Day 18 on AviCalm and Featherific

Day 5 of Mackie's New Attitude!

I don't think we have 5 days in a row of peace and happiness... at least not since his setback in October.

I probably won't post to this blog as much, unless there is a major change... since I am sure everyone is pretty bored of this by now...

Anyway... all in all, I am pretty pleased with Mackie's progress. AviTech's products work, even if they don't work as quickly as...

Day 16 on AviCalm and Featherific...

Day 3 of Mackie's New Attitude! (notice the NEW countdown?)

Yup! Day 3! He's never gone 3 days in a row with no "meltdowns"... NO swearing! NO temper tantrums! NO physical attacks! In fact, he's beeing sweet, gentle, and CALM!

He's FORAGING! (Thank you Michelle & Fids!!!! You are now on my HERO list, )

He's eating well and playing happily...

I don't...

Day 15 on AviCalm and Featherific...

We have moved Mackie's cage. He is now with Merlin and Julio. He actually seems happier. He's been really calm. I don't think he liked being in his own bedroom at all. This morning, he and Merlin were sitting beside each other (on their own stands) for about 2 hours... chattering away to each other. Mackie is now on his downstairs stand (the big one, with ALL the "bells and whistles") and that is kept him occupied for a couple of...

Day 13 on AviCalm and Featherific



Mackie is not doing well at all. The last 2 days have been he** on earth here. VERY aggressive. Attacking me every chance he gets... and he means to do damage. He's fully "fluffed up", beak wide open, head down, wings slightly spread, eyes hooded and dark. He's PISSED. He won't let me touch him. I have resorted to a dowel and leather glove to handle him and I have to move quickly or he attacks me. He tries...

Day 9 - New Year's Day

At my new friend, Mark's (parrotntm) suggestions, Yesterday I went to my local pet store and purchase 2 new & very "busy" toys and a foraging toy for Mackie. I also rotated his toys, started re-organizing his room where his cage is, and gave him cage-time... all with positve results. Mackie did not swear one word yesterday, nor did he have any panic attacks or negative behavior. He even let himself be handled and cuddled a little bit by one...