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DanielSteep Inner circle 1409 Posts |
What is the life expectancy of a budgie? I ask because once we can find either a good home for it or it passes away I am able to get a dove to use for the act. I have tried with the budgie but it is not the biggest fan of being touched!
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
I don't know about the budgie life span but according to the book, a dove should live for about 12 to 14 years but there are many cases of them living longer. I have one that is 20 and I know of a few that are older than that. The care they receive has a lot to do with life expectancy.
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I had one live 19 years. Dave is right, lifespan really depends on the care. My suggestion is to find budgie a home and get a dove.
The best way to train a budgie takes a great deal of time and patience. I know how to train them, if you are interested. He could be on your hand in a couple of days. Might take 6 months to train well enough for stage. Just pm me.
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DanielSteep Inner circle 1409 Posts |
One prob. I cannot get rid of him as it is my passed away grandmothers bird
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Got your pm...hope the suggestion works for you. Chezaday also works with budgies in his show. You might contact him or do a search on budgies and parakeets in this database.
Wonder is very necessary in life. When we're little kids, we're filled with wonder for the world - it's fascinating and miraculous. A lot of people lose that. They become cynical and jaded, especially in modern day society. Magic renews that wonder.
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Budgies don't make good road buddies! Doves simply workout better in changing temperatures, length of daylight, and environmental changing on short notice. On the road, budgies' lungs just aren't tough enough to accommodate the stress of constant travel the entertainers live.
Budgies make great pets. That is not the same as a working partner in a traveling act. If your show never leaves the building, that is different. Most of us do not enjoy that luxury. Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
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I totally agree with Bob. Maybe someone who travels with budgies can comment. In my opinion, doves are soooo much easier.
Wonder is very necessary in life. When we're little kids, we're filled with wonder for the world - it's fascinating and miraculous. A lot of people lose that. They become cynical and jaded, especially in modern day society. Magic renews that wonder.
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Michael J. Douglas Inner circle WV, USA 1645 Posts |
You could always have the budgie wacked.
I'm kidding! Seriously, it sounds as you don't really care that much for it. The best thing to do, as MorningStar suggested, is find it a home where someone isn't waiting for it's demise. Oooor, make best of the situation. Clicker training has worked wonders for many temperamental creatures. Is that what you suggested, MorningStar? ---------- I'm not stalking you, Bob! There's only a few topics I frequent!
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DanielSteep Inner circle 1409 Posts |
I can't give it away as it is my deceased grandmother's bird.
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Dave Scribner Assistant Manager Lake Hopatcong, NJ 4849 Posts |
Magicodyssey, I'm a little confused at the question now. Originally you said "I ask because once we can find either a good home for it" but each time someone has mentioned that you should give it away, you respond that you can't because it belonged to your deceased grandmother. My confusion now is Why ask the question if you can't follow the suggestions? Don't get me wrong, I'm not blasting you or anything, just don't understand. Seems like your question has been answered and if you won't give the bird away, you'll just have to wait until it passes.
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On 2006-07-16 16:03, MagicalOdyssey wrote: Would your grandmother want her bird in a loving home, one that absolutely adored her beloved pet? Or would she want her bird to just spend his days waiting for the end. I am not questioning your quality of bird care. I am simply thinking that your grandmother would choose happiness for her bird. You originally said that you could give the bird away, but maybe that is not an option. Don't just keep the little guy out of guilt. Ask yourself if you can give that budgie all the love your grandmother intended. If so, well cuddle up to that little feathered buddie! Your grandmother is in a place of great universal wisdom. From her vantage point she would surely understand if you needed to find a loving home for the pure benefit of the bird. I was in exactly the same situation once in my own life. Yes, Magis6, that is what I suggested.
Wonder is very necessary in life. When we're little kids, we're filled with wonder for the world - it's fascinating and miraculous. A lot of people lose that. They become cynical and jaded, especially in modern day society. Magic renews that wonder.
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