Oggie just reminded me of a recent story I never shared..
I usually pronounce Oggie as "Awgie" but also affectionately call him "Oogie Boogie"
When he wants to be picked up he says "Ah-gie?".
When he is begging for treats he will say "good birdie" but alternate it with a sound more like 'Oo-kie'.
I totally thought he was just saying his name both ways like I do.
Our six year old nephew stayed the weekend a month or so ago and when he heard Oggie begging, he responded "Cookie? You want a cookie?" And Oggie started dancing in circles.
I never realized it before. But I hear it now. He is *definitely* saying cookie.
Since the kid actually had cookies through out the weekend, I had to start saying "No cookie for the bird".
Now Oggie is saying "cookie bird!" sometimes instead of just "good birdie".
So.. next time you adopt an already talking bird, get yourself a child translator.
I usually pronounce Oggie as "Awgie" but also affectionately call him "Oogie Boogie"
When he wants to be picked up he says "Ah-gie?".
When he is begging for treats he will say "good birdie" but alternate it with a sound more like 'Oo-kie'.
I totally thought he was just saying his name both ways like I do.
Our six year old nephew stayed the weekend a month or so ago and when he heard Oggie begging, he responded "Cookie? You want a cookie?" And Oggie started dancing in circles.
I never realized it before. But I hear it now. He is *definitely* saying cookie.
Since the kid actually had cookies through out the weekend, I had to start saying "No cookie for the bird".
Now Oggie is saying "cookie bird!" sometimes instead of just "good birdie".
So.. next time you adopt an already talking bird, get yourself a child translator.
Love this very cool story! SO cute that he got it! And I imagine the Og-man was REAL happy that your nephew understood - that way he gets MORE ookies!! 
