I regressed him back to hand feeding when I got him, and weaned him at between 16 and 20 weeks of age. Mo is now about 16 months old. He first started to chew at the age of about 9 months. Normal routine varies as to whether I am scheduled to work. On a work day, the birds sleep till I am dressed.
Cages are spot cleaned, and breakfast of mixed veggies and bean mash is served.
Mo is then taken out of his cage and placed in his carrier for the ride to work. We go to the shelter veterinary clinic where I am employed and Mo is placed in his cage at work. This cage is a cockatoo-sized Bird Motel from Papagallo. This cage is placed where he can see all of the action in the back, but remain out of the line of fire. Mo plays by himself while we are in surgery.