Luvparrots Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I luv to hear about Dayo, Dan. You don't post about this smart and entertaining bad boy near enough!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featherbird Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I have been reading about this for some time now, and this is one of the most amazing stories I have come across; http://www.alexfoundation.org/index2.html I am still not to sure about how happy and content the Greys are/were, involved in the project, but is shows the amazing ability of these specific parrots! Sorry if I am reposting this, I read the first few pages and jumped to the end wanting to share this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoepgoed123 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I think Alex and his friends were treated really well... they had constant companionship between dr. p and all the students from the school. If you haven't read "alex and me" by dr. P it's a good story, she discusses how when he didn't want to work, he would ignore her requests, or just be a lil punk and give the wrong answer on purpose. I do feel that they're happy, because as you know, if a grey isn't happy, he will let you know one way or another... and she wouldn't have gotten the results she did if Alex or the others weren't happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Alex had a much more intellectually challenging life than any of our greys will. He had constant attention and was mentally stimulated. "Give me a nuh - uh - tuh!!" What a great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoepgoed123 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 haha my favorite part of the story *spoiler alert* was when dr. P asked him to count out the blocks and he kept saying idk 3 or something (while the answer was 5) and she wanted to put him back, and he told her sorry, and the answer was 5... that was the moment that I realized greys knew humor... and I was floored when he figured out the concept of none... which is a skill that a human child doesn't learn before the age of 7 (concrete operational) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayd Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Dayo is approaching "Alex" status. All Dan and Dayo need is more time, and it will happen... Jayd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Jimpster, the quaker, was getting kisses from me, when Brutus starts making "mwah" kissing noises. To my surprise he said, "Give Brutus a kiss." He has never said that before, and I just about fell out of my chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Aren't they just amazing? I never get bored listening to Sophie. I find such GREAT satisfaction with all my gang. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Luria Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Quinn is talking and, being the proud human companion that I am, I think already has a little comedian in him. He turned one in March and is learning to talk. It has been mostly barn yard sounds that I make to get him started. He learned them all pretty fast. Now he says Peek a boo and loves to create different versions of it and is so proud of himself it is really cute. The other morning I walked by his covered cage and suddenly I hear, as clear as can be, "Peek a boo", and nothing else. It certainly was funny, I wonder did he know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 Awww, he wants you to uncover his cage so he can see you. He is without a doubt using those cognitive abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Luria Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 That's what I thought but, it could have been coincidence as well, since he was saying peek a boo all the time. Naturally I would prefer it be his new cognitive ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 DEFINITELY learning! Enjoy! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 So lately Brutus has discovered the words, "Go ahead" and is using them as additions to his other sentences. The thing that boggles me is he is not adding the words haphazardly, he is using them selectively and appropriately. For example he says, "Want to go to the office, go ahead" or "Ready to go? Go ahead." He does not say something nonsensical like, "Brutus is a handsome boy, go ahead." This just blows me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 Brutus is certainly impressive at constructing sentences with the additional "Go Ahead". Isn't it amazing to watch them experiment like that? Thanks for sharing this. It is another prime example of just how intelligent these greys are and the are not "just parroting". I would really love to see any video's you could share with us of Brutus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Misty has discovered the use of "NOW" as an imperative. I first noticed it when was he told me its "It's bed time" ( he means me I think, so I will turn off the TV and he can get some peace!) I ignored him and on about the third time of telling me he said "It's bed time NOW!" He also uses it with "Come here NOW" and "Can i come out Now!" and also "Stoppit NOW" (He uses "Stoppit" when he wants a taste of my food) In all instances the "NOW" is only invoked if he thinks I am not taking proper notice! As Chezron said he never uses a word like "Orange" or "bye bye" in those contexts. Every day he blows my mind a little more! Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Wow, Steve just like a willful two-year-old child. I hope Brutus doesn't learn the concept of "now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Luria Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Since quinn discovered peek a boo it has been non stop sounds and pretty much a new word every day. After peek a boo, kaboom, then sleepy and yawn, cuckoo, wow, and some phrases that are just human sounding but not words. There is one that seems like watcha doin? He amazes me. Like he rest of you,i am blown away. Quinn gets going in the evening, when he knows his audience is watching, and i would swear, has a really happy funny expression while he is doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Casey Luria.... a VERY fun toy for your baby, would be a see N say Sophie's favorite. You pull the string... an animal sound is made.( turn the dial to the animal sound you want.) Sophie LOVES it! She knows them all and never gets tired of hearing it. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Mistyparrot... Steve... GET TO BED! LOL I love when they learn a new concept. Misty knows " now", gets a response, and is learning its a " good" word, as something happens, and my moment is satisfied, hence, they learn " now". They assimilate the word with a response, and learn the meaning. Sucks to be you, because now you have to show her she is right, and thats what the word means. nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) ............. Sucks to be you, because now you have to show her she is right, and thats what the word means. nancy LOL. You are dead right. That is the way that they learn the use of new words. I always try to respond appropriately to Misty when I understand the context of his speech. If I just stood back and thought "how cute" there would be no reinforcement. It is much like one would respond to a child. I am grateful he has yet to learn "Why?" Anyone who has brought up children knows how exhausting that can be! "What cha doin" is bad enough!:rolleyes: Steve n Misty Edited May 3, 2012 by Mistyparrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Steve... LOL! Sophie ALWAYS asks " Whatcha doin?" Of course, I always explain in detail what I am doing, then ask " what are YOU doin?" Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 i tried the animal sounds toy with Brutus and he doesn't care at all about it. I wish he did it would have been fun. He cares more about our words and sounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hi Dan, If you want to see a video of Brutus. i have one from last year. If you get on You Tube and type in, "Brutus has Questions" you will see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Luria Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Where did you get this toy? If Quinn doesn't love it Scooter (amazon) will. He loves to do the little childrens play phones and animal noises are his favorite. Quinn has to get used to something first, but it would be fun to try it from a safe distance. It sounds great, Thanks. Casey Luria.... a VERY fun toy for your baby, would be a see N say Sophie's favorite. You pull the string... an animal sound is made.( turn the dial to the animal sound you want.) Sophie LOVES it! She knows them all and never gets tired of hearing it. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Luria Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I wactched the video of Brutus, he is amzing. How old was he when he was talking like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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