RIP 11-1-2011, Alex the Cockatiel singing, whistling and talking 04/2008

Update, 11-1-2011: Alex and Jennie were mauled by my pet dog last night. Jennie was gone, her feathers scattered around the yard. Alex stayed alive long enough for me to say goodbye. I am sad about the birds, mad at the dog, and mad at myself for leaving them out. RIP
Update, 10-14-2008: Alex and Jennie Bird live in a square cage now. They are much more comfortable in their new living quarters. I had received some messages from people concerned about the round black cage.

Uodate, 04-15-2008: Alex has a new companion/wife: Jennie Bird. She's a show quality Pied Pastel Lutino. She is a rare mutation, and gorgeous!
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I set up a camera on a tripod and left it in the room with him to see what he says and does when I'm not around. Here's some of what I captured...
Wolf whistling
Andy Griffith Show Theme Song(part of it, anyway)
"Pretty bird"
"You're a pretty birdy"

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• talking
• whistling
• dancing
• singing

[roadiejay]

I thought I should let anyone who cares to know, know that Alex died on November 1, 2011. He and his wife had been in their cage outside for approximately a month, enjoying the cooler weather, when my Great Dane went off the deep end, knocked over their cage, and chewed them up. Alex, poor little guy, survived long enough for me to get home from work and hold him. His wife was nowhere to be found. The incident sickened me. Alex was my bird for 4 years. Best pet I ever had.

[SammyBirdTheGreat]

My bird Sammy has a wife and five kids! Such an experience raising those kids. But ever since he's been married he won't whistle anymore. Any ideas to get him to start singing Starwars again?

[roadiejay]

@SammyBirdTheGreat I have no clue! Alex also hasn't whistled or spoken to me since I bought him his "wife" Jenny. If you have any success getting Sammy to talk again, let me know!

[splifftaforthewin]

I've been showing this to my 10 week old cockatiel and he's starting to sing back at it! He loves it.

[roadiejay]

@splifftaforthewin That's great! Glad you enjoyed the video

[michaela444]

He's not actually shy, he is trying to serenade you back into the room. My boy does it whenever he wants some attention....and because he has only learnt to wolf whistle in the last month or so he sounds like a crying puppy wanting to come inside. It's very cute :o)

P.S. Alex is very talented :o)

[roadiejay]

@michaela444 Interesting to know. Thanks for the info!

[HeavenSent0000]

your bird stole my name grr! There Can Only Be 1 Highlander!!

[bullyboo1]

thts very cruel of you...



[spiderman5433712148]

The same exact thing happened to my two parakeets ); I know how you feel. Deuteronomy 31:6 6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. I hope that helped. It definitely helped me :)

[aznchick86]

Aww Im sorry about your loss..

[henrybudgie]

@account4info Ah poor Buddy, you must be devastated, so sorry to hear about his death.

[henrybudgie]

@oAtrocity I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Rocky (RIP)

[henrybudgie]

@roadiejay I'm so sorry to hear about Alex and Jennie............... I really care and am so sorry for your loss x

[tglutting]

I'm pretty sure it wasn't talking

[Debocracy]

@roadiejay So sorry for your loss! Birdies are so fragile and sweet.

[FireypepperCP]

@roadiejay

I am so sorry to hear that. I actually had a similar experience just 3 days ago. My pet Milky Way, was outside of his cage when my poodle grabbed him and chewed him. His mate on the other hand is safe. However, he was not as lucky, my dog got to him I couldn't pry the mouth open in time... he was gone. I miss him so much, life isn't the same without him. He was my most loyal pet, he's irreplaceable. Can you help me get through my sorrow? Again, my condolences.

[oAtrocity]

my cockatiel rocky died thursday on thanksgiving...my dog ate him..