Timbersmom

What a pretty boy! Good luck and God bless

Good luck! I hope this is the one for you but if it doesn't feel "right" don't hesitate to walk away. On the cage thing... I rehomed Timber in June of this year. I let him keep the old, small cage because I thought he would be more comfortable. Now I wonder if that was a mistake, because he has no interest in the "palace" and is still residing in the dump-worthy cage. Others with experience can chime in, but I'm wondering if you wouldn't be better off transporting him in a carrier then putting him right in the new cage. Since he will be a bit traumatized anyway with the move, maybe it is better to do it all at once? Chime in here people As for getting him settled, I'm no expert there either but I would say no raised voices, no jerky movements to startle him etc. Just sit in a chair by his cage and read something to him. It will depend on how shy he is, and how he behaves when you get him home. They are all different, and his reaction to you and the new house may be totally unexpected, one way or the other.

oooo I can try that tonight. I always put fresh veggies on his kabob on the morning, but will give the pumpkin a shot in the evening.

Woohoo! I was so happy to read this! Gilbert is making some amazing headway there

LOLOL What Dan said!

That's a good rule of thumb to live by. I'm not that prim and proper myself, but I don't find foul language from birds or children amusing (not since I was about 16 at any rate).

That's a great pic!

What a great feeling indeed! In the short time I've been on the forum, Gilbert has made a lot of progress. They never cease to surprise us

Just gives you good-bumps doesn't it? Timber and I always have cuddle time right before I put him in to sleep. He is usually sitting on his playstand watching me play xbox before bed. He has started making this sound right about 8 o'clock, which is usually cuddle time. It's a cheeping (almost baby) sound that I assume is his "ready to cuddle" sound. Every time I hear it I smile!

That is so sad. Like adopting a child, you just never know everything they were exposed to. Their ability to retain phrases and memories is amazing, though many times you would rather they forgot!

Yes, and my name is half-wit I'm thinking Thanks for sharing! Interesting stuff

Great pics! They sure do enjoy them.Timber even looks different when he is holding a bone. Don't know if it is excitement or what, but he lays his feathers back and looks slicker? He really gets into it at any rate. Maybe that is his predator look!

A cheap stop-gap is to put your laptop webcam on the birds. You get sound (mine is troubled but that's my problem with my laptop) and video. You can stream it through http://www.ustream.tv/ free, and see it from anywhere, even on your phone. Sarasota told me about it, and she could give you more info. It works for me, and at no added cost. I'm looking for a better camera so would like to hear what you decide on!

I didn't take any pics, but Timber was scared of the pumpkin. I gave him a small piece and he dropped it. So, I baked a piece, thinking he might like it cooked. I put it on a plate and sat with him near it. He sniffed it then ignored it. So, I finally cut a few pieces up and put it with his dinner. Later, they were in the bottom of the cage. Stubborn bird! I have half still in the fridge (it was only about 8 inches in diameter) and will try something else with that. It was worth a try anyway, but it seems like I spent half the day with it. I suspect Timber is laughing to himself about me and the pumpkin!

How heartbreaking! I am so sorry for your loss.

Well this thread convinced me. I bought a very small pumpkin today. I plan to give it to Timber tomorrow. Fun, fun!

Well, I'm relieved to hear that because Timber is really fond of meat, but I was afraid to give him too much.

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing and good luck!

LOLOL I'll bet you do get looks with that one! Twix, yes. My understanding is that they can have a little meat but not much.

Funny isn't it! Guess they are like kids, like something one day, not the next. Timber has been taking it by spells, so I'm not going to give them as often. The first couple he demolished, then one he hardly seemed interested in. Last night I gave him one and he ate it right down. Note to self: Don't push stuff he likes or it will lose its novelty and he won't eat it...

Haaa... when I give Timber the chicken bone I say "here you go you little cannibal." A lot of things freak the people I know out about Timber, but mostly how much time and attention I give him! The other night I said, "I really need to go. Timber needs out of cage time." Got the crazy bird woman looks from them

I can't even imagine how panicked you must have felt! What a horrible experience. I "third" the nanny cam. As Sara suggested, I turned my laptop (webcam) on Timber and feed it through ustream. At least that gives you a sense of what is going on and you would have heard the alarms going off!

Funny! Sounds like something else I need to try...

Unfortunately, Timber feels that way about hamburger! I do give him a bite, and it is the 95% lean chuck, but he gets upset when I won't give him more.