LeaKP
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She sounds like shes giving advice. Love the GCCs, am very seriously thinking of getting one for myself. Miss having them.
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I stole @ravvlet idea and made a foraging box from the Squawk Box. I put in seeds and treats and she likes it:
A few mins ago my husband claimed he said “hey” to her and she said “hello” back! I’m so sad I missed it! And that’s so smart that she said “hello” to a “hey”!
She’s also been saying mommy a lot the past couple days. It sounds like “ah-eeeee”. She says it when she is in her cage and wants out.
A few mins ago my husband claimed he said “hey” to her and she said “hello” back! I’m so sad I missed it! And that’s so smart that she said “hello” to a “hey”!
She’s also been saying mommy a lot the past couple days. It sounds like “ah-eeeee”. She says it when she is in her cage and wants out.
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Ona's toy box- where all her good stuff is!
I keep a bowl on the kitchen table wirh Rocky's small "toys", like q-tips, zip-ties, bottle caps, washers and other bits of hardware, etc. Actually, the table is her playground, as you can see. The picture of the budgies- they're her friends.
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My husband says "my life has gone to the birds"!
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Look at these toys! Wow! What an assortment! Lucky birdie!
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Thanks! The picture of Rocky's "friends" are a page out of one of the countless calendars I get in the mail for making small charity donations. It was a animal rescue calendar and I couldn't believe there was this amazing shot of these gorgeous homeless budgies! I tore it out for for Rocky who loved it immediately. I taped it up but she proceeded to make chads out of it, so I protected the edges with clear, wide packing tape and she can no longer destroy it.
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Aww! So glad she likes it!
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Recipe?
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Momma's Birdie Bread SINGING
Every birdie needs something to sing about and the medley of flavors Momma has composed for this loaf will put a sweet song in your bird's heart. This one will get your bird singing Old McDonald it's so good. 10 oz. .
Thank you. I reckon if I left the seeds out of that mix, even Lovejoy could have that!Momma's Birdie Bread SINGING
Every birdie needs something to sing about and the medley of flavors Momma has composed for this loaf will put a sweet song in your bird's heart. This one will get your bird singing Old McDonald it's so good. 10 oz. .www.mysafebirdstore.com
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Brace yourselves for a new bird on the streets!
Her newest trick! Learned in just two sessions.
Her newest trick! Learned in just two sessions.
LeaKP
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The best pics! I see parrot of the month material!
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She's won twice! haha. But now that I'm a mod I can't enter. So instead I will post them all here for you to admire the Queen.
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Alright I have to say a little more about Ona now saying "mommy" and "daddy".
So, thinking back on it, I think I kind of taught her to say these. I would touch her on the beak and say "Ona". Then I would touch myself on the nose and say "mommy". And go back and forth. And she'd give her classic look of understanding. I'd also point at my husband and say "daddy".
Now here's the thing. She really knows how to tug at our heartstrings! Guess when she says mommy and daddy the most? When she is locked in her cage. She will literally sit there and cry "mommy! mommy!" (it does sound like ah-eee because she can't say "m" very well). My goodness it is just heartbreaking! And she KNOWS it! She is full on abusing her powers! What a bird she is.
So, thinking back on it, I think I kind of taught her to say these. I would touch her on the beak and say "Ona". Then I would touch myself on the nose and say "mommy". And go back and forth. And she'd give her classic look of understanding. I'd also point at my husband and say "daddy".
Now here's the thing. She really knows how to tug at our heartstrings! Guess when she says mommy and daddy the most? When she is locked in her cage. She will literally sit there and cry "mommy! mommy!" (it does sound like ah-eee because she can't say "m" very well). My goodness it is just heartbreaking! And she KNOWS it! She is full on abusing her powers! What a bird she is.
Ooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh they sure do know how to play on our heartstrings, don't they? My GCC from some time ago, Baci, would save all of his most plaintive and pitiful peeps for after bedtime, it literally did sound like he was crying. I KNEW I was being played but it worked every time and utterly broke my heart. Talk about your emotional blackmail, they're just toooooooooo good at it!!!
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Ona and I had a very pleasant afternoon yesterday. The weather was BEAUTIFUL so we spent time in the sunroom. Here she is helping me work:
Of course we take dance party breaks. Sound on:
And I was shocked to look over and see her do something I have never seen her do before! Bathing in her water bowl!
Later I even took her outside in her travel carrier:
Of course we take dance party breaks. Sound on:
And I was shocked to look over and see her do something I have never seen her do before! Bathing in her water bowl!
Later I even took her outside in her travel carrier:
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