Timbersmom

LOL Too true! I didn't order the sunshine factor. I wanted to try their birdie bread because Timber doesn't eat what I'm making very well. I will wait until the red palm oil I did order comes in to use it in the bread, which I thought was a good idea since it only uses a tablespoon. Not sure what he will think of the taste of the red palm oil yet, so I don't want to use too much too fast.

Yikes to the burn and LOL to the un-ice cream! Had me laughing there.

I guess I just haven't had him long enough to be up to speed. He's been mad before, like when I won't let him get on the floor, but he took this to a whole new level. Thankfully, he is acting much like his old self now.

Timber has a pattern with new things. First there is fear, then the ignore stage, then curiosity, then acceptance. It may take a few weeks (or maybe not) before she shows an interest, but I'm betting she will!

Yes, I enjoyed seeing all the pics. It was really tough when voting! Congratulations to the winners

Interesting read! Thanks for sharing.

No pro here Katie, but I start by spraying Timber (which he likes). Sometimes, but not nearly every time, he will follow that by going to his water bowl and throwing water over his shoulder. That is my cue to get the heavy glass baking dish and put an inch and a half of water in it. He will dive right in. If he doesn't want to take a bath, the dish can sit there all day and he won't go near it. Like many other things, it is on his terms and not happening any other way. When it comes to bathing, I can live with that.

And nothing makes them happier than a loud noise they originate. If Timber has nothing to throw, he makes this very load noise that I cannot even explain (uses that to scare the cats). So funny to watch their pleasure when they can make a ruckus!

I ordered some the of the Harrison's birdie bread yesterday and also some red palm oil. Can't wait to try it!

Yes, sounds like you are doomed

Yes, it is hurtful. And there is the fear that you have undone all the progress made. He still isn't 100% back to where we were, but improving daily. It takes so long to build that trust, then you feel like you have blown it. Hearing that others have birds that react the same way is reassuring, thanks!

LOL That's funny!

Someone posted here a day or two ago that it can take two years for a clip to fully grow out. Timber had a light clip when I brought him home this past June. After his bath yesterday, he was on top of the cage flapping his wings and could barely hold on, so I am assuming he is getting some "lift" back?

Happy Hatchday Chloe! I agree, time certainly does "fly" by...

Jan, my first thought was what you said about "holding both hands up like a surgeon." Timber is "hand shy" a bit. He sees an open hand as a threat. I start scratching him even with one finger until he relaxes. Probably not the case with your bird, but just a thought!

Never ceases to amaze me how they can make those connections!

Happy hatchday Hawkins!

LOL Looks like Joe is nodding in agreement to them!

Looks good!

LOL Yes, probably hatch-mates!

Happy homecoming Bongo

It is good to know that his behavior is "normal" at any rate! Just like with my kids, I think it hurts me more than it hurts them...

As I've mentioned in other posts, Timber and I had a major bump in our relationship. His nails had gotten long enough to impede his movement, and I took him to the vet for a trim and a check-up. That was the Saturday after Christmas. Until today, he has wanted nothing to do with me. Didn't want to "go" like he usually does, didn't want me touching him etc. In fact, when I would ask if he wanted to go (our version of step up) he would go straight in the cage. Monday night, he finally stretched his head toward me for a scratch. After a couple nights of that, he finally stepped up and went in the living room with me tonight. After that, we sat down and had our old cuddle time, just like before. What a relief! I didn't think his behavior was permanent, but I was worried... I guess the nail clipping really traumatized him since he had to be toweled. Whew. Hopefully, we are good for another six months!

Good for Sophie! They always manage to surprise us with their ability to learn.

Agreed. Timber doesn't beg, he demands