We got our greater vasa from a dog rescue nine days ago. It was love at first sight for both of us (all 3 of us actually, DH is smitten too). Pepper was talking in the truck on the way home. Within half an hour of being home with us Pepper was already regurgitating for me. He was such a happy bird from the start. He brought some much needed joy to our home. There was one quirk I noticed on the third day. If we left the house for any reason Pepper would pout for hours when we returned.
Pepper had been badly neglected at the dog rescue (along with several other birds). His nails and beak were badly overgrown. We took Pepper to vet for a beak and nail trim on Wednesday. I suspect this was his very first vet visit (the rescue had zero history on him). He just hasn't been the same since. Now he will only eat if hand fed and is sleeping a lot. He's not talking at all. At first we suspected trauma and I was very upset. Now we're not so sure. The thing is, once we cover Pepper in the evenings we can hear him eating and playing with his favorite toy. He's begging for head scratches a lot more and he took a really long and seemingly enjoyable bath this morning before going back to sleep.
I now suspect that he's being a drama llama; maybe a combo of trauma & drama. Thoughts?
Pepper had been badly neglected at the dog rescue (along with several other birds). His nails and beak were badly overgrown. We took Pepper to vet for a beak and nail trim on Wednesday. I suspect this was his very first vet visit (the rescue had zero history on him). He just hasn't been the same since. Now he will only eat if hand fed and is sleeping a lot. He's not talking at all. At first we suspected trauma and I was very upset. Now we're not so sure. The thing is, once we cover Pepper in the evenings we can hear him eating and playing with his favorite toy. He's begging for head scratches a lot more and he took a really long and seemingly enjoyable bath this morning before going back to sleep.
I now suspect that he's being a drama llama; maybe a combo of trauma & drama. Thoughts?