kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Romeo, Romeo, where art thou? In my new home of coarse! LOL! He's a cutiepie. Very happy and settling in just fine! As Dave said, two is just a baby. Sophie came home at two also. A decade later.... she is my best friend! She is also Ryan"s best friend, so don't worry about that hubby being liked the most. Thats this week! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Romeo, Romeo, where art thou? In my new home of coarse! LOL! He's a cutiepie. Very happy and settling in just fine! As Dave said, two is just a baby. Sophie came home at two also. A decade later.... she is my best friend! She is also Ryan"s best friend, so don't worry about that hubby being liked the most. Thats this week! Nancy He seems to be settling really well. He is enjoying the new veggies and stuff, he talks a very little and whistles some as well when we whistle at him. And bobs his head and flaps his poor little wings if we flap our arms. and MORE PIX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLB Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 So sweet. Poor little guy with the shredded wings. I does sound like things are going well. Congratulations again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Whoever did that clip should never be allowed around another bird. Poor little guy. As for the potty mouth, don't react to it at all if you want to extinguish it. Glad he's settling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray P Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have seen some bad clips, but that takes the cake. Let them grow out and let him fly and he will be a different bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have seen some bad clips, but that takes the cake.Let them grow out and let him fly and he will be a different bird. Thats what I figure, I mean I understand clipping and I understand not clipping, and I am not 100 percent decided yet, but every clip I have seen the bird can still fly a little and glide around, this poor guy is like a rock. So this time he can grow them out compleatly and we can go from there, hes only two so I doubt he has ever flown. Makes me nervous he will hurt himself on the hardwood learning. Also the first heard him talk for the first time, not gonna lie its a little creepy. Awesome. and a little creepy hes used two voices. Really creeped out my dogs too lol. Make that three I have now heard a woman, a man and a child Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Romeo looks like a sweetheart! Thanks for sharing the pics, we love 'em here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I'm not going to focus on the bad clip. I've clipped ( i call it a trim), since they could still fly. If he hasn't learned to fly... I would say, let the feathers grow in, practice flying. It requires a second person on the other side. I LOVED the pictures! He is very happy in them, and seems confident and secure. The eyes and ruffled feathers tell alot. The dialated eyes tells me its going to be just fine! To me, it say's " I like my new home and mama!" Don't freak out about the weird voices. Greys imitate! Eventually your baby will imitate you and YOUR family members. Hopefully Romeo won't make you sound like a " valleygirl" from California like Sophie sounds now. I always ask the kids " whom is she imitating?" They just look at each other with smirks on their faces!!!! LOL Nancy I AM NOT A VALLEYGIRL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Lol! That's awesome. Today I sang to him and he turned away from me ans quietly said hello. It was super cute its like he is shy about talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 AWWWW, a bonding moment! Many times, we as parents think this is a small gain in trust, but actually, is HUGE! Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 He is a handsome fella but that clip is nothing but pure butchery, I hope none of the follicles are damaged but definitely let them grow out, poor thing, the person responsible should be ashamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Don't focus on the bad trim. It is, what it is! Move on. Focus on training, and developing flight feathers. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Yeah, focus on building trust and getting some healthy food into Romeo to help grow those new feathers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Romeo is a gorgeous boy and I am just delighted at how well he is settling in with your family. Gilbert was here almost a year and a half before he let us hear this potty words, LOL. To see Romeo on his cage eating a grape, interacting with you and other family members is awesome. Knowing he is comfortable enough to be talking already in your home is a healthy sign too. His wing trim is notably brutal. We brought home a baby parrot with far worse and she became flighted and never skipped a beat in her confidence after a molt and regrowth. You just never know where Romeo is in the growth cycle, it could be much sooner than later. I am just as pleased as can be at how well Romeo is taking in his new surroundings and loving forever home. Great job to you and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Oh how can anyone be so very cruel. I'm glad you will let his wings grow out. I look forward to watching Romero really grow into a wonderful companion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Thanks guys for all the support! He was on seeds (though a pretty good seed mix as far as they go) he gets a little of that still. He refused to eat his rowdy bush they had him on, so now he has zupreme which he isnt a huge fan of but he eats it occasionally. And I made a batch of chop, with green pepper, cranberry, carrot, rolled oats, groats, beats, cilantro and a few other things I cant remember. Surprisingly he is actually eating the chop. And he is fairly quiet. As long as we are near by. He seems content to play with his toys. He seems to really wish he could get off that cage, he will let us touch him but refuses too step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 YAYyYYY!!!! We were being stupid I stuck my hand in his cage and he did his little opening his mouth thing which we all assumed was to give a warning bite well I didnt move my hand fast enough and he grabbed on but he did it super gently then he stepped up while holding onto my hand! Now we are sitting in the living room with him watching tv at first he shook a little now hes happily relaxing after a treat. And enjoying watching tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Oh Romero so wants to be part of the family. I'm glad you let him test your hand for stability, whether it was by accident or not at least now you know he wanted to make sure you would not let him fall. Pictures of the family with him would be topping on the cake (hint, hint) big smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Hurray for progress! Isn't it great? Funny, the same thing happened with Timber. He was biting when we brought him home, and I didn't realize the first couple of times he put his beak on my arm that he was testing for strength and stability before he stepped up. I would pull away fast because I thought he was getting ready to bite. I read someone's post here about that and sure enough, the next time he pushed at my arm with his beak then stepped up. That's is what is great about the forum. You read other people posts and figure out what is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Horray for Romeo!!! Make it fun when away from the cage, bonding as you did, will make him want to come back for more. The best advice I have ever received about Sophie, was from her original owner who was awesome. " Listen to your bird." They will teach you everything you need to know, even if you know nothing. ( we knew very little!) I never forgot his advice and truly followed it. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerial.2000 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 smiles .. that is great progress !!!!!! he will be so much happier as it seems with all the yummy food you are making him! those wings are .. well I just have no words for that but Im glad you have him now to show him lots of love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I came looking to see how Romeo was doing and this is just the best news ever. His pictures look like he is willing to be cooperative and now he has shown you he wants to be with you. How wonderful for all of you. Congratulations on working up the nerve and letting him "test" you. You passed! O Happy Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 He is eating like a pig lots of chop and supreme pellets. Should I limit how much? He was on a seed diet and since he's eating other food I have just been letting him eat as much as he wants. We had some unannounced company today. He did not like that. He made this weird growly hiss when they walked past him. But he stepped up again. Poor guy is so off balance with those wings its almost impossible for him to stay on your arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Oh yes let him eat all he wants of healthy foods and veggie chop and pellets are all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jocelyn Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thank you! I didnt want to overfeed him but at the same time its the first really healthy stuff he has. He stepped up 3 times today! Richard and I are very proud of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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