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Old 03-02-2009, 09:40 PM
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Actually I have read that it is natural for a bird to "fledge" out on their own away from their parents. Then as they get older, they bond with someone other than their parront/feeder.

This reinforces the fact that socialization really starts after weaning, once the baby is with it's new family.
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