I have to say (and please don't tell the others) that Marley is my absolute favorite of the flock. He is not the prettiest, that honor goes to Gatto the Senegal. Nor is he the gentlest, that is Callie the Pionus. Caezar the Ringneck is the most exotic, while Marley is a common green parrot. However, he is still my favorite. We purchased him to be my son Corey's pet. Jordan had Callie and Caezar was mine so the twins began to want their own birds as well. Noah got Hunter the English Budgie (his story later) and we got Marley for Corey. He was a handfed baby and the cutest thing I had ever seen. He made an adorable little clucking noise like a baby chicken. He is still as cuddly as a kitten and very affectionate. At almost 5 months old he already says "Hello!" and "Love you!" He does a funny little head bobbing dance when we bob our finger at him. He also gives kisses when we ask for them. Marley is endless entertaining with his antics. He loves toys and anything that he can tear up.....pinecones, toilet paper rolls, newspaper, clothespins are all instantly gnawed and shredded. He hangs upside down and climbs on anything he can get to. The funniest thing is when he takes a bath in the large metal dog bowl that I keep on the screen porch for the birds when they are out there. He always begins by testing the water with his head. Then he will hop in and out a few times before deciding to get in all the way. Next, the splashing begins and doesn't stop until he is completely drenched. The pure joy in which he approaches everything is very contagious. He is absolutley my favorite......but please don't tell the others.
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