tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post5613386351154656507..comments2023-12-27T21:39:59.980-05:00Comments on The World According to Liz: Monday Gripes 4/12/10Elizabeth Delisihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546970429755060529noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-75553227208415360502010-04-12T16:05:15.678-05:002010-04-12T16:05:15.678-05:00Thanks, Jen, I'll give apples a try the next t...Thanks, Jen, I'll give apples a try the next time I have one. He is determined to stay in his cage this afternoon, it seems, as he made another "daring escape" from my hand and back into the cage. I suppose I could close the door after I take him out. May try that.<br /><br />LizElizabeth Delisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546970429755060529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-39365736860595261912010-04-12T15:51:45.371-05:002010-04-12T15:51:45.371-05:00Progress! Yay!
He'll come around. It sounds l...Progress! Yay!<br /><br />He'll come around. It sounds like you're doing just fine. Keep up the good work!<br /><br />I've heard that parakeets are often slow to take to eating fruits. Apples were specifically mentioned as something they often like.Jenhttp://www.folkcatart.com/blogs/talenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-59010246973957393122010-04-12T14:44:52.039-05:002010-04-12T14:44:52.039-05:00Thanks, Jen. I've held him a few times and wil...Thanks, Jen. I've held him a few times and will continue to do so...though the last time I got him out, he jumped off my hand and right back into the cage! I guess it's progress that he feels safe there, anyway.<br /><br />Also, in the last two hours he's eaten some of his birdseed, which is a good sign. I've tried offering him banana, a raisin, carrot, and olive...didn't have any interest in any of them. But that may change as he gets more comfortable.<br /><br />LizElizabeth Delisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08546970429755060529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849341.post-218963883595888442010-04-12T13:56:19.640-05:002010-04-12T13:56:19.640-05:00Will he let you hold him? If so, can you take him ...Will he let you hold him? If so, can you take him out of the cage for a while, maybe let him sit in your cleavage while you do something at the computer?<br /><br />Talk to him gently, tell him you love him. Tell him you know he misses the other birds.<br /><br />I sense he wants comfort. He wants to snuggle to something or someone warm. There are fleecy and furry things meant to be "snuggle buddies" for putting in the cage, the bird can cozy up to them and feel comforted.<br /><br />He keeps thinking about the mushy baby food, too. I think in stress he's regressing a little and wanting some comfort. <br /><br />Try offering - from your fingers - a small piece of apple, a cheerio, or a sunflower seed. Being fed by "mom" might help.<br /><br />Let me know how things work out!Jenhttp://www.folkcatart.com/blogs/talenoreply@blogger.com