8 months with my TAG.

[1ststatestereo]

I've had my TAG for 8 months. I believe she is about 7 years old.

 

She is a great bird, but only now starting to come along. She steps up about 90% of the time and vocalizes when I leave the room.

 

I'm just posting this to say that rescuing is the way to go. I know her former owners didn't abuse her, but I love her so much more than they did. If you can provide love (and toys) for a bird, why not take one off the hands from someone who can't?

[Timbersmom]

Sounds like my situation with Timber, who is about 5. Not abused, just benign neglect. Good for us!

[katana600]

The best part is that she will get more comfortable with you and you will love her even more every day. You have been very patient and giving her the best opportunity to show her stuff. What is her name? I loved every part of choosing a baby and watching him grow and waiting, preparing for him to come home. It was only after our course and finally taking a deep breath and agreeing to bring Gilbert home that I realized the great reward of adopting an older parrot. It was not evident at first, it was very trying at times. But two years in, I feel like I have a big secret. For people that brought home baby, any mischief or naughty words are unmistakably matching their voice. With Gilbert, I can shake my head and say "who told you that?" LOL. Just kidding of course, I would have blamed it on my husband if we were talking about a baby bird. Thank you for giving your girl a fresh start and a chance to be loved as a integral family member.