Hello Hannah! It pleases me to receive your response. Yes, Ollie is still looking to be rehomed. I haven’t been aggressively searching to find her a new caretaker due to the fact that she was my late-wife’s pet and before she passed away, I assured her I would not get rid of Ollie. However, circumstances have caused me to reconsider. Truth of it is Ollie deserves more attention than I’m able to provide her. So I’ll do my best in answering your 6 questions. Ollie is unquestionably socialized and with the acquired trust, a handler can comfortably bond with her both physically and emotionally. As far as I know, she has never been clinically verified through DNA confirming her gender. But the overall consensus (Vets, exotic pet specialists, pet store staff, past caretakers and owners) is that she’s a female. She’s not had her wings clipped, so she can fly. I have not witnessed her around other birds nor have I heard of any past stories involving her interacting with other birds. I’m aware that she has been around a lot of cats and has grown a fondness for their company. In regards to her being vocal…….by that I mean she likes to talk and mimic her surroundings. She has a vast vocabulary of words, one-liners, voice changes, comments, snide remarks, snickers, whistles, sound effects and laughter. She emulates both human and animal behaviors and their many quirks. If you’re worried about constant screaming, you can relax. She may be a squawker at times but it’s very short lived and not intolerable to hear. I hope that I have been able to satisfy your curiosity’s regarding Ollie. Feel free to reach out again if you have any further queries.
Respectfully,
Eric
