"Hi, pretty!"

At only 11 weeks old - a little less than 3 months - Ziya has already become a pretty good talker. Within the first week of him being home, he's learned "pretty bird" and just today he produced a "hi, pretty" while he was chattering on his java stand.

I decided not to have him DNA sexed since red bellies become sexually dimorphic after their first molt, so I don't know his sex. But I'm wondering if his talking prowess points more toward male? Females do talk as well and can be skilled talkers, but it seems like it's more often the males. I decided myself that I wanted to be surprised by which feathers come in, but I can't help be anxious for that first molt!

He's Home!

Ziya came home this past weekend. He was a little unsure at first, and we're still working out bedtime - he's not a fan - but overall he's settling in nicely. Lots of beak grinding and toy-destroying and cuddling. He even spoke! Only 2 1/2 months and he already said his first phrase - not just a word, but two words: "pretty bird." I was sure I heard him mumbling some almost-words, and then he impressed everyone with a nice and clear "pretty bird!" He's such a smarty pants.

"Hello!"

"Mmm, tastes like blanket."

"Look how cute I am!"