Jethro steps up!
Jethro stepped up today. Just kinda out of the blue actually. I got home from an uneventful day at work, but a nice dinner with my friend Liz. It was late. About 9pm. I came in, and immediately let open Jethro’s cage. I figured he’d been cooped up all day in his cage. Yesterday, I got home from work and opened up his cage and he walked in and out for a few hours before bedtime. So, I wanted him to have that same experience tonight. Once he got on his perch, I came by to say hello to him. I put my two fingers out, expecting him to tilt his head and puff his feathers. But, this time, he lifted his leg and put it on my fingers! Fun stuff. And so it goes…he’s steppin up left and right!
I figured when he acts out, it’s because he needs a little attention. So, when he starts yelping a little, or clicking, I go over and pick him up. I thought he might like to see a little more of the place, so I took him for a walk around the apartment, showed him the office and kitchen and then the bedroom. We almost went into the bathroom, but I think the mirrors startled him (I think I read that somewhere too - that mirrors freak birds out)…
I think I may just created a monster though. Now he doesn’t want me to set him down, but I am still getting comfortable with him, too, you know. I am hoping he’ll be ready for bed soon. I am getting there.
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February 26th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Hey,
Great job with the step up. Sounds like he’s definitely decided you’re okay and not going to eat him or anything. I remember a story about Alex, the famous study subject, seeing his reflection in the mirror and asking “what’s that?”. They told him it was “Alex”, and felt they had sort of spoiled the experiment to see if he realized it was his reflection.
Did you get any sort of shower perch for him? The big birds LOVE (and actually require) bathing. Our amazon has a perch with suction cups that goes on the side. We turn the shower head so that it sort of ricochet’s off of the wall and onto her. I also have a mister to really give her a good soak.
Often they like surprisingly cold water. I’ve read of African Grey’s who practically want ice cubes floating in it.