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Don't discount the Quaker. They may not be large in size but they are a big bird in a small package.

Ahh. Ok. All I have ever seen in head bobbing is similar to what Dayo was doing in the video. I am relieved. Thank you for clearing that up.

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?196082-What-does-this-mean/page2 see post 13 If head bobbing is part of sexual behavior and is suppose to be stopped immediately isn't it confusing and cruel to play music that you know will cause Dayo to bob his head only to have to put him back in his cage or move him somewhere else because he did bob it.

I don't understand why you would play music that encourages Dayo bob his head.

Getting a bird into and out of the US isn't easy. It takes a lot of planning and a lot of money. Dogs and cats are easy. They only need a health check and proof of rabies vaccine. I wish there was an easier way for those of us with companion birds.

I like bed sheets. They are easy to shake out and toss in the laundry. Beach towels are another favorite.

Offering some warm foods from your fingers might work. Changing the spoon to a small one made of or coated in plastic might also work.

I'm going to be trying a number of freeze dried organic vegies as training treats in the future but right now Jake is into pellets and is willing to accept a hand held pellet as a treat. Silly boy.

You got it right but cut off the right bracket for the /IMG Edit your post and add the closing bracket and it will work.

Jake is only 14 weeks and still at the bird store but what I have observed so far is that he is a dare devil, extremely observant, trusting, and very out going.

Honestly I would leave it all on the floor for a bit and ignore the mess. After 5 minutes I would go back and rehang the toys but discard the food. It is my belief that cause and effect is an excellent teacher. If you don't reinforce her "cheeky" behavior she'll move on to something else. If she continues to take her toys down and throw them place the ones that are safe to be loose in a bowl inside her cage, say something like "doing a bit of rearranging today?, and go about your business, later on hang them back up with out a fuss and go on. While the toys are in the bowl she will think about where the toys go and might even try putting them back on her own which is always a hoot to watch. When I had quakers they did this a lot and learned which toys not to throw to the bottom of the cage because they couldn't hang them back up. Now this is not for any bird with trust issues or that stresses when things are changed. With trust issues I just waited a bit, quietly cleaned up the mess and rehung the toy.

I would like to offer a suggestion of what to use instead of burner covers. Purchase a stove top tea kettle that is the size of your largest burner, preferably in a color that Brandi doesn't like. Keep several inches of water in it and get into the habit of placing the tea kettle down on any burner that was on. I'm not a fan of burner covers. I had one start to stink because I put it down over a burner that was to hot and the paint started to bubble. The tea kettle absorbs the heat protecting toes, the lid keeps fids from the water, and the handle is a fids first choice to perch if they are faster than you. This is a habit I got into years ago when I had littles and have kept it up.

Yes on the dehydrated food. You can make chips out of broccoli stems, carrot rounds or use a peeler for strips. Cooked beans can be dehydrated for a different texture as can leafy greens. Vegies can also be chopped ultra fine and dehydrated down into spice size for topping or mixing in. (sometime you have to hide those vegies). I have a bag of dehydrated sweet potato sticks that I've been saving for when Jake comes home.

The screening is stainless steel and the material is very thick. This is more chew proof than the plastic pet taxi's but not indestructible. There are places inside for hanging toys and once I can see what Jakes preferred toys are I can hang them or make modified versions of them. I am thinking of also making a "booster seat" for under the pack allowing him to look outside but still be strapped into the seat belt when we are in the car.

This is the pack-o-bird. http://www.celltei.com/pamomecufora.html

We went to visit Jake today. It looks like he might be coming home next week. He learned his first word. He says woo. Many of the birds picked it up from someone in the boarding room. We observed today that Jake is a leftie and he favors things that are red. He clung to me when I went to put him back in his cage and he didn't want to let go. I am thrilled that he really wants to be with us but it was very hard to leave him there. Nancy you have to go check out the "big" birds and listen to them saying woo. It is the cutest thing when they all get going. Jake loves to say it. Alfie the CAG went home while I was there. He was a tank mate with Jake but is several weeks older.

I bought the Pack-O-Bird for Jake so we can enjoy outings, going for walks and outdoor concerts but I do want to pick up one of the collapsible cages for weekend travel, extended trips or when my grandbirdie Isabelle comes for extended visits.

The towel can be scary but inventing games that include a small towel can be helpful in creating good feelings associated with the towel and helping it be less traumatic. With the zon we did things like hiding a toy or treat under a small piece of towel and playing a peek a boo type game, placing towels on the floor and sitting down to play on them, using them as blankets for our selves. Eventually the zon learned the towel was good and liked being wrapped up while getting scritches and enjoying family movie time. Each of these things happened slowly and in steps but eventually the towel was seen as something good and cozy.

I wonder if it has something to do with the reflection or even the hue that foods take on from dishes. I know I prefer my food on white, black or red plates and noticed that other colors make the food look unappealing. Someone did a study on left overs wrapped in different colored plastic wrap and people would pass up sweets wrapped in colors because they didn't look good.

I read about this idea somewhere and thought it was interesting. There are nozzles you can fit over your bathtub spigot that spray water. Poke some small pin holes in the hose and secure it using a string and suction cup to the other side of the shower. Set your temp, use a pinch clamp to stop most of the water from coming out the spray nozzle end, hang it up and let your bird play in the tub. It will produce a light fine mist without any scary noises or frightening looking spray bottles. If your bird doesn't like the feel of the tub on its feet you can put down a thin towel. You can alternate play time in the tub without water so that it isn't considered a bad place.

I hope this works out and cannot wait to hear of your adventures with Bubba.

Try amazon.ca instead of amazon.com http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=sr_nr_i_0?rh=k%3Aparrot+toys%2Ci%3Akitchen&keywords=parrot+toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1341629430

I completely understand the toy thing. I have a huge basket of goodies and a cage so full Jake won't have any room to play. I need to get in there and arrange the in cage toys and hang the out of cage toys. Parrots have quiet toys? I bought one with 3 coconut shells and 12 bells (4 hanging on each shell). I still have foot toys to make but that will be next weeks project.

Your dilemma is the same one I faced. In the end the decision was taken from me when the shop clipped him. The plan now is for me to do everything I can to keep his wings strong until his flight feathers grow in again and see what happens.

Its funny, Jake doesn't like to potty on or around people. He wants privacy when he does the wiggle and squat. I never was one for potty training birds but if there is a place he prefers to go (within reason) I won't discourage it.