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Smoki is a Timneh African Grey parrot cousin to the Congo African Grey parrot.� She began talking before she was� 3 months old.� Smoki loves showing off for attention either by talking or physically moving about.� She is always ready for the click of the camera.

Mommy that feels so good.� A little more to the left please.� Wheeee,� go faster and I'll flip.� Don't hurry Mom I'm waiting patiently.� I'll wait.� No fair.� Charlie has the end of the tie with the knot.

Hey any ideas?� Maybe a bigger dish??� Wow, now this is a bathtub.�� Under this wing please.� I'll just preen for awhile and then take a nap.� Call me for dinner Mom ;)

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Looks like Mom left some for me, but how do I get to it?� Hey this is neat hope I don't fall in.� Wow I can roll it, chew it and...whoa wait a minute ..Help I think I'm stuck in here!!

Ok Jacob straight ahead all clear.�� Hope I get my fill before Dad notices.� Hey guys look at me wayyyyyyyy up here.� Relax I'll sing ya a couple rounds of everything I know.

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Hi Charlie what's up?� Mind if I get up here with you?� Just a little kiss, wow it's not that bad.� Is it?� Hey come back I just want to be friends.� Oh� no is this� the pecking order?� We can still be friends Charlieeeeeeeeee.

Pecking Order The final four pictures were the first time Smoki and Charlie approached the matter of pecking order.�� Pecking order in birds, in my words, is the one that is able to bluff or literally fight for their freedom as the head of� flock order.

Actually this isn't what Smoki had in mind.� As you can see in the first picture she was trying� to make friends with a little begging for Charlie.� (She was still a baby)� Charlie on the other hand felt she was approaching for an attack.

As Smoki approached Charlie on the cage notice Charlie putting her foot on the perch.
Smoki decided to get a little closer look as Charlie's body became more erect in stature.� Smoki attempted to talk with Charlie but she was not interested.

Charlie feeling defeated (in her mind) quietly left the cage as Smoki continued chattering away. That was a minor challenge for a pecking order between the two birds.� It was the last time they pushed each other for a stand on fitness, but there were plenty of smaller bouts for a place on the play area.���

Although Smoki would never admit it she liked playing with Charlie on the play set if nothing more than chasing her around.� They didn't hurt each other and it did give them great exercise before taking a nap.

When� birds are together care should be taken for each of their safety.�� When our birdies are playing together I am always in the immediate area for quick retrieval if needed.� If birds do not get along make sure there is a separation between them on play area.

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