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Life is Golden said:
The people, of course. They must be kind of like cats. :D
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Quite a bit, actually. You can touch and stroke them -- when they feel like it, and only if they've decided if you're worthy. Sometimes that process takes years. They'll come when you call them.... if they feel like it. Some days they'll eat all the delicious food offerings you provide. Other days half of it hits the wall and floor. They'll be quiet when you want to take a nap.... maybe. Maybe not.

I love them. :~)
 
ThatOwlWoman said:
Quite a bit, actually. You can touch and stroke them -- when they feel like it, and only if they've decided if you're worthy. Sometimes that process takes years. They'll come when you call them.... if they feel like it. Some days they'll eat all the delicious food offerings you provide. Other days half of it hits the wall and floor. They'll be quiet when you want to take a nap.... maybe. Maybe not.

I love them. :~)
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Yes, I've been around parrots, they all have different personalities for sure. Some prefer men, some prefer women, some are temperamental, some are sweet all the time. They're cool pets, for sure.
 
Life is Golden said:
Didn't know that......probably in S. Florida where it's tropical. Bet no one will try to tame them unless they want to lose a finger!
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First time I went to FL was with my kids and sister in 2003. Told them that we would see "wild parrots" there. They said I was cuckoo. So we dragged our bags to our rooms, opened the balcony that overlooked the Bay (it was on the bay side of Anna Maria Island), just as a flock of wild Quakers (monk parakeets) sweep through the backyard.

I hate being right. :laugh:
 
Grumpy said:
What does one get from having birds as pets? Dogs and cats yes but birds?
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They are interactive, emotional, intelligent, hilarious, entertaining and amazing creatures. African greys for example are said to have the intelligence of a two- to three-year-old human child. Certainly they all have the emotional maturity (including tantrums! lol) of a human toddler. Our Grey, Koko, has been my friend for 25 years. He's seen my kids grow up to adulthood, said goodbye to my late husband, and welcomed Mr. Owl by and by. Our Quaker Dash is the only one who flies freely around the house; he fell in love with Mr. Owl at first sight and won't leave his side unless put back in his castle. He lies (literally) for hours on his leg or shoulder while he's reading or watching TV, just like a cat only poopier. They even take naps together on the couch.

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ThatOwlWoman said:
They are interactive, emotional, intelligent, hilarious, entertaining and amazing creatures. African greys for example are said to have the intelligence of a two- to three-year-old human child. Certainly they all have the emotional maturity (including tantrums! lol) of a human toddler. Our Grey, Koko, has been my friend for 25 years. He's seen my kids grow up to adulthood, said goodbye to my late husband, and welcomed Mr. Owl by and by. Our Quaker Dash is the only one who flies freely around the house; he fell in love with Mr. Owl at first sight and won't leave his side unless put back in his castle. He lies (literally) for hours on his leg or shoulder while he's reading or watching TV, just like a cat only poopier. They even take naps together on the couch.

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Ok different strokes for different folks. I'll stick with my dogs and cat. I guess we will never let our pets meet LOL.
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That is a cute picture.
 
ThatOwlWoman said:
They are interactive, emotional, intelligent, hilarious, entertaining and amazing creatures. African greys for example are said to have the intelligence of a two- to three-year-old human child. Certainly they all have the emotional maturity (including tantrums! lol) of a human toddler. Our Grey, Koko, has been my friend for 25 years. He's seen my kids grow up to adulthood, said goodbye to my late husband, and welcomed Mr. Owl by and by. Our Quaker Dash is the only one who flies freely around the house; he fell in love with Mr. Owl at first sight and won't leave his side unless put back in his castle. He lies (literally) for hours on his leg or shoulder while he's reading or watching TV, just like a cat only poopier. They even take naps together on the couch.

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. I love this.
 
Grumpy said:
Ok different strokes for different folks. I'll stick with my dogs and cat. I guess we will never let our pets meet LOL.
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That is a cute picture.
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Thanks. Two of my favorite boys. :~)

Our flock used to have a dog and two kitties as well. Koko and the Quakers bark like dogs, and the macaws say "Meow" and "Here, kitty kitty kitty" (which never worked out well for the cats, who quit coming when called). lol
 
Grumpy said:
Neither am I, but cars/trucks aren't the same as having loyal pets, which bring much joy into ones life.
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Not to be too maudlin, but here is a sweet story for you. After my husband passed away, I'd drag myself home after work, let the birds out for some exercise, and lay on the couch and cry. One night it was the same old thing, only suddenly a warm head popped up next to mine. Phoenix (Catalina macaw) climbed up on the couch, laid her face against mine, and "cried" too. Then she whispered "I love you, birdie." Thought my heart would break, but in a good way. I had considered finding them new homes after he died, it just seemed like too much to deal with between the new job, the kids, and all. But that idea died after that.
 
ThatOwlWoman said:
They are interactive, emotional, intelligent, hilarious, entertaining and amazing creatures. African greys for example are said to have the intelligence of a two- to three-year-old human child. Certainly they all have the emotional maturity (including tantrums! lol) of a human toddler. Our Grey, Koko, has been my friend for 25 years. He's seen my kids grow up to adulthood, said goodbye to my late husband, and welcomed Mr. Owl by and by. Our Quaker Dash is the only one who flies freely around the house; he fell in love with Mr. Owl at first sight and won't leave his side unless put back in his castle. He lies (literally) for hours on his leg or shoulder while he's reading or watching TV, just like a cat only poopier. They even take naps together on the couch.

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Cute picture. Birds really are unique pets. I've spent time in the past with birds; macaws, African greys, cockatoos from a childhood friend of mine. The good thing is they are around a long time. I know it is difficult to find vets to treat exotics, even here there are only a few now. Way back when, I think there was only one place.
 
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