Tomorrow is the BIG day!

[GreenCheek]

Congrats!!! I remember how excited I was when I first got my yellow sided green cheek. It's so exciting! I did make one mistake though, I spent WAAAY too much time with him and he got SPOILED! He was also one that was ready to come out right away. Just be careful! I had a huge screaming problem once I went back to school and only had 2-3 hours instead of the 5-6 hours I was keeping him out at first. It's hard to resist, but I learned my lesson.

Can't wait for pictures!

 

[Aussie Ben]

Yipee can't believe he has finally arrived, congratulations! Hello Hiroshi, love the nameLooking forward to pics

 

[Beilana]

Congrats!!! I remember how excited I was when I first got my yellow sided green cheek. It's so exciting! I did make one mistake though, I spent WAAAY too much time with him and he got SPOILED! He was also one that was ready to come out right away. Just be careful! I had a huge screaming problem once I went back to school and only had 2-3 hours instead of the 5-6 hours I was keeping him out at first. It's hard to resist, but I learned my lesson.

Can't wait for pictures!

Thank you for the advice! I have been spending all day with him. It's night now and I figured it was time for him to go to sleep. I feel soooo bad putting him back in the cage but I have to be strong, its really hard!

Is covering the cage a good idea? So that its really dark for him??

 

[Aussie Ben]

For a bird, darkness is important for a good night sleep. I cover my birds up as people in this house are generally up late, thus the lights are often going on and off well after the birds are put to bed. Covering also helps for a bit of extra warmth in winter. If Hiroshi is in a nice quiet dark place already for sleep, then its not really necessary. I think its good to do anyway, because it sort of signifies when 'bedtime' is. Just be wary that he may be scared of being covered up and you may want to ease him into it.

Hope your having fun being a birdie parent again

 

[Beilana]

Thanks Ben Hes been doing really well with the cover on. I tend to stay up late these days working with the computer, its turned away from his cage so the light doesn't shine too bright but I thought it would be nice for him to make it as dark as possible. Luckily he wasn't afraid of the covering!

I'm having so much fun already, I just adore him!

 

[apatrimo94]

I'm so happy for little Hiroshi and you! I only cover my birds on weekends since I like to get extra sleep. They're always up with the sun! Plus, it's blazing summer here so it gets hot in the house at night! So I don't cover them.

 

[Beilana]

I'm so happy for little Hiroshi and you! I only cover my birds on weekends since I like to get extra sleep. They're always up with the sun! Plus, it's blazing summer here so it gets hot in the house at night! So I don't cover them.

Lucky! I wish it was blazing summer here

Hiroshi got up with the sun today basically and has me up early now:bigeyes:

I'm still trying to teach him to step up but hes really stubborn about it. Any tips? I still am not sure of his favorite treat so that will probably help me out once I get to know him a bit better

 

[apatrimo94]

Try putting different foods, like popcorn, millet spray, fruits, and veggies, see what he really likes.

 

[Aussie Ben]

Hiroshi got up with the sun today basically and has me up early now

I'm still trying to teach him to step up but hes really stubborn about it. Any tips? I still am not sure of his favorite treat so that will probably help me out once I get to know him a bit better

Your on the right track, once you find a food (or toy) that he loves, use that to guide him up onto your hand. Hover it over your hand so he has to step up to reach it.

And yes - you can now look forward to having more hours in your day, most of them doing things he wants to do

 

[Beilana]

Hiroshi got up with the sun today basically and has me up early now

I'm still trying to teach him to step up but hes really stubborn about it. Any tips? I still am not sure of his favorite treat so that will probably help me out once I get to know him a bit better

Your on the right track, once you find a food (or toy) that he loves, use that to guide him up onto your hand. Hover it over your hand so he has to step up to reach it.

And yes - you can now look forward to having more hours in your day, most of them doing things he wants to do

I'm starting to realize this lol. I was playing music and once it stopped he nipped at my arm until I turned it on again then settled down and started preening lol. He's such a goofball

 

[Aussie Ben]

I'm starting to realize this lol. I was playing music and once it stopped he nipped at my arm until I turned it on again then settled down and started preening lol. He's such a goofball

HAHA luv it

 

[apatrimo94]

hahaa, whatta cheeser. That little guy is going to bring lots of love into your life!

 

[Beilana]

hahaa, whatta cheeser. That little guy is going to bring lots of love into your life!

He most certainly will, and already has He's on my lap now enjoying some scritches. It's the cutest thing, he will tilt his head, close his eyes and puff up his feathers asking to be scritched in a certain place