Bird Crazies: this is what beak performance looks like.

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LITERALLY A BIRD: Sep 27, 2008; I knew you were trouble
when you flew in

Disco Salmon posted:

Last night he was trying SO hard to say something to me, and I could not pick it up and I felt terrible. He finally just put his foot on my face and kissed me and said "Kiss kiss, It's ok it's ok" (his 2nd favorite phrase) and made his way back to where the snacks were lol

# ? Apr 23, 2019 17:58

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# ? May 3, 2024 21:19

Rotten Cookies: Nov 11, 2008; gosh! i like both the islanders and the rangers!!! :^)

So nice of him to let his stupid human know that it's alright he doesn't know how to talk

:kimchi:

# ? Apr 23, 2019 19:10

Tendai: Mar 16, 2007; "When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."; Grimey Drawer

I'm just spreading this everywhere and it won't embed even but it's delightful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pv4ILrO_B4

# ? Apr 23, 2019 23:31

Disco Salmon: Jun 19, 2004

Rotten Cookies posted:

So nice of him to let his stupid human know that it's alright he doesn't know how to talk

Yeah...so I read this reply to my husband.

Cricket piped up from behind us saying "Yeah... it's true!!" God I get absolutely no respect

# ? Apr 24, 2019 00:16

Captain Log: Oct 2, 2006; Captain Log posted:
"I AINT DYING! Choo choo motherfucker!"

When I took Serra in for her clip, I hadn't been to the bird store in a few months. (One of the employees and I dated and it ended awkwardly.) The birds I knew still recognised me and let me play with them. But there was a new cheeky Amazon.

I had Serra in her travel cage, and walked over to the Amazon. He quickly said, "Hello!" and I responded, "Hi!"

Then, Mr. Amazon says, "Where'd you get that!?" and used his head to gesture at Serra. I lifted Serra up to his eye level and he went, "Oooooooh! Heh heh heh heh!"

:stare:

Birds are freaking WEIRD.

# ? Apr 24, 2019 00:31

mikerock: Oct 29, 2005

Visited Scout again today and she is in an oxygen enclosure, so while I wasn't able to handle her, she was more alert and was totally aware it was me there. Before when we handled her she would just nap out immediately. She was still definitely dopey from the :birddrugs:

but was putting her head up against her enclosure where I was touching it. She was able to, awkwardly, walk over to her treat bowl and start stuffing her face too which is something we haven't seen her do since the injury. It was encouraging to see her do that, and shows that while she is totally going to be mobility impaired she will still be able to tough it out and get to those treats when she needs to.

Most of the visit was like this though:

# ? Apr 24, 2019 05:44

Chaosfeather: Nov 4, 2008

mikerock posted:

Visited Scout again today and she is in an oxygen enclosure, so while I wasn't able to handle her, she was more alert and was totally aware it was me there. Before when we handled her she would just nap out immediately. She was still definitely dopey from the but was putting her head up against her enclosure where I was touching it. She was able to, awkwardly, walk over to her treat bowl and start stuffing her face too which is something we haven't seen her do since the injury. It was encouraging to see her do that, and shows that while she is totally going to be mobility impaired she will still be able to tough it out and get to those treats when she needs to.

Most of the visit was like this though:

What a good little trooper. I'm glad she's eating and recovering!

# ? Apr 24, 2019 07:48

Kitfox88: Aug 21, 2007; Anybody lose their glasses?

Tendai posted:

I'm just spreading this everywhere and it won't embed even but it's delightful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pv4ILrO_B4

I always see those specific birds do the bow then lean waaaay back dance, what does it mean :thunk:

Also glad to see scouts recovering even if they look pretty shaggy

# ? Apr 24, 2019 10:19

StrixNebulosa: Feb 14, 2012; You cheated not only the game, but yourself.
But most of all, you cheated BABA

https://twitter.com/VictorianHumour/status/1116288723849756672

Saw this, thought of your parrots, thread

# ? Apr 24, 2019 11:36

GoldStandardConure: Jun 11, 2010; I have to kill fast
and mayflies too slow; Pillbug

mikerock posted:

Visited Scout again today and she is in an oxygen enclosure, so while I wasn't able to handle her, she was more alert and was totally aware it was me there. Before when we handled her she would just nap out immediately. She was still definitely dopey from the but was putting her head up against her enclosure where I was touching it. She was able to, awkwardly, walk over to her treat bowl and start stuffing her face too which is something we haven't seen her do since the injury. It was encouraging to see her do that, and shows that while she is totally going to be mobility impaired she will still be able to tough it out and get to those treats when she needs to.

