Went to see my feathered baby today!

First time my other half has met his bird.

She brought two of the 6 she's hand rearing with her.

The one I originally held (the one my OH is holding in the pic) was very inquisitive and would not stay still, head and eyes were everywhere, whereas the one my OH originally held was so calm and allowed my other half to hold his beak and lift up a wing.

They have only just in the last few days started to eat seeds a little bit so still a couple weeks to go yet but beautiful birds!

The fidgety inquisitive one was the noisy one too, the other didn't make a sound but it was wonderful holding them and looking forward to seeing them again in about 3 weeks!

Patagonian?

Yup!

Can't wait to get him/her either!

Got a name ready too

Patagonian!

My experiences with food...

Harrison's Bird Foods
I feed Harrison's, supplemented by fresh healthy treats. My first, and later, my current avian vet recommended it. 30-ish years ago, Harrison's was still a small company. My vet was actually able to talk to Dr. Harrison about my bird's species and status, and they decided on the High Potency. My bird loves the pellets now, but to get him converted, my avian vet suggested putting pellets out all day, and putting seeds (his old diet) out for two 15-minute periods a day. That would sustain him but leave him hungry enough to try new stuff. I presume the same technique could be used to get him to eat other healthy stuff. My guy was eating pellets in a couple of days, and now I can feed a good variety of other stuff, knowing he has the pellets as a basic. Pellets are out all day... fresh treats a few times a day. I also like Harrison's via mail because I never have to worry about out-of-date products.

I'm very excited for you.

There are only 1-2 Patagonians regularly "posting" here... now there are 3!

Patagonian power!

By the way, Staysee, if you'd like a bunch of good Patagonian fun, I will shamelesly recommend the Rickeybird's Scrapbook, 1984 - now...
The first page click is in my signature above. If you'd like to jump to present...
http://www.parrotforums.com/incredi...11-rickeybird-scrapbook-1984-updates-155.html
Patagonians unite, right?

I need an update, pleeeeeease?????
The Rickeybird wants to know how his little cousin is doing!
I'm so excited to have another Patagonian on the scene here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Aaaccckkk, I don't know if the board can take another Patagonia conure.

GaleriaGila said:

I need an update, pleeeeeease?????
The Rickeybird wants to know how his little cousin is doing!
I'm so excited to have another Patagonian on the scene here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Click to expand...

Now HRH Sir Nigel will have two cohorts...I mean thugs...no I didn't mean that! Partners in crime..no no that's not right either!

Oh crap...I give up...never mind..




Jim

Update, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease?????!!!!!

The Rickeybird wants to get started giving his little cousin advice on behavior and etiquette!

Do we have a name yet? Rickeybird, Jr.? Rickeybirdette?

Would also love an update! Such a cute baby <3