Mtoto (baby in Swahili)
Companion of: Carly J. Grigg
From (City, State, Country): Victoria, BC, CANADA
Age: 4 months
Birds Homepage: http://www.capeparrot.org
Number of Capes You Have: 1
Pet or Breeder: Pet
Why did you chose a Cape Parrot?: personality and reuptation of the bird
Sex: Unknown
Sub-species: Suahelicus
Amount of coloring & where: red and silver head and green, white, black body, baby coloring
Where Purchased: local breeder
When Purchased: Sunday December 3, 2000
Age When Brought Home: 12 weeks
Hand Fed: Yes
Price Paid: 1700.00 cdn.
Shy or aggressive around strangers: ultra cuddly. loves to meet new people
Talking ability: not talking yet but gurgles all the time. Squeeks when I arrive home.
How would you rate noise: always murmers to himself but very softlly
How would you rate activity level: plays for about 20 min then has a nap, still requires a lot of sleep
Likes to bathe: doesn’t mind the shower and LOVES the hairdryer afterwards
How cuddly or affectionate: likes to lean against you and likes to be petted
Territorial: not territorial at all
Size and type of cage: large parrot cage, Hagen
Favorite toys and perches: loves to sit in his food dish (no longer a food dish, but a fancy perch!) seems to like any toy that I give him.
What is the regular diet: varied diet, parrot mix, veggies, fruit, nuts and baby food
Favorite Food: corn and wallnuts
Avian Vet or other Vet: yes Cannot remember name
Wings Clipped: Yes Both
Any Health Problems or Accidents: none
Comments: I love this little guy. He is great with my Cockatiel, Tutti. Every day we practise a new trick. He is a very fast learner. He understands step up, wait, and comes when called. He has me trained in the art of hand feeding too!
Mtoto (baby in Swahili), Age 4 months, From Victoria, BC, CANADA
Comments
Comment from griggcj
Time November 22, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Baby is very aggressive with some people. She flied into their backs and then latches on and starts biting. It is not a good think. Seems to be women that she does this to. Any suggestions? I put her away when she is aggressive towards guests. Keeps her safe and them as well. otherwise hse is out and about.
She has broken the tip of her beek on several occasions. We have been to the vet each time. she is still able to eah her fruits and veggies so not too bad. She lokes to complain by saying ouch when this happens.
she is also very aggressive towards other birds. she grew up with several other birds so not sure why. she is now the only bird in the house. She ignores the fish and chases the cat. She also loves to beat up her stuffed toy dinosaur, Zabumafu.
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Comment from griggcj
Time November 22, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Baby is now 11. she is fully flighted and loves it. she zips around and comes when called. No outdoor flying tho. She can talk but prefers to whistle or screech when upset. August 2011 she built a nest and laid three eggs which she sat on for an entire month. She is happy funny and I love her to bits.