Most of the visit was like this though:

i am glad your wee bird seems to be doing better! please give her a kiss on the head for me

# ? Apr 24, 2019 11:50

Tres Burritos: Sep 3, 2009

mikerock posted:

Visited Scout again today and she is in an oxygen enclosure, so while I wasn't able to handle her, she was more alert and was totally aware it was me there. Before when we handled her she would just nap out immediately. She was still definitely dopey from the but was putting her head up against her enclosure where I was touching it. She was able to, awkwardly, walk over to her treat bowl and start stuffing her face too which is something we haven't seen her do since the injury. It was encouraging to see her do that, and shows that while she is totally going to be mobility impaired she will still be able to tough it out and get to those treats when she needs to.

Most of the visit was like this though:

Awwww. Man. This thread makes me want a bird so much sometimes. I have tons of space, but a 9-5 job and I feel like I wouldn't be able to love one enough.

# ? Apr 24, 2019 16:09

Rotten Cookies: Nov 11, 2008; gosh! i like both the islanders and the rangers!!! :^)

Tres Burritos posted:

Awwww. Man. This thread makes me want a bird so much sometimes. I have tons of space, but a 9-5 job and I feel like I wouldn't be able to love one enough.

I worried about the same thing. Some birds can handle being alone for a while. We have Pinto out for �-1hr in the morning, then 2+ hrs when we're home. He's content to just be on our shoulders as we go about doing our thing. He can be cranky or a bit of a jerk at times, but he can also be very sweet and snuggly.

The little green sour grape has been the best part of the past 6 months. I would kill a man for this bird. I didn't know I was capable of loving such a tiny thing so much.

I'm so glad that Scout seems to be doing okay. That pic of her up against the glass is melting my once cold, black heart.

# ? Apr 24, 2019 16:37

redgubbinz: May 1, 2007

StrixNebulosa posted:

https://twitter.com/VictorianHumour/status/1116288723849756672

Saw this, thought of your parrots, thread

Reminds me of the Johnny Carson episode with a talking budgie who refused to talk, but instead wanted to hang out with the audience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4drj5J9mVk

Be sure to tell Scout that a bunch of internet people love her and want her to get better! That little face :3:

# ? Apr 24, 2019 16:49

LITERALLY A BIRD: Sep 27, 2008; I knew you were trouble
when you flew in

redgubbinz posted:

Be sure to tell Scout that a bunch of internet people love her and want her to get better! That little face

!!!

# ? Apr 24, 2019 17:54

Frozen Pizza Party: Dec 13, 2005

Just realized these emotes exist :bird:

that's all.

# ? Apr 24, 2019 18:50

Faerie Fortune: Nov 14, 2004

redgubbinz posted:

Be sure to tell Scout that a bunch of internet people love her and want her to get better! That little face

Yes, we believe in scout!

terra fell asleep licking my jeans for some reason???

# ? Apr 24, 2019 19:37

Captain Log: Oct 2, 2006; Captain Log posted:
"I AINT DYING! Choo choo motherfucker!"

Faerie Fortune posted:

Yes, we believe in scout!

terra fell asleep licking my jeans for some reason???

# ? Apr 24, 2019 19:39

Captain Log: Oct 2, 2006; Captain Log posted:
"I AINT DYING! Choo choo motherfucker!"

As most of you know, my father and I pooled our cash and got a condo together because he isn't getting younger and my disability can make it hard for me to get around. Match made in heaven. I didn't imagine at close to 35 I'd be living with my father, but it's far better than the alternative of breaking my neck in an apartment alone somewhere.

My father watches sports. All the sports. I don't mind them, but he loves them. The other day I was out, and got this in a text -

# ? Apr 24, 2019 21:02

Tendai: Mar 16, 2007; "When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."; Grimey Drawer

Captain Log posted:

As most of you know, my father and I pooled our cash and got a condo together because he isn't getting younger and my disability can make it hard for me to get around. Match made in heaven. I didn't imagine at close to 35 I'd be living with my father, but it's far better than the alternative of breaking my neck in an apartment alone somewhere.

