MarcusCAG Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 So it wasn't quite a step-up... but it was an official climb up!!! I will admit I'm a teensy bit jealous that, at long last, it was my husband who was given this honor, but tonight when he offered his shoulder to Marcus (like he does for Beaker, our Quaker parrot, who scrambles up too willingly most nights), instead of being rebuffed by Marcus and being given the body language of "I want my head scratched"... Marcus actually grabbed onto his shirt with his beak, and then he put his foot up! And then as my husband said, "Come on, that's a good boy," he climbed all the way up!! He didn't perch on his shoulder, he was more on his arm, and he kind of grabbed at his front shirt pocket once or twice. He was on his arm long enough to bite his hand and twist the skin badly, though (but he didn't break the skin!), and then he kind of hung upside-down as he reached for his perch again, and we gave him a chorus of "Good boy!" as he got back on his long perch without incident. But that's not everything! Maybe an hour after that, as I was getting the boys ready for bed with fresh water and pellets, Marcus was perching on his open cage door and I was telling him it was bedtime, that he needed to climb back down his door and into his cage. He just kind of whirled his head around and looked at me. The enunciation wasn't perfect, but he said, "Later." I was a little shocked that he said that (this is the first I've heard it from him), and then it was like, Okay, he requests it specifically, he gets it, because I don't want to discourage his vocalizations. So, much to Beaker's chagrin, I let them stay up until 10:30--a full hour later than normal. What a night! I am just so dazzled in love with our Grey boy and his accomplishments, he is really coming out of his shell anymore!! <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird519 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Congratulations! Sound s. As if you are in for a sweet personality of a bird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherrie Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 YIPPPPEEEEE HOOOORAYYYYY! I know you're excited at the progress-- He's such a goood boy!!! It looks like your on the road to having a wonderful little guy!!! just be patient and loving and he will reward it -- on his terms of course!!!! (later--->LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 What a little sweetheart Marcus is getting to be, now I wonder if the "later" will become a habit, let us know if tonight is a repeat performance, thanks for sharing that with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morana Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Marcus rules! :-) The "Later" part really made me laugh! I'm impressed. And it is awsome how you supported him whit cheers!:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 How funny and so grey like!!! Love the story!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusCAG Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 Thank you for the kudos, everyone. Those of you who remember my first posts here, because of his background in his former home(s), Marcus and the whole 'stepping up' issue was/is quite a big one, so the fact that he climbed up onto my husband yesterday is a huge plus, indeed! And in terms of his vocalizations, he really is popping out with some zingers anymore... I couldn't be happier, he seems to be really getting settled and contented here with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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