I inherited my sons 26 year old african .

Question
Paco is 26 and I just got her. I have a very curious cat and don't relly iknow what to expect, also how can I get her to be friends with me. She is a man only bird.

Answer
Hi,

As far as the cat goes, try to keep them separtate as much as possible if your cat is curious and might try to "investigate" the new bird.

Here is an article about keeping cats and birds together:

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww13evi.htm


Here are some articles on bonding with birds that should help you too:

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww26evii.htm

http://www.netpets.org/birds/reference/behavioral/bitingparrots.html

http://www.quakerparrots.com/qtips/taming_frightened.htm

http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww10eiii.htm

http://www.quakerparrots.com/qtips/bonding__overbonding.htm

http://www.companionparrot.com/Tribute.htm

http://www.companionparrot.com/Relationship%20Between%20Focus%20and%20Trust.htm

http://www.companionparrot.com/Second%20Hand%20Birds.htm

I hope this helps