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So far my Sterling seems to like showers.

Thanks for the replies. He said "Mornin" again several times this morning and I think he is trying to say his name. He is a piece of work, this bird. It's pretty fun and exciting to have stewardship over a creature so intelligent.

Lol! I just very surprised. I didn't expect anything for a year. Now I really have to stop cussing! Hahaha

But he's only 3 months old? Is it possible?

My boy has been home for 2 weeks and was born in January of this year and he's already saying " good morning" and " morning". At first I thought no way but that's exactly what he's saying. How unusual is that for his age? He also took a shot at pretty bird this morning. I'll see if he repeats it.

Lol. He's a brat that's for sure. Just like a baby!

I hope he stays sweet. It's possible, right? I can hope?

He's finally home, yay!! I want to resist the urge to keep him out all the time and show him the whole house. The bird shop guy said to only take him out for 15 minutes every 3-4 hours or so so he doesn't get spoiled.

Sterling comes home Saturday!

I've been visiting Sterling regularly. He might come home this weekend. I've noticed that he's very vocal. All kinds of little noises come out of him and often. He already expresses himself and I can tell when he doesn't like something. He has a consistent sound for that I've noticed, lol. Are the babies usually that "chatty"?

Thanks! Sterling discovered my iphone yesterday, lol.

Here is an updated pic of Sterling. He's growing fast!

I've been to visit Sterling 3 x since the last post. He's been a beaky little boy but nothing too bad. I give him foot toys instead. Today he had some fun with the skin on my forearm. Yikes that would hurt if he were older. When he calmed down a bit he just sat very sweetly. I may or may not have snuck him in a pumpkin seed or two.

Thanks. Very good advice. I admit to being a bit apprehensive with him when I wasn't at all with the Cockatoo. Ignorance is bliss

I went to visit Sterling today and I guess he's getting more comfortable with me. He bit me pretty firmly a few times - not enough to cause any pain but today was a first for that. I just told him no and removed him from my fingers - repeatedly. He wasn't really a good listener. I think he thought " challenge accepted". I was calm and consistent though. I bought a little toy to bring for next time so my fingers aren't a toy. This is normal, right? Soooo different from a Cockatoo already.

Thanks! I figured out the pic upload. Here is Sterling

Thanks. Yes I have been visiting him at the shop. He does use his beak a lot but I figured he's just feeling things out. Is it ok to let him nibble gently or should I discourage that? I'll try to put a pic but it won't allow me to directly upload.

Hi, Just got a new baby male Grey and I can bring him home in 6 weeks. I have previous experience with a Lesser Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. I have always wanted a Grey but my main concern is the possibility of being mean or biting. He is being very socialized now and fed / handled by several different people at the aviary from which I purchased him. This makes the difference, right? Thanks, Darla