ndoboi Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Here's a few shots from Charlie's weekly shower. Sorry for so many pics Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D6C1 Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I love those birds.. and I soo miss mine. He certainly does look like he is enjoying himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Ha ha..what a gorgeous bird. Nice pics. Steve. Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Nice series of pics. The best would have to be the one without the flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 He is fantastic and looks very well loved Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiem Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 How old is he now Steve.I can remember him doing a flyer years ago at a Vcs auction.A car nearly got him and guys running everywhere trying to catch him One lucky bird regards Aussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndoboi Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Yeah Aussie - Maurie bought up the same incident over at A2F. lol. Pretty funny now, looking back.... Straight across the windscreen of the car. Lucky little bugger. He's 15 now! Either Im a bit more wary, or he's a bit smarter, but we havent had a similar incident in about 10years. Hoping to get through the next 10 as well... He still loves to go everywhere too. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwboy53 Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 What is the bird's species name? I had one a few years ago. It was the smartest bird, it copied noises which it heard like a drill or dog barking at the same time. It was hilarious! Though it was not the most friendly birds if it was in a bad mood ... Cheers Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilal Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 hi rob the bird is an Alexandrian parakeet. very nice series of pics steve,only if my cockatoo(sulfur crested) will let me give him a shower,or learn to take one on his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 He is just gorgeous and the pics are crackers . Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterboy Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 Great Pics I to had one of these guys but sadly had to sell him due to my new born... Excellent bird.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 hi steve firstly great pics.secondly does he like the shower or do you have to make him take one?he looks like hes enjoying it but i dont keep birds so i dont know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndoboi Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thanks guys! Hilal, he didnt used to like the shower and would only bath under a hose nozzle outside on the lawn. It's a shame you had to loose yours Waterboy They really are a long term companion. Im hoping Charlie is still with me when I retire! Yellow, he absolutely LOVES his shower. I can usually tell if he wants one or not (I dont force him) just by telling him it's shower time and seeing his reaction. Yep, they're that smart. Then I'll put him in the shower and turn the water on - the door remains open so it's his choice. He'll then either walk out, if he doesnt really want it, or run around like an idiot flapping his wings and getting wet. Once he's wet all over he'll just sit under the stream and soak it up. I just leave him to it - he comes out when he's had enough, usually up to 1/2 hour or so, and shakes like a dog. Thanks for asking Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellow Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 wow thats great how long do they live for i didnt realise they were that smart.is he friendly with everyone or is he prefer your company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndoboi Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 He should live to mid-thirties, all going well. He's quite happy to be around other people but i think (hope) he relates better with me. I can certainly read his moods better than anyone! Saves some people from being nipped. Im not saying he's a bitter, 'caus he's not, it's just sometimes if he gets a fright, or is settled and gets poked, can react in a way that people may consider aggressive. Generally, provided he's not tired, he's a very friendly fellow willing to spend time on/with anyone. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 hi Steve from what i read they live to about 50years of age, i think in most cases its the male parrot that makes a better pet, maybe thats why my female was so nippy lol, she was quite moody and everything was always on her terms lol cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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