HAPPY SPRING FROM TANK & KIWI
Kiwi is a Peach-faced Lovebird who is VERY sociable with humans. She is a strong flier and loves to go from person to person visiting with everyone. This little girl is full of personality and would be an enjoyable pet for anyone. With a little bit of millet spray Kiwi is easily trained.
Tank is a male Peach-face lovebird (with 2 dark factors) of an unknown age although his band has the year ’05 on it so he might be 3 years old. He was named “Tank” by the aviary staff due to his unusual army green color. We know nothing about his history. Tank was found loose in downtown Denver and we have been unable to reunite him with his owner. He is a VERY energetic player and so much fun to watch.
When Tank first arrived at the aviary, he was shy of hands - but he has since learned to take treats from them. He is currently being trained by one of the The Gabriel Foundation staff members and he quickly learned how to fly to her hand. He will also go back into his cage for some millet and does a turnaround on cue. To our delight, after his training began he started to seek out human interaction. He now likes to jump onto your head and groom your hair, and will come down to your shoulder to nibble your ear and gives kisses. He will chat up a storm of “peep-peeps” if you will engage him in a conversation. Tank has blossomed into a wonderful little companion thanks to a little positive reinforcement training.
Tank gets along very well with other birds and is happiest when there is another lovebird in the home that he can fly around with. Currently he resides with Kiwi and she has been a good influence on him.
Tank & Kiwi are both learning how turn around on cue and to return to their cage.
Go to our Behavior & Training page to see videos of Kiwi and Tank learning new tricks!
PLEASE NOTE: Kiwi and Tank do not need to be adopted out together.
TGF DOES NOT BREED BIRDS, regardless of the species (nor will we place adoptive birds in breeding situations). We make every effort to provide a living environment that does not encourage breeding behaviors. Should eggs be laid, every effort is made to alter the environment and remove the egg(s) as soon as possible but discourage repeated laying. Eggs are never allowed to mature to hatch. Very few birds are housed male with female and careful attention is paid to these birds. Should breeding behaviors be observed, careful assessment of the situation is undertaken and every action is implemented to change this behavior.
TGF PRESS RELEASE: OUR LITTLEST STARS!
Look for a feature on Tank in the next issue of Good Bird Magazine! Our thanks to Barbara Heidenreich.
Tank and Kiwi will both be appearing in an upcoming issue of Rocky Mountain Pets! Stay tuned...
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