katana600 Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Yes, Miss Gilbert, you have come a long way all in your own interpretation of "grey time". So many times you hear me say "See there, that wasn't so bad." Now I want to say you are doing so many things to get kudos and praise. It is all I can do not to whoop and dance when you lift your foot spontaneously to have a ride around the room. I know it is so you can get a ride to David and that's a gift you are giving him. While I may yet to win your affection, I promise to treasure the trust you are building with us both. You are ever so endearing most of the time and all our friends and family cheer your willingness to try again and again even when you are convinced we are up to no good. Oh yes... and just because David finds it amusing, the sustained siren blasts when I speak are not going to convince me to be silent. Think about it, if you drive me off, who will cook the beans, clean your cage and teach David to be a parrot person? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Miss Gilbert, Dorian here. Don't tell your mom, but I think it's smart to let her show you around the house more. You never know when you might see someone or something that is yours and you didn't know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 And better still, by taking reconnaissance missions you will find tools to use to plot your overthrow and grand escape plan. It's only a matter of time before LuLu wears down, makes a mistake and forgets what an intelligent, cunning opponent you can be... And David, then the world shall be yours!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 The sky is the limit for Miss Gilbert.... or maybe the top of the stairs for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywings Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 She is totes adorbes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 She is "letting" me pick her up ten to fifteen times each day now. She just goes up the stairs, hasn't had the inclination to come back down although I am sure she is capable. This weekend while her beloved is home, she is going up and giving him the "come hither" whistle. She is distinctly irritated when I am the one to come up to fetch her back to her cage, or stop her from chewing carpet. Regardless of her intentions, it is just great strides on her part to get out of her comfort zone and step up to an exciting fulfilling life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talon Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Please tell Miss Gilbert her first order of business is to throw you out of her room here on Greyforums..... Miss Gilbert is welcome to attack your keyboard and tattle on you her human here in 4 The Birds Room......but you have your own room. love, Rikki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neoow Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Wow check her out, all the way up those stairs! You're an awesome testament to how a little patience can go such a long way, Katana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Miss Gilbert, Dorian here again. You may not know this but your Hooman took a picture of you on the stairs. Obviously, you need to be more stealthy. How are we supposed to explore new things they think we shouldn't when they're following us around with those camera things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbersmom Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 LOL loved the pic! She looks so proud of herself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo's Mom Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 That is a great pic!!!! I started to read your thread, but 156 pages is A LOT!!!!!! I'm just happy to read that she is a well adjusted grey having fun in her new home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acappella Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I know the thread is long but that in itself is part of the point that some rehomed birds take longer to settle in than others. Just reading some or all of that thread will help new people with rehomed birds manage their expectations while giving them hope that even the most timid bird can eventually find its way into its new flock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRSeedBurners Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 The sky is the limit for Miss Gilbert.... or maybe the top of the stairs for the time being. That has to be one of the cutest Grey pics I've ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katana600 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 @Echo's Mom, the best part is, I am here on the forum to relate some of the tips and coping strategies of living with a rehomed parrot with fears and issues. To Acappella's point, there is no way of knowing how long it might take to make an adjustment. Getting to the top of those stairs has taken 4 years... the first time. Now she does it so fast, I think she is a ghostly apparition or has a transporter hidden in her cage. Thanks Sterling, I have seen some pretty cute videos of your crew too. Usually Miss Gilbert is in the witness protection program and doesn't permit photos. From the day I took that picture she has confined herself to her cage again. To be fair we have had a roof leak, new gutters, men on ladders and pounding so its just a matter of time before she is hanging out on the stairs again. Glad I was planning to get rid of the white carpet, she is having an artistic moment coloring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo's Mom Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 OH I do realize just how complicated it can be to work with a parrot with issues, I was at work and wanted to read your story but saw 156 pages and went WOW ... can't get away with reading all that today LOL I will definitely keep reading through it at a sedate pace!!! Hats off to you, and others, who take the time, make the effort and keep the patience to keep working with our wonderful creatures and bring them to a place of trust, peace and happiness! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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