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Saturday, April 8, 2006
An African Grey
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DeeWe quickly realized that although we were up to the challenge we really needed help with Perk our african grey. We also understood that the help and guidance we needed could only come from those who had experience with african greys.
With all the research I had done I wasn't able to find a website/forum specifically for african greys that I liked. So I decided if I built it .. they would come! LOL
An African Grey debut was today and I can only hope that we become a valuable resource to others. In doing so Perky will benefit from what I am able to learn!
An African Grey
Sunday, November 6, 2005
Perk's Progress
In the past, he has had very little out of cage time -- He is now not only coming out with just learning step up ... but he plays with foot toys and his hanging toys on top of his cage ...
He was never clipped and can't seem to fly .. so we are very careful with his out of cage time. He panics and flies around erratically so we are having a hard time working with him. I think we will need to clip him or we won't be able to work with him. He is lunging and biting and isn't trusting us and flies off ..
We have to buy a carrier to get him to the vet to have him clipped .. hopefully next week. We don't want to traumatize him so we will see how he is doing.
He was eating a mixture of sunflower seeds, peanuts and a bunch of other seeds .... Can you believe he is eating Hagen Lifetime Pellets for Parrots ... and tropimix! He loves it ... just tonight he kept his head in the bowl for 10 minutes!
I am so impressed with this birds progress ... he is so perceptive to all physical changes ... but still lunges and bites!
I know .. one day at a time!
Sunday, October 30, 2005
Perky - CAG
Today was a big day in our lives ... we adopted a Congo African Grey Parrot named Perky.
Perky is 22 years old and has had the same owner for 20 of his 22 years. We had thought this would be a difficult adjustment for him and we were not only prepared for the challenge but intended to make the adjustment as easy as possible for him.
We also have a quaker parrot named Sméagol and kept Perky under quarantine for about three weeks. We felt this was a good approach for health reasons but also allowed Perky to adjust to his new surroundings and people before introducing him to King Sméagol.
His first day was better then I expected. He seemed a little cautious but not nervous. He was eating and drinking and had about 5 minutes out of cage time. So we were pleased and felt we were off to a great start.
I was thinking this evening that our lives have forever changed ... but that's a good thing!
Monday, April 18, 2005
Sméagol's Vocabulary
Little Man's Words
Sméagol, Sméagol's Good Boy
Good Bird
Pretty Bird
Hallo, Hi
Good Morning, Nite, nite
Whatcha doen
Come ere
Wanna come out, Come out
Mommy and Mommmmmiiiiiiieeeeee!
Yes, yes, yes
No, no, no
Sméagol's First Outdoor Adventure
Yesterday, I took Sméagol outside on the deck just to sit and enjoy the beautiful day. This was his first time outside other then coming home and going to the vet back in November 2004.
I put him in his Adventure Pack, got Chuck a bone, myself a drink and a book and we sat outside for about an hour!
He was such a good boy. Just played, ate and drank. I also noticed him listening to the birds.
Fun was had by all!
Friday, December 31, 2004
Sméagol's Christmas
Well Santa was really good to Sméagol ... must be because he is such a good boy!
Sméagol got a bunch of new toys and two pinatas ...
He hasn't really noticed his pinata .. or he is just ignoring it!
He is getting more and more cuddly everyday! I am really surprised, I would have never thought a bird would be a cuddler .. happy but surprised!
Sméagol got a bunch of new toys and two pinatas ...
He hasn't really noticed his pinata .. or he is just ignoring it!
He is getting more and more cuddly everyday! I am really surprised, I would have never thought a bird would be a cuddler .. happy but surprised!
Sunday, December 5, 2004
Bathing or Swimming
We aren't really sure if our little man is bathing or swimming ... but he sure looks like he is having fun!
Either way he sure is cute!
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