The Story of a (Tame) Society Family, From Babies to Birds

[Sheather]

Sadly, the two finches I kept from this clutch did gradually lose most of their tameness once they became sexually mature, though I can occasionally pet them, they're not cuddly any longer. Interestingly, at least two of the chicks purportedly did stay socialized and are still finger-tame with their new owner. I credit this to the fact that while my babies integrated into a mixed flock of otherwise untame birds, those she adopted stayed just by themselves without any wild influence and never learned to be afraid.

[Jen]

Terrific story and photos! Had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading this thread. Thank you!

[Sheather]

Oh I miss my little babies... considering letting my adults go to nest and then maybe handfeeding a couple more society chicks out in the coming months to see if I can keep a couple finger-tame...

[lovezebs]

Sheather

Oh Dylan, you're incorrigible, aren't you?

Why not, GO FOR IT!!!!

[Madcat]

This is the sweetest post I've seen in awhile. Thanks for sharing.

[Shannylee]

Sheather, LOVE the story!! They are so cute!

[a_gouldian]

Thanks for the pics and story.