ddobs
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Hi all. I have tried to find an existing post that addresses my questions, which I think relate to having two birds. So please disregard if you've "seen this one before."
Clarence (small budgie) is pretty willing to step up onto a stick and come out of the cage for millet. George (larger budgie) is much more reluctant, although he will eat millet from my hand. I have tried leaving the cage door open and playing them budgie videos to lure them out. Once George came out on his own; at that point it was easy to get him onto my hand.
It's been 5 weeks and I fear that if George stays in his cage he will become increasingly unlikely to come out at all. I think part of the issue is that they are already very bonded to each other. Would it help to temporarily separate them in two cages in the same room? George may then be more likely to come out - if only to fly over to Clarence's cage. Then I could get him on my hand and spend time with him. Alternatively, would I set our training back by removing some perches so he can't always avoid me - and scoop him up with my hand?
Thanks to anyone who has insight to share.
Clarence (small budgie) is pretty willing to step up onto a stick and come out of the cage for millet. George (larger budgie) is much more reluctant, although he will eat millet from my hand. I have tried leaving the cage door open and playing them budgie videos to lure them out. Once George came out on his own; at that point it was easy to get him onto my hand.
It's been 5 weeks and I fear that if George stays in his cage he will become increasingly unlikely to come out at all. I think part of the issue is that they are already very bonded to each other. Would it help to temporarily separate them in two cages in the same room? George may then be more likely to come out - if only to fly over to Clarence's cage. Then I could get him on my hand and spend time with him. Alternatively, would I set our training back by removing some perches so he can't always avoid me - and scoop him up with my hand?
Thanks to anyone who has insight to share.