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Old 10-05-2008, 04:10 AM
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Meet Sunshine

Sunshine was a congo african grey that we had the pleasure of fostering some months back. When we first met him, he talked a little and I was impressed. When we got him home and got his cage set up, it was almost time for bed. Sunshine started chattering and I nearly fell off the couch! He was speaking in near complete sentences, telling me that he wanted to go to bed. It only got more impressive from that point onward.

I have to admit, at first I was a little freaked out by such a smart bird. The second day we had him, I was sitting atthe table near sunshines cage. He came to the front of the cage and asked for a piece of cheese. I glansed over to him and smiled, telling him that I would get him a treat in a moment. Several minutes passed and then sunshine spoke again. "I can see that you are busy now - cheese?" I could hardly believe that the bird was politely reminding me that I promised him a treat...in english! This was just one of many sunshine stories. He asked to watch his favorite TV show every day at 2:00, reminded us to get the mail, begged for his favorite foods, reminded us to 'check the waterbottle,' told us when he was afraid and more.

Here are a few photos and videos of sunshine while he was here. He really is a remarkable bird.




(Standing next to a painting he created):

Videos (turn up the sound so you can hear him):

Video of Sunshine Talks - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Video of SunshineAM - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Video of Shower Dance Sunshine - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Video of ALBU - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Video of Sunshine swings - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

(For those who are curious, Sunshine has already found a great home.)
Enjoy Sunshine!

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Old 10-05-2008, 04:15 AM
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Oh wow!!! What an amazing bird!!

Thanks for sharing and glad Sunshine found a new home!
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Great photos and great videos. What a special bird. I hope her new home appreciates her for the treasure she is. It must have been hard watching her go off to someone else. I don't envy you that part of your work but appreciate the importance of it.
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Sunshine is such a riot!!! I am so glad that she found a great home, although if it was me I don't think I could have let her go. She is awesome!
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How old is/was she. Cool bird. Verry smart.
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Old 10-05-2008, 07:44 AM
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Almost 15 if I remember right. His owner had him his whole life....and then got a couple of puppies...
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wow, what a smart baby! thanks for sharing with us all.

great cage too!
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wow u got lots of birds
i went to see most of your bridy videos
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Old 10-06-2008, 11:30 PM
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Thanks for sharing your stories about Sunshine. What a pretty bird and with such wisdom too. I bet you really enjoyed the time you spent together.
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Old 10-12-2008, 07:10 AM
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I so enjoyed reading Sunshine's story! What a remarkable bird. I have to ask, what was his favorite 2:00 t.v. program?
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