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This was the sunset as I drove to go get him Heres the "bird paradise" that I made for him, I put together his cage and play gym and he LOVES it.

So after getting Aristotle in my carrier, they said thier finaly goodbyes and we were on our way. We stopped at a fast food chain called Chik-Fil-A and I shared carrots and peas from my soup. Big peices of lettuce from my sandwich and Aristotle, who was whistling up a storm, seemed pretty happy. I got home real late and only brought down his cage and went to bed. In the morning, I was happy to see him and after looking him over real good, I THINK that he is a she. He has been whistling the complete andy griffiths theme song, told me "Goodbye" when I was leaving to work, and has NOT bit me once. Aristotle steps up and loves to join me in the shower. Ive had him for about a week and I am proud to say that I am in love!!! I bought a spray that helps moisturize the skin and helps with molting, as I see a lot of the little white feathers everymorning. I switched up his diet because the previous owner would feed him cockatiel food. He has a constant supply of the pellets, I feed him fruits and veggies, he loves greens... My two year old daughter keeps calling him Sherry baby, but hes a happy bird. Ive applied a lot of the tips Ive read already such as introducing him to everyone, and giving him the grand tour of the house and yard. Check out these pictures, and I'd be grateful to any feedback or advice.

Heres a picture of Aristotle taken this evening. If you didnt read my introduction post, hes a little back story on where Aristotle came from: Turns out that there was a senior citizen in a town 3 hours away who was selling her beloved CAG because she was traveling more and more and that she wasnt spending enough time with it. I called and had long conversations with her about her bird for four days. I was extremely worried about traveling so far and possibly getting myself into another problem, so I proceeded with much caution. She told me that she owned "Aristotle" for about 5 years. She had got it from a co-worker before she retired. She informed me that The bird was semi-tame, but loved to dance, whistle, sing. Since it was only her and her 18 year old granddaughter that came to visit once in a while she wanted a better home for Aristotle. She asked me a lot of questions about myself and my family. That made me feel a lot better because she was truly concerned about where her "baby" was going to end up. The price was right too, it was exactly the money I was returned, so I had a lot to think about. I pondered about what I was going to do since I didnt want this to be another impulse buy, and I didnt want to get hurt again. I felt a bit obsessed to tell you the truth. After I got the green light from my wife, I set out on my journey to go bring Aristotle home. When I finally got there the lady had everything nice and clean for me. She included Aristotles large cage, a large playstand, a garbage bag FULL of toys and two big containers of the food she would feed him. I honestly filled up the truck with bird stuff!!! The lady and her granddaughter both were crying as I began loaded up everything, and the bird had began to pluck his chest since she had taken it to get the wings clipped the day before. He was angry at the granddaughter and gave her a nice big bite GOODBYE she had also made me promise to make sure I provided a great home for Aristotle.

Happy story, Eshe is lucky to have you!

Now thats a predicament!!! If you do tell the "dad" something, he might get upset at you, because that was originally "his" parrot. I hope you can figure this out soon, because its awkward and uncomfortable in your home. Unless, if he doesnt really care about Buster like you do, then hell understand the stress hes putting on both of you. Keep us updated I guess.... Good luck!

I love RUBY's name...

Awwwww!!! B-E-A-utiful!!!

Sorry to read this...

Ill do my best to get the video. I went home for dinner tonight and he was whistling up a storm, so i go and take him out of the cage, and just held him for a while. I sing songs to my little girl, (for her smile) and so he could listen to me. I am very happy...

As per my wife he whistles the andy griffiths theme song A LOT while Im at work!!!

I think that my Aristotle is molting as these are the pesky white feathers I see a lot of....

The plucking isnt bad, its a small spot, ill get a picture tonight when I get home. If you look at the first pic, you can see white spots on his top right (chest) corner, that is where hes plucked a little. The only problem, that I think it may be a problem, is the he shakes/twitches his head once in a while. It doesnt look normal to me. I see a lot of dander so Im assuming he itchy?

