favorite room that they return too. its a good question about them remembering there past keepers, I am certain they do but do they understand its a recording, Some will get very excited others will become very quiet. I have keepers come to my home regally except this time of the virus. there bird still know them.
Awww. That’s interesting. Jasmine gets really excited when men come over. I’ve wondered if she likes men more bc her first owner was a male. Smart little creatures they are!My Amazon is a grumpy old man except when my daughter in law visits I think she must remind him of his previous owner
Thank you for all of the feedback! It’s interesting how they behave differently depending on their surroundings and the time of day. When I take jasmine for visits with my dad, she’s not nearly as vocal. She sits content etc and if I behave excited etc she’ll perk up. Right now she’s randomly talking, laughing and what not, without prompt. They have a large picture window and seem to enjoy watching what goes on outside. She laughs and whistles at one of our neighbors who walks by multiple times a day with her dog. She’s most vocal when she’s in her comfort zone. Both birds seem to enjoy watching me exercise as I have been working out in their room since the pandemic. Gus likes to listen to music and dance, so I do that with him. He can be grouchy and goes after me as if to bite me, if he doesn’t want to be touched. He also makes a noise that I interpret as him yelling at me and telling me to leave him alone. Lol. He did let me help groom his pin feathers for the first time the other day. He just doesn’t sit still for very long. Jasmine on the other hand does, and this makes it much easier to groom her.All of a bird's senses are more acute than ours. Couple that with a highly developed brain and memory will be excellent. In terms of good and bad experiences, they will remember as it will be essential for their survival in the wild. Where people are concerned, they will certainly remember those that they have had good and bad experiences with, greet old friends, sulk with those that they haven't taken a shine to.
In general terms, the more intelligent a creature is, the more likely it is to engage in playful activities - think about apes and dolphins. Parrots are very high on the animal IQ league.
The game question is really interesting. I guess that any activity that excites or interests them, and engages them physically and/or mentally could be considered a game, whether they do it on their own or with you e.g. wrecking a toy, dancing or singing, responding back and forth with you when you call them, etc.