I just read an article that was really upsetting. It stated that Alex, an African Grey made famous by Dr. Irene Pepperberg and her research with him, was found dead in his cage Friday. If you have never heard of him I would recommend you look him up. He was just incredible and I think any bird owner learning about him will become more proud of their own pet and encouraged to spend more time with them...which brings me back to my favor...
Could you just spend a little extra time with your birds today? You never know when it will be their last day and you know you would miss them terribly if you woke up tomorrow and they were gone.
2007-09-12 05:18:20 · 13 answers · asked by Krys 2 in Pets ➔ Birds
pinchhazard...if you don't like it don't do it. It's a legitimate request and if you had half a heart you would see that. Don't use me to try to boost your points up.
2007-09-12 05:29:56 · update #1
Krys, Thanks for a great post on a very touching subject!
For anyone unfamiliar with Alex, and the research done by Dr. Pepperberg, you can take a look at this website:
http://www.alexfoundation.org/irene.htm
and http://www.alexfoundation.org/ is the page of that site for info on, or to make donations to, the Alex Foundation.
2007-09-12 07:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by margecutter 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am soooo sad to hear that about Alex. Irene loved him so much, she must be devastated! I have used her methods to teach my own and mine has become so smart, she knows her shapes (square, circle, rectangle, triangle and star) and colors (red, yellow, blue, green, purple and orange) at only 14 months old. It's strange how we can be so affected by a bird we have never even met but even I feel the pain of his loss in my heart and I will miss him. I will spend more time with my girl Phoebe today and everyday. I can't imagine a day without her! Thank you for bring this news to my attention.
Note to Linsay: The words you quoted were Irene Pepperbergs, Alex responded by saying "You'll be in tomorrow". She traveled and was not always in the lab, I imagine that she told him often, I'll be in tomorrow. She said he was fine when she left, he died shortly after.
2007-09-12 05:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I can see your factor. A exceptional hen proprietor buys captive breed birds. So they do not beneath the wild and therefor do not leave out it. As a exceptional hen proprietor we enable plenty of out of cage time. So individuals have aviaries that enable our birds to have house and be fairly loose external. All my birds are loved ones. Most can come and move from their cages as they please. All my birds get external time. I have a huge sort alternative for they nutrition. Fruits, veggie, acquire, pasta, beans, and a lot more then simply seed. And so much of my hen can and do fly. A exceptional hen proprietor offers their hen many toys to play with, unique sounds, textures, and a few to rip up for play. Just such as you puppy is indoor, on a sequence, and even locked in backyard. Cats maintain indoor. This is motive they're PETS and we as proprietor deliver them what they have got to reside competently and completely happy. I wish this lets you see why we like our birds.
2016-09-05 11:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Alex was an incredible bird his contribution to the research of bird intelligence was remarkable. I will spend extra time with my bird because he teaches me every day how to understand his chirps and body language. So far I've learned tugging on my glasses means go see and tapping my ear means listen. Him standing on my head means it's important for me to figure out what he is trying to say and a quick pinch to my neck means I forgot something. He has taught me his call for danger which saved my life and my room mates from a house fire. All animals have something to teach us all we have to do is learn their language and give them the love, respect and care they rightfully deserve.
Bubba
2007-09-12 08:56:49 · answer #4 · answered by bubba 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I will do that. I lost one of my birds two weeks ago. I had her for about 15 years. Now the male just sings all day long. I am also hand feeding a baby bird for my dad while he's on vacation. It's pretty cool to watch it grow and get feathers. Just today it started spreading and stretching it's wings!
2007-09-12 06:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by sorwho? 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone here and I know how it feels to wake up in the morning to find my beloved bird dead. The emptiness in the home and in your heart is awful. I always have a bird I love them so much.
2007-09-12 10:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by Margastar 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is really sad about Alex!
I agree with you. We have been spending extra time with our birds ever since we heard the news.
Keep up the good thoughts!
2007-09-12 05:43:33 · answer #7 · answered by John P 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I heard about Alex a few days ago...It's sad and I feel sorry for Irene. He said "You be good, see you tomorrow" when she covered him up thrusday night. And it's even harder because he was at the vet's just a few weeks before and was given a good bill of health.
Fly free Alex, fly free
2007-09-12 06:04:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
Yes i will.Because my birds are my world.My husband and son tell me all the time i care more for the birds then them.
When i'm blue.All i gotta do is walk in to there room.I fell a lot better.They show me love.
2007-09-12 06:33:26 · answer #9 · answered by coppercash 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i have 2 african greys,and i can only imagine how upset Dr. Pepperberg must be right now. i know how i would feel if something happened to mine. it just makes you want to love them all the more and believe me,i,m going to.
2007-09-12 17:05:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