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I'm betting female. I'm curious if I'm right. 50/50 chances, righ?

You've totally inspired me. Thanks!

That's like the most perfect carrier. Where did you find it??

I was told the Phoenix figured out how to manipulate mom into running back into the house when she was preparing to leave by ringing like the home phone...

that's the most adorable photo i've seen in a while.

Phoenix rarely offers me or anyone else the luxury of time away from the cage. You really have to work at him to get him to step up, but sometimes (every blue moon) he gets all sweet and throws that foot up when you just walk by the cage. It's usually not like this. However regardless of his resistence to stepping off his cage, he finds himself at home anywhere else in the house. He will sit on my shoulder if I place him on my arm but he never assumes that is his spot. He will sit behind or beside you on the sofa, and usually props up on one foot and naps. Talula ... always throwing her foot up. Always wants off the cage. Always wants on YOUR shoulder. She's never as calm as Phoenix, she's always more jittery -- even when she's at rest it seems her dreams are far more vivid. I don't know it could also be nightmares or trauma playing out. Either way, she's no where near as mellow - yet. Now she seems to be more calm with Butch than with me, but Phoenix is the same chill type pretty much regardless of who picks him up. He's recently started gliding and lifting, so if he really doesn't want to be with you he'll flutter to the floor and waddle to his cage. Talula sometimes diverts from the path to her cage towards his, this is an ongoing .... problem. It's like Queen Latifa and Eminem sharing a house.

has the day light started to get longer where you are? the seasonal change may also play a role. Talula pulled her tail out just recently, so I understand your pain and frustration

Given this is one of the rare bird species that mates for life, I think they do indeed have a sense of love and devotion. sharing that with us, not so sure about. then again, how many birds lived in a home 20-30 years then turned to extreme self mutilation when the owner passed? sounds like love and remorse to me.

Well I recant that statement. Talula has chosen Butch. Phoenix has chosen me. This was evident when Butch was playing with Phoenix and Talula ripped out her red tail the other night. So much for progress

Talula ripped her tail out yesterday when my bf was playing with Phoenix. She steps up but is avoiding me. Guess she pucked him not me. I feel your strain.

My beetle has a grab handle I let them perch on.

Both of mine are rescued. So they didn't pick me.

Right now it's kind of easy.... One has hardly any chest feathers, just down and is the size of a horse compared to most other greys. The other one has a crooked beak and a bad bird attitude. What would bother me is that Phoenix would likely run away from me but Talula would step up.

I can say that an attitude change is certain. I sometimes feel as if Phoenix is only playing nice to me so that I let his wings come in so he can escape. Sometimes I almost believe that, and perhaps I should? Despite having it made here, I am sure he'd run away like the prodigal son. I'm letting him keep his growth this time, we're trying bits of tofu (tho not as sticking to it as I had said I'd be, thanks life!) and well talking to him as if he's a 2 year old child... but we'll see. Spring is nearing, he's been on the harness twice this winter and was mostly OK (I got bit). If he tries to take off from my shoulder while outside too often, I'm not sure what the next step will be. I have entertained the idea of building a huge flight dome. I have friends who live far enough out (and could use it for their huskies) that it might be doable. This could allow for recall training and safe exercise, without the risk of him getting swept up in a wind and carried away. It would have to be huge though.

I am glad Tracy found a forever home in Memphis Be sure to take him out to overton park during the summer, he'll appreciate the experience given Budman's description of him.

Brit said she clipped her wings when she went to the vet in the lost thread. I also think that she'll be OK by monday. If she's still wheezing tomorrow then it might be reason to be concerned. don't confuse wheezing with light grunting. she's probably kind of agitated and still scared.

I am glad Pepper is home safe and sound.

Fingers crossed for Pepper.

Remember she will probably stick close to the house. Leave food out for her, perhaps leave a cage outside for her to return to. Get the neighbors involved, and don't lose hope. I've got a candle burning for her safe return. My flock sends their support.

Mine are old birds and they are pretty complacent with me. Now my partner has problems getting Talula to go in her cage.

Thats really good. I have a few friends who all know my parrots well who would bird sit should the need arise. A good sitter is hard to find!

i love it when they coo at night, as you cover them up.

come on spock buddy....

That's a genius idea greywings.

So cute.