kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Past history, Sophie adopted at age two, fully clipped. A true " plop!" Grew her feathers, but did trim them so she could fly within three rooms. ( for the groomer, that was basically clipping the air). She has been fully flighted for over a decade, but I'd give her a C for true flying ability. Lately, she has been watching Kiki our Amazon fly. ( she's amazing). Whenever Kiki flies out to family room, Sophie follows. When Kiki leaves, Sophie follows. I noticed two weeks ago, a difference in Sophie's takeoff. More like Kiki's. I didn't think about it again, but since boys home, she has more free time and what a difference! For the first time today, she flew up to Kiki's favorite window. Sophie has NEVER been able to land in a window high up. I'm so proud of my little girl Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistyparrot Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 I see no point in any kind of trim or clip. I love to hear of parrots regaining the ability to fly. It is so ingrained into their being that taking it from them is simply callous. Steve n Misty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Good for Sophie! They always manage to surprise us with their ability to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 What I find amazing... is Sophie focusing on how Kiki flies and starting to immitate Kiki's flight. For me... this is truly mind blowing! nANCY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judygram Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Nancy, I can see the beam in your face all the way over here in Virginia, it is so bright, way to go Sophie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Congrats! It seems since Sophie did not develop the neural synapses for flight when young and clipped, that she just did not have the mental attitude that she could do advanced flight maneuvers. But through the inspiration of watching Kiki do something she truly wished to do, she tried and succeeded. It does bring joy to our hearts when we see or winged wonders perform these "Firsts". Thanks for sharing this. I'll bet Sophie was doing the happy dance when she made the landing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 You have every right to be proud of your little girl. Sophie is going to keep working to get to an A+ on her flying skills and give Kiki a run for her money on taking over the highest perches. Glad to know you are smiling and enjoying her progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 I am certainly smiling! LOL! Sophie has been doing a happy dance past 24 hours. Sitting in Kiki's window.... oops! Kiki AND Sophie's window,,, singing like crazy. I can tell she is proud of herself.I'm concerned that she feels very empowered and sure of herself, I'm worried she may get hurt. When I get home, I open birdroom door. I go upstairs to change. Kiki follows me many times. Sits on my bed while I change. Sophie tried to do this today, landed 3/4 up. Sat on the stairs until I got her. ( right away of course, told her how proud I was of her). Thinking I should reverse everything. Change first, then open birdroom door. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyGrey Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 That's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 While Sophie has always been our flock leader over three birds of different origins, she has always been fair. I think Kiki knows Sophie is wanting to learn how to fly better. Lots more takeoffs and landing for Kiki. She doesn't need to practice. Its new behavior for her. I think she is really trying to help Sophie. When Kiki takes off, so does Sophie. A room or two away, Kiki lands and waits for Sophie. A few minutes later, Kiki takes off again, Sophie follows. I know just by sound, who is flying into family room. Sophie three wings to Kiki's one. Now I can't tell whom is coming. Sophie is adopting Kiki's flight pattern 100% with serious results. While I am very proud of Sophie, I am proud of Kiki even more. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffNOK Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 That's wonderful news. It just goes to show that even if a long time passes, greys can still surprise us and acquire new skills. Glad Sophie is enjoying her wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kins2321@yahoo.com Posted January 11, 2013 Author Share Posted January 11, 2013 I think it is amazing! For me, it is a personal success, but for other parents, it means, " you have no idea what your bird can do in the future." Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezron Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Good job Sophie! Keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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