You caught him at the right time as he was going over his monologue and I would have thought that Echo was just a statue and not a living breathing bird who was just sleepy, thanks for sharing that with us.
I don't have any birds that pluck but wanted to point out that when using the aloe vera juice as spray to bathe them in to use it full strength, it does not need watering down, its perfectly safe for them and will benefit them more if used that way.
I am so sorry to hear of Jasper's passing but don't blame yourself as it could happen to anyone, accidents happen and its no use beating yourself up, please accept my condolences on your loss.
Carol I beg to differ as they are intended for birds and I have used them for years with no problems, granted they are for the larger type birds, greys and larger.
Greycie is real proud of herself and her accomplishment but this too shall pass and you will start hearing more words and phrases, better get used to it for they pick up what they like and ignore the rest, ah the life of living with a grey.
On the large version the bar spacing is 1 1/8 but the smaller one is 5/8 inch, I have both and have used them with no problems but have to admit that it is easier to carry the smaller size.
So sorry to hear about Brandy but congrats on giving Smokey a new forever home, he is a handsome hunk even if he does pluck a little but give him time and plenty to keep him busy. You will just have to ignore the cuss words when he speaks them and give no reaction and he should say them less and less but shame on the people who taught him those.
It is unusual that Dayo speaks in Dan's voice but Kim is his favorite human, I can't recall if he has ever spoken in her voice. Josey speaks in my voice most of the time but a few things she does in my hubby's voice but her laugh is definitely all mine.
I have this type of collapsible travel cage, it is designed specifically for birds, check it out:
http://www.thecountryroost.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=28_29
This woman just doesn't understand how going back and forth is not good for Cotay, she is happier with you and Pat, she is feeling guilty for she let a bird go to someone else, tell her to quit thinking of just herself and focus on what is best for Cotay and we all know what that is.
I think he has decided to stay but he wants to keep you guessing so the good stuff will continue for if he fully commits to you then it might stop, don't worry Dee, your little man loves you a lot.