This is such a great story and a wonderful outcome for all, you no doubt saved the life of these 2 and they could not be in better hands, it so nice that they are becoming buddies, great job. 
Chiribiri and Cricket pic/vid thread: tail of two orphans
Hi! This is an on-going picture and video thread, it's is long overdue for the two
Here's Chiribiri, my family found him October 2021 in their garage a day before a big storm hit. He was just a baby, likely 6 months or younger. He's a small-frame budgie hovering around 27g, identified by his modest coloring and special little feather tuft, with a very gentle and polite demeanor.
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Late February 2023, a friend of mine found Svrčko (aka Cricket) in a bank parking lot in the middle of one of the wettest and windiest winters we've had. We searched for his owner but did not find one. Though unknown age, indications are he's probably fairly young, 1-2 years old. He's vocal, fearless, and quite the little rascal.
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Following a 32-day quarantine, the two were gradually introduced over a few days.
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It's been a lot of fun watching Cricket help Chiribiri overcome his fear, with Chiribiri actually venturing out on occasion, on his own, without motivation for food. Here's from Day 2:
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He's even gone flying a little, and explored the tree we "made" for him (Cricket has yet to land in the tree...):
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There's always an unknown when introducing new birds to each other: we are, after all, creating a forced roommate situation and it doesn't always work out. I'm considering myself very lucky they seem to get along fine. It looks like theirs is a bromance with a story better than Twilight
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They are certainly wearing each other out, and really enjoy an afternoon siesta.
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They're not too tame yet, and it'll likely be difficult to get either of them to fully trust me. But that's okay, I am not in need of a companion pet, and I will continue to do my best to give them a good life.
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I would like to thank this forum and its members for not only all the important information made available, but also the generous support of all to help me give these little dino nuggets what I hope is a fun, good life parrots in captivity can have
Here's Chiribiri, my family found him October 2021 in their garage a day before a big storm hit. He was just a baby, likely 6 months or younger. He's a small-frame budgie hovering around 27g, identified by his modest coloring and special little feather tuft, with a very gentle and polite demeanor.
Late February 2023, a friend of mine found Svrčko (aka Cricket) in a bank parking lot in the middle of one of the wettest and windiest winters we've had. We searched for his owner but did not find one. Though unknown age, indications are he's probably fairly young, 1-2 years old. He's vocal, fearless, and quite the little rascal.
Following a 32-day quarantine, the two were gradually introduced over a few days.
It's been a lot of fun watching Cricket help Chiribiri overcome his fear, with Chiribiri actually venturing out on occasion, on his own, without motivation for food. Here's from Day 2:
He's even gone flying a little, and explored the tree we "made" for him (Cricket has yet to land in the tree...):
There's always an unknown when introducing new birds to each other: we are, after all, creating a forced roommate situation and it doesn't always work out. I'm considering myself very lucky they seem to get along fine. It looks like theirs is a bromance with a story better than Twilight
They are certainly wearing each other out, and really enjoy an afternoon siesta.
They're not too tame yet, and it'll likely be difficult to get either of them to fully trust me. But that's okay, I am not in need of a companion pet, and I will continue to do my best to give them a good life.
I would like to thank this forum and its members for not only all the important information made available, but also the generous support of all to help me give these little dino nuggets what I hope is a fun, good life parrots in captivity can have
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According to family who watched Chiribiri (and ultimately Cricket) while I traveled earlier this year, he sometimes warbles while taking an afternoon nap. Did not know budgies do this.. so sweet, until the other bird rudely awakens him, YOINK
PS don't worry, I'm watching them closely, this was the first and only time I've seen Cricket pluck a feather like that
PS don't worry, I'm watching them closely, this was the first and only time I've seen Cricket pluck a feather like that
Sweety has just recently started doing this as well, it's adorable! I had a friend over the other day for our weekly kareoke night, and Sweety sings with us and loves this activity. Then suddenly in the middle of a song, he tucked his head under his wing and fell asleep and then kept whistling and singing along with us. My friend was like what the heck is he doing?!?! Oh nothing just singing in his sleep with his head tucked under his wingAccording to family who watched Chiribiri (and ultimately Cricket) while I traveled earlier this year, he sometimes warbles while taking an afternoon nap. Did not know budgies do this.. so sweet, until the other bird rudely awakens him, YOINK
PS don't worry, I'm watching them closely, this was the first and only time I've seen Cricket pluck a feather like that
Cricket wanted him to wake upAccording to family who watched Chiribiri (and ultimately Cricket) while I traveled earlier this year, he sometimes warbles while taking an afternoon nap. Did not know budgies do this.. so sweet, until the other bird rudely awakens him, YOINK
PS don't worry, I'm watching them closely, this was the first and only time I've seen Cricket pluck a feather like that
I love to listen to them sleep mumble, not all my birds have done this but a few have.Cricket does not like to share.
Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
Do I really need to get a second bath?!?!
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Do I really need to get a second bath?!?!
He wants it all to himself and I think he would take over a second bath as well. You could close Cricket in the cage while Chiribiri takes a bath . How are the boys getting along otherwise?
You could close Cricket in the cage while Chiribiri takes a bath . How are the boys getting along otherwise?
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