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Old 06-03-2015, 02:46 PM
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Hi gang ! - many is the time Ive sat out back
in the garden and the local blackbird (he has an unmistakable intro to his set list !!)
settles on his usual treetop perch and accompanies my playing
" Blackbird" , a la the "White album"- my litle Paul moment !!
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Old 06-03-2015, 05:19 PM
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Good on you! Looks like a happy family! Now if you can just get Yoshi to whistle and your dog to howl that would make a great video.
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Old 06-03-2015, 06:44 PM
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I have a whole flock of parrots living in my yard! Man, do they make a happy racket when them come home in the evening... every night is party night at the Parrot Tree.



I have read that parrots are very sensitive animals as pets. They can be very happy pets when given attention and training. When ignored, they apparently get neurotic and even go insane from lonliness. Is this true?

Keep it loud and let them watch you play! I have two parrots and a Macaw. They love the action! Yes, they need to interact. Like having two year olds for the rest of your life. BTW my Parrots whistle when they hear Blackbird.


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Old 06-03-2015, 09:59 PM
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This is not really true. Dominance theory is based on observed canine behavior. Parrots in the wild don’t follow a social hierarchy based on dominance. Parrots prefer higher places because that’s where they feel safer, not because they want to assert status. This came from a vet.
Was that an Avian Vet? Read "Parrot training" by Bonnie Munro Doane(who has been a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians since 1987)
pages 32&33. basically saying that all Parrots have an instinctive drive for dominance and they want to be number one in either a wild flock or a human family.also adding while on your shoulder they "feel" physically bigger than there human owner. So while out of the cage don't let them perch higher than you. And I tell you there is many stages of development, sexual and other factors. You can get bit. while they are on your shoulder, so could just be in a bad mood as well. The book I referenced is one of many I've read about the above besides other articles. Fortunately I have smaller Birds(A Yellow sided Green cheek conure and a White faced Lutino Cockatiel (looks albino but isn't and doesn't have red eyes)
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Old 06-03-2015, 10:01 PM
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How do Cockatiels do with guitars? I've always loved those birds. They are very loving and friendly. Wonder how my cat might like one? He's a lover but he could become a hunter around a bird.
My Cockatiel loves when I play acoustic, but as far as Cats, just consider the natural food chain
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Old 06-03-2015, 10:07 PM
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Old 06-03-2015, 11:41 PM
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Rockguy475, your story and pic just made my day and hope you do get a video of yoshi dancing on your shoulder while you play!
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Old 06-04-2015, 08:43 AM
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I got out another Parrot book I have "Guide to companion Parrot behavior" by
Mattie Sue Athan a different author than the other one I previously shared.
She is a Bird behavior specialist with experience dated back from the 70's and has some good creds. Page 133 she details how problematic it can be if the bird establishes dominance on the human shoulder and how important that it does not view it's human owner as territory. In some cases with the Parrot readily complying with the standard step-up command, not as much an issue but still something to watch out for. I am sharing and emphasizing this because it is important to get the facts so one that does own a Parrot is as informed as possible and that relationship can develops as one would desire.
Companion Parrots are not domesticated like dogs or cats I might add
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Old 06-04-2015, 09:25 AM
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Sun Conures have a big voice for such a small bird. You'll see.
True dat. In my parrot experience, the entire Conure family can be a very chatty bunch, often to the point of annoyance.
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Old 06-04-2015, 07:37 PM
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Just found this thread.
We've had the same parrots for 30 years now...... 2 Double Yellowheads and 1 Yellow Nape.

They are very long lived critters compared to dogs and cats. This is not necessarily a good thing! But they are entertaining.

They chew and chew and chew to keep their beaks worn down. Else the beaks (and toenails) must be trimmed. (Dremel tool)

They chew wood stuff within reach. Make sure that isn't your guitar.

They also nest in holes in hollow trees. So places like half-open drawers and guitar soundholes are places they are drawn to. So free-flying birds in the house can be real problems. (ours stay clipped as it also improves their attitude to have to bum a ride rather than do as they please)

None of the three care about my guitar playing. One seems to like calypso music on the stereo - it probably reminds him of when he was a young bird in the jungle 40 years ago (that one is over 50 if not older)
50 years+ cool, I bet those guys can get pretty loud
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Old 06-04-2015, 07:57 PM
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Do us a solid and make a video of the three of ya's playing a song!
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Old 06-05-2015, 03:36 PM
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That's odd....they typically don't like dreadnoughts.
^ funny ^

I hope you have many fun years together.
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Great pic! We have a green-cheeked conure that's mostly indifferent to my guitar playing, but will occasionally dance a bit. I get not wanting a cockatoo/macaw/etc. on your shoulder, but those ominous dominance warnings seem ridiculous when it comes to small birds. Our conure is never happier than when she can sit on someone's shoulder and snuggle into their neck, and it's never triggered the least bit of dominant behavior.

Enjoy your new friend!
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Old 06-08-2015, 09:06 PM
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Great pic! We have a green-cheeked conure that's mostly indifferent to my guitar playing, but will occasionally dance a bit. I get not wanting a cockatoo/macaw/etc. on your shoulder, but those ominous dominance warnings seem ridiculous when it comes to small birds. Our conure is never happier than when she can sit on someone's shoulder and snuggle into their neck, and it's never triggered the least bit of dominant behavior.

Enjoy your new friend!
Well dude I thought the same thing. I have pics of "Sherbet" on my shoulder getting lost in my hair. It's a Yellow sided Green Cheek Conure and would give me kisses so gently on my closed lip. This bird is almost 4 years old now and has been going Through a biting faze. First it was on a step up coming out of the cage very unusual as he/she was so ready to step up and come out to play It drew blood and developed a pretty good blood blister. Then the unthinkable on my shoulder and out of nowhere bite me on the ear, again drawing blood. Sure not the kind of damage a larger Parrot could inflict, but it got my attention. So for now I am using a dowel for setups and the shoulder is off limits until I sort this out. I am sure this is just growing pains So you are judging just from your personal experience and not from credible authors and perhaps other Parrot owners? I don't find my my reference to these books ridiculous and my war wounds to boot.
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