can it be? yes it is! (324 views)

[Shelly]

yes it is 6/8ths of the flock out on the tree!

Bowie is the tree newbie. Bobby is also pretty new to coming out but he is getting better and would rather come out by himself, then getting on a perch to come out. I was sick of having bowie be the only one (in my room) in the cage while everyone was out on the tree. so i started training him. he was nervous stepping up on the perch and didn't want to eat millet as a reward. but i kept doing it even though he wasn't thrilled. then a few days ago i got him on the perch and rushed him out the big door (probably not the best plan) and he kept flying back and i eventually got him out. Bowie being new to training and coming out, flew out like a crazy bird and….sadly flew into my wall and fell behind my dresser. and there is no way of moving it with a fish tank on top and on the side. so i had to take a long dowel and shoo him out from underneath. luckily he was ok. he isn't the greets flier and i caught him and clipped 2 inner flight feathers to prevent any more high speed crashes. and i put him on the tree he was loved immediately by leon and Baby Bird. he got used to things and was pretty comfortable.

he is so pretty with his coloring.


all 6 of them!




Bowie not really enjoying Baby Bird's company


i always get pic with their eyes half closed




Bobby eventually joins. he is like his big bother and really loves him


yesterday bowie was out for the whole day and he is getting better. he came out much easier today he is definitely special needs with his weak foot (with a missing toe) and he is very weak at flying, which he will hope fully get some muscle once he gets used to everything and grows back the few feathers.


"cock-a-doodle-do!"


bobby grooming him. they spend all day grooming each other




puffing up to shake




at was trying to line them up for a flock picture but butch kept flying away so i did the best i could. it will be nice when the 2 new guys are trained


nap time with Bobby Bird




annnd…. for the heck of it…. Mr. Butch's back :rolleyes:

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Bowie has such nice coloring!! Your fids look so cute on the tree and your really creative, is it a talent?

[Casey]

now just 2 more and you'll have a complete family portrait

and LOL at the "i'm a pottymouth!"

[Shelly]

Oh lol so much for Bowies rooster call picture!

Bowie is going to need a ton of work. He is nervous when coming out and he is developing a bad habit of flying to the tree instead of staying on the perch and letting me put him on. So today I worked with him on the table top gym with stepping up and moving around. He has gotten a little better but it is hard to get him out. He is more nervous in the cage than he is training on the gym. I wish I could keep him out all of the time Bobby also needs training.. And Leo and Ace... So much to do....