Today Quincy is My Dear Friend -
Quincy has turned into a great talker. He doesn't like to be petted but is getting better. He is fearless of the dogs and nice to my friends and family. I encourage those who aren't afraid of him to let him sit on their hand. He kisses but still nips so I am careful with the kisses. He doesn't bite anymore but loves to nip, especially if he is on my hand and I am on the phone. He likes to nip my ear and preen my hair. He loves to work on the computer with me and usually does a lot of talking while I type so he can get some of my attention. He is a clown and loves toys and glasses.

Quincy's Vocabulary -
Quincy will say anything if I just hold him in front of me and say the phrase over a few times. He will also say things I had no intention of teaching him. He has a sweet childish voice and some things he says I don't understand. His pronunciation is not always good. But things he says well are: hello, what are you dooo'in, bye bye, hello, I love YOU, come here, give me a bite, Ahhh Ah, hmmm hmm good, good boy, good morning, nite-t-nite, baby baby baby, Hug a Parrot, Hug a Parrot I love YOU, I'm a little Quaker short and stout, Sweety Pie, Oh Boy Oh Boy, Get Me Out, Yep Yep Yep, coughs, laughs, barks. He also says "no no no no" in a sing-song voice. That is usually after I have told him NO.

Some of these phrases have meaning to Quincy. He says "give me a bite" when he sees food. He says "Good Mornin" in the morning when he wants uncovered. He says "Nite-t-Nite" when he is tired. When I say go home, he crawls into his cage. He is a very smart bird.

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