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So happy for you. Congrats!
His coloring is beautiful!
 

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Yes...Wow. Very unusual mutation. I had a crimson rosella ( my only bird) back in 1990. I lost him in 2001 at just 10 years of age. He was the natural red as in the wild. I named him "Simon" for Simon says. He never really spoke but could whistle the "Mayberry" Theme. I bought him from an out of state breeder and had him shipped. It was the first time ( and last time) I bought a bird sight unseen. No regrets... he was 13 weeks old and had his juvenile plumage. He was a great bird but not cuddly, would step up as requested. That would be the one species I would have again if I ever .... but I know I won't.
 

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Wow. Very unusual mutation
Apparently the mutation is quite common now. There was a huge outbreak of beak and feather disease in the wild population in Australia that the Crimson were very susceptible to. These orange mutations have better resistance so are becoming much more common in the wild, as well as in flocks across the world. Chances are now if you get an orange it's grandparents would have been flying wild.
 

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Roger really is super scared. He won't come down from his roost unless I leave the room. When I move about he goes right into the back corner keeping his back to me.
However I did coax a flock call from him earlier. So you can imagine how hard it is for me to get a pic while avoiding stressing him. I managed to get a quick candid snap to show how much plucking he's done. It is a bit blurry and only shows his breast, the worst is under his wings.
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The best news is - not a single feather plucked since coming home.
 
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Congratulations Roger. Oh and you too Tau and Ripshod
 

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Roger is gorgeous! I do hope he will not pluck anymore and wow, he hasn't plucked since coming to you! What does Tau think of him so far?
 

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Roger really is super scared. He won't come down from his roost unless I leave the room. When I move about he goes right into the back corner keeping his back to me.
However I did coax a flock call from him earlier. So you can imagine how hard it is for me to get a pic while avoiding stressing him. I managed to get a quick candid snap to show how much plucking he's done. It is a bit blurry and only shows his breast, the worst is under his wings.
The best news is - not a single feather plucked since coming home.
Aww, poor baby. I hope he gets settled in and calms down soon. :sad14:

That's amazing about his feathers since coming home! :)
 

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What does Tau think of him so far?
Tau has perked right up. He's far from 'on song' but he is a lot more active giving me the odd flock call or wolf whistle. He got on well with Buddy as a neighbour, and being the same size I think Roger is going to slot right into his life.
 

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I think me and Roger are going to get along great. He's still extremely shy, but earlier this afternoon (Sunday) I was sat watching TV when he started the two note whistle. I turned and he was hanging upside-down from a perch staring at me still whistling. My hands were out of sight so a little later I went right to the cage with my hands in my pockets and he never flinched. Never went to his corner just stood his ground.
This birb is scared of hands, but we can work around that and later train him out of it.
I'm really impressed. So much like a green cheek, just an aussie accent lol
 

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I think me and Roger are going to get along great. He's still extremely shy, but earlier this afternoon (Sunday) I was sat watching TV when he started the two note whistle. I turned and he was hanging upside-down from a perch staring at me still whistling. My hands were out of sight so a little later I went right to the cage with my hands in my pockets and he never flinched. Never went to his corner just stood his ground.
This birb is scared of hands, but we can work around that and later train him out of it.
I'm really impressed. So much like a green cheek, just an aussie accent lol

Aww, he sounds adorable!
 

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I think me and Roger are going to get along great. He's still extremely shy, but earlier this afternoon (Sunday) I was sat watching TV when he started the two note whistle. I turned and he was hanging upside-down from a perch staring at me still whistling. My hands were out of sight so a little later I went right to the cage with my hands in my pockets and he never flinched. Never went to his corner just stood his ground.
This birb is scared of hands, but we can work around that and later train him out of it.
I'm really impressed. So much like a green cheek, just an aussie accent lol


Oh I wish you could have gotten a pic of that for us! Hanging upside down already - wow! That is something. Go Roger!! :heart:
 

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It's been so many years since I read anything about the rosellas but as I remember it was said they are better aviary birds than companion birds as are the Princess of Wales. I had a friend I bought an amazon for when she had no money at the time ( she paid me in time) and she tried to buy me a Princess of Wales I was admiring. As much as I would have loved to have it I had enough birds to care for so I said no. I hope you win Roger over and he becomes a great buddy for you and if not then for Tau. I'm looking forward to your progress.... and definitely more photos!!!!!
 

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Photos will be an issue right now due to the hands thing, but as we make progress I'm sure they will come.
Interesting to hear they make better aviary birds, he hasn't shown any real stress at being in the cage. My ultimate aim would be to have his cage as just a sleeping/eating zone where he would only be locked in at night and a few hours each day so Tau can get out and about.
Socialising could change that plan but that's down to how they get on. Tau will have the upper hand as he'll be a regular flyer soon enough, then Roger at his next moult (I say 'he' just from a feeling). In an ideal world they'll be able to share the same airspace, but I'm ready if not.
 

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@Mockinbirdiva forum 'quotes' shortcut isn' t working but I want to revisit a point you made:
.it was said they are better aviary birds than companion birds
It's in his notes that before surrender he was kept in an aviery with a mix of other birds. His wing is so heavily clipped that he can't maintain level flight so he ended up on the floor all the time. I imagine he would have been bullied a lot.
Explains a lot, thanks for making me think about it.
 

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