I am finding out a bonded Tiel (only been a week with me but he loves me) is almost like a dog.
I go out for about an hour and Stella goes nuts of course she is a doggy, Echo has also started going nuts running up and down the door to the cage wanting out NOW to get on my shoulder, preen my hair and of course after a while drop a prezzie on my shirt
Buddy and Merlin and still being trained to bond, funny Merlin the lovie is getting there faster then Buddy the budgie who I have had longer, go figure
Sound's like your having a lot of fun and so is your flock....
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He came down from Heaven unto this earth below
He came down from glory and praises untold
He came down to man fashioned in their way
He came down to rescue, He came down to save
I'm glad you are finding bird ownership so rewarding!
I can certainly relate to the dog comparison, the love, dedication and loyalty I get from my lovebird Khaleesi is even stronger than the bond I had with my previous and my current dog as well. I also have a budgie who barks like a dog!
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You are missed and never will be forgotten.
Mine is literally named Puppy
When I get home she starts chirping and wagging her tail. As soon as I open the cage door she hops on my shoulder and licks my face.