My father watches sports. All the sports. I don't mind them, but he loves them. The other day I was out, and got this in a text -

My mom and I live together for the same reason. She's older and lonely, and I can't afford to live here without a roommate anyways, so why not make it someone I actually like :v:

Good dad good birb :3:

# ? Apr 24, 2019 21:15

HEY GUNS: Oct 11, 2012; FOPTIMUS PRIME

whch one of you was this

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/24/brazil-drug-parrot-trained-as-lookout-for-dealers

# ? Apr 25, 2019 08:39

Tsaedje: May 11, 2007; BRAWNY BUTTONS 4 LYFE

That owns, especially the tone of the article where the parrot is treated like a human criminal suspect.

I hope this naughty parrot can be successfully rehabilitated and lead a peaceful future life

# ? Apr 25, 2019 11:16

Neddy Seagoon: Oct 12, 2012; "Hi Everybody!"

Tsaedje posted:

That owns, especially the tone of the article where the parrot is treated like a human criminal suspect.

I hope this naughty parrot can be successfully rehabilitated and lead a peaceful future life

Snitches get scritches :ese:

# ? Apr 25, 2019 11:30

Tsaedje: May 11, 2007; BRAWNY BUTTONS 4 LYFE

A Brazilian journalist who came face to face with the imprisoned parrot on Tuesday described it as a “super obedient” creature – albeit one that had kept its beak firmly shut after being “arrested”.

“So far it hasn’t made a sound … completely silent,” the reporter said

I think it's good on that front :3:

# ? Apr 25, 2019 11:32

Potato Salad: Oct 23, 2014; nobody cares

mikerock posted:

Visited Scout again today and she is in an oxygen enclosure, so while I wasn't able to handle her, she was more alert and was totally aware it was me there. Before when we handled her she would just nap out immediately. She was still definitely dopey from the but was putting her head up against her enclosure where I was touching it. She was able to, awkwardly, walk over to her treat bowl and start stuffing her face too which is something we haven't seen her do since the injury. It was encouraging to see her do that, and shows that while she is totally going to be mobility impaired she will still be able to tough it out and get to those treats when she needs to.

Most of the visit was like this though:

I�m crying like a baby over here

# ? Apr 25, 2019 12:03

Jose Oquendo: Jun 20, 2004; Star Trek: The Motion Picture is a boring movie

HEY GUNS posted:

whch one of you was this

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/24/brazil-drug-parrot-trained-as-lookout-for-dealers

Well now I want to teach my Grey "FIVE O, FIVE O"

# ? Apr 25, 2019 14:28

Pookah: Aug 21, 2008; 🪶Caw🪶

Tendai posted:

I'm just spreading this everywhere and it won't embed even but it's delightful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pv4ILrO_B4

Such a communication mismatch - ringneck's big swoopy HELLO dance versus a baby grey's subdued little _hello stance :kimchi:

mikerock posted:

Visited Scout again today and she is in an oxygen enclosure, so while I wasn't able to handle her, she was more alert and was totally aware it was me there. Before when we handled her she would just nap out immediately. She was still definitely dopey from the but was putting her head up against her enclosure where I was touching it. She was able to, awkwardly, walk over to her treat bowl and start stuffing her face too which is something we haven't seen her do since the injury. It was encouraging to see her do that, and shows that while she is totally going to be mobility impaired she will still be able to tough it out and get to those treats when she needs to.

Most of the visit was like this though:

Awww, she's so tousledy - tough little birdy, hope's she's home soon.

# ? Apr 25, 2019 15:29

Tendai: Mar 16, 2007; "When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber."; Grimey Drawer

Pookah posted:

Such a communication mismatch - ringneck's big swoopy HELLO dance versus a baby grey's subdued little _hello stance

Awww, she's so tousledy - tough little birdy, hope's she's home soon.

The ring neck wants to be friends SO BAD I just love it

# ? Apr 25, 2019 17:50

Forsythia: Jan 28, 2007; You want bad advice?

