The enjoyment that we get from our birds
- MariusStegmann
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The enjoyment that we get from our birds
This morning I woke up a bit after 5 am and went outside, sat down on a chair and watched my birds for half an hour. It was not yet fully light, but the birds were going on. I thought on how relaxing it is to watch the birds in the aviary. People talk on how relaxing it is to watch fish in a fishtank, but I prefer the birds. A great peacefulness come over me when I watch the antics of my birds.
Marius

- delray
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
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- kristofer
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
It's very relaxing for me as well, and watching them like that gives you an idea of well they are doing and if something a miss!
Bird species bred up till now : Zebras, Bengalese, Javas, Diamond doves, Canaries.
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
I love to watch my 2 zebra finches, it's so relaxing and interesting~
But I am just finishing hand-feeding a Gouldian finch, and it astounds me~
she is just like a miniature teeny kitten or puppy.....wants to do what I'm doing, not afraid of a thing. Interested in everything.
I want another adorable little guy/girl!
Can Zebras be like this?
Should I try to find another just-born rescue baby bird?
Is it the breed or the rearing?
Finches are just so tiny and dear~
Thanks~
MJ
But I am just finishing hand-feeding a Gouldian finch, and it astounds me~
she is just like a miniature teeny kitten or puppy.....wants to do what I'm doing, not afraid of a thing. Interested in everything.
I want another adorable little guy/girl!
Can Zebras be like this?
Should I try to find another just-born rescue baby bird?
Is it the breed or the rearing?
Finches are just so tiny and dear~
Thanks~
MJ
- lovezebs
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
oomiedog
Read the post about Uno, if you want to find iut about hand raised Zebras. You'll love it!
~Elana~
Read the post about Uno, if you want to find iut about hand raised Zebras. You'll love it!
~Elana~
~Elana~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~
- lovezebs
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
MariusStegmann
I know what you mean Marius. There are times during the day, when I'll sit down with a cup of tea, and just lose myself in watching them going about their busy little lives. Very often they make me laugh. Other times, sitting with a handfull of warm soft baby chicks cradled in the palms of my hands, I feel awed by the miracle of life.
~Elana~
I know what you mean Marius. There are times during the day, when I'll sit down with a cup of tea, and just lose myself in watching them going about their busy little lives. Very often they make me laugh. Other times, sitting with a handfull of warm soft baby chicks cradled in the palms of my hands, I feel awed by the miracle of life.
~Elana~
~Elana~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~
Linnies~ Canaries ~ Zebras ~ Societies ~ Gouldians ~ Orange Cheeks ~ Shaft Tails ~ Strawberries ~ Red Cheek Cordon Bleu ~ Goldbreasts ~ Red Brows ~ Owls ~ Budgies ~ Diamond Firetails ~ Javas ~ Forbes Parrot Finches ~
- Sam007
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
It's very relaxing for me too. 

❤ ❤ ❤ ★ ★ ★ I love Gouldian Finches.★ ★ ★ ❤ ❤ ❤
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
Yes agreed 100%, really awesome to watch, especially when they develop the birds own personality and do some crazy stuff, my male is like that, he is indeed a crazy critter. Fun to watch, good to unwind and "Zebout and chill"
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
Where would I find the post about Uno, to find out more about the personality of hand-raised Zebras?
Thanks! MJ
Thanks! MJ
- Sally
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
There are several threads about Uno, just do a search for Uno, with afinch as the author, you should be able to find them easily. Uno is an absolutely adorable tame Zebra baby!oomiedog wrote: Where would I find the post about Uno, to find out more about the personality of hand-raised Zebras?
Thanks! MJ
- mondo
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Re: The enjoyment that we get from our birds
I have both finch in aviary and fish in aquarium, so I get the best of both worlds 
if possible I'd like to put in a tank in the aviary so the two worlds can see each other (the tank is closed with a lid of course)

if possible I'd like to put in a tank in the aviary so the two worlds can see each other (the tank is closed with a lid of course)