Kappa update
I haven't posted about Kappa in this space in a while (check out her Twitter if you want more near-daily Kappa dosage), so I thought it's time to do so.
Kappa has really warmed up to me. She really loves having me scratch her head. She's fine with me touching her feet and I'm starting to get her used to my bringing nail clippers near her feet. I've been lifting her wings too, and will soon start bringing scissors near her wing to simulate trimming feathers. She's got a strange clip I plan to post a photo of later - ALL her primaries are cut except one in the MIDDLE. Considering that, she flies remarkably well (at a nice 45º angle). She's a bit slower on accepting the harness - she REALLY wants to play with it, and I don't want to let her, so I haven't touched it to her body yet. But I have high hopes that she'll learn to be ok wearing it. It's amazing what she'll put up with from me. ^_^
T$'s starting to learn her body language - he's still really excited to interact with her, and doesn't understand why she's afraid, but he's starting to learn that regardless of *why*, she *is*, and therefore he must move slowly, physically and metaphorically. I'm trying to expose her to him while she's on my shoulder. She's still nervous about new places though, so it's slow going.
Kappa's a good eater - she eats her veggies every day, up to a whole "ice cube" of them. She's picky about her pellets though, and tosses many of the varieties out of her bowl, preferring Natural Gold (which I don't know much about, I should research it, I don't even know the manufacturer). She eats nearly twice what Gabe or Peeper did, despite being only around 97g to their 94 and 75, respectively. I think it's b/c she NEVER stops moving. It's really adorable to watch. ^_^
She enjoys making interesting sounds during the day when she doesn't think we're around to hear. Right now she's imitating a blue jay. Yesterday afternoon/evening she was doing a cardinal. She also started making kissing noises to me when on my shoulder - they're not very good yet, but she's starting. The wolf-whistle seems farther away.
Her favorite toys are the ones she can destroy, from a popsicle stick, to a clam-shell from Birdy Booty. She loves it when I change her toys, but quickly loses interest - like within minutes - before choosing her favorite for the day later.
And that's my update! Late for work!
Kappa has really warmed up to me. She really loves having me scratch her head. She's fine with me touching her feet and I'm starting to get her used to my bringing nail clippers near her feet. I've been lifting her wings too, and will soon start bringing scissors near her wing to simulate trimming feathers. She's got a strange clip I plan to post a photo of later - ALL her primaries are cut except one in the MIDDLE. Considering that, she flies remarkably well (at a nice 45º angle). She's a bit slower on accepting the harness - she REALLY wants to play with it, and I don't want to let her, so I haven't touched it to her body yet. But I have high hopes that she'll learn to be ok wearing it. It's amazing what she'll put up with from me. ^_^
T$'s starting to learn her body language - he's still really excited to interact with her, and doesn't understand why she's afraid, but he's starting to learn that regardless of *why*, she *is*, and therefore he must move slowly, physically and metaphorically. I'm trying to expose her to him while she's on my shoulder. She's still nervous about new places though, so it's slow going.
Kappa's a good eater - she eats her veggies every day, up to a whole "ice cube" of them. She's picky about her pellets though, and tosses many of the varieties out of her bowl, preferring Natural Gold (which I don't know much about, I should research it, I don't even know the manufacturer). She eats nearly twice what Gabe or Peeper did, despite being only around 97g to their 94 and 75, respectively. I think it's b/c she NEVER stops moving. It's really adorable to watch. ^_^
She enjoys making interesting sounds during the day when she doesn't think we're around to hear. Right now she's imitating a blue jay. Yesterday afternoon/evening she was doing a cardinal. She also started making kissing noises to me when on my shoulder - they're not very good yet, but she's starting. The wolf-whistle seems farther away.
Her favorite toys are the ones she can destroy, from a popsicle stick, to a clam-shell from Birdy Booty. She loves it when I change her toys, but quickly loses interest - like within minutes - before choosing her favorite for the day later.
And that's my update! Late for work!