It is fabric. I have already removed the visor part of it. So I am not really sure why he likes it.... But that's definitely I good idea to keep shrinking it....
Thanks. That makes me feel better. I do hate to take away the one thing he really loves. No new tail feathers yet. I get sad every time I look at his little duck butt- like I really should have got the hat situation under control sooner. It stupidly took me awhile to realize that him playing on the stairs was what was doing the majority of the tail feather damage. He's such a little goof. He did it again today- purposely rolled down the steps with his hat. So, I think stairs are going to become completely off limits. Which is sad for me because he typically hops up the stairs which is so freaking cute....not surprising...and knowing Elvis like I do, totally what I'd expect!
Agreed.
Elvis is a feather-ball of energy...the hat is his release for that energy. As long as you can get the hat away from him when you think play time is over, my thought is to let him continue having "hat time"!
...a good idea...
How are Elvis's tail feathers doing...are they starting to grow back?
That's a good thought. Now I just have to try to find another one. LOL. I think this hat was just a cheap, free hat they gave away on a give-away night at a baseball game. Which makes me think possibly there's a second one somewhere.....
Thanks! I'll take a pic when I get home.
If you look up “OCD” in the dictionary there’s a picture of a cockatoo (looks just like Elvis). They invented the word obsessed
Ugh! I forgot to take a pic....
That's what I'm worried about too. I think when we get to that point, the hat definitely needs to go away for awhile. I'm really nervous about those new feathers coming in because he's so crazy. I was getting the tiels' food ready this morning and Howie yelled "hurry- you need to see this." I asked what? He said, Elvis just rolled down the steps. I said- he does it all the time. He thinks it's fun...... (Howie is of course oblivious to most things that go on. LOL.) So, I worry about how I'm going to restrict him when those tail feathers start to molt out. Maybe I'll send him to stay with @cassiesdadIf you look up “OCD” in the dictionary there’s a picture of a cockatoo (looks just like Elvis). They invented the word obsessed
In think I already said this (?) but a few broken feathers isn’t the end of the world IMO but there is always a danger with those big blood ones. A fully feathered bird has protection for those feathers because the other feathers. Once a bird has lost a whole bunch (like a tail or clipped wing) those new feathers stick out like a sore thumb just ready to get broken. That is when this kind of play becomes dangerous.
We weigh the good against the bad. There’s always a compromise. Modifying the way he plays with the hat as much as you can is a good one.
I hadn't thought about that. But it's a good idea. I'll have to see if there's a way I can do that.
...if Elvis needs some "away" time- for any reason- he's always welcome here...I relish the challenge that Elvis brings...and I like to watch the interaction he has with our flock...Maybe I'll send him to stay with @cassiesdad
Thanks....if Elvis needs some "away" time- for any reason- he's always welcome here...I relish the challenge that Elvis brings...and I like to watch the interaction he has with our flock...
It's good to know he has a place to go where he's loved. I noticed this morning that he has started molting out some floofy feathers. Not sure if that means the tail feathers are going to follow soon or not.
...sounds like he working on new feathers...
Oh no, Elvis LOVES baths. Bath day is bath DAY. Meaning once I give him a bath, he will then take baths in his water dish though out the day. And you would be surprised how much of his body he can fit in that water dish. LOL. Our day goes something like this- I mist him. He takes another bath in his dish (I now know this so I already have papers under his cage because water is going to be everywhere.). I wipe his cage down. Change the papers both in and under his cage. I wait a bit. Refill his water dish because I'm now worried he's thirsty. He takes another bath. I rechange all the papers and rewipe the cage dry. Wait a bit. Give him more water, etc. This goes on all day...………..
Scooter is the one that hates baths.
I guess Elvis loves WET! as much as Milton does.
...just wait until Elvis comes for another visit...I have a surprise for him...I guess Elvis loves WET! as much as Milton does.
