Broccoli bits

Lola is beginning to settle in and become more vocal. I let her out of her cage every morning as I get dressed and ready for work, and then bribe her in with breakfast. It works 50% of the time. The Rest of the time, I annoy her by asking her to step-up as she avoids me and my arm, and eventually escapes into her cage. I guess "step-up" is a battle for another day.

She is not speaking any words yet, but does whistle, chirp, kiss, growl, and squawk occasionally. At her old home, she wouldn't shut up. So I am hoping for the day she is comfortable enough to speak around us.

Still no luck with eating the Pellets. I've tried wetting them down a bit, but she just tosses them. I am mixing them with seed, since I am afraid she won't get any food, and don't want her to starve. Unfortunately, she picks out the seeds, and tosses the pellets. I am going to purchase a different brand of "smaller" pellets in hope that it will be easier for the princess' beak to grabbed eat, without breaking. Maybe a change of flavor or texture will open her up to trying new foods,

She did have a bit of steamed broccoli today.. And actually ate it for the fist few minutes! After about 5 minutes, she began tossing it at me. I have adopted a 4 year old child. She hates vegetables, has yet to eat any fruit, and only wants peanuts, and seeds. But I am determined!

She attended her hourly "wing-flapping aerobics" class, and accidentally jumped off her cage, landing on top of the dog. I think she frightened herself and the dog. Dog ran towards the crate, Lola climbed up my leg. When I asked her to step-up, she did so immediately and snuggled on my lap as I watched a movie. She let me scratch her neck, and left a fine coat of dust all over my black shirt.

She went to bed easily, and I covered her up for the first time today. She was VERY leary of the cage cover. But will hopefully grow accustomed to it soon.