rbpittman Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 As you all know Beau has no feathers on his right wing, and obviously must be kept as low as possible. We've managed to convince him not to climb too high in his cage, his perches are all low and so are his food bowls. Since he's feeling better, he's wandering around more, and doesn't just want to sit on his playstand, so to keep him entertained, I've strung toys under the bottom of my desk for him to play with and he has food bowls to eat out of. His favorite thing to do is throw food, of course that seems to be Dixie's favorite thing to do as well. Usuaslly I feed all the birds and then take LP to school, coming home to vacuum, change paper and let the birds out. The other day I was running behind schedule on letting the birds out and running the vaccum, so I let them out first and without thinking set Beau down on his floor perch. Before I could get to the vacuum, here's Beau, going under the desk, cleaning up his few pellets and pieces of nuts that he had left. When he was done with that, he heads over to Dixie's cage area, quickly picking up the pellets she had thrown out from breakfast and was happily munching on them. If he keeps this up I'll never have to vacuum again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Beau seems to have found his place in the household. The vacuum cleaner brigade. Good job Beau, way to earn your keep!!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuteMandaPanda Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Awww that's a good story. Thanks for the good laugh before bedtime. Have a great week =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhorje Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 May I borrow Beau to clean up Koko's feathers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyBeanz Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've just checked the shipping costs to the UK - yip - it's viable - post Beau to me! I've PMd you my addresss!!! What a good little boy Beau is - if only Harvey could be trained to pick his muck up!! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearllyn Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 How handy! I wish Alfie would jolly well do that! Come to think of it, I would be happy if Alfie would eat her pellets out of her bowl - never mind off the floor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Now thats what I call foraging. Thanks for sharing the African Grey Vacuum Cleaner with us. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That Beau is such a good sport. So far, my two are confined to cages during quarantine for the most part. They both whistle to the dogs a lot, and toss down tidbits. I think they are attempting to win the dogs over to teach them to unlock the cages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessdecutie18 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 How funny, too bad Yoshi can't pick up after herself, she sure does make a mess! At least she has gotten better at pooping on command, and not pooping on me For that I am grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debandbella Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thats the first time ive heard of one cleaning up after themselves!!!! Mine make as much mess as they can and hinder when im trying to clean up after them. Bella insists on sticking her head up the vac hose while im vaccing the cage, i think she likes the g force of her beak being sucked up there, i keep her out of the way now, i cant see it being any good for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Wow thas so sweet, bet he was eally hungry, or hated the guts of the vaccum machine and wanted to show you that you dont need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpittman Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Well, Beau won't touch the feathers that Dixie has molted all over the place, so the vacuum is still doing it's job, but I'm not finding pellets on the floor anymore. It's a very good exercise in foraging for Beau as I see it, and keeps me on my toes constantly looking for him. Dixie on the other hand has found quite a bit of delight at throwing things down to Beau. Not sure if she's trying to feed him or rain pellets on him like bombs...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranaz Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thats so cute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debandbella Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I think the latter is most likely. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Or she could be like Dayo and Jake, sweet talking, offering him little tidbits to draw him ever closer, within her reach. It is sweet that he is climbing around exploring and tidying up the place in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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