We got another bird. I know what you are saying/thinking "what the hell is the matter with you?" My answer: I wanted a big bird. I found a super nice one. We got him. He is a 15 month old Blue & Gold Macaw named Captain. I suggested that since "Captain" is sort of a title that his formal name be Captain Luke. Since I wanted a B&G named Luke.
We got him at Petland and he is such a sweet little guy thanks to the staff there. (Thanks ladies!) Melissa taught him some cute tricks too! I know you guys miss him, but he is in good hands and we promise to visit!
We brought him home Sunday. On the way home he kept his body pressed really close to me and kept putting his beak against my cheek. He was pretty stressed out but I kept talking to him, petting him and since we don't have a/c in teh car blowing gently in his face to cool him off. We got home and I put him on Dewey's playstand while we put together his cage. When the cage was finished I couldn't get him to step up off the playstand and knowing that there would be a transition stage I thought I wouldnt be able to get him to move. I decided maybe some music would help ease his tension so I plugged in my iPod. I started singing, dancing and talking to him and finally he offered me his foot. I held him for a minute then put him in his new cage. I gave him a few minutes to check it out and stuck my head in there and petted him. I few minutes later I put out my hand for him to step up and he did, without hesitation! I was warned that the transition time could be days, but really it took about 30 minutes! He is so laid back and well adjusted. That night when I was covering his cage he talked for the frist time since being home. I was putting the blanket over and he said "what's up?"
He's a bright little guy too. My fave trick is the one Melissa taught him. He puts his foot in the air to wave and says "HI!" then he expects a peanut. lol He also flaps his wings if you hold him up over your head and dances... he knows it as rock n roll actually. He kisses too, with his big, black macaw tongue! lol
Today we are taking him to the vet for his check up. Hopefully he does well in the car. If he does, I can take him up to Petland for a visit soon.
So, Captain has been my buddy from the start. I love him already. I am gaining his trust and he is starting to let me hug him and doesnt feel as threatened if I put my arms around his body or my hand around his face. Anyway, we're having a blast together. I'm so glad we got him!
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