My name is Willow, and I just adopted a new human.

ToMang07 · Jul 19, 2015

So I officially adopted Willow today, she came home tonight, 3 hours through a terrible thunder storm. Got home and I think she was a bit overwhelmed at first, but after a bit she decided to cuddle. She's very sweet, surprisingly quiet so far. I'm sure that will change.

Tomorrow's project consists of some new toys and some perches for the cage. I'll try to find some new bowls too for the top stand. So far she's only eaten a little and won't take any treats, makes it hard to spoil her, lol

She does talk pretty well, not entirely trained tho. She'll say "hello" "how are you" and "pretty bird" very clear. She kinda mumbles/whispers a bit as well.

Very happy, and excited to get to know her better.

Allee · Jul 19, 2015

Congratulations Willow! Best of luck with your new human, you gorgeous girl!

She's beautiful, Tom! Toos are emotional creatures, let her set the pace. The noise level may change, the sweet is there to stay. Enjoy getting to know her.

Very nice cage, Willow will like the play top. Looking forward to see it furnished, your girl will probably want to help decorate.

iamdomain123 · Jul 19, 2015

Congrats! My D2 is named Willow (Willoughby)

RavensGryf · Jul 19, 2015

Congratulations Tom

. Willow is a real cutie!

Pinkbirdy · Jul 20, 2015

Very nice

This guy looks like their a riot [from what I see on facebook]

EdgesofTwilight · Jul 20, 2015

Congratulations! She is beautiful!

chris-md · Jul 20, 2015

Welcome home willow! Very beautiful bird. Congrats Tom!

Ripstied · Jul 20, 2015

I just brought my cockatoo home a couple weeks ago, also. It took Kili time to settle in. She was VERY quiet the first few days and didn't eat a whole lot. She still only plays with 1 toy. I'm sure your new baby will settle in also! Good luck!

Zirstonas · Jul 20, 2015

Yay! Beautiful cockatoo!

thekarens · Jul 20, 2015

Congrats on the new too!

ToMang07 · Jul 20, 2015

Thanks everybody.

I was hoping she wouldn't get me up so early, but expected it at the same time, lol

5:30am, rise and shine! Lol

Installed a couple perches in the cage first thing this morning....she wants nothing to do with them so far, lol

Next step is to get some toys and just get her settled in.

Kiwibird · Jul 20, 2015

Willow is a very pretty girl! She is in perfect feather too. I bet with all the love and spoiling she can expect from you, she will remain that way

Lovely girl, I bet you are beyond thrilled!

Kiwibird · Jul 20, 2015

ToMang07 said:
5:30am, rise and shine! Lol

LOL. Willow is your new "jungle alarm clock". I grew up with one of these too, he was good too, even with the covers on if the tiniest ray of light got under, he was waking the whole neighborhood up:52:. Hope 5:30am is when you planned to get up from now on

If not, at least you'll have extra time in the morning for preparing her fruit and veg:54:

ToMang07 · Jul 20, 2015

Kiwibird said:
ToMang07 said:

5:30am, rise and shine! Lol

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LOL. Willow is your new "jungle alarm clock". I grew up with one of these too, he was good too, even with the covers on if the tiniest ray of light got under, he was waking the whole neighborhood up:52:. Hope 5:30am is when you planned to get up from now on If not, at least you'll have extra time in the morning for preparing her fruit and veg:54:

I was expecting it.

It's actually cute how she does it....just keeps saying "hello" and "how are you? "

ToMang07 · Jul 20, 2015

Is this normal? Lol

She seems to love the "Birdy Treadmill" lol

[ame="http://youtu.be/HMotPnx2ZYA"]Willow the Umbrella Cockatoo on Birdy Treadmill - YouTube[/ame]

Kiwibird · Jul 20, 2015

Looks like something a cockatoo would do lol. They are a tad on the "odd" side

She can obviously climb all the way up if she wants, so it looks like she's just having fun (or maybe it's her own birdie version of pull ups!).

How old is Willow? She looks to be quite healthy and in perfect feather

Holly the U2 · Jul 20, 2015

Remember everything now is new to her, the noise level will change once she settles in

ToMang07 · Jul 20, 2015

Kiwibird said:
Looks like something a cockatoo would do lol. They are a tad on the "odd" side She can obviously climb all the way up if she wants, so it looks like she's just having fun (or maybe it's her own birdie version of pull ups!).

How old is Willow? She looks to be quite healthy and in perfect feather

She's 4 or 5.

Cheri · Jul 20, 2015

Hi Willow!! Hi Tom!

Where in Maine are you? We're in Kittery!
Our cockatoo Bella just joined our family on Saturday!!!
So much fun ahead!

ToMang07 · Jul 20, 2015

Cheri said:
Hi Willow!! Hi Tom!

Where in Maine are you? We're in Kittery!
Our cockatoo Bella just joined our family on Saturday!!!
So much fun ahead!

I'm up in the Bridgton area

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