jgoewe1

Thank you so much for the encouraging words! The Vet visit went better then I had expected! Mookie is underweight so we are trying different foods but slow and steady. I work up this morning to Mookie chirping at me because ignored him. I was so excited that he made a sound! I know this is crazy but the Vet told me that Mookie lacks social skills, so I bring his play cage everywhere with me in the house. It has rollers, so I tell him to “hang on.” If I am cooking I bring him to the kitchen, I bring him in the room at night and he has a special area in the living room for his play time. That seems to be really helping because even if we are not talking to him, he is getting used to our voices and actions. So far so good, he brings me a lot of joy because I am certain he will come around.

I appreciate your responses. I am taking mookie to the vet tomorrow and i am taking classes with a local expert on parrot psychology. I can’t wait for the day that mookie loves us the way we love him. Mookie was a birthday present for my boyfriend as he has always wanted a Grey. He is so discouraged because he sees all the stories of love and affection. I appreciate your responses! Thank you.

I put some info about my situation in a blog...I need advice and help with ideas for an abused bird i have fallen in love with. Please let me know if you have any information.