Timbersmom

Happy homecoming Bongo

It is good to know that his behavior is "normal" at any rate! Just like with my kids, I think it hurts me more than it hurts them...

As I've mentioned in other posts, Timber and I had a major bump in our relationship. His nails had gotten long enough to impede his movement, and I took him to the vet for a trim and a check-up. That was the Saturday after Christmas. Until today, he has wanted nothing to do with me. Didn't want to "go" like he usually does, didn't want me touching him etc. In fact, when I would ask if he wanted to go (our version of step up) he would go straight in the cage. Monday night, he finally stretched his head toward me for a scratch. After a couple nights of that, he finally stepped up and went in the living room with me tonight. After that, we sat down and had our old cuddle time, just like before. What a relief! I didn't think his behavior was permanent, but I was worried... I guess the nail clipping really traumatized him since he had to be toweled. Whew. Hopefully, we are good for another six months!

Good for Sophie! They always manage to surprise us with their ability to learn.

Agreed. Timber doesn't beg, he demands

Glad to hear they are "getting along!" I'd love to see some pics of Clarice when you have time.

Ah yes, the pet names our birds have for us. Since the first event, Timber calls each and every one of us "asshole" if we do something that displeases him. Just warms the heart And yes, it is hard not to laugh because he uses it so appropriately! In his mind at least...

Yes, it is really sad that your friend isn't willing to work through things, but it is common. When I rehomed Timber, I had NO idea about the baggage, etc. I thought I would just bring him home, put him in the cage, buy the proper feed, and all would be well. What I'm trying to say is that "ignorance" is common among people who want a bird. They think they are like cats and dogs. Had I not found this forum, Timber would have probably spent the rest of his life confined primarily to his cage. I wouldn't have even had the sense to rehome him if I couldn't deal with it!

I wonder how much Timber eats of it too, but I'm betting he gets a bite or two. That is certainly his favorite veggie to "destroy." You are lucky to get them for $1 Wingy! They are $1.78 here. I hang his on the skewer raw.

And sometimes I think they just like a sound!

Hello and welcome to you both! It sounds like you have already made a lot of progress. Loved the pics, what a good looking guy!

Oh, that sounds great! I can imagine how thrilled you were. Just another testimony to time and patience. Good job

I know that feeling. Timber won't eat fresh peas but will eat "Just Peas" dried.

That would work with me Dan!

What neat pics! Love those babies... thanks for sharing

As for the talking, they talk when they feel like it. When he gets comfortable he will probably start using words again. After six months, Timber will sometimes come out with a word we haven't heard before. They don't forget any word they have learned in the past, so if he had an extensive vocabulary in the past, he still has it. He will use it when he feels like it. Probably not what you wanted to hear, but that's the way they are. I talk to Timber all the time, tell him what I'm doing and just make conversation. Sometimes he responds, sometimes he doesn't. He still does most of his talking when he is alone in the room.

Enjoyed the video! Thanks for sharing

LOL So Gilbert was demonstrating. Funny! As to the car, fool me once and you know the rest. You might be on to something with their reactions mirroring yours though. Tell David to start hopping up and down and verbalizing his excitement every time you come home and see what happens (don't forget to video...). Seriously though, I wonder if they do match their reactions to yours at some level. Interesting at any rate! Congrats on your anniversary. Hubby and I are coming up on 30 the end of the month.

LOL Gotta have an inspector to ensure quality control!

Hello and welcome! Glad to see you here and I hope the forum is as helpful to you and Sadie as it has been to Timber and me

Let us know how it works out, I'm curious!

That mess catcher looks really cool. Timber always finds a way to poop around, over, or under anything I try, so I wouldn't trust it to catch everything! Really neat though.

Pretty babies! That is going to be a tough decision...

Good to hear from you and glad to hear Dutch and Emmy are doing OK. It seems like a new world every day with them sometimes. Never boring at any rate!

Good deal! Isn't progress wonderful?