Timbersmom

Very musical indeed! I even heard some vibrato in there

Soooo tempting to get an Amazon. I've promised myself that I'm not going to go looking, so it will have to be one that falls in my lap (or lands on my shoulder

Greywinds, Dan or Jay, is this the one you use? Volkman Avian Science Super Hookbill NO Sunflower Seeds 4 lb "Great Amazon Food" Read more: http://www.windycityparrot.com/Volkman-Bird-Seed_bymfg_91-0-1.html#ixzz2O7x44wNV I don't see anything else on Windy City that says "no sunflower."

I've never heard Timber use a gender expression either. That doesn't mean he never will!

Great pics! I especially like the last one with Slater's wings spread. thanks for sharing

I trim Timbers periodically so he doesn't get tangled up. He seems to be trying to pull as long of a string out as he can. I find strings all over the bottom of his cage.

I don't notice that so much in the voice, but usually in the laugh. It sounds like an evil cackle. My kids say it is the "lech laugh."

Enjoyed the video! I know what you mean Jeff. Timber often speaks in a tone that I would describe as "whiny." Unfortunately, I think that is his version of me! A lowering thought...

Timber loves to pick his to pieces. I have to replace it every four months or so. It seems to be a lot of entertainment for him though!

Interesting stuff!

So sorry to hear this Ray! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Keep thinking that way murfchck...

Timber's is rather pleasant (to my ears). He does a sort of chirp sound then a whistle. Wish I could tape it but he only does it when he hears me getting up in the morning or hears me coming home in the evening. His "hey, get in here" noises vary from annoying to coaxing.

LOL Reminds me of a rather expensive and inoffensive looking toy I bought for Timber. It was a bundle of fiberous straw type things which is similar to one he already has hanging in his cage (he loves that one). It is slightly bigger and has different colors. After watching him give it the stink eye from a distance for six months, I gave up and put it away.

Those pinches hurt too! Sometimes more than a bite I think. It's always live and learn though

Funny about the food jar. They are attracted (and repelled) by the oddest things.

Dayo is a cutie! Thanks for sharing

Very interesting to watch their interaction with other animals (in my opinion). I have four cats. The cats ignore Timber for the most part. They will stick their paws up on his cage and peer at him through the bars once in awhile. He will let them know he doesn't appreciate it much the way Alfie does, by biting at the cage bars. Timber, on the other hand, is very interested in the cats' behavior and movements. He makes a very loud noise (can't really describe it but like something hitting the floor) when they are all in the room then laugh when they all startle and run. He also like to hang off the bottom of his cage when out and try to get a nibble of their tails when they pass under him. I have to say he doesn't bite hard though, because they just look startled rather than yowling. Like you, I don't take chances with him being too close to each other because you never know. He certainly has the meow perfected! When I'm in another room, I can't tell if it is Timber or one of the cats. I just thought the "alert" was interesting and wondered if anyone else's bird did that!

Hello and welcome Vicky

Your lack of experience has nothing to do with her not appreciating you as the parent... She's the boss and she knows it. You just need a little more training!

LOL! Truth there.

What a fun video Dan! I love Dayo's expression. The initial stealth as he headed toward the faucet, then the nah, nah, nah when he left it on.

How sad for all of you! I agree with Dan and Talon. I don't have that much experience, but I know Timber strives to be in the middle of things at our house, calling when he is alone in a room and trying to interact with us, even the cats. They are have a flock mentality and can't thrive without one in my opinion. You and your family are Babalu's flock now, and he needs contact and interaction.

Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed the pics and the video. Funny about the birds and cats (I assume dogs as well but don't have one). I've noticed that when one of the cats gives a distressed meow, Timber will sound his alert (that short sharp whistle). The other day Timber was on his play stand with me in the living room. One of the cats started coughing (hairball) and Timber probably did the alert whistle ten times until the cat stopped. I'm assuming they assume the cats are part of their flock and are sounding some kind of alert? Just curious. I didn't know if you had noticed anything similar since you have a cat.

LOL Looked like Storm was having a good time! They seem to prefer cold water like Ray said, so I doubt the cold feet are cause for worry if the room temp is normal.