Timbersmom

Cute video! Thanks for sharing

oooooo you will be the envy of everyone on the forum!

When I catch Timber trying to bathe in his water bowl, I put the pan in the bottom of the cage and he goes for it. He has to be "in the mood" to take a bath before he will use the glass baking dish. If he is in the mood, he will hop right in it.

Excellent! Thanks for letting us know

Good point about the poop check Inara. That is another reason to use newspaper. A quick glance tells you if droppings are looking OK and that is important.

Sounds great! I'm glad you decided to take Rocco. Good luck and God bless

So far, my most special memory is of Timber's first cuddle with me. After several weeks of struggle, bites, tears, and wondering if he would ever come to trust me, I had him in the living room on his playstand. I was ready to take him to back to the cage, and he stepped up easily (not a certainty at that point). I thought to myself "I'll just sit down in the recliner with Timber on my forearm for a minute." When I sat down, I put my forearm (with Timber on it) in my lap so he would feel stable. He looked up at me, then leaned forward with his rear in the air and went beak down on my stomach. I just scratched and scratched around his head and beak. That was our break-through moment and I'll never forget it

Timber does putz around on the bottom grate of his cage quite a bit. He chases a ball around down there etc. I wouldn't want to be without a grate.

What a neat video! My mother has a lot of hummingbirds around her feeders every year. I've never been able to attract any. I've never seen a baby before though!

I've been away for a week or so and I'm late, but a belated Happy Hatchday to Ruby!

What a lovely tribute to Cricket! Thanks Talon

I've always assumed birds use their beaks like we use our fingers to "touch." Timber is always rubbing his beak on anything new, like he is checking to see what it "feels" like. He lies to walk around on the floor. Every times he gets on the floor, he sweeps the floor in front of him in a semi-circle, I always assumed that was checking for stability. He will walk to the door, the wall, the radiator, whatever, and rub his beak gently on them. He also rubs his beak on me. I would like to think it is affection, but who knows

They really are scary smart. What an adventure you are going to have!

What a beautiful bird and a great addition to the Sterling Ranch. So glad you found what you were looking for and Rio is a lucky bird

Haaaaaaa cute!

Hello and welcome to you and Fifi! Share some more pics and more about your life with Fifi when you have a chance

Loved the video! I really enjoy hearing them vocalize. Thanks for posting

I know it is a matter of personal conviction, but I believe our beloved companions will be waiting for us on the other side. When I lose one, I believe the parting is only temporary and they will be waiting for me when I get there! Peace, Ray.

Hello and welcome to you and Levi! So glad to have you join us and looking forward to hearing more about your life with Levi

LOL to the stuffed street taco!

I am in a rural area and do not have access to an avian certified vet. Like you, we have a vet who sees birds (several of them from what I've seen in the office). I feel confident in taking Timber there for "well bird" checks. If Timber were to be ill or I had serious concerns about him, I would probably make the trip. My vet has indicated that she knows her limits, and would be the first to send me to an avian vet if she thought it was warranted.

So sorry Ray! I have been on vacation and am just know reading the forums. I have no words to express my sadness over your loss. God bless and keep you and your wife through your grief.

My sympathy on your loss! We lost our 17 year old Callie two years ago, and I still miss him and think about him. My comfort is in knowing he lived a long (for a cat) full life. He was loved and he knew it. I'm sure Sunshine felt the same!

Beautiful pics! Thanks for sharing an congratulations on your harness success!

Another vote for IBS here...