Willie, check this out (baby bird in hands)

[popcornbird]

It would be SO cool if Aly gets one of your babies! I know she has been wanting a tiel for ages, and she would make the *perfect* mom to them.......AND, we would always get updates on them too! Our tiels were 3 months old when we got them, so I believe 2-3 months is the right age..........maybe 3 months would be better.

[molucass]

They are sooo cute!

I've always wanted another 'tiel. We used to have a pair of them a long time ago when I was younger, and my aunt has one too...

I'm probably moving to SC at the end of July, or some time in August! But I don't know if my grandpa would be too happy with a bird in his house....

[Logan]

No pictures, sorry!!! But, one of the babies was hopping around on the bottom of the cage!!!! He thought he was big stuff too!!!!

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by Logan
No pictures, sorry!!! But, one of the babies was hopping around on the bottom of the cage!!!! He thought he was big stuff too!!!!

Hopping?? As in, hopping like grown up tiels do? Awww!!! Was this tiel #1? Have the others opened their eyes yet? He he...sounds like Little Tiel already thinks he's grown up.

[aly]

Pops, If I end up with one or two of the birds, be prepared for lots of questions I'm trying to do as much research as possible. I'd love to have 2 that would keep each other company.

WHOA, I just remembered last night I was dreaming about huge bird cages. gee, is that a sign?

[Logan]

Sounds like a sign to me, Aly! I don't know if Helen's friend will take one or not, yet. But I do have a lady in Sevierville, TN that wants one (at least she says she does). I will be so happy if these babies all go to people I know. I would think in about a week's time we'll start seeing what their colors are going to be. Everyone's eyes are open now and their legs are obviously getting stronger. I'll get more pictures of them later today. They are making a ton of noises, not chirping, more "hissing", griding sounds. They want Mama to feed them and she will not do it during the night!

[aly]

Do you think it'd be better to start out with just one birdie since I've never had one before? Will he/she be alright without a friend? I'd definately spend lots of time with him/her! I just didn't want him to be lonely when I wasn't home or something.

Do the other people who may be taking a baby have a favorite picked out yet?

[Logan]

No one has even seen them, Aly. So picking a favorite isn't an issue right now, and when we just had Roger, he did fine. In fact, he was much more affectionate to us when it was just him and he learned a lot more words and songs. He is still sweet to us, but he can't stand to be away from Milly, nor she away from him. They really do bond. So maybe if you start with one (don't know whether I have males or females at this point), you bond with him/her first, then maybe add another one later if you like.

They are so much fun. And they are good sleepers at night and won't keep you awake.

[Rachel]

Originally posted by Kfamr
LOL.. It looks like he has a mohawk.

That's what I thought too. Amazing how fast they are growing. Thanks to Andrew for being the *hand model*. Actually I can sympathize with your Pet sitter. I would be far too nervous to have to care for such delicate ones.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

How sweet! He looks like he is just gazing around, taking the big new world in!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY ROGER!

[aly]

I've been having more bird dreams!!

Now that you say that about the single bird Logan, I think it might be smarter for me to start with one and add one later.

The fourth egg never hatched anyway right? Or did I miss the exciting news?

[Logan]

Mom and Dad, getting back to normal:



The 4th egg was pushed out, Aly, so we have 3 babies!!! I will be cleaning out that poopie nest, again, today!!!!

[popcornbird]

AWWW!!! They all have their eyes open now!!

Aly, I got both my birds at the same time and they're both VERY much bonded with me and the whole family. I honestly believe it depends on how much time you spend with them. When I first got them, everyone was telling me I should have gotten just one because he would bond with me faster. Both Popcorn and Muffin ended up proving them wrong. They're both sweeties, and both very close to us. They're also bonded with each other, but we can play with them seperately in different rooms, and they won't call out for each other. The only time they call each other is during mating season. Heh..

[My Peanuts]

Aly, I got Alex when she was a baby and I didn't get another tiel for years. Alex never bonds very much with other tiels, but she will follow me into fire. I got Pretty Boy a few years later from my boyfriend's grandpa. Pretty Boy was already an old lady and she and Alex didn't like each other. Finally, they got along enough to live together. Then nearly two years ago my boyfriend found Danny walking around in a yard. Danny loves Alex, but once again Alex doesn't care much for Danny. Alex has always bonded well with humans, especially me and my dad, but not with birds. I think it's because she was hand raised and lived alone at the beginning. Every bird has a different personality. You never know who they will bond with. Just my two cents! I think I'm just as excited as you and Logan that you might take one or two of the babies. It will be fun to see pics of him/her from birth to adulthood.

[aly]

Thanks for the advice! I am torn on what to do about getting 1 or 2 now. I'd make lots of time every day to spend with the bird, so I don't think I'd mind if he/she formed a special bond to humans moreso than birds. Well I'd actually really like that. If I ever got another bird down the road, I'd be sure to have a seperate cage and everything to introduce them slowly.

I had to go by the petstore today to get some more dog food. I always look at the birds, but this time I lingered longer than usual and talked a bit to the "bird guy". I looked at the cages and supplies too, but only saw a couple cages I liked. Most of them were too small or weird. I made sure to check that there were at least 2 sides with horizontal bars so they can climb too!