~MALAYSIAN SERAMA THREAD~ (PICS!!!)

[SunnyCalifornia]

Just work on handling them a lot first, so they are used to you and aren't trying to run away.

 

[Ok_Junebug]

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Posing is a natural stance if the bird is built correctly...just make him gentle to handle and accustomed to standing on a table...he will do the rest.

 

[CrazyChickensEverwhere]

Ok. Because my one serama is always posing other is....different

 

[nurseshelly]

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Posing is a natural stance if the bird is built correctly...just make him gentle to handle and accustomed to standing on a table...he will do the rest.

I think the accustomed to standing on a table is the operative part! Mine freak out when I put them on something to take pictures. For example, my Marilyn who is my avatar right now, stands funny whenever I put her on the table ... thus her really poor posture. When she's running around, her chest is puffed out nicely. They need more practice - LOL!

 

[Ok_Junebug]

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Posing is a natural stance if the bird is built correctly...just make him gentle to handle and accustomed to standing on a table...he will do the rest.

I think the accustomed to standing on a table is the operative part! Mine freak out when I put them on something to take pictures. For example, my Marilyn who is my avatar right now, stands funny whenever I put her on the table ... thus her really poor posture. When she's running around, her chest is puffed out nicely. They need more practice - LOL!

When I'm table training birds to show, I put them on a small grooming table (carpeted) and put food and water with them...usually put a bonded pair on the table together for confidence...I may only show one of them,, but a companion takes away a lot of stress...I just let them cruz around on the table all day...(this is inside--in a room where I am working...if one hops down, I just put him back...they soon become so relaxed its just like they're living there. When we get good on the table indoors, I have a safe place outdoors with a table where we go (only when I can be with them). Then we practice being on a table outdoors.

 

[seramasrus]

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I think the accustomed to standing on a table is the operative part! Mine freak out when I put them on something to take pictures. For example, my Marilyn who is my avatar right now, stands funny whenever I put her on the table ... thus her really poor posture. When she's running around, her chest is puffed out nicely. They need more practice - LOL!

When I'm table training birds to show, I put them on a small grooming table (carpeted) and put food and water with them...usually put a bonded pair on the table together for confidence...I may only show one of them,, but a companion takes away a lot of stress...I just let them cruz around on the table all day...(this is inside--in a room where I am working...if one hops down, I just put him back...they soon become so relaxed its just like they're living there. When we get good on the table indoors, I have a safe place outdoors with a table where we go (only when I can be with them). Then we practice being on a table outdoors.

At what age do you start them on the table, I plan on showing a few of mine next year and have been trying to work with mine some. They are between 8 to 10 weeks of age.

 

[froggiesheins]

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Junebug, I want to come work for you! Man I would be in heaven with all those fuzzy-butts!

OH, NO!!! NOT ANOTHER MOUTH TO FEED!!

THATS FUNNY!

 

[nurseshelly]

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I think the accustomed to standing on a table is the operative part! Mine freak out when I put them on something to take pictures. For example, my Marilyn who is my avatar right now, stands funny whenever I put her on the table ... thus her really poor posture. When she's running around, her chest is puffed out nicely. They need more practice - LOL!

When I'm table training birds to show, I put them on a small grooming table (carpeted) and put food and water with them...usually put a bonded pair on the table together for confidence...I may only show one of them,, but a companion takes away a lot of stress...I just let them cruz around on the table all day...(this is inside--in a room where I am working...if one hops down, I just put him back...they soon become so relaxed its just like they're living there. When we get good on the table indoors, I have a safe place outdoors with a table where we go (only when I can be with them). Then we practice being on a table outdoors.

I'll have to try it

Right now, whenever I put her on a flat surface, she squats like a duck ... or that is how I think of it!

 

[CrazyChickensEverwhere]

Ok. I know how seramas don't breed to colors very good. But would it be ok for me to breed buff over mottled?

Wonder what that would turn out to look like

 

[SunnyCalifornia]

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Play with them constantly, and put them on a variety of surfaces.