Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 31 Location : Thunder Bay, Ontario My Birds : Einstein - Cockatiel [3]
Charlie Bird - Cockatiel [15]
Clyde - Budgie [4]
Bonnie - Budgie [4]
Madoc - Budgie [1]
Posts : 1474
Subject: CHARLIE SAID HIS FIRST WORD! Mon May 13, 2013 1:37 am
And who says that old birds can't learn to talk!
I came home from work tonight, went into the bird room, said hi to Charlie, and he responded with a very clear GOOD BIRD. I nearly died of excitement! He's never really shown any signs of wanting to talk. And him being over 15, I figured he'd never really pick it up. He isn't even that vocal of a bird.
I took him out, and I gave him the biggest birdie hug. I placed him down, and went to take the rest of the birds out, and then he flew straight onto my shoulder. Which is another mini-accomplishment, as he is a terrible flyer. For him to fly and aim and land was a big deal.
And this all happened on mothers day
Here's a recent video of Einstein and Charlie:
RogerP Scarlet Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-19 Age : 57 Location : Edmonton, Alberta, Canada My Birds : ~Merlin - Maroon Bellied Conure
(Hatchdate May 15, 2010)
~Arthur - Red Bellied Parrot
(Hatchdate January 7, 2009, rescued October 7, 2011)
Posts : 813
Subject: Re: CHARLIE SAID HIS FIRST WORD! Mon May 13, 2013 2:11 am
That's great news Zaza! It's awesome when they just pick stuff up on their own! What a great Mother's day present!
Margaret Hyacinth Macaw
Join date : 2011-05-18 Age : 51 Location : Chicago My Birds : • Budgies: Mango, Blueberry, Plum, Sunny
• Cockatiels: Chico, Mickey
• Linnies: Venus and Mars
• Amazon, who was with us: Lucky Posts : 1418
Subject: Re: CHARLIE SAID HIS FIRST WORD! Wed May 15, 2013 11:24 am
He knows who is his Momma! Great bird and I loved the video too! (my girls send kisses)
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