Virgil in need of friends and a forever home...

My pijs' cage is exactly like your cage. I attached a box of nesting materials outside the cage grill, face the opening of the box inside the cage so they can pull out the nesting material one at a time. It's clean. I'll take a picture tonight and will post it.

Tech wrote:

My pijs' cage is exactly like your cage. I attached a box of nesting materials outside the cage grill, face the opening of the box inside the cage so they can pull out the nesting material one at a time. It's clean. I'll take a picture tonight and will post it.

Hey, what a great idea! Yes, I'd love to see the pic. Thanks.

Good job. They look very content.

Okay...............how's this? Looks like it might give them something to do. Thanks so much for the idea. Is this what you mean?

They had already pulled all the paper and the piece of cloth out of the bowl, so I guess they didn't like it anymore. Actually, I think Cricket did that, as she was doing it even when they were in separate cages. I wonder if she will use the bowl. I don't use bowls in the loft. It gives them more room, and they enjoy just building the nest in the nest box. If they do like the bowl, then I could use it with them though.

Yep...that should keep them busy. Can't wait to see what they build.

They look so cozy in your last photo, Jay.

Matilda wrote:

Yep...that should keep them busy. Can't wait to see what they build.

NiteOwl wrote:

Okay...............how's this? Looks like it might give them something to do. Thanks so much for the idea. Is this what you mean?

They had already pulled all the paper and the piece of cloth out of the bowl, so I guess they didn't like it anymore. Actually, I think Cricket did that, as she was doing it even when they were in separate cages. I wonder if she will use the bowl. I don't use bowls in the loft. It gives them more room, and they enjoy just building the nest in the nest box. If they do like the bowl, then I could use it with them though.

Yes, that's exactly what I have for them. I don't need to post the picture. You got it right.
At least my english grammar was okey you got it. (I have bad english :-( )

BTW, do you give them pine needles? My pijs love them. Also if you give them spray millet, after they peck on it, save the "bone", shake it to get rid of the dusty particles, leave it on the cage, they may also love to include that on their nesting.

Good reminder,Tech, about the millet sprays. My birds love them too.

Hello Charis,

Well, Piggy laid the 8th set of egg last nite. I'm on the lookout now to switch eggs after she lays the 2nd egg tomorrow.

Just last night, first time I heard Piggy doing the sound "oohrr-ohrr-ohrr" before the egg came out . Was she on labor or pain? Then few minutes after I checked on the nest, there was already the egg. Do you think that sound was normal?

These pictures just warm my heart!!!
Virgil and Cricket make such an adorable pair...I love how they already seem like a couple. (Is it safe to say they are a couple yet? Or when do we know?)

Virgil seems so happy!!! I am glad to hear that he has been sweet to Cricket.
It is so wonderful to see him with a friend, and one who shows interest in him, after him being alone for so long.
Jay, thank you for taking the time and having the patience to bring them together (and for giving us all such wonderful updates).

Faon

persimmonspea wrote:

These pictures just warm my heart!!!
Virgil and Cricket make such an adorable pair...I love how they already seem like a couple. (Is it safe to say they are a couple yet? Or when do we know?)

Virgil seems so happy!!! I am glad to hear that he has been sweet to Cricket.
It is so wonderful to see him with a friend, and one who shows interest in him, after him being alone for so long.
Jay, thank you for taking the time and having the patience to bring them together (and for giving us all such wonderful updates).

Faon

Faon, thank you for Virgil. He's a sweetheart. Very nice little bird, and they are very cute together. As far as being a couple, I would think they must be, because if she didn't want him, believe me she would have made that very clear right from the beginning. She is not shy about telling a male who is bothering her to get lost. And she does it with flair. LOL. As far as the millet spray, I have some and will try it with them. The only one I have given that to is Scooter, who really didn't bother with it. They did pull the straw out and into their cage, but they didn't make a nest. Just threw it all over the cage floor. Maybe Cricket just isn't used to being caged. Maybe she will do better in her nest box. I don't know. I'll give them more time and see what they do. I'll go add the millet spray now and see what happens.

And thanks Tech for the idea. You explain very well, and your English is fine. I appreciate the idea.

Can't wait for a new up date.

Hi all! This morning when I checked on Cricket and Virgil one more time before leaving for work, they were mating. Or he was trying to. That missing wing kinda messes up his balance.
When I got home this is what I found. So much for the higher shelf I put in for Cricket, in case she needed a brake and wanted a place to perch where Virgil couldn't go. He was sitting on the high shelf, and Cricket was on the floor. Guess he was the one who needed the brake. LOL. He will get better at getting around as time goes on. Just takes practice. It surprised me to see him up there. Very Cute. They liked the millet spray. Thanks for the idea.

Great photo, Jay.
Taking turns taking a break on the high perch. Gotta love it!!

Since they're both using it, I replaced it with a longer and wider one. He does okay at getting up there without the wing. He's learning.

...cant get off from this subject. Its so additively adorable lovable & all the "bles" in the world. Its just so cute.

I'm so delighted this worked out. I love hearing about thier antics.

I gave them more straw in the little box outside their cage when I cleaned the cage this afternoon. If you noticed in the picture, the nest bowl is still empty. Maybe they want pillows and a feather bed?

NiteOwl wrote:

I gave them more straw in the little box outside their cage when I cleaned the cage this afternoon. If you noticed in the picture, the nest bowl is still empty. Maybe they want pillows and a feather bed?

Well then.....

Matilda wrote:

NiteOwl wrote:

I gave them more straw in the little box outside their cage when I cleaned the cage this afternoon. If you noticed in the picture, the nest bowl is still empty. Maybe they want pillows and a feather bed?

Well then.....

They just have to wait til the others moult a bit more. :That\\\'s so f

Sammy is molting...do you want me to send you some feathers?

Charis, I really appreciate that, but could you try to refrain from being so helpful?