Louise Friday, 5/31/02, 6:44 AM
Firstly i just want to say how sorry i am to hear about the loss of Victor, i have a budgie(sparky) and i know how important these playful ball of feathers become to you! The story of Victor was really touching and it moved me alot.I thought it was adorable when you talked about Victor's first love Fuzzy his little toy.Sparky my female budgie is also like this, she absolutly adores her little bell in her cage with which see will happily sleep on her head, awwww! Reading Victor's story i was astounded by Victor's free mind way of speaking in which i mean able to make up own sentences, use them at the right time and know axactly what he is saying,way more advanced than Alex the African Grey! Victor was and still is the most intelligent and remarkable bird around!!! Not forgeting Betty either who is also a charming little bird too!!! Thanx for such a brilliant,moving and informative site it's a must see for all budgie owners, i'll be coming back again and again,highly recomendable!!! All our best Louise(17) and sparky(4) P.S Budgies are the BEST!!!!!!
From: London England
E-mail: happylouised@hotmail.com
Sara Tuesday, 5/7/02, 5:09 PM
the story of victor was incredibly amazing; truly he must be the most intellegent budgie of them all. what a sweet thing he sounded like; if only my two budgies were as cooperative to talk as victor(was) and betty....
From: Florida
E-mail: shoyruluvr@aol.com
Jill Monday, 5/6/02, 2:05 PM
Victor is the most adoreable pet I have ever seen. I