Edna and Rocky
Bird ID: D2006045
Species: Cockatiel
Sex: Female
Sub-Species: Pearl
Health Status: Healthy
Good with Kids: Unknown
Well Socialized: Unknown
Adoption status: Available

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UPDATE 11/27/05, from Rocky and Edna's foster mom:
"I laugh now that I once called Rocky and Edna two perch potatoes. They have shown extraordinary ability in using their claws to handle food and toys. Rocky and Edna LOVE food! They also love to play with all sorts of toys, even doggie chew toys! They are very methodical when it comes to pulling up long toys to chew on. They can hang upside down and will flap, flap, flap to burn off a little energy. Rocky and Edna aren't bothered by pushy birds, or perhaps a little deaf when it comes to my adopted bird yelling at them from inches away. They are incredibly strong fliers even when clipped, and will occasionally spook and take off, so keep an ear out if you're not watching them. They like to climb every which way, and have learned the joys and freedom of being able to climb out of an open cage on their own. Rocky and Edna are very social, and would be happiest in a multiple cockatiel home. Edna's the bigger flirt, always on the lookout for a cute guy to eye! Rocky and Edna love it when I give them outdoor showers with the garden hose, and prefer this method over the spray bottle."

Meet the pearlie girls! We are Rocky and Edna, pearl cockatiels about 1 1/2 years old. Poor Edna fell onto a glue trap and has had to have most of her feathers trimmed, but we will both be back to our full glory soon. We are big girls who eat well, even these new pellet things. We also like leafy greens, dried veggies, and birdie bread. We save some chewing power for toys and perches, especially Edna, so we always need a fresh supply. Except for toy destruction, we are basically perch potatoes. Our person will need to encourage us to explore and play outside our cage. We step up, but sometimes you have to be persistent to take us from inside our cage. We never bite hard and are more likely to try and nibble on your fingernails. Though we are bonded to each other, we rarely make a fuss if separated so you can give us some one-to-one time. We don't quite have the mutual preening thing figured out yet, but we are working on it. Maybe that's why we don't know how to let a human scratch our heads yet, either. We could socialize with other cockatiels, but I, Rocky, prefer to be at the top of the pecking order. We are both very quiet. If you want two gorgeous, sweet, quiet homebodies, we could fit the bill.
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