Timbersmom

This is something I've never thought about. As everyone else said, I would have a "love me, love my bird" attitude. Timber is like part of my family. If I were dating (I've been married forever), I would feel the same way about a guy that didn't want my parrot around as I would feel about one who didn't want one of my kids around. His loss! That said, I think the "guy" was wrong who told you birds would be a turnoff. There are probably a few who don't like birds (insert cats, dogs, ferrets, kids, etc. etc.). Those guys just aren't the one for you! Most visitors to my house are fascinated by Timber.

The only difference I can tell in Timber's behavior is if he is in the cage or out of it. Height doesn't seem to affect his behavior. In other words, he will step up for me from high up on his boing (over my head) as easily as he will when he is lower. However, if he is in the cage he doesn't much like me reaching for him inside, though you will usually comply. Others may have different experiences. As with many things, I think that may be an individual bird temperament issue.

Yes, I'll admit to it! We call each other by our actual names and by "mama and daddy" just like we did with the kids.

Hello and welcome to you and Rio He's a good looking guy. I'm looking forward to hearing about your life with him as well

LOL love the pic!

Hello and welcome to you and your flock. You have a very good looking group there. I have no "baby" experience. I suspect that if your sweetie is going to be a cuddler, it will happen gradually as she comes to fully trust you. Many here on the forum have birds who do not like touching, though they are close to their humans in other ways. Good luck and God bless

So sorry to hear this!

Neat pics! Nothing makes Timber happier than a cardboard box. Except, perhaps, a dark blue plastic straw (yes, the color is critical) or a piece of extra-sharp cheddar

What a neat pic!

Enjoyed the video! I love watching other people's birds and hearing their vocalizations. Probably makes me weird, but we already knew that didn't we??

Same here. Why even take the chance? What a horrible thing for your friend!

I always take Timber to the vet for grooming as well. It is surprisingly inexpensive (to me anyway compared to other services) and gives me a chance to ask questions and have her give Timber a "look over."

Just what I was thinking Dan!

LOL I'm so used to seeing Timber do his bat bird imitation that is didn't faze me Pretty baby!

How excited you must be! I am considering retirement in May. If I do, I may be Amazon shopping myself! My grey is so needy that I hesitate though. For now I will live vicariously through you

Pretty birds! I'm glad you were able to find your info and get logged in. I'm sure you have some interesting stories and experiences to share!

Nice pics Grumpy For the most part, my cats and my TAG seem to studiously ignore each other. They get curious about food and toys (like "what have you got there"). That goes both ways. If a cat is eating Timber wants to see what he has and and it goes both ways. Same with toys. No aggression to date, thank God!

Hello and welcome to you and your flock Looking forward to the pics. When you get a chance, I'm curious about history. I mean, did you get all of your birds as babies, are they rescues or rehomes, that kind of thing.

I keep mine clean and add the anti-bacterial/fungicide stuff every time I fill it. As to the odd behavior, who knows! It doesn't sound like fear since Bingo was eating and navigating in the cage. Maybe he just didn't want you leaving for work?

Hooray! Nice to know someone actually wins I enter every month as well. Maybe my turn is coming!

Haaa, I haven't done the contact call, but I did "click" at a coworker!

Aerial, if your cat is an outside cat who has developed predatory instincts, I would hesitate to allow interaction too. My cats are totally housecats, having never been outside (except with me carrying them). With animals, just like people, temperament will affect interaction.

I am so, so sorry for your loss.

I would say that Timber dominates the relationship with my cats (four of them) as well. They are extremely curious, but so is he. I have noticed that if he walks toward them or fluffs up, they just leave the room. He seems to desire a closer relationship than they do, truthfully. I know he sees them as "flock." If one of them is distressed, he starts that shrill alert. If one of them is locked out on a screened-in porch or in a closet (happens sometimes) he does the same. He hears them meowing before we do.

I don't think you will regret it. Love mine!