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Pro' and cons of having a mirror

Postby KittGCC » Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:56 am

Recently aquired a cockatiel , i would like to know if i should remove the mirror in his cage?


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Re: Pro' and cons of having a mirror

Postby pennyandrocky » Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:44 am

it's different depending on the bird my :amazon: was fine with a mirror because he still preferred me but my :gcc: got aggressive when i put him in front of a mirror and bit me,now that we've bonded he can see himself in a mirror and be fine.
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Re: Pro' and cons of having a mirror

Postby KittGCC » Fri Jun 08, 2012 4:50 am

Should i remove it for the initial taming process?
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Re: Pro' and cons of having a mirror

Postby cml » Fri Jun 08, 2012 5:12 am

KittGCC wrote:Should i remove it for the initial taming process?

Yes, at the very least.

I dont think you will need a mirror at all, as you have other birds, if they are in the same room as your new addition, they will keep each other company.
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