Isabella parrots carpentry classmates
Chloe Johnson
Issue date: 12/10/09 Last update: 12/10/09 at 5:01 AM PST
Section: Features
Isabella, originally from San Diego, is busy completing her first semester at Laney. She has a background in science, and is currently attending carpentry classes. But Isabella is not a typical student: she’s a three-year-old African gray parrot.
Isabella’s owner identified himself as Kurt, and said that he takes his pet bird everywhere he goes, including to his classes. She doesn’t have a cage; “That’s not the way I raised her,” said Kurt.
Isabella was raised by humans from the time she was a baby, and therefore can’t fly, although she may learn. The bird has a vocabulary of 15 to 20 words, and can also perform tricks. Parrots can live to be 60 years old, so Isabella has plenty of time to earn her diploma.
Isabella’s owner identified himself as Kurt, and said that he takes his pet bird everywhere he goes, including to his classes. She doesn’t have a cage; “That’s not the way I raised her,” said Kurt.
Isabella was raised by humans from the time she was a baby, and therefore can’t fly, although she may learn. The bird has a vocabulary of 15 to 20 words, and can also perform tricks. Parrots can live to be 60 years old, so Isabella has plenty of time to earn her diploma.
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Pam Roddy
posted 12/11/09 @ 2:57 AM PST
I think it is great that he takes his bird every where.
I have a Bluefront that I have raised from the nest and he is my best friend. Scooby goes camping and every where with me. (Continued…)
Carlton
posted 12/11/09 @ 11:36 AM PST
I appreciate that you are able to take your parrots with you wherever you go but I also hope that you have a leash or the wings clipped. A lot of parrots are lost because the owners did not think they would fly away. (Continued…)
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