I love my three birds and feed them an excellent diet but I just feel like I am running out of things to do with them…. what do you all do with your birds? what activities do ou do with them each day… what are your routines? if you could answer one or all of these questions… or more… it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance…Nichola
Hi Nichola, First let me express that I am SOOOOO jealous that you have an Alexandrine!! They are so very beautiful and intelligent. I have a Moustached Parakeet, which I’m sure you know they are also an Asian Parakeet. Just a smaller version of the Alexandrine. May I also say, from one pet lover to another… thank you for caring so much for your birds!!!
My routine has changed since my illness. But they have adapted. I had to part with my cockatiels b/c of my health, but don’t worry…I found them the best home (the manager at the veterinarian I go to).
I have a Quaker “Ziggy” and “Diamond” the Moustached. One reason I named him Diamond, is because the Asian Parakeets are considered the jewels of the bird species…because of their enormous beauty.
Before my illness, this was my routine: Every morning I gave them breakfast, while they said “Eat your breakfast!”. I can’t remember what it was called off-hand, but it was cooked in the microwave. I always had the radio playing for them during the day while I was at work. When I arrived home and had fed my other children (pets), I would go to their room. I was greeted with “How are you? I’m fine, thank you!!”. I turned on their TV (they enjoy the stimulation of televison) and fed them. Yes, they also say “Eat your supper”. I would let Ziggy and Tuca (cockatiel) out on their cage. They preferred to be left to play on their cage, but I also handled them and Ziggy LOVES her bath! All I have to say is “Do you want a bath?” and she fluffs up her feathers. I know when Diamond wants a bath, because he will dunk his head into his water dish. When he sees the spray bottle he spreads his wings out with delight. Diamond preferred to be on the sofa with me or checking things out, he is very inquisitive, but I was always sure that he was safe. (I worked for a Vet and saw way too many injured birds because the owners gave them free roam of the house while not keeping an eye on them!) Every evening I enforced the phrases’ and songs they know, and would work on new sayings and sounds. I also handled them so cutting their nails was an easier job, and my cockatiel LOVED to snuggle on my shoulder. I never was able to teach them any tricks, just giving kisses. They will say “Wanna kiss, (make the sound of giving one), say mmmm THANK YOU!!!” It’s been 6 years since my illness started, and they still have retained their huge vocabulary. Ziggy will start squawking and Diamond will tell her to “knock it off”….hmmm, wonder where he heard that…LOL! Ziggy still makes the cockatiel sound, which makes me sad because I miss Tuca…she was so sweet! Diamond likes toys that he can hold with his feet. He also will drop them and pieces of food out of his cage then say “UH-OH!” Your Alexandrine is HIGHLY intelligent! They enjoy learning new words, sounds and companionship from their owner. Try teaching him/her sounds, short songs, and even play with his toys with him. Try using a small ball and playing fetch! I wish you MANY years of joy with your parrots!!! If you want any cool bird web sites, shoot me an email. p.s. I’d love to see a picture of your birds!
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