Right now Salty is.....

[Laurasea]

Salty has the best life! I'm going to have to up my parrot game! I would by the book if you included training tips!

 

[wrench13]

Out of the blue, Salty was in the mood for some rough housing Sunday and Monday nights. He hasn't been interested in that for awhile. But he lets me know its time by rolling on is back next to me on the couch and waving his feet in the air. Game on buddy! Rough housing means teasing him with my fingers, tickling his chin and sides, making him play chew on his own legs, full body grabs to flip him over, and just rough play in general. I love doing it with him and he does too, coming back for more and more. But I always watch the tail feather spread and when it starts to widen up , I know to take a breather to let him cool down. In all this he never offers more that token beak holding and never ever bites hard. I give him a good run for his money though! I really miss when we would do this almost every day and I thought is was something he just grew out of as he has been maturing ( Salty turned 3 last week), and this may just be a leftover juvenile behaviour, but is it so much fun to to play with him like this.

 

[wrench13]

I just got him ! World's only Razzberry Belly Parrot.

Kidding - its only Salty

 

[wrench13]

SO last night I was all set up to take a new training video of Salty, he has learned many new tricks and some neat variations on some of his older ones. And Tues night's session was so great, with both Geri and Erik acting as the audience ( Salty always performs best when he has an audience). But last night? Nada. Every once in awhile Salty decides it is a training night. Perhaps I hadn't hidden the camera well enough? In any case, no videos were made. I always respect him on those occasions and not try and force or entice him into doing any training at all. I know that tonight, he will most likely come roaring back and I will try again.

 

[LordTriggs]

some times it's a lazy night where you just chill!

 

[AmyMyBlueFront]

some times it's a lazy night where you just chill!

M'Lord I think you just whacked the nail on the head lol




Jim

 

[wrench13]

Right now Salty is slowly drifting away from me, as I have been out of the house at hospital or rehab, recovering from having a heart attack and quintuple bypass surgury. I've been away for more than a month, with only 2 short visits home. Both times Salty has treated me almost like a stranger, I was able to calm him down (using liberal amounts of treats) to where I could give him head scratches, but nothing like we had before. I dont know if it is because I left suddenly ( in ambulance) with no time to explain where and for how long I would be gone for or because I have permanent IV lines and hoses taped to my wrists and he is spooked out by them. I just know I will have alot of work when I retun home for good, to get back where Salty and I were.

 

[Inger]

Ah, Wrench. It must break your heart. But I’m certain that once you get home and don’t have tubes stuck to you, it won’t take much time at all for Salty-boy to be your little bestie again.


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[noodles123]

Hey---do not get discouraged! He probably is just pissed at you for leaving lol (and a little weirded out by the tubes).
My bird was so mad when I left for 3 days, but it was BECAUSE she cared. You guys will get through this. He loves you, you love him and you probably will have to deal with his scorn for a bit, but it WON'T last !!!!

You've got this!

 

[Laurasea]

Salty still loves you , that's why he's upset. You guys will get through this, once he is done letting you know how upset he is! I'm so glad you are on the mind and posting!! My dogs give me the oh poor baby you've been sick after I come back from the hospital every month. The parrots on the other hand I have to make it up to them and let them yell at me. Just do glad you have a great family and awesome parrot to come home to.

 

[LeaKP]

It will take a bit of time but I am quite sure salty will come to his senses soon enough but it is not easy to feel as if they have pushed us away. Just get better soon!!!


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[LaManuka]

Once you get home and back into your routine Master Wrench I’m quite confident dear little Salty will remember how much he loves you - as if he would ever forget!

I’m just so glad you’re back

 

[wrench13]

Well I am home for good now, my dautgher and I got home around 1:30 PM. I am not gonna push things with Salty today. But by 8:45 he was taking scratches and he did his usual trick training session with no back talk or being a wiseguy. I hope he has forgiven me for having a heart attack and open heart surgury and being gone for amonth. How dare I do that ! Don't worry buddy, I have no intention of doing a repeat performance. If anything, my stay in the re-hab facility has given me some new ideas for trick training !

Man it is good to be back HOME !

 

[LeaKP]

Welcome home! Salty is happier that you’re home than he was angry you went away. Get well soon, you always feel better at home.


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[texsize]

Glad to hear you're back where you belong.

wes

 

[ChristaNL]

w00000000000000000000000000t - back to busyness at the Amazonfront

 

[LaManuka]

.....really Really REEEEALLLYYYY happy that his daddy is home - as are we

 

[GaleriaGila]

And Wrench is in his Heaven, and all is right with the world!

This feels just wonderful.

 

[Scott]

Welcome home indeed, Al! I'll bet Salty is back to normal within a week or so!

 

[Laurasea]

Welcome back!! It has to feel so good to be home!! And finially sleep and not be pesterd by doc and nurses! Salty is going to learn new tricks to make you smile.