Comments | parrot_lovers: Chipotle update, one month later.

bloolark in parrot_lovers

Chipotle update, one month later.

May 08, 2011 17:04

On April 9th, I posted about our new crimson bellied conure, Chipotle.

And today, you get an update, with pictures and thoughts. :)

( This is going to be loooooong. )

Comments 24

mimimanderly May 8 2011, 22:10:06 UTC

He's beautiful! I love those little tail feathers that are coming in! I'm so glad that he's got a good home with someone he can trust!

bloolark May 9 2011, 00:37:16 UTC

Thank you!

4o5pastmidnight May 8 2011, 22:43:20 UTC

I really like reading about his progress. :D

I never heard of wrapping perches in twine. What the breeder I got Lenore from recommended was using vet wrap on slippery perches. It worked wonderfully and we haven't had any problems since. HIGHLY recommended!

bloolark May 9 2011, 00:38:08 UTC

I've used vet wrap before with good results, but I'm not sure that it'd work as well for this guy -- he needs more of a grip than I think even vet wrap can manage. Also, we had twine nearby, but not vet wrap. ;)

Glad to update!

umpbumpfizz May 8 2011, 23:29:14 UTC

hehehe he sure is working the side-eye in those pictures! The displeasure is evident. :) I simply canNOT wait to see him once he gets a new set of feathers, he will be stunning. Thanks for the update on his progress!

bloolark May 9 2011, 00:38:29 UTC

Thanks! :)

shadowrabbit May 9 2011, 00:27:28 UTC

Aww, what a sweet little guy!!
I'm really hoping he will start taking treats out of the cups on the toys, & maybe eventually nibble a part or two :)

bloolark May 9 2011, 00:40:55 UTC

He JUST started shredding a rope perch over the past few days, so I'm really hopeful. I've added a bunch of shredders to his cage too, and the toy is still there, all filled with sunflower seeds, so we'll see. :)

I have faith I can get him to play without too much issue, it'll just take a bit.

thedabara_cds May 9 2011, 00:28:12 UTC

He's a little cutie, and now you're getting him better nutrition his new feathers are going to be stunning!

My African Gray ignores most toys but LOVES anything with a bell on it. Maybe if you got a toy with a bell on it & played with it in front of him that might get him interested.

bloolark May 9 2011, 00:41:47 UTC

So far, he doesn't seem like a parrot who wants to make a lot of noise when he plays -- loud noises freak him out. I should probably get off my butt and write my 'how to get parrots to play with toys' post though. Maybe this will be a good kick to do so. :)

Thanks!