Thanks for your quick reply Judy, I knew I could count on you! She told me that it had been a while, but she would clip them regularly. The only diffrence was that the person at the shop had taken him away to clip them, and he was panicked about the towel. (He hates toweling as from what I can tell)

So after getting Aristotle in my carrier, they said thier finaly goodbyes and we were on our way. We stopped at a fast food chain called Chik-Fil-A and I shared carrots and peas from my soup. Big peices of lettuce from my sandwich and Aristotle, who was whistling up a storm, seemed pretty happy. I got home real late and only brought down his cage and went to bed. In the morning, I was happy to see him and after looking him over real good, I THINK that he is a she. He has been whistling the complete andy griffiths theme song, told me "Goodbye" when I was leaving to work, and has NOT bit me once. Aristotle steps up and loves to join me in the shower. Ive had him for about a week and I am proud to say that I am in love!!! I bought a spray that helps moisturize the skin and helps with molting, as I see a lot of the little white feathers everymorning. I switched up his diet because the previous owner would feed him cockatiel food. He has a constant supply of the pellets, I feed him fruits and veggies, he loves greens... My two year old daughter keeps calling him Sherry baby, but hes a happy bird. Ive applied a lot of the tips Ive read already such as introducing him to everyone, and giving him the grand tour of the house and yard. Check out these pictures, and I'd be grateful to any feedback or advice.

I have an update my friends. Thanks to Judygram, I seriously confronted the person who sold me Sherry baby, and she was hesitant at first, but eventually decided to be honest and tell me that she scammed me. I sadly returned both the birds, and got my money back. I had only had them (*she also told me she knew it was a male before she sold it) for about a week. The good news is that I began my search for my forever bird. Turns out that there was a senior citizen in a town 3 hours away who was selling her beloved CAG because she was traveling more and more and that she wasnt spending enough time with it. I called and had long conversations with her about her bird for four days. I was extremely worried about traveling so far and possibly getting myself into another problem, so I proceeded with much caution. She told me that she owned "Aristotle" for about 5 years. She had got it from a co-worker before she retired. She informed me that The bird was semi-tame, but loved to whistle, sing and dance. Since it was only her and her 18 year old granddaughter that came to visit once in a while she wanted a better home for Aristotle. She asked me a lot of questions about myself and my family. That made me feel a lot better because she was truly concerned about where her "baby" was going to end up. The price was right too, it was exactly the money I was returned, so I had a lot to think about. I pondered about what I was going to do since I didnt want this to be another impulse buy, and I didnt want to get hurt again. I felt a bit obsessed to tell you the truth. After I got the green light from my wife, I set out on my journey to go bring Aristotle home. When I finally got there the lady had everything nice and clean for me. She included Aristotles large cage, a large playstand, a garbage bag FULL of toys and two big containers of the food she would feed him. I honestly filled up the truck with bird stuff!!! The lady and her granddaughter both were crying as I began loaded up everything, and the bird had began to pluck his chest since she had taken it to get the wings clipped the day before. He was angry at the granddaughter and gave her a nice big bite GOODBYE she had also made me promise to make sure I provided a great home for Aristotle.

LOVE that movie!

Welcome!!! Pics of your family please.

Thanks Judygram I appreciate your knowledge. I will take her to an avian vet asap.

its the talons

Thank you for the tip of the aloe, I will trust you and change what i am doing now. I recently got Sherry baby, and I am very sad to read your thoughts on her age. I guess I was conned into thinking I had gotten a 6 month old chick. Her tail feathers must have been cut to make her seem younger too, as they are very short. I doesnt matter, I will still show her all the love I can, and be the best companion I can be for her.

Thank you for your kind wisdom Shanlung. I am grateful to have read your knowledge.

Im the lucky one to have found such a wonderful forum... Sherry baby was being raised by her parents and siblings, and someone was biting her feet. shes missing 3 nails, and doesnt like to step up yet. She still growls at me, but I can handle her and I love to hold her to try to make her my sweetheart. Im devouring all the knowledge you all have to offer.

Love the name!!!!