Nancy, I'm sure that bird to bird to bird things can be different. A relative of mine had a grey who saw her as a "mate." The bird was jealous, aggressive, and ended up being a plucker. I don't have any experience, but I know I don't want anything to do with that kind of relationship. It ended up making the bird's life difficult, and was no picnic for the other family members either. I guess that is why I am anxious about Timber's behavior. I'm glad things didn't turn out that way for you and Sophie!