the model rival thing - did you get that from Pepperberg? I think she used that in her work with Alex no? Did you read the book what a touching story!
Yes......that is exactly where I got it. I am familiar with Irene Pepperbeg's work with Alex. Our Alec came upon his name accidently. The breeder said she was certain the bird was a female, so we named "her" Alice. The DNA came back a few weeks later as male, and we had already invested a lot of time teaching "Alice" her name, so switching to Alec wasn't a big stretch. (it fits him too!) Pepperbergs work with Alex was amazing, and we are trying some of these out with Alec.
the model rival thing - did you get that from Pepperberg? I think she used that in her work with Alex no? Did you read the book what a touching story!
sodacoaster 1 year ago
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Yes......that is exactly where I got it. I am familiar with Irene Pepperbeg's work with Alex. Our Alec came upon his name accidently. The breeder said she was certain the bird was a female, so we named "her" Alice. The DNA came back a few weeks later as male, and we had already invested a lot of time teaching "Alice" her name, so switching to Alec wasn't a big stretch. (it fits him too!) Pepperbergs work with Alex was amazing, and we are trying some of these out with Alec.
tweezerjs 1 year ago
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This is Alec's mom. I just picked up a book Barron's Guide to a Well Behaved Parrot. Have read some great ideas so far.
tweezerjs 1 year ago