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Timmy · 08-20-2008, 04:48 AM

Thats is awesome. I'd love to see a video too! OMG I think I would pee my pants if I heard a bird say "wanna go potty"...LMAOOOOOOOO

Ichabob · 08-20-2008, 06:15 AM

I also have a grey " Otis " he will call all the dogs by name, he can talk in my voice and my husband voice, he will actually carry on a conversation with himself, he crow like a rooster, moo like a cow, of course barks like a dog,
his newest thing is he has finally master the Marines hymn he whistles it from start to finish, my husband taught him that, my son is a Marine. his most annoying thing is the back up horn the tractor makes he will do that non stop.
he also tells us when some drive down our road he yells at the top of his voice " someone coming" he also tells me when he wants something special other then his reg food, like I want Apple, Otis is 15yrs old, I hand fed him when he was a baby, he is set in his ways though, moody, hateful at times, and a sweetheart at other times. we also have a cockatoo name bailey he doesn't talk as much as Otis, Bailey is always a sweetheart loves to be held and cuddle.

Misti1 · 08-20-2008, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichabob

I also have a grey " Otis " he will call all the dogs by name, he can talk in my voice and my husband voice, he will actually carry on a conversation with himself, he crow like a rooster, moo like a cow, of course barks like a dog,
his newest thing is he has finally master the Marines hymn he whistles it from start to finish, my husband taught him that, my son is a Marine. his most annoying thing is the back up horn the tractor makes he will do that non stop.
he also tells us when some drive down our road he yells at the top of his voice " someone coming" he also tells me when he wants something special other then his reg food, like I want Apple, Otis is 15yrs old, I hand fed him when he was a baby, he is set in his ways though, moody, hateful at times, and a sweetheart at other times. we also have a cockatoo name bailey he doesn't talk as much as Otis, Bailey is always a sweetheart loves to be held and cuddle.

amazing

J_is_my_initial · 08-20-2008, 09:22 AM

We once had a parakeet that would meow like our cat. My bro in law came down to feed them one day while we were gone and sd he thought we had got another cat that he did not know about. He could see our cat but the sound was coming from the corner with the bird. Our cockatiel could whistle Frosty the Snowman.

HanksMom · 08-20-2008, 09:53 AM

My grandmother has one that when you ask him "can you talk?"
He will reply with "No, birds cant talk stupid!"

Lol

spanky's mom · 08-20-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HanksMom

My grandmother has one that when you ask him "can you talk?"
He will reply with "No, birds cant talk stupid!"

Lol

thats's so funny that he answers back to you.Funny how they well respond to questions asked. If i ask mine whos bird are you? he will say sheli'sssssssss Bird and sheli lovesssssss KC bird or i ask him are you a good bird? he then will say Good Bird's neverrrrrrrrrr Bite. if you Laugh at him he Laughs back and says HA HA HA your so funnyyyyyyyy.

mblab · 08-20-2008, 10:59 AM

Very cute! My parents have a blue and gold that used to LOVE to torture our first dog. She would mimic my mother's voice completely and my poor dog Cherie would come running across the house to my Mother's voice. It took her awhile to figure out the difference.

She never got Cherie's bark or any of the other dogs. But she will freakishly "predict" the phone ringing sometimes, I think she must hear/sense the phone about to ring (the wires and what not) and it creeps me out every time she does it!

iuplori · 08-23-2008, 07:29 AM

Our African Grey Sam loves to torture our Yorkie. He's so smart, like most greys and knows dozens of words and phrases, not to mention microwave timers, cell phone beeps, and creaking doors. He will call her name, tell her "good girl" or "no no." He loves to stand on the apron on the bottom edge of the cage and the two of them play "chicken" Here's a pic of that. But then, sometimes he loses his balance and falls to the floor, and Selah pounces on him and he starts quacking. Oh, it's a zoo. I don't know if they just love to play together that way (they are about the same size) or if they just love watching my husband and I flip out when its time to separate the two of them.

janelles · 08-23-2008, 09:15 AM

I have wanted a parrot for so long, but I think in order to have one, you must be totally committed, as they have a very long life span.Is it true that they have the intelligence of a five year old?

Grayson's mom · 08-23-2008, 09:19 AM

OH how funny!! We had a bird that picked up my baby's cry, I never knew if it was the bird or the baby!! It really drove this new mom nuts at the time!!

IndianaGirl · 08-23-2008, 09:20 AM

Thats so awesome!
I saw one in a pet store that meowed like a kitty!

spanky's mom · 08-23-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by janelles

I have wanted a parrot for so long, but I think in order to have one, you must be totally committed, as they have a very long life span.Is it true that they have the intelligence of a five year old?

Yes That is what they. When i got mine he had ben my mom's bird he was with me for about 2 weeks and my mom had ben missing him so she came to visit. as soon as she walked in the door he said hello grandma did you MISS ME?. My mom started to cry.

spanky's mom · 08-23-2008, 09:21 AM

He use to meow but since our cat Darla passed he Just says. whares my kitty commmmm on.

iuplori · 08-23-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by janelles

I have wanted a parrot for so long, but I think in order to have one, you must be totally committed, as they have a very long life span.Is it true that they have the intelligence of a five year old?

Well, many parrots show signs of great intelligence, but greys are considered to be the brightest, which can also be a challenge in having them as pets. Sam can open all of his cage doors, so we have to keep them padlocked when he's alone. Also, parrots can get bored easily without a lot of attention and stimulation, and will start plucking their feathers out of boredom. It's such a sad sight, but happens to a lot of birds when people don't know what they're getting into. Parrots can live 40-60 years, and even then some, so it is a long term commitment. Rob and I got our Sam the first year we were married, so we knew he would be a lifelong commitment, just like our marriage!

