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Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby Michael » Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:29 am

Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

I took Kili and Truman to the park together, both wearing their harnesses. They get along much better out on neutral territory like this and barely fight. They'll sit close together and tolerate each other. Included is a 10 minute video cause we did a lot at the park and spent nearly an hour and a half. The video shows putting the harnesses on, walking to park, target training, Kili showing off tricks, bird showers, drying, and petting.
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby Rue » Thu Jul 15, 2010 11:40 am

I haven't taken my birds out for a while - between being busy and lousy weather it just hasn't happened. Good on you for taking both of your guys! I only take one at a time...and I use a carrier. LOL...hard to haul two carriers...not to mention then you really DO look like a nutbar! :lol:
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby Giantmoa » Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:19 pm

what harness do you use? mine is a bit annoying and difficult to unclip (which I suppose is a good thing when I'm outside...) so I'm looking to see if there is a better model out there
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby Brittanyv326 » Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:53 pm

No wonder you get annoyed at stupid questions if you have to answer those every day!! "Hey mister" was my favorite. :lol: I know you're trying to socialize the birds, but I'd go somewhere with less kids after even just a day of that.

But anyway, good job keeping the situation under control, I can't imagine it's easy. How do you keep the lines from getting tangled?
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby bmsweb » Thu Jul 15, 2010 7:39 pm

Brittanyv326 wrote:No wonder you get annoyed at stupid questions if you have to answer those every day!! "Hey mister" was my favorite. :lol: I know you're trying to socialize the birds, but I'd go somewhere with less kids after even just a day of that.


True but I think Michael did a great job with birds and the kids. Those kids have just had a taste of what parrots are all about. I think one of those little girls could become a future parrot owner.

Nice work Michael.
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby skthurley » Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:12 pm

I think it's great that you take the birds to the park :)

Especially being around all those kids! It's great socialization for your parrots, but also a great place to educate kids about birds
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby Azure Hanyo » Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:51 pm

I would love to be able to do that with my BHC! I can't wait until we are more bonded, and I am able to convince him a leash isn't a bad thing. Your parrots are lovely! :mrgreen:
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby Brittanyv326 » Fri Jul 16, 2010 9:37 pm

lol, sorry I am so negative about the children. I realized when enough people decided that movie theaters (where I work) are great babysitters that I really only like the kids I'm related to. :P
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Re: Taking Kili and Truman to the Park Together

Postby purringparrot » Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:27 am

I haven't had a chance to read all the blogs and watch all the videos but it is good they are starting to tolerate each other plus the training videos are really good, Truman already looks like he is filling out. I like how Kili finishes her wood first and then starts eyeing Truman's.
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