Timbersmom

You could see him smiling!

What a pretty bird Taffy is. I haven't seen a lot of cockatoos in person, but I remember that several of the ones I have seen are missing a lot of feathers. Taffy doesn't seem to have that problem!

No clue, but neat pics

My brothers grows a patch of sweet corn for all of the family in season. That's great because at least I know it is pesticide free. I give Timber a piece and he loves picking off every grain. I'm not sure that he eats much, but he has a fine time making a mess with it!

The most obvious, I would think, would be the contact calls. Timber uses certain sounds in certain situations. I.e. his whistle when he hears me getting up (upstairs, he is downstairs) is the same every morning. I assume that is his "location" call, letting me know where he is so I can get there.

Truth there. If nothing else, having a parrot teaches most of us to be gracious losers

Guess it depends on the audience. If you are writing a scientific document, you need to back it up with facts. If you are writing for a specific group (like other parronts), I think it is fine to write from your interpretation of Dayo's thoughts from your perspective. Personally, I enjoy your "thoughts on his thoughts."

I'll work on this next week at work (where my software is). Maybe I'll try youtube! Thanks Dan.

It is the first video I've posted, so I thought there was a good chance I'd messed it up! Thanks for checking luvparrots

Argh, I hope that isn't true. It is on photo bucket. Anyone else having trouble?

LOL I wouldn't be surprised at all! Timber will spend a lot of time trying to lure the cats over to the cage so he can get his beak on them. He takes joy in waiting until they are all in the room with him and making a very loud, indescribable sound so they all jump and run. He also throws almond shells and anything else at them that he can. Then there are times when I really think he sees them as flock members!

Interesting stuff Dan, thanks for posting!

Others with more experience can be more helpful, but I CAN tell you that it takes time. It takes a lot more time for a grey to adapt and get comfortable than you realize. Have you read the rehome stories on the forum? They would probably give you a lot of help and ideas. Good luck!

What great news! A tragedy averted.

LOL to the "kiss a horse" analogy. Haaaa.

Interesting about Gus! Sounds like you found his "sweet spot." I've noticed with Timber that messy as he is, if it is something he really, really likes (like hard cheese or a little strip of steak) he doesn't drop a crumb.

Yes indeed, great problem solvers aren't they?

LOL! Funny

I think Aerial would be my pick on the list. I like the play on words with that one!

For those of you who have an interest in spycams to keep an eye on your bird when you are away, here is a video I took this morning with the cam. The quality on the video software is not as good as what I see on my Kindle or computer. However, it will give you an idea of what you have access to. Excuse Timber's mess on the cage floor, he had a foraging fest this morning (and every morning). There is a cat in the room in back of him, which is where he seems to be directing his efforts. Also, I just realized I forgot to lower his light when I put him in this morning. Happens about every two weeks... http://s1068.beta.photobucket.com/user/karent777/media/Timbercam_1.mp4.html

LOL! Outwitted by your bird again. Lowering thought isn't it? I love stories like this though

I'll bet you are so excited! Loved the pics, thanks. Good luck and God bless the homecoming

Ah, thanks!

oooo... I hadn't thought of that! Think I'll give Timber a shoe so I have an excuse to buy a new pair...

Enjoyed the pic, thanks! Timber loves to hang on his cage and flap. It seems to be just part of his daily routine. He has a "light" clip, and as Dan said, he can glide down but not achieve full flight. I've made so many mistakes since I rehomed him! Even our more experienced members still make mistakes and have the bite marks to prove it However, there isn't any point in kicking yourself. I just learn from the mistake and know not to repeat it (or try not to). What happened with you is what most of us do, try to go too fast too soon. It's like you have to adjust to "grey time" which moves much more slowly than ours! On the other hand, sometimes he will surprise you with rapid progress. Considering the situation Oscar came out of, I think you have made amazing progress