I have more brains than Mishka

[antoinette]

In a previous post, I mentioned how has never stepped onto a stick. We tried one day with devastating results, which left her petrified. :17:

The day my nephew stopped breathing, and was rushed into hospital, I spent the night at my brother's place looking after Nikita and Tyler.

Mishka was in the care of my two teen sons Sean and Steven. Needless to say, they struggled to get her out the cage, :28:
I always take her in and out with my hands only. It took them forever to get her out, leaving the door open, eventually Mishka climbed on top of her cage. They then placed her night cage, next to her big one. About 30 minutes later when Mishka got tired, she climbed down, and sat on top of her night cage. They had to bribe her with treats getting her into the night cage. :smile003:

Today the wholesaler where I purchase Mishka's pellets from, gave me a "pink" stick for her to step up onto.

I sat with her on my lap, with the stick nearby boy did her feathers ruffel at first. ropeller I sat there holding the stick with both hands, lifting it up saying mommy uppies mommy uppies, then lifting the stick upwards. with both hands. She flew off my lap at least 4 times petrified. :46:

I then had a "brain attack" and stayed on course.
I began to give the stick kisses saying "give me a kiss please" and kissing the stick, continued with this for about 1 hour. :bigkiss:
A little while later Mishka walked up to the stick said "give me a kiss please" gave the stick a kiss, and stepped on to the stick and stayed there.

I then took her into my guys bedroom, still standing on the stick. Steven then took the stick from me, and remained on the stick, looking so please with herself.

I reckon my "bird brain" is a little larger than now


Oh yeah great news, :jumping40 the wholesaler just returned from Germany, where he purchased many stimulating toys for birds, guess I have to wait for him to unpack them

 

[Spiritbird]

That is a cute story about you and Mishka. Your bond is so strong. If I were a parrot I would want you as my guardian.

 

[wuvzbirdies]

OMG, Antoinette that is the finniest story. All I can picture now is you sitting there kissing a stick for an hour and then Mishka moving in on your new found love!

 

[antoinette]

OMG, Antoinette that is the finniest story. All I can picture now is you sitting there kissing a stick for an hour and then Mishka moving in on your new found love!

I think actually got jealous, and had to act quickly.

Off the subject, how are you and Russell doing, have you gone for a second opinion yet, still in my thoughts.

 

[antoinette]

That is a cute story about you and Mishka. Your bond is so strong. If I were a parrot I would want you as my guardian.

That is so sweet of your SB BUT
We have a special bond, :59: had it not been for the forum. Rosie and Mishka, we would never ever have met, and missed out on a wonderful friendship that will last a lifetime. :smile030:

 

[Mel]

If I were a parrot I would want you as my guardian.

I agree

 

[wuvzbirdies]

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Off the subject, how are you and Russell doing, have you gone for a second opinion yet, still in my thoughts. [/QUOTE]

Yes I went for the 2nd opinion it came back negative so I had an appt at one of the best hospitals in Canada for a 3rd and final on and it got postponed until the end of September. I decided to cancel it as I know the 2nd opinion was correct and it looks like it is my asthma getting worse. I feel silly for almost surrendering Russell to another family without looking into it further, it was quite a shock being told I had an incurable disease and I had to give my pet away. Luckily I came here and my forum family was quick to press for 2nd opinions.

I'm advair now and notice an improvement.

Thanks for asking.

 

[antoinette]

If I were a parrot I would want you as my guardian.

I agree

Okay okay okay :smile020: In our next lives I WILL BE YOUR GUARDIANS
ONLY BECAUSE you have been wonderful guardains
to your fid's in this lifetime. :angel-smi

 

[antoinette]

If you want your bird to step up onto a stick "kiss the stick"
After kissing the stick for an hour last night it sure has paid off.

Tonight I placed on her potty, when she had poopied I took the stick, kissed it and told her to step on the stick, she then proudly stepped onto the stick. During her training session this evening, after each potty sitting, she politely stepped onto the stick each time.

I don't think realizes what she has achieved, but I must admit, she really looks like a "lady stepping out" :smiley4: