>>>> Dumb question time...don't birds poop all over the place? V
Not dumb at all. They have a fast metabolism, meaning it happens about every 20-30 minutes or so. Hoover and my Gray know the verbal command, "Go poopy," so we simply hold them over a paper towel periodically. I'm not sure all birds will learn it. Actually, I first taught her, then one day in the car, Hoover was imitating every move she made. (Background - she's the only female I have, and Hoover has been in love with her since the first day we got him. Poor Hoover. The feeling is NOT mutual.) So, on a hunch, right after she "went", I switched birds, held him over the paper towel, and said, "Go poopy." Ah, what Hoover is motivated to learn in the name of love.... It worked. Well, at least as far as the potty training. It didn't seem to win him any points in love unfortunately. He still gets on her nerves. Mostly, she ignores him, but if he gets too close, she'll say, "Qu-it!" (with two-syllables for emphasis), or, "NO!", or (my favorite), "STUPID BIRD!" After 12 years, he still hasn't given up hope - what an optimist. We do have some accidents along - best not get a bird if you can't take that! Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.0/1136 - Release Date: 11/17/2007 2:55 PM
