that's interesting because when I had a parakeet he just LOVED looking at himself--he' d hold the mirror in his hand and keep pecking at it and chirping away--I wonder why wild birds are different about that.
I did this experiment a week or two ago with a much larger mirror. The reaction was different than I expected. It seemed to confuse them more than make the aggressive behavior I was looking for.
One bird even flew around behind the mirror looking for the "other bird" but was really confused when it wasn't there!
Eventually, the birds just come in and feed after they get used to seeing their reflections. That is, if another bird doesn't come chase them away first!
I sure will be looking forward to all you do. Have one experiment that I am going to try and it should be real good and a first on you tube. Everything just about has always been done but have not seen this one on youtube.
that's interesting because when I had a parakeet he just LOVED looking at himself--he' d hold the mirror in his hand and keep pecking at it and chirping away--I wonder why wild birds are different about that.
NewOrleansWoman 2 years ago
I did this experiment a week or two ago with a much larger mirror. The reaction was different than I expected. It seemed to confuse them more than make the aggressive behavior I was looking for.
One bird even flew around behind the mirror looking for the "other bird" but was really confused when it wasn't there!
Eventually, the birds just come in and feed after they get used to seeing their reflections. That is, if another bird doesn't come chase them away first!
jcmegabyte 2 years ago
I sure will be looking forward to all you do. Have one experiment that I am going to try and it should be real good and a first on you tube. Everything just about has always been done but have not seen this one on youtube.
odlaw18 2 years ago
You are welcome/
odlaw18 2 years ago
thanks for sharing your findings
kimmyjeans2 2 years ago