Sting

Here are 2 videos of Sting that I recorded yesterday.





Sting is Flame's son. As can be seen, his form has risen since the last video. He is still very young and has a long way to go to reach top form as he is still not sexually mature and does not react to a female shama when her cage is placed close to his.

I have begun to train him to get used to travel, places and people. He is starting to sing when in the car and this suggests that he is beginning to relax when in the car.  He also does not flutter too much when pedestrians pass by his cage when I take him out.

The difference between his form yesterday and the earlier videos is that he is starting to move about on the perch as part of his display. His song is also much longer. My hope is that he will develop into another "Piston".

The video below is of Alpha's youngest son.  He is bred and owned by Michael. Even at this very young age, he is showing signs of aggression.