Yes, I had to bribe him with veggies but he got ON my hand!!! Yaay!! And once he was on my hand he stayed there and let me bring him just outside the cage door.(I wasn't about to push my luck and move him any farther lol) Then he proceeded to chow down for about 5 mins before he leisurely hopped off and went to hang out with Levi.:)
In the cage
and out
Hoping I didn't jinx myself by announcing his accomplishment. Last time i announced he stepped up on my finger and he never did it again! He was much more relaxed this time tho

Oh, here's hoping he keeps moving forward!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thats great! Go Ziggy, go kk!!

Thanks you guys. You have no idea how psyched I was when he hopped right on. And i didn't even have to wait for him to muster up the courage!
Oh I hope he keeps moving forward! I think he will. He's getting soo much better and less skittish. I think there may be hope for my little wild man yet! LOL

He did it again TWICE!! Woohoooo!! And he's starting to come out onto the platform outside the door if I sweet talk him long enough. He'll come right up to my face ALMOST close enough for kisses.
He's making his mom a very happy camper!

Wow that is so cool! Sooner or later he'll be as tame as Levi! It would seem that Levi's tameness is rubbing off! Congratulations!

I cannot get over the lovely color! What a cutie!

I wish veggies were as easy for my bird. You know i find my bird has more interest in the foods i eat (skittles popsicles) Too bad i cannot eat celery (what i am trying)

OMG Kelley!
I'm so psyched about it too!
Congratulations!
I told you everything would be great!
Congratulations again on your daily dedication!

Thanks guys! It's so great to have people to share these things with that actually get it!
Choco and C mom, it was your suggestions and encouragement that lead us to where we are now. SO THANKS!!! And Thanks from the Zigman too. He sooo much happier, and becoming so much less scared now that his mom dared to let him have some freedom!

That's cool, so glad to hear it. Congrats!

awsome!!!!
you've both done good. great pics too. man, i wish i could get mine into veggies like that!
keep up the good work guys! ((hugs))

[size:11pt][b]Excellent! I’m glad to hear Ziggy is warming up to you! :) :D But I have to say, with your two hands in the cage, I’m more impressed with your ability to seemingly hold & aim the camera between your teeth and snap the shot by depressing the button with your tongue. . . ;) The second picture is great. I love all his “squiggly black lines” (that’s the technical term, I believe! :blush: ) very beautiful! [/b][/size] :)

LOL Tanaka, that camera trick would be something wouldn't it? No, I am not THAT talented. I am a multi tasker but that would be too much for even me to handle! LOL Actually as Ziggy got on my hand(s) I was quietly trying to get my son's attention to grab the camera. He was at the comp in the next room (with headphones on of course) So of course he couldn't hear me until I yelled his name quite loudly. Thankfully it didn't scare Ziggy away!
And I do believe you are right..."squiggly black lines" IS the technical term!!! hahahaha But they are actually gray

Oh I just saw this thread! Woooo hoooo. Go Ziggy! Thats so great to hear about his progress, and hopefully he will continue to get more and more comfortable around you and your hands. Have you tried it again?

Thanks KB. I'm pretty psyched about it. And yup he's done it again quite a few times. Only for veggies tho..nothing else will do. Crazy bird! LOL
Oh, and yesterday i held out a plate of chopped vegs about 3 ft away from the cage and he flew to it! It was very cool, made my day. I know, doesn't take much

He sounds like a veg-head. How did you get him to starteating veggies? I know that feeling, where they can do something little and it has a big impact on you. ^_^

I really enjoyed reading this. Thanks for "bumbing" it Illusive.

It's nice to see how far Ziggy has really came!

actually i didnt bump it you just did by responding lol...wanted to surprise her...thats why i didnt bump but its all cool

Yippeeee! Crap I thought it was recent lol

nope it was even before my time in here found it last nite...giggle.

Really? Posted before your time....geez, KK must be really old!! lol

OMG after THAT comment dont hide behind me ...im outta hereeee

Wha??? Meeee?? OLD?! How dare you! Nah..I am still a spring chicken.
YOU 2 on the other hand...welll we won't go there. Ya old bats! lol
Not including you in it Kim..you're still just a youngster. haha

Leave it to YOU illusive to dig in the attic for an old thread.

Gawd, reading it now..it actually saddens me because Ziggy back pedaled and does NOT like hands AT ALL...veggies or no veggies

I think he will remain forever wild.
He WILL give me lots of kisses on my face tho and preen my hair. Hands are a definite no no to him tho

illusive you are such a brat! I saw the thread and thought Who else has a Ziggy? duh!

Reggie also has a big thing with hands! Bebe loves them, he will hop on and then "clean" my finger nails all day long! Regg on the other hand big no no!

Most of my family says that Ziggy is the "normal" one because he is not a people person.
They think Levi is the one with a screw loose because he is all over everyone.
Sooo which is really "normal"? lol
Depends on your definition of normal I would say. ha ha

I too got tricked and thought this was a new thread! I was a bit surprised and then started seeing replies from *new* people that I didn't know and that's what made me look at the date.

Does Ziggy like feet? Maybe you can become a contortionist and get your foot up to his cage and he'll come out on that? Just a suggestion.

omg pepper your a sadist giggle...ok wait i want a camera for this one.

I don't think kk ever saw this or she's just ignoring it......or wait, she might have actually tried to do it and is stuck!!! LOL

ha ha Very funny you two!
No fair tag teaming me! You guys will get a foot alright... and it won't be anywhere near a cage! lol

There was a thread recently about how keets just love feet and pecking at them. I think it may be the solution kk. We know you have tried it! lol

Not you too!!! lol
Yes, the foot fetish. ha ha
Levi is one of THOSE keets.
Ya'll are a bunch of brats! I'm tellin! Maaa they're all pickin on me! wah!!

well tess if they copy the owners in some traits ...Levi should be doing the dishes as he is always asking kk when she does them..."whatcha doing"?