CAG’s are the largest of the African Parrots. They are also known as the most intelligent of all the parrot species. They do not mimic words- but they actually learn to use them in context. They are quite common pet parrots, but they require a lot of time and energy so that they do not develop neurotic behaviors.
Charlie is a true rescue in every sense of the word. He is 5 years old and has had 4 homes. He has been abused and neglected, and has developed neurotic behaviors, such as feather plucking, and irrational phobias. I have had Charlie for almost a year and he is starting to make great progress. He has almost quit plucking, and he is slowing getting over some of his more crippling phobias. Hopefully, with a lot of time and energy- he will continue to progress into a happy and well adjusted bird.
Meyer’s Parrot - BeauPoicephalus meyeri
A small African parrot, the Meyer’s is a very sweet and even-tempered parrot. They can learn to speak, but their voice is a bit difficult to understand, generally. They love to play and are pretty acrobatic.
Beau was actually brought home as a companion for me and as a “therapy bird” for Charlie. Beau is very outgoing and friendly, and he is not afraid of anything. As I work with Beau, Charlie can see how Beau reacts. So far, Beau has helped Charlie out a lot. He has helped Charlie overcome his fear of new foods and toys and he has helped Charlie to be less fearful of the outside world.
For more information on parrots Stephanie suggests you check out:
Parrot House
Parrot University
Windy City Parrot
Sugar Gliders - Napoleon and PedroPetaurus breviceps
These little guys are marsupials from Australia. They are nocturnal omnivores that usually live in large family groups. They have become rather common pets in the US and are known quite often as “pocket pets” They have very cool vocalizations, they can “bark” like a puppy, and they also do this growl/his sound that is called ”grousing”
Napoleon and Pedro; these little guys were left to starve to death in the back room of a pet store in Oklahoma because the owner “forgot about them…and they’re mean anyway”. Steph and Dave took them and never looked back. Once they got food and water in them, they became pretty friendly!
Learn more about Sugar Gliders by visiting the following sites: