lyn
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Post by lyn on Sept 17, 2010 1:53:57 GMT -4
I hear alot about Campbells. What is the difference between them and Robos?
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lyn
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Post by lyn on Sept 16, 2010 16:08:05 GMT -4
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Post by lyn on Sept 16, 2010 15:24:51 GMT -4
The mark between the one babys eye is where I just petted her with my fingertip. I mussed up her hairdo. I pick them up once a day for 30 seconds each and they are very squirmy, but I do realize they are not for holding just for looking. I have to say I haven't seen a mean or tempermental sidejust a cuddley side. I did get bit on the lip once and thats because i'm a nose kisser and always take that risk.
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Radar
Sept 15, 2010 5:58:42 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Sept 15, 2010 5:58:42 GMT -4
Radar got his name because of the way he stands up on his hind legs and moves his ears around when he hears a noise.He is such a good boy. He never bites, he doesn't mind being held, and he lets me kiss him on the nose (he probably minds that ). That's my weakness.
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Jett
Sept 14, 2010 23:11:17 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Sept 14, 2010 23:11:17 GMT -4
We also have another budgie named Michael who is a beautiful powder blue. Jett & Michael are a loving couple. When I watch them snuggle together I often think that us humans could learn alot from these babies. They kiss and sing to each other so softly, and that usually leads into preening. I can't wait to post his pics. All my pics of him are in MB format. Lyn P.S. Michael & Jett Jett sing softly, but Dakota sceams loud enough for everyone.
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lyn
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Post by lyn on Sept 14, 2010 22:52:26 GMT -4
Robos are a new hammie experience for me. I've always had Syrians. But now that they are here I couldn't imagine not having them. Robos will be a steady in my life. Lyn
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lyn
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Post by lyn on Sept 14, 2010 22:35:26 GMT -4
Andrea, you make me feel so mushy. Thank you for saying she's at the perfect home. Lyn & Emmy
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Post by lyn on Sept 14, 2010 15:53:20 GMT -4
Thank you everyone for responding. I got Emmy from a pet store , but every hammie I've ever had was from a pet store. I know that alot of people try and discourage pet store buying, but I'm not breeding them and I can't stand seeing them there. The day I got her she was acting up at the store and chewed a cage barrier, and ended up in a rat cage. I quickly got an attendant because the rats were ganging up around her. The attendant told me that the rats wouldn't hurt her ,but I wasn't convinced. There were too many of them and one of her, plus she was in THEIR cage. I couldn't leave her there and always wonder if she made it or not, so she came home with me. I have hand trained all my hammies, some a little harder than others, but I know patience is key. This baby stiffens up when I touch her, whether petting her or trying to pick her up, and scoots very quickly away from me. I wear thick gardening gloves, and it is no effort for her to puncture them. I can only imagine the damage she could do without the gloves. After my hand is in the cage for awhile she will calm down to the point where it is like she's playing dead. She lays down and lets me rub her back. When I take my hand out she doesn't get up right away.The first time she did that I thought she had a heart attack and died. Taking her out concerns me for her safety. She does run in a ball every night. I put the ball up to the opening of her cage and she crawls in. She's a complicated baby but I love her with all my heart. Thank you for the advice. Lyn & Emmy
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Jett
Sept 13, 2010 21:41:14 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Sept 13, 2010 21:41:14 GMT -4
This is our little girl budgie Jett Jett (thats what I call her). She has a wonderful personality. She rolls her head around in circles like it her way of saying " hey you, come here!". It is so silly looking. She also is a great singer. ;D Attachments:
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lyn
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Dakota
Sept 13, 2010 16:20:45 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Sept 13, 2010 16:20:45 GMT -4
She is under a year, but we are waiting for the breeder to get back to us with a hatch date. Lyn
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Dakota
Sept 13, 2010 7:18:34 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Sept 13, 2010 7:18:34 GMT -4
This is Dakota our Green Cheek Conure. She is just a baby still and loves to bite fingers. When we got her I should have upgraded my health insurance. Attachments:
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Post by lyn on Sept 13, 2010 7:14:26 GMT -4
These are my Robo babies. Two little girls who are inseparable. Attachments:
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Radar
Sept 13, 2010 7:10:31 GMT -4
Post by lyn on Sept 13, 2010 7:10:31 GMT -4
This is my little buddy Radar. Not the best pic I have of him, but the only one I have in KB format. Attachments:
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Post by lyn on Sept 13, 2010 6:59:21 GMT -4
Hello Everyone, I have has this little girl hammie that I named Emmy. She was very different from the first day I got her. I can't hand tame her no matter what, she bites and is very jumpy. When we first got her she would walk around with her eyes closed all the time, she still does, but not as much. At first I thought she may be blind but then after doing some tests with her I knew she could see. Anytime I go to her cage if she senses that I'm there she will run over to me, day or night. It is an immediate response. I watch her personality traits all the time and my conclusion is that she may be mentally challenged. Has anyone ever heard of such a thing? Even the structure of her face is a little different. Her face shape appears to be longer in shape. Another thing I noticed is that common sense is lacking. There is a little house in her cage and I put bedding in there hoping she will go in to sleep. Instead, she will remove all the bedding and pee in there and it runs all over the top level of her cage. Any hammie i've ever had before generally picks a corner. And when little Emmy pees , she pees rivers, so a vet appointment is soon. I'm concerned she may have diabetes. I love this little girl, and I think the hardest part of owning her is not being able to give her lovins. Any ideas? I posted a pic of her, it isn't good, but i've never been able to get a good pic (she's always moving ). Thanks everyone! Lyn & Emmy Attachments:
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lyn
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Post by lyn on Sept 10, 2010 2:12:04 GMT -4
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