srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
Small but mighty 
Baby Hemingway
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Nothing to worry about, he looks healthy and of good weight.
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
Love My Linnie
Hatchling
You can tell, he hates it. 
Oh my gosh that is adorable!!!
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
#foraging
Working our way through a carrot to get at the Black Soldier Fly larvae and Birdtricks pellets beneath.
Working our way through a carrot to get at the Black Soldier Fly larvae and Birdtricks pellets beneath.
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
We’ve apparently developed a contact call for each other
Fun cage setup! Be careful promoting the contact calling... it can become problematic. When the new buddy comes, that will likely go away as they will bond to each other enough to likely stop the concern of you going out of eye-sight . Speaking of.... how is that clutch coming? Have you thought about how to do the caging/introduction part? Linnies are pretty easy. Being from the same breeder, same clutch and you don't have other birds... you can make that process a little shorter as the disease risk is that of your first bird (unless raised in a brooder with birds from another clutch). That said, immature immune systems, a move, an established bird, etc can make it harder on them. If of good weight and is vigorous, that won't be much of a concern. When clipping, you may want to consider the new bird in a more conservative clip (one or two less clipped than older bird) so he doesn't have the disadvantage of less mobility. If Hemi is under 6 months, chasing likely won't ensue however. How fun to share the holidays with your new feathered friend 
Keep us posted!
Keep us posted!
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
Agreed, I don’t really use it at all, it was an on-the-fly thing.
It actually started because I whistled at something, and he followed suit (even though he could see me).
The clutch wasn’t a great success. Of the five, one is viable. The parents didn’t sit very well for whatever reason even though they were very agitated at first when the nest box was removed. Go figure.
There are others “in line” in front of me, so my chances are not great.
Likely I’ll have to wait for many months for them to try again (they are going on a break after this), or my reservation applies to the breeder’s other pair of Linnies.
I’m bummed, but also enjoying the 1-on-1 time with Hemi! Hopefully we have a strong enough bond that when the new one eventually gets here, he doesn’t forget about me
It actually started because I whistled at something, and he followed suit (even though he could see me
).The clutch wasn’t a great success. Of the five, one is viable. The parents didn’t sit very well for whatever reason even though they were very agitated at first when the nest box was removed. Go figure.
There are others “in line” in front of me, so my chances are not great.
Likely I’ll have to wait for many months for them to try again (they are going on a break after this), or my reservation applies to the breeder’s other pair of Linnies.
I’m bummed, but also enjoying the 1-on-1 time with Hemi! Hopefully we have a strong enough bond that when the new one eventually gets here, he doesn’t forget about me
Linnies are difficult breeders. If you are home most of the day, Hemingway shouldn't feel the need for a friend if you decide against it. If you add one later, your bond with Hemi shouldn't be broken, but the introduction period will likely be longer and could be more difficult. Absolutely doable though!
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
I’ve even considered two cages and another amicable species like a ‘tiel or a Kak (would lean tiel, honestly. Already have the heavy duty hepa air purifier ).
Obviously not to live in the same cage, but potentially as a bird buddy with alternating times out until they are cool with each other.
I’d like him to have a Linnie friend if doable though, and then maybe add the cockatiel once we have a larger house
We’ll see. There’s no rush as things are going well for us and he doesn’t seem at all lonely. He’s out with me several hours a day and he eats his dinner at the table with us most nights…which leads to him falling asleep on someone’s shoulder
).Obviously not to live in the same cage, but potentially as a bird buddy with alternating times out until they are cool with each other.
I’d like him to have a Linnie friend if doable though, and then maybe add the cockatiel once we have a larger house
We’ll see. There’s no rush as things are going well for us and he doesn’t seem at all lonely. He’s out with me several hours a day and he eats his dinner at the table with us most nights…which leads to him falling asleep on someone’s shoulder
Love My Linnie
Hatchling
Great job on the cage! Looks like a palace for the little prince! 
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
He’s so spoiledGreat job on the cage! Looks like a palace for the little prince!
Thankfully, he has warmed up to exploring most of it!
He isn’t a fan of the flat perches though, so those may come out.
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
Building some station training flight confidence.
He has also taken to my son’s head
Also some content beak grinding.
He has also taken to my son’s head
Also some content beak grinding.
Love My Linnie
Hatchling
What a good little boy! (both of them!)
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
That sure sounded as clear as a bell to me! I had one that used to say "thank you", and one that said "hi Marco". I have a client with one that says "pew pew pew". Super fun that you are getting him going early, that helps! I have found my males were better talkers.
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
So, he's also quite the chatterbox.
But only when he can't see me. The minute that I come into view, he clams up.
I have had cage facing away from me and the back is covered with a PVC tablecloth.
He was just non-stop with the noises.
Whistling, "kisses", "Hi!" and other random noises. He sounds like a wind-up toy
I wish that I could get better recordings of this, but given that I can't be "around" for him to do this, it is what it is. I'll try to get more as the opportunities afford, but here's an idea..
Video 1
Video 2
But only when he can't see me. The minute that I come into view, he clams up.
I have had cage facing away from me and the back is covered with a PVC tablecloth.
He was just non-stop with the noises.
Whistling, "kisses", "Hi!" and other random noises. He sounds like a wind-up toy
I wish that I could get better recordings of this, but given that I can't be "around" for him to do this, it is what it is. I'll try to get more as the opportunities afford, but here's an idea..
Video 1
Video 2
srirachaseahawk
Fledgling
Sleepy green floof