Anything is okay if you don't get caught!

... I hope this helps!

Kitfox88 posted:

I always see those specific birds do the bow then lean waaaay back dance, what does it mean

Isn't that a flirty gesture for ringneck/Alexandrine parrots?

# ? Apr 25, 2019 20:39

HEY GUNS: Oct 11, 2012; FOPTIMUS PRIME

Tsaedje posted:

That owns, especially the tone of the article where the parrot is treated like a human criminal suspect.

I hope this naughty parrot can be successfully rehabilitated and lead a peaceful future life

he has not been named, presumably to protect his privacy

# ? Apr 25, 2019 23:27

Halloween Jack: Sep 12, 2003; I WILL CUT OFF BOTH OF MY ARMS BEFORE I VOTE FOR ANYONE THAT IS MORE POPULAR THAN BERNIE!!!!!

"Even this bird-brain knows that all cops are bastards, kids!"

# ? Apr 25, 2019 23:55

mikerock: Oct 29, 2005

Thanks guys for all the kind comments about Scout. :h:

# ? Apr 26, 2019 02:19

CROWS EVERYWHERE: Dec 17, 2012; CAW CAW CAW; Dinosaur Gum

Scout

If I had a billion dollary dos I'd buy her a sweet rear end robot leg.

# ? Apr 26, 2019 04:19

mikerock: Oct 29, 2005

CROWS EVERYWHERE posted:

Scout If I had a billion dollary dos I'd buy her a sweet rear end robot leg.

Haha I would get her a jetpack!

# ? Apr 26, 2019 04:46

Captain Log: Oct 2, 2006; Captain Log posted:
"I AINT DYING! Choo choo motherfucker!"

mikerock posted:

Haha I would get her a jetpack!

Having a parrot slam into my head day after day with jet propulsion might get old. Because that's all they would do. Figure out the most irritating thing and repeat, repeat, repeat.

( :3:

)

# ? Apr 26, 2019 04:51

Chaosfeather: Nov 4, 2008

Parrots would absolutely get some sort of voice amplifier and spend their time flock calling on a foghorn level if they got to pick what cyborg enhancements to get.

# ? Apr 26, 2019 04:58

mikerock: Oct 29, 2005

When I was in the vet last time, a Cockatiel came in and heard all the birds in the back and started loudly flock calling. One of the tiels in the back heard it and they formed a louder and louder feedback loop of frustrated flock calls. Fortunately I was called in to see Scout before it got really out of hand.

# ? Apr 26, 2019 05:16

Kitfox88: Aug 21, 2007; Anybody lose their glasses?

https://twitter.com/roaneatan/status/1121399869325754368

# ? Apr 26, 2019 06:30

ynohtna: Feb 16, 2007; backwoods compatible; Illegal Hen

Tres Burritos posted:

Awwww. Man. This thread makes me want a bird so much sometimes. I have tons of space, but a 9-5 job and I feel like I wouldn't be able to love one enough.

Do you have any outdoor space? Chickens are the low-maintenance feathered dinosaur friends that poop breakfast!

# ? Apr 26, 2019 12:44

Explosionface: May 30, 2011; We can dance if we want to,
we can leave Marle behind.
'Cause your fiends don't dance,
and if they don't dance,
they'll get a Robo Fist of mine.

ynohtna posted:

Do you have any outdoor space? Chickens are the low-maintenance feathered dinosaur friends that poop breakfast!

Can confirm. I recently wound up with two hens (a barred rock and a cochin) and they're great fun to just watch running around the yard. Eggs are a nice bonus.

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# ? May 3, 2024 21:19

Captain Log: Oct 2, 2006; Captain Log posted:
"I AINT DYING! Choo choo motherfucker!"

mikerock posted:

When I was in the vet last time, a Cockatiel came in and heard all the birds in the back and started loudly flock calling. One of the tiels in the back heard it and they formed a louder and louder feedback loop of frustrated flock calls. Fortunately I was called in to see Scout before it got really out of hand.

Female cockatiels will basically flock call nonstop for tens of hours if they don�t get a satisfactory response from a bird or human.

I�ve never had a Male cockatiel but they sound even more ridiculous.

# ? Apr 26, 2019 15:54

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