Rachaelslp

Hey all, I post in the introduction threads, but wanted to drop a line here as well. I saw your thread here about language and cognition and was thrilled. I am finishing a novel about a Congo who witnessed a murder. I am trying to add in some real life stories to the book to add interest and share some of the amazing things our birds can do. If you have any great stories that I could use, I would love to hear them. Please let me know if I can use them in my novel. I love my Isaac, and am continually amazed about what he can do!! Thanks!!

Hey all, I am the proud parent of a 3 year old Congo that I adopted about 9 months ago. He came from a good and loving home that was undergoing some change. He is a great guy! He talks up a storm and has learned many new phrases since being in my house. He is strong willed and tries to boss me at times, but I'm really having fun learning about him. I am also writing a book based on an african grey. He is the witness to a crime. I have stories of my own from Isaac, and from my sister and parents' birds, but would like to hear from you guys. What is one of your astonishing things that your bird said or did that showed how really intelligent he/she was? Would you be okay if I used it in my book? Thanks so much!

Okay, so now my cag comes out of the cage and climbs around freely. He takes little bits from my fingers, and will occasionally let me or my kids pet his head. He has moved into his new, larger cage and is still eating, drinking, and chattering. He will not step up, however, from inside or outside the cage. I am trying to treat him and persuade him to step up, but he looks like he'd still like to bite first. Question is, should I try to insist he step up and risk a bite, or give him the choice of not stepping up? Any recommendations? Oh, and his name is Isaac. I have pics but have never used photo bucket so I will have to learn. Thanks!! Rachael

Hey all, I have recently adopted a Congo African grey whose family was going through a hard time and had to rehome him. He is a chatty guy who comes to the front of the cage to look at us and take treats. He was accustomed to being out of the cage for some time every day. My questions are: We got him last night. When should I let him out of his cage? I have a larger cage for him to move into. When should I move him? When should I mist him? If he is not used to going on trips and visiting around, is it too late to start since he's 3? Thanks, Rachael