Possessing birds in a cage doesn't satisfy the need for a pet.
Sure, you can talk to them, and listen to them chatter,
but the personal touch is missing.
So we let them out the the cage this week.
The green one is definitely young. It kept hitting into the windows and the walls as it
really didn't know where, or even how to land.
We were afraid it would be mortally wounded, and thought it was a failed attempt.
But the next time we let them both out at the same time,
they flew together (running into each other sometimes)
and the young one learned.
They now are let out regularly,
(after we make sure all windows and doors to the outside are securely closed.)
If we are holding one of the birds,
the other one flies over and lands next to it.
They are buddies!
And we have real pets--
and a couple of happy daughters.
How fun to have two birds together--they sound very entertaining! I'm glad they make you happy, Alice & Ellie!
ReplyDeleteYes, we have been using our experience with Percy and China (the dog) as our guide in domesticating these birds. I too remember the parakeet hopping along, chasing the dog. That's why you have pets, so you have good memories.
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