Parrotdise Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I'm so happy!!! Gilbert hasn't nipped me in 2 full days,he's been showing off up his vocab,and all the cool sounds he knows. The most interesting are the telephone and sending a fax,along with one sounds that sounds like an incoming missile strike He also has proven his intelligence and picked up a new word already and uses it. He was calling all treats and scratches"Cracker",but today he called for a "Tickle"and put his head way down for me to scratch the back of his head and neck. He certainly loves the scratches too,I rubbed and scratched for 15 minutes and he made a noise that sounded like a cry when I had to stop He's only been here 9 days so I'm expecting us to have a really great relationship. Now to start working on Step Up Post edited by: Parrotdise, at: 2009/03/31 04:13<br><br>Post edited by: Parrotdise, at: 2009/04/02 14:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 How exciting that you and Gilbert are bonding so very nicely. Gilbert sounds like a delightful grey. Congratulations on your success!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 That is wonderful news! You and Gilbert will be the best of friends in no time. I wonder where he learned the "incoming missile strike" noise, lol that is too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaxtersMom Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Wow, you are making great progress. It sounds like you guys are already the best of friends in just a short time. Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 thats great news. glad to here you two are bonding nicely. kep us updated on your progress. Gilbert sounds like a real sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janfromboone Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 Sound as if you are well on your way to an amazing relationship. They truly are such amazing animals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so happy for you.I dont think the step up well be too much of a problem,he sounds a very sweet grey.My charlie does that missile sound, I call it his space invader noise.Take things slow and he will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrotdise Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 Day 12 of Gilbert living with us. We're really going to be great friends I think. Tonight he was out of the cage,while I'm shopping for a new cage for him,and I noticed he only sat on the door of the cage,not up top like he normally does. So feeling frogggy I went and offered my hand,and he bent really low and put his head under it to be rubbed. Now I've got a swollen head and I think in a few days I'm going to ask him to get on my hand/arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Sarah, it sounds like things are going super for you and Gilbert. Can't wait to hear how the step up goes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Wow, you and Gilbert are making progress fast! That is terrific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Great news! I'm glad you two are getting along so nicely. I think you are doing the right thing and taking things at Gilbert's pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Congratulations on the GreYt progress in a short amount of time!! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrotdise Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 I've got a seriously swollen head over here right now. We are making incredible progress,that I thought would take a whole lot longer. Yesterday was 2 weeks for Gil living with us,and he is making such an effort to be a sweet and darling guy. Tuesday night my husband swore he heard Gil say"Whatcha doing?" clearly in my voice. Talking is cool enough,but it's not even close to as exciting as what came next. I spend the majority of my nights upstairs with Gil,watching TV,surfing,reading and anything else I can do to just be there. He was out of his cage getting tickles and I reached down to get a feather off the door,and Gilbert just stepped right onto my hand,like it was no big deal and he does it all the time. Yesterday he took a bath for the first time,I've tried to gently mist him,and that wasn't much of a success,but yesterday morning he got into his big dish of water and splashed around for a good 15 minutes,getting completely soaker. I'll admit at first I wasn't sure how much of a touchy relationship we'd have,and I was fine with letting him lead the way. I now believe that I'm going to be able to handle him and that this relationship is going to be hands on,because he wants it. Oh and he has one new feather on his fanny. He also seems to enjoying new food,off a CLEAN spoon,and I say,whatever it takes to get him to try the good stuff<br><br>Post edited by: Parrotdise, at: 2009/04/02 14:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danmcq Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 That is realy GreyT progress in such a short amount of time! It is truly heartwarming to hear of a rescued Grey like Gilbert blossoming under the care of such a kind and loving family. :-) Karma to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eckobird Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 That is great news! Congrats on Gilberts progress <br><br>Post edited by: caitb2007, at: 2009/04/02 15:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycos_mom Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 that is wonderful news your so lucky to have gained his trust so fast. It sounds like soon you'll be able to start harness training so he can go outside and enjoy the sun this summer. Mabie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raposa Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Ooooh, Pat, that is a good idea, since Gilbert seems to be progressing so well and so quickly! I wish I could talk Jenna into a harness ~laugh~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvparrots Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Wow Sarah this is great and exciting news!!!!! I couldn't be happier for you!!!! Can't wait to hear how the harness training goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
she Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That is so good.Gil has made himself right at home,I am so pleased for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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