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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cindy
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 Posted - Oct 28 2014 : 9:47:47 PM
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I've written about losing my cockatiel, Koko, in other posts.I had him for twenty-one years. My parakeet, Skye, seemed lonely after Koko died. They were in separate cages but would talk back and forth. So I got a green parakeet that I named Rainbow. Skye didn't know what to think at first. What was this strange bird doing in his cage? But the other day, I caught him feeding Rainbow. So now they both seem happy and I think Skye is in love. I'm pretty sure Rainbow is a she but it's still too soon to tell. I miss Koko but I'm glad that Skye is happy.
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2014 : 2:11:02 PM
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I agree, Cindy, seems like love is in the air!!!!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Nov 13 2014 : 3:07:11 PM
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We used to raise parakeets, and you may be able to determine the sex of your two birds. At the top of the beak is a raised area around the nostrils. On males this space is usually bluish, on females more of a tan color, but that can vary with the general feather color.
On another note. If they don't care and are happy together why worry?
If they are opposite sex and you might like to raise babies contact me for some clues, such as, we had a lemon scented cleaner that seems to work as a birdie aphrodisiac!
Take care,
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
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Posted - Nov 13 2014 : 6:01:57 PM
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Right now I can't determine Rainbow's gender cause his/her cere is still a lavender color. It'll change to blue or tan as Rainbow grows older. I'm really not interested in breeding parakeets--I had a pair of breeding white ring-necked doves and they were very prolific. I finally found a new home for them, though I kept one of the babies. His name was Ghoster. But he wanted a mate so I gave him to a woman who had a lonely female dove and they were together for years. Rainbow shows a lot of interest in listening to me speak so maybe he/she will learn to talk. I think Skye can talk a little but he only does it if he thinks I'm not listening. I sure miss Koko's sweet voice.
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
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prayin granny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Kansas
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Posted - Nov 14 2014 : 04:20:01 AM
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Cindy,
So sorry for your loss :(
I have a tiel as well. She's my joy. People don't realize what great pets they make. Especially for us retired and apt dwellers :)
Sounds like you have found a perfect new friend now for Skye. Hope all continues to work out!
Blessings,
Linda
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/
Country at Heart
'For I know the plans I have for you......'
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