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Joshua Migrates to New Digs

We outfitted Josh's old cage
with the acrylic panels in the back corners to prevent his wings from getting wedged in the cage bars when he flails about. But I wanted him to migrate over to the new cage without the drama of a panic attack. 

I opened the doors to both cages and enticed him to make the move with some of his favorite foods in the new cage.  He started working his way over slowly eating the goodies as he went. I left the room to make him less self-conscientious.  Of course, I stayed within earshot.


Minna Coaches Joshua

 Minna, who was watching this entire operation from nearby, coached Joshua in my absence.  "Do you want some help?" she asked.  "Wanna go back to your cage?" said with the sweetest little voice. "Come on."  "Are you okay?"

Minna seemed genuinely concerned that Joshua was anxious and unsure. This is just one more instance where these parrots are talking in our language and expressing appropriate phrases at appropriate times.

Here is a photo of Joshua after he finally made it over to the customized cage.  The clear acrylic is fastened on the cage bars and may be difficult to see in the photo.  Minna continued her encouragement  after he was fully in the new cage.

Joshua In Renovated Cage

 It was amazing to listen to this dialog from around the corner.