Hi Dot, This actually is called "modeling" and is one of the methods Dr.Irene Pepperberg used with Alex ! Susan Friedman would be happy to tell you more ! If...
That's too bad the Grey passed on. It's possible that his disability didn't allow him to exercise as much which could have compromised his health. One more...
Dear Dot, Before long ...way before long, Mert is going to be your very good special little buddy......... promise! -ciao,Angela Cancilla Herschel,her humans...
In a message dated 9/1/04 3:10:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... I completely agree. They are just of the old belief that a pet parrot is ALWAYS a clipped...
Thanks for that tex both pics and funny text.. I do think though it is a pity that these pictures are not being published. Even if they do not encourage...
I`ve been working with Piper and Kia (Piper is always so eager and responsive to the treats and far more active then his girlfriend, I`m afraid I favor him in...
Thanks Angela. It 's all a bit of a disappointment this week. Mirt is still taking seeds easily but hasn't landed on me again since Saturday. She comes and...
I konw it is disappointing, but two steps ahead, one back. I should not worry to much and take it slowly. Bart ... Thanks Angela. It 's all a bit of a...
Pam Clark has a companion parrot without any feet. You can see a pic of him if you go to http://www.parrotsteward.com/pages/family.htm click on BIRDS, then...
... From: <UnfetteredFalcon@...> Thats so cool! How early do you start recall training? I started when they first learned what real food was about. I...
Thanks Nate for the tips. I have read your articles many times and pointed others to them. They offer invaluable advice. Jean Clark and the gang Sadie (GW),...
<<I'm so glad this little guy will be flighted. >> Me too ;) But even if I was a clipper (I used to be) I would have still kept him flighted due his...
... Oh what great ideas! I will do this. I'm also going to fix his cage and areas with platforms and ramps, as well as flat perches like 2x4s of pine etc. ...
... get ... Did they lose him due his toes being missing?? If you could elaborate, or provide any more insight I would be interested, as I do not wish Tigger...
In a message dated 9/1/04 9:44:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... I dont recall why...but i am hopefully going to see the lady today, and i'll ask her about him....
... Thanks Leanne, I will contact her. I've spoken with her before about my phobic Sylvie. I appreciate the advice. Jean Clark and the gang Sadie (GW),...
Best of luck Sheri, a potential new addition to the flock is always exciting! --Kevin S. ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and...
Cally has not moved from the same big maple tree. She wouldn't even come down yesterday for pizza, which is her favorite. UGH. It rained, so she has some water...
Is there a bird she is bonded to that you could bring outside? Have you tried that? I'm sure you have..good luck, I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Jean Clark...
... Karin, is there a reason you can't climb the tree? This slow mo recovery is killing me! Wiahing you ALL the best! -Cindy...
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Thanks Karin: I was going to send out a message this AM and ask about Ms. Cally.....This looks like another three day-er.....I wish I had words of wisdom but...
Is there a bird she is bonded to that you could bring outside? Have you ... She is not close with any of the other birds. They do call off and on. I let Boo...
Karin, is there a reason you can't climb the tree? Yes, it is huge, with multiple long trunks with no branches for many feet. It is not climbable by a normal...
... Now *why* is this always the case?!?!? Of the millions and millions of perfectly climbable trees in the world, why do they always have to strand ...
I hope she comes down soon Karin. FWIW when I could not get Timi Timneh to fly down I pout longsuffering Artha in a cage on a nearby roof and Timi flw down to...
What about calling a tree-trimming service? OK, there's always the chance Cally will fly away... Karin, you go up in the "bucket" and keep calling to Cally. ...
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... You could hire a professional tree climber / pruner, could scoot right up there with some pizza. Your patience will probably work out in the end. If you...
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... I thought I'd give an update on this project that Rex wrote about a few days ago. Rex found a great program that would allow us to automate downloading...
Hi Jean, your story jogged my memory . . . the 'bird of the month' (a Grey) at The Gabriel Foundation. This disabled Grey is missing a leg, but they are...
