LOL Sassy really didn't know what to make of that! Leo was appeared to be watching her reaction. Since we can't interpret the whistles, maybe she told him it wasn't beak-worthy
Timber pulled a new one out of his hat over the weekend. Hubby was playing a little game with him (he is the "playmate"). Long story, but it involved a plastic comb. At any rate, Gary pulled the comb away before Timber was ready and Timber said "hey, now!" Progress from the last time, when he said "asshole."
I'm a novice, so I don't have any knowledge to contribute on your gender thoughts. I think background does have a lot to do with their "gender" preference from the stories I've read from other forum members. On the other hand, my rehomed TAG prefers my son or myself (one male, one female) over the others he is exposed to. I assume that means he wasn't mistreated by either gender in his past so it eliminates gender preference based on experience.
Hello and welcome Shelbie and Erwin Good advice from Judygram. The next step will probably be him NOT moving away from you when you are near his cage. The more time you can spend near his cage talking to him or reading or just being quiet, the more quickly that will happen I would say. Since he is greeting you and "making conversation" he is showing a desire to communicate with you. It sounds like you are coming right along in your relationship. Good luck and God bless
I got mine on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Jungle-Talk-Play-Phone-Large/dp/B000UJURY0/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1362177455&sr=1-2&keywords=talk+n+play
I use IP Cam (droid) on my phone and my Kindle to see the cam I have on Timber. When I was using the laptop webcam I used ustream. Don't know if that helps, but it is all I know!
I can commiserate. My cats ignore Timber, but he is will hang around the bottom of his cage so he can try take a nip of their tails as they pass by. I always give him a time out when I catch him at it, but he is persistent. After eight months, I can't see a lot of improvement in that behavior.