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Malikah

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  1. She's a young healthy bird, if the vet is indeed knowledgeable and experienced I would trust him. Best wishes for an excellent outcome for Lucy!
  2. Happy belated hatchday sweet girl!
  3. I'm seeing moments here and there of how it will be with Miss Kito in a few months. Best wishes to you and your little monster!
  4. Wishing the best for your family and new flock member. I'll be looking for pictures!
  5. Which is one different than usual?
  6. ::::: Disclaimer: I am not an expert, but there are many here who are. ::::: Just so you know, parrots go through the terrible twos just like children. Gary may take months to feel at home with you. He may never like your wife, or he may choose to bond with her and not like you. If you own a bird you will get pooped on. That's pretty much a guarantee. I'm sorry to be a party pooper (sorry bad pun), but it's best for you all if you go into this with your eyes open. Many people will tell you that it is not healthy to try to potty train a bird. Sometimes they can injure themselves because they will not "go" unless someone tells them to. As you get to know your bird you will learn his body language right before he goes so, if you are dilligent you can usually put the bird on a stand or hold him over a wastebasket where you want them to go every 15 minutes or so. Some people are lucky and their birds will fly to the potty area as neccessary and fly back to them after. I would say as long as he is not chasing and attacking your wife there isn't an issue right now. It will take time for both of you to establish a relationship with Gary. Many times there is a honeymoon period that may last a few days or weeks followed by a few months of not so happy times. If everything goes well when you come out the other side you will each have a unique relationship with Gary and he will be happy and know the rules and obey them when he feels like it. LOL! The good news is that if/when you do decide to bring Gary home, you have found the best place for advice on the planet!
  7. I hope Jay's vertigo is getting better. Makes me have sympathy dizziness just thinking about it.
  8. I can just hear him "Hey y'all", "cut out the light", "mash that button". Gotta love that southern drawl. I lived in Hendersonville, NC my junior year of high school. It took me about a month to quit saying y'all once I moved back to WI. We have no fun accent here. Our university journalism programs are HUGE! lol!
  9. Thanks Judy, she is just the sweetest thing. Hee hee no it was shelled unsalted sunflower seeds. Those are the only nuts she likes lately (weird I know!) and she will only eat them as rewards. The cheerios go in one compartment of the buffet wheel.
  10. badum dum ting! :::drum/cymbal crash for your pun:::
  11. Malikah

    Kito Tricks

    I couldn't agree more. Even those who are not in the best condition or are temperamentally challenged can steal your heart in an instant.
  12. Here's my video of trimming Kito's nails. You'll notice I just touch the nail for a fraction of a second each time.
  13. Malikah

    Kito Tricks

    That video was taken 6 months ago, here's one I took last night. I really haven't taught her much new, it's been a busy summer/fall. She's got them down pat now, but still loves to do them.
  14. Yes, you have to be very careful with a dremmel. I only take off a tiny bit at a time. My bit is not real abrasive either.
  15. Oh, poor honey. Bless you for rescuing her!
  16. Kito likes Harrisons high potency course the best and Pretty Bird African second best.
  17. Kito can be a stinker at bedtime too. I have learned to turn off the light in the birdroom before I take her in there. Otherwise she will fly onto the playstand and refuse to step up. If the light is off she will snuggle on my shoulder and let me pet her for a few minutes before I put her in the cage.
  18. Kito stands on her t-stand and I use a dremmel on her nails. I finally taped it tonight and of course she was the most uncooperative she has ever been. I'll put it on youtube in a little while if anyone wants to see it.
  19. Sending best wishes for no more TIA'a and a full recovery for Jay. Take care of yourself too Maggie!
  20. Is microchipping safe? I am considering it.
  21. Thanks Gina, yes I made the playstand. It is kind of naked in the pic because I just got done cleaning and re-wrapping it. I got the plans from a book. Even though I have a bird room, I still like to put her in the sleeping cage at night. I would hate for her to go flying around the room and get hurt if startled by a thunderstorm or something. The curtains are light and there is a nightlight in there as well.
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