bulling gouldians

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amalan11
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I think I have solved a problem,I had 2 new emblas and double bars in with 2 pairs of gouldians.I noticed wherever the poor double bars nested next thing there was a gould in it insted which was annoying me as I dont think it was the double bars choice
The emblas were always on the floor(I guessed they liked it there).about an hour ago I seperated the goulds and all of a sudden the emblas have got up on a perch and even used the swing..Im thinking there must have been some issues I didnt see with those blooming goulds!!! :think:
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jusdeb
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Gouldians can be very overbearing , ive found the Emblemas are so easy going they tend to be bullied by the Goulds and go to the ground as a means to deal with conflict / stress .
Without the Gouldians in there harassing everyone you will see some normality return to the dynamics of the aviary .
Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.
David Brent
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amalan11
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yes..I just feel badI didnt realise there was a problem,now they are down having a bath and singing im lucky they didnt die of stress or something .Iv never seen such a change of attitude!!.They seem quite ok with the double bars who have recliaimed there original nest in a wicker ball...and Are also singingand preening :soppy:
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jusdeb
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Gouldians are an awesome looking bird but honestly their behaviour can let them down at times . ( Just my opinion )
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POLAR GOULDIANS
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Deb it's because they are Australians, and have'nt got the whole political correctness thing worked out :lol:
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:lol: Thats it in a nutshell :thumbup: :lol:
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