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either because of Pollys’ nervousness and the possibility that Billie would nip them. They were absolutely delighted when I stepped Robin up onto each of their fingers; he remained calm throughout and has never bitten anyone. Robin has a pleasant warbling song but Billie, not prepared to take a back seat in any affair mimics his every sound but at a much higher volume. It is unlikely that Robin will ever talk as he is unable to get a word in edgeways. Robin likes to roost in a tunnel made from sea grass, the type often sold for rodents. With a ‘window’ at either side, he has a good view all around him. When excited, he will run backwards and forwards, his head popping out of the entrance like a Cuckoo from a clock, very amusing to watch! Cockatiels are primarily seed - eaters, but I give Robin a little of the same food that I am feeding to the other parrots. He has become accustomed to eating a wide range of foods including sprouted seeds and pulses. Robin particularly enjoys cabbage, sweetcorn, peas, brown
rice, salad cress, fresh figs, chickweed, hawthorn berries and millet sprays. Almost seven months have passed since Robins’ arrival here and, although nervous at first, he has become much more trusting. I do not plan to keep any more parrots, three occupy a good deal of my time but there will always be room in Robins’ cage for a hen bird should ever the need arise.
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