Basically going to just throw everything Merlin&Charlie related here, unless it's a specific question. But just so I can look back myself and see how they've progressed and to keep you folks updated too. Will try for pics and videos as much as possible, but I can't guarantee it'll be interesting before Charlie's out of quarantine!
Today I haven't had any energy to get up and play with Merlin (working late AND it's going to be a real hectic night too, so need my energy!). Merlin is currently in the office with the budgie's, which is obviously off limits to Charlie. Charlie is based in the bedroom. We have Merlin in the office because we like to have him downstairs with us too most of the time but thats where Charlie was going to be - we'd put Charlie in the office, but Budgie's reside there and there aint a chance Budgie's are coming into the bedroom, they're too noisey
So, Charlie resides in bedroom. Merlin & Budgie's in office. Merlin's 'play area' is livingroom.
I've had Charlie sat in bed with me pretty much since waking up. But I've been resting, he's been very good, exploring a little but being very well behaved. He's also been very cuddly, letting me scritch him a lot. I got a pinch from him earlier as he was nibbling at a scar/lose skin type thing on the back of my hand - he bit and didn't want to let go! Other than that he's very good at warning you when he doesn't like something.
During this time Merlin and Charlie have been chatting! Charlie is mostly very quiet and I'm a little concerned (right now as they're separate rooms) that Merlin can't hear him! But they seem to be doing fine on that front. Lots of back and forth calls and whistles, it's really lovely to hear.
Makes me so excited for when they can finally meet, I really need the next 3/4 weeks to just zoom past
Charlie's poops are a little bit concerning for me, but I think that's just from the stress of the move - as looking at his past cage at the pet store they were fine. They're just very very small right now here. Plenty of water and solid in it, just... small. But then again I haven't seen him eat tooo much whilst being here.
He's also picking out specific seeds, so god knows what the state of his liver etc is like! He's on a parrot mix at the moment but will be put on Harrissons as soon as he lets me! We're going to start offering him Harrissons as of tonight. He'll be getting fresh fruits and veggies with the rest of them too soon. Not sure how he'll take to that, but we'll see!
Hoping to get his vet visit after 2 weeks now instead though as his claws need trimming, he's getting caught on my tshirts, on blankets to cover his cage etc. Last thing I want is an injury caused by that (and obviously he gets stressed being stuck!). So will see about getting him in during the middle of quarantine rather than later and see what the vet says regarding a 3 vs 4 week quarantine. Not going to lie, wish I didn't have to quarantine him, but I can't risk Merlin and the Budgie's just because I'm impatient!
Anywho, need to go lock Charlie up now. Andrew's promised to grab Merlin out asap when he's home from work as I've neglected him today with being so exhausted. (4hours+ of travel yesterday & anxiety!) But we're hoping to get some form of rota going regarding who does what with which bird when!
Need to grab some dinner, then off to work I go! Will keep you updated!
Today I haven't had any energy to get up and play with Merlin (working late AND it's going to be a real hectic night too, so need my energy!). Merlin is currently in the office with the budgie's, which is obviously off limits to Charlie. Charlie is based in the bedroom. We have Merlin in the office because we like to have him downstairs with us too most of the time but thats where Charlie was going to be - we'd put Charlie in the office, but Budgie's reside there and there aint a chance Budgie's are coming into the bedroom, they're too noisey
So, Charlie resides in bedroom. Merlin & Budgie's in office. Merlin's 'play area' is livingroom.
I've had Charlie sat in bed with me pretty much since waking up. But I've been resting, he's been very good, exploring a little but being very well behaved. He's also been very cuddly, letting me scritch him a lot. I got a pinch from him earlier as he was nibbling at a scar/lose skin type thing on the back of my hand - he bit and didn't want to let go! Other than that he's very good at warning you when he doesn't like something.
During this time Merlin and Charlie have been chatting! Charlie is mostly very quiet and I'm a little concerned (right now as they're separate rooms) that Merlin can't hear him! But they seem to be doing fine on that front. Lots of back and forth calls and whistles, it's really lovely to hear.
Makes me so excited for when they can finally meet, I really need the next 3/4 weeks to just zoom past
Charlie's poops are a little bit concerning for me, but I think that's just from the stress of the move - as looking at his past cage at the pet store they were fine. They're just very very small right now here. Plenty of water and solid in it, just... small. But then again I haven't seen him eat tooo much whilst being here.
He's also picking out specific seeds, so god knows what the state of his liver etc is like! He's on a parrot mix at the moment but will be put on Harrissons as soon as he lets me! We're going to start offering him Harrissons as of tonight. He'll be getting fresh fruits and veggies with the rest of them too soon. Not sure how he'll take to that, but we'll see!
Hoping to get his vet visit after 2 weeks now instead though as his claws need trimming, he's getting caught on my tshirts, on blankets to cover his cage etc. Last thing I want is an injury caused by that (and obviously he gets stressed being stuck!). So will see about getting him in during the middle of quarantine rather than later and see what the vet says regarding a 3 vs 4 week quarantine. Not going to lie, wish I didn't have to quarantine him, but I can't risk Merlin and the Budgie's just because I'm impatient!
Anywho, need to go lock Charlie up now. Andrew's promised to grab Merlin out asap when he's home from work as I've neglected him today with being so exhausted. (4hours+ of travel yesterday & anxiety!) But we're hoping to get some form of rota going regarding who does what with which bird when!
Need to grab some dinner, then off to work I go! Will keep you updated!
