Timbersmom

I follow Einstein as well. He's a hoot!

True Ray! If Timber didn't have everything done for him necessity would make him figure it out!

Timber will shell peanuts, but that's about it. I have to crack almonds and others for him. I'm not sure if he can't do it (doubtful) or won't do it because he's lazy (probable).

Very nice! And very kind of you to help the rescue out as well.

Timber likes playing fetch too, with me being the fetchee.

I'm not really ahead of you on this one. From seeing them at bird fairs etc., my assumption is that they are called foot toys because they are things the bird can hold in with one "foot" while they chew. Maybe someone who really knows will come along and set us straight!

That's funny! I remember Gladys...

Love those "chubby cheeks!"

Good to see you Breezy! Hope you find time to post more about life with your TAG (that's what I have also).

Ha! Funny video. I've always loved cats because they have so much personality.

I've always wanted a Bengal. I remember seeing a video of one jumping from the floor to the top bunk of a bunk bed with ease. I can see why you could never trust them around a bird. I don't trust my two fat, lazy, unpredatory Maine Coons around Timber alone either, but they can't move with the speed and agility of a Bengal.

So glad you found these babies to bring you some comfort! They are beautiful and will bring you much joy I'm sure.

Very nice! Pretty cat too. Is that one of your Bengals? It may take him awhile, but I suspect Alfie will "take" to them eventually. He'll get past the "if I land there I will die" soon I'm sure.

Don't know why this tickled my funny bone, but it did!

The purpose of this forum (in my opinion) is to share our triumphs AND our sorrows. Most of the forum members have furbabies as well as fids. There is no reason why you should not share your loss with like-minded people. As for me, thinking of the ones I lost brings fond memories. I firmly believe I will see all my loved ones when I cross into eternity (human and nonhuman), so I see it as a temporary parting, not a forever goodbye.

No. I've been wondering too, but hesitate to contact them when I know things are difficult.

Hard as it is to do, the advice I've always been given is to show no reaction when Timber bites. I really don't think he understands how damaging his bites are to me. Several have told me that the more reaction you give them, the more likely they are to repeat the behavior to get a reaction (reminiscent of small children). So, when Timber does give me a bite, I do what Luvparrots suggested. I say "no bite" to him sternly then clean up the blood trail and my sorry self without further fuss.

So sorry for your loss! I have two cats remaining out of four, having lost two (one 18, one 19) last year. They do become family members and best friends.

Yikes, I've had some pretty serious bites from Timber as well, but none that did permanent damage. Some have taken a few weeks to heal completely, but they did heal. I pray yours does also.

What a great relationship you have with your girl!

Or my pepperoni, or my bacon.... funny!

Yes! especially when you have worked for months to get them to trust you enough to get on your arm. I'll never forget the first time Timber dropped his head, pushed his beak against my stomach and let me scritch his head. It took so long to get there, and I'll never forget that day.

Same here. I try to hit the wet stuff as soon after it hits as possible. I am always amazed at the amount of dry crud surrounding the cage each evening though. For a bird who only weighs about 1/2 pound and doesn't seem to eat that much, where do all these bits and pieces come from? It's a puzzle

LNCAG that's where the red palm oil idea comes from. Dave said that the red palm fruit is a staple in their native diet. You can't get the fruit here (or I haven't found a source).