Woogie Man · 08-23-2008, 10:33 AM

When we just had one Yorkie (Archie), he and our cherry head conure (Buddy) were best friends. Archie would sit in the recliner and Buddy would fly over to him. He would clean Archie's teeth and Archie would lick him. It was so funny. Our vet once asked us how we kept Archie's teeth so clean. We told her we did nothing, the bird did it. That all stopped when we added to our Yorkie family as a couple of them would try to go after Buddy. We also had an African Grey but we re-homed her as they really require more time than I was able to give her. We still have Buddy and a Moluccan Cockatoo named Floyd. You outta hear it when we come home and the dogs are barking, Buddy's squawking and Floyd lets out screeches that would wake the dead.

08-20-2008, 09:22 AM	#19
J_is_my_initial YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Knoxville,Tennessee Posts: 3,073	We once had a parakeet that would meow like our cat. My bro in law came down to feed them one day while we were gone and sd he thought we had got another cat that he did not know about. He could see our cat but the sound was coming from the corner with the bird. Our cockatiel could whistle Frosty the Snowman. __________________ PAWPRINTS AND DOG HAIR ENHANCE MY PERSONAL STYLE.

08-20-2008, 09:53 AM	#20
HanksMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Commerce, GA, USA Posts: 228 Blog Entries: 1	My grandmother has one that when you ask him "can you talk?" He will reply with "No, birds cant talk stupid!" Lol __________________ Hank is my Prozac!!!

08-23-2008, 07:29 AM	#23
iuplori Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philly Suburb, PA Posts: 285	Our African Grey Sam loves to torture our Yorkie. He's so smart, like most greys and knows dozens of words and phrases, not to mention microwave timers, cell phone beeps, and creaking doors. He will call her name, tell her "good girl" or "no no." He loves to stand on the apron on the bottom edge of the cage and the two of them play "chicken" Here's a pic of that. But then, sometimes he loses his balance and falls to the floor, and Selah pounces on him and he starts quacking. Oh, it's a zoo. I don't know if they just love to play together that way (they are about the same size) or if they just love watching my husband and I flip out when its time to separate the two of them. Attached Thumbnails

08-23-2008, 09:19 AM	#25
Grayson's mom Mommy's Little Boo Boo Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virgina Posts: 3,734	OH how funny!! We had a bird that picked up my baby's cry, I never knew if it was the bird or the baby!! It really drove this new mom nuts at the time!! __________________ Proud mom to Grayson Abby Dusty Pepper Ryan Gabriel and of course me Diane Grayson loves Tia

08-23-2008, 09:21 AM	#28
spanky's mom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 219	He use to meow but since our cat Darla passed he Just says. whares my kitty commmmm on. __________________ Spanky & Violetts MOM

08-20-2008, 04:48 AM	#16
Timmy Mimi & Gabby too! Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,208	Thats is awesome. I'd love to see a video too! OMG I think I would pee my pants if I heard a bird say "wanna go potty"...LMAOOOOOOOO

08-20-2008, 06:15 AM	#17
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	I also have a grey " Otis " he will call all the dogs by name, he can talk in my voice and my husband voice, he will actually carry on a conversation with himself, he crow like a rooster, moo like a cow, of course barks like a dog, his newest thing is he has finally master the Marines hymn he whistles it from start to finish, my husband taught him that, my son is a Marine. his most annoying thing is the back up horn the tractor makes he will do that non stop. he also tells us when some drive down our road he yells at the top of his voice " someone coming" he also tells me when he wants something special other then his reg food, like I want Apple, Otis is 15yrs old, I hand fed him when he was a baby, he is set in his ways though, moody, hateful at times, and a sweetheart at other times. we also have a cockatoo name bailey he doesn't talk as much as Otis, Bailey is always a sweetheart loves to be held and cuddle.

08-20-2008, 10:59 AM	#22
mblab Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 723	Very cute! My parents have a blue and gold that used to LOVE to torture our first dog. She would mimic my mother's voice completely and my poor dog Cherie would come running across the house to my Mother's voice. It took her awhile to figure out the difference. She never got Cherie's bark or any of the other dogs. But she will freakishly "predict" the phone ringing sometimes, I think she must hear/sense the phone about to ring (the wires and what not) and it creeps me out every time she does it!

08-23-2008, 09:15 AM	#24
janelles YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 324	I have wanted a parrot for so long, but I think in order to have one, you must be totally committed, as they have a very long life span.Is it true that they have the intelligence of a five year old?

08-23-2008, 09:20 AM	#26
IndianaGirl Little Pink Houses Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Burbank, California USA Posts: 1,031	Thats so awesome! I saw one in a pet store that meowed like a kitty!

08-23-2008, 10:33 AM	#30
Woogie Man Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,564	When we just had one Yorkie (Archie), he and our cherry head conure (Buddy) were best friends. Archie would sit in the recliner and Buddy would fly over to him. He would clean Archie's teeth and Archie would lick him. It was so funny. Our vet once asked us how we kept Archie's teeth so clean. We told her we did nothing, the bird did it. That all stopped when we added to our Yorkie family as a couple of them would try to go after Buddy. We also had an African Grey but we re-homed her as they really require more time than I was able to give her. We still have Buddy and a Moluccan Cockatoo named Floyd. You outta hear it when we come home and the dogs are barking, Buddy's squawking and Floyd lets out screeches that would wake the dead.