lulu9one1
Baby Bird
Pedro
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Post by lulu9one1 on Sept 11, 2006 18:29:56 GMT -7
I just got the opportunity to adopt a rescued orange winged Amazon. His name is Pedro and I'm so excited. I have a new 4 month old kitten and am a little nervous about their introduction. If anyone could give me some advice I'd be grateful.
Thanks!
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Post by John on Sept 11, 2006 19:45:19 GMT -7
Congrats, how old is Pedro?
I would let pedro get settled in his new home before doing an introduction. Then I would not let the cat close to the bird and never leave the bird and the cat in the same room unattended.
I am sure Pedro will bring you lots of joy.
John
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lulu9one1
Baby Bird
Pedro
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Post by lulu9one1 on Sept 12, 2006 4:31:06 GMT -7
;D Pedro is 2 yrs old and already talking! His owner says to leave him in his cage for a couple of days when we bring him home before handling him. What do you think?
I want this to be as smooth of a transition for him as possible.
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Preston
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Sisika and Pete
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Post by Preston on Sept 12, 2006 4:49:35 GMT -7
Leave him inside the cage, but not for any specified time. He will tell you when it is time (Andi wanted out the morning after she got here). Cat saliva is very bad for birds so keep that foremost in your mind. The cat wants none of that beak I asure you.
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Post by Deneen on Sept 12, 2006 13:13:52 GMT -7
LuLu9one1, Congratulations, I am happy for you.... I told you these guys on here would be able to help you with your questions about the kitten. There are wonderful people on here that I would be lost without them all on numerous occassions....
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lulu9one1
Baby Bird
Pedro
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Post by lulu9one1 on Sept 13, 2006 4:24:01 GMT -7
Thanks so much for the advice....keep it coming please!
I know I'm gonna need it! Can't wait to pick up my baby tomorrow night. I really want this to be a smooth transition for him.
I will post some pictures as soon as possible!
When we first met he sized me up right away. Liked my boyfriend alot and I was a little jealeous. But he warmed up to me and was giving me kisses before we left.
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Preston
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Post by Preston on Sept 13, 2006 9:33:38 GMT -7
All I can add is: Make sure the cat can't either get atop the cage or stalk it from any level other than the floor, and the latter should not be allowed either.
Thanks Deneen, but your experience is as important. Soon Lulu9one1's advice on Cats VS Birds will be first hand which is invaluable.
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lulu9one1
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Pedro
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Post by lulu9one1 on Sept 20, 2006 4:39:43 GMT -7
 Ok...here's an update... Pedro is doing great so far! The kitty was a little curious and I was worried for the first couple of days but now she's like ..ok, a bird so what... My boyfriend's little chihuahua is another story. She's very inquisitive and Pedro started growling at her the minute they first met. It was kinda funny actually. Have to watch her around him every minute though. He "gets her" but I think she doesn't know quite what to make of him! We'll just have to see. Thanks for all of the good advice and please keep it coming.
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Post by toowildtotame on Sept 21, 2006 10:07:36 GMT -7
;D Teach Pedro to tell the cat to "Leave the room!" whenever he sees it. That's what I did with Zayn. He even called the cats (I had three at the time) by their proper names. It was funny 'cause he mimics my voice and I'm sure the cats thought I was yelling at them, even though I was in another room.  I'll never forget the first time I heard him say that, followed shortly by a cat running away! |
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Ok...here's an update...
I'll never forget the first time I heard him say that, followed shortly by a cat running away!