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I have a small parrot, a green-cheeked conure. Her name is Rainbow and she is a very sweet and affectionate bird. This particular species is a very quiet bird that can't scream or make loud noises, so if they should be in danger they can only make a very low girggle sound for a warning call. In fact, the loudest sound that Rainbow makes is a kissee sound which I taught her. This summer she will be 20 years old and I have had her since she was a baby.
Today, Princess was acting very peculiar, pouncing back and forth and up and down and crying, she would run out of the room and then back in and again crying and pouncing up and down and back and forth. I knew she didn't have to go out, or want to eat or any of the usual things a dog would ask you for. I realized after the third time she acted this way, with more persistent crying and not any barks, something wasn't right in the living room. So I walked in and didn't see anything amiss and told her to stop acting silly and go lay down. I then went back into the kitchen. She again came into the kitchen with her antics. So I followed her into the living room and said, "See silly, theirs nothing wrong!". Then she walked over to Rainbows cage and standing on her hind legs crying! I walked over and my poor little Rainbow had her toe nail caught in a toy and couldn't free herself! She was just dangling their and twisting herself back and forth. I immediately reached in and freed her. The whole time I was taking care of her, Princess was pacing back and forth whimpering like a real mother hen! It wasn't until I showed her that Rainbow was okay, and she smelled her all over that she finally settled down. If Princess hadn't warned me when she did, poor Rainbow could have very well twisted and broke her leg, and most birds don't survive that kind of painful shock to their bodies.
I am in awe over her that she understood something was wrong with the bird, and demanded my attention to help Rainbow. I know that Princess is protective of Rainbow, because one time when I had a Bird-Groomer come to the house to clip her nails, (which she is coming tomorrow) Princess growled and was very upset when the groomer took Rainbow out of the cage. I had to put Princess in another room because she really got aggressive.
Princess also taught me that a particular low sound that Rainbow makes is the birds danger sound. When ever Rainbow would see someone pass by the window, she would make this sound, and Princess would come running in with a full alarm bark that a stranger was near. In all the years I have had Rainbow, I never knew that tiny sound was a warning sound, in fact, most of the times I am not even aware of it.
Not that is, until Princess came into the family and taught me!
Just goes to show that animals do understand each other too. No matter what species they are, they seem to be able to communicate and understand each others language. I wish we humans had the same ability all the time!
I found this wonderful family site that I would like to share with everyone. It's loaded with wonderful games. My favorite is "Circle the Cat'. If anyone beats this game, please send me pawmail. I have yet to win it!
It also has loads of verses and poems for all ages, quiz's, recipes, and helpful hints, tips and tricks, prayer request and of course a special section for our fur friends.
It's completely safe, no ads or pop-ups. It's called "Grandma Faith'"
Enjoy!!
http://www3.telus.net/public/a7a55952/ index1.htm
If that link doesn't work, try:
http://www.members.shaw.ca/gf3/circle-the-cat.html
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