>My 18-month-old B&G macaw, Alex, has been pooping on command now for a
 >number of months, which is a very practical talent.  He also uses the
If you don't mind my asking... but what words do you use to elicit this 
talent of his... "go potty?"  :)
I used to have a pair of budgies before the exterminators killed them. 
Needless to say, this particular exterminator company is no longer welcome in 
my home.
A pet store I regularly visit has a 'resident' AG which seems to be pretty 
darn smart. He'll talk to customers, imitate the telephone, and a number of 
other sounds. What a crack up. ;)
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