ConureCrazy
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***Novel Alert!***
Well, after thinking about it, I've decided that I'd let the fids flight feathers grow out and see how it went. (They still have around 2-4 more to grow in though.) The reason this is posted in the conure section is because this pretty much has to do with the girls' flying. Oliver is a lazy perch potato (I'm working on that) and I've yet to see him fly so far.
First off, I just want to say that I will always respect people's opinions on clipping or leaving flighted, I know everyone has their reasons and I really don't want to start a debate.
With their new ability to fly around, this also means access to Oliver's cage, which honestly is just access to trouble. Oliver can't stand Bella and Zora, but only if they get into his 'territory'. But if they don't bother him, he's fine with that and they all just respect each other's space. Now they always fly over to his cage, and honestly I find that too much to risk.
Now, obviously, I can't let them out at the same time, so they all get a little bit less out time than they used to, and not one of them is happy about that at all. They were all grouchy the first and second days, but they adapted. They still get about 4-5 hours out, each. (Sometimes even 6 or so when I wake up earier than normal on some days.) Before it was 2pm-8pm, all of them at the same time.
The girls' have become more active (Even more than they were, they're like hyperactive toddler monkeys now.) and I find the flying really good for exercise. It's really great for me too, they just fly over when I open the fridge. And no more carrying them down the hallways now, I just run after them! They seem to be a lot more chipper and all-around content. Nipping is also to a minimum!
I'll update you guys on how the flying is working out, but I bet you guys are tired of my book, huh?
Well, after thinking about it, I've decided that I'd let the fids flight feathers grow out and see how it went. (They still have around 2-4 more to grow in though.) The reason this is posted in the conure section is because this pretty much has to do with the girls' flying. Oliver is a lazy perch potato (I'm working on that) and I've yet to see him fly so far.
First off, I just want to say that I will always respect people's opinions on clipping or leaving flighted, I know everyone has their reasons and I really don't want to start a debate.
With their new ability to fly around, this also means access to Oliver's cage, which honestly is just access to trouble. Oliver can't stand Bella and Zora, but only if they get into his 'territory'. But if they don't bother him, he's fine with that and they all just respect each other's space. Now they always fly over to his cage, and honestly I find that too much to risk.
Now, obviously, I can't let them out at the same time, so they all get a little bit less out time than they used to, and not one of them is happy about that at all. They were all grouchy the first and second days, but they adapted. They still get about 4-5 hours out, each. (Sometimes even 6 or so when I wake up earier than normal on some days.) Before it was 2pm-8pm, all of them at the same time.
The girls' have become more active (Even more than they were, they're like hyperactive toddler monkeys now.) and I find the flying really good for exercise. It's really great for me too, they just fly over when I open the fridge. And no more carrying them down the hallways now, I just run after them! They seem to be a lot more chipper and all-around content. Nipping is also to a minimum!
I'll update you guys on how the flying is working out, but I bet you guys are tired of my book, huh?
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