railchik

I have to say, I am quite pleasantly surprised at how many people have responded to my little dilemma! It's really nice and like a family here. I tried the hand thing yesterday and she was actually putting one foot on my hand (and then quickly taking it off..lol). I'll just keeping working with her; she's worth it.

Siobha9, thanks for replying! I was concerned that maybe I was doing something wrong since she stopped trying to talk. She wasn't very clear yet, but she has said "whatcha doin", "hey", and "yeah" before. Do you know if that is normal, or did I do something wrong?

Isabelle hatched in the beginning of January and I got her in July. She was obviously very well taken care of since she is very affectionate! She only bites when she is scared, likes to cuddle in my neck, and whistles a lot. She started trying to talk a couple months ago, but I think she gave up. She will get on my shoulder, but does not like to stand on my fingers or for me to walk anywhere with her (I have to sit with her on my chest). How do I get her to talk? She whistles what I say (she will literally whistle her name when I call her). I spend time with her throughout the day, speaking to her, singing to her. I leave CNN on when I leave so she hears talking. What am I doing wrong? I swear she understands most of what I say! How do I get her to keep her balance on my finger so she doesn't get scared? Are there any recommended training video's? I did not know much about birds when I got her and I have been searching everything online since I got her to know how to make her a happy bird!