Popcorn Update

[HRH Di]

Popcorn seems to be settling in. My husband and I had a 4 day trip planned beginning 4 days after Popcorn came home, so our 21 yo son was responsible for the care of 3 dogs and 3 birds. I got a text while we were gone that Popcorn is crazy. Apparently, Popcorn was walking around my son's chair "chanting". I told him he didn't have much to worry about unless Popcorn started lighting incense.

He flies more at our house than he did at the breeder's, but it still seems to be his least favorite form of locomotion. His favorite room is the kitchen. He love to open cupboards and drawers and empty them for me. He knew that I wanted to reorganize, right?

He's talking more and we're starting to understand what he's saying. He said "Good morning, Popcorn" very clearly this morning when we uncovered his cage. He laughs now, which we're taking as a good sign. Eating, drinking and pooping all seem to be going well, too.

We've been bad and didn't quarantine him. Health isn't an issue due to the history of all 3 birds. The biggest hurdle is aggression. Max has never liked Jade, but they have a good little detante established. With Popcorn in the mix, Max still doesn't like Jade and now he has Popcorn to dislike, too. All is good as long as Popcorn stays off Max's perch. Jade doesn't like Popcorn because he sits on her parents. There hasn't been any fighting and we keep a very close eye on everyone.

We know we'll be getting Popcorn back eventually due to his age and my in-laws' ages, and he'll probably come visit when they do. So, I'm actually glad that we'll have him for about a month to let everyone at least get familiar with each other.

 

[antoinette]

Popcorn is sure popping in and out every where LoL
He is sure settling in, and made himself at home.
Great that you are starting to understand his talking, I would love to hear him laugh.
Enjoy the month with him, take loads of pictures and video's.

 

[HRH Di]

My in-laws were with us for the weekend as they're on their way to California for vacation. They got to spend a lot of time with Popcorn. My mother-in-law is smitten and I think the feeling is mutual. He was very gentle with her even in our crazy house over the past few days. He stepped up for her, sat on her shoulder and let her pet him all weekend.

Oddly, he was nervous around my father-in-law and wouldn't go to him at all, except to step up to get out of his cage in the morning. And he was the one Poppers loved the first time they met in January. Oh well...they have time, and by yesterday Popcorn would take food from him.

They're all set up with a cage, food, sprouter, toys, Popcorn Notes, and Parrots for Dummies. When they get back from vacation, we'll pack him up and drive him to their house about 300 miles away.

 

[Mel]

My in-laws were with us for the weekend as they're on their way to California for vacation. They got to spend a lot of time with Popcorn. My mother-in-law is smitten and I think the feeling is mutual. He was very gentle with her even in our crazy house over the past few days. He stepped up for her, sat on her shoulder and let her pet him all weekend.

Oddly, he was nervous around my father-in-law and wouldn't go to him at all, except to step up to get out of his cage in the morning. And he was the one Poppers loved the first time they met in January. Oh well...they have time, and by yesterday Popcorn would take food from him.

They're all set up with a cage, food, sprouter, toys, Popcorn Notes, and Parrots for Dummies. When they get back from vacation, we'll pack him up and drive him to their house about 300 miles away.

I'm so glad I was wrong about you getting your IL's a parrot . Popcorn sounds like he'll be so good for them. Looking forward to hearing how it all goes when he moves in

 

[HRH Di]

I'm so glad I was wrong about you getting your IL's a parrot . Popcorn sounds like he'll be so good for them. Looking forward to hearing how it all goes when he moves in

I was hesitant at first, too, but I think we made the right decision. This is going to be good for everyone concerned, I think.

 

[HRH Di]

Okay, we're in the car half way to my in-laws with Popcron. We let him out of his travel cage about an hour in to the trip and he's been great! He's spent the past 3 hrs preening himself and me. I'll give an update when we get there.

 

[antoinette]

Popcorn is going to be so happy with the in laws, a match made in heaven.
So happy everyone got along, so quickly wow.
Your in laws have had ample "training" from you guys, well done.
Enjoy the trip in the car, LoL Popcorn will sure be clean when entering his new home.

 

[Spiritbird]

If I remember correctly you posted a photo of PC on your fatherinlaw's shoulder. I was so adorable. PC is lucky to have you and your in laws. Life is so much better for the bird now.

 

[HRH Di]

The first 24 hrs at his new home without us went beautifully! His cage (a big King's 306) fits perfectly, the first batch of sprouts are sprouting well, limited sunrise and sunset flock calls and he perched on my FIL yesterday. Poppers has been partial to women so accepting my FIL so quickly is wonderful.

SB, your correct, I have posted the picture of him on my FIL's shoulder. It was so out of character for Poppers to do that, but it's the reason they decided they wanted to adopt him.

Everyone involved couldn't be happier! Thanks to everyone here for your support.

 

[antoinette]

I love happy endings and new beginings. :bigkiss:
I know Popcorn is going to give your inlaws so much joy and happines.
To you Popcorn, you go boy, life has just began

 

[Mel]

Fantastic news, thanks for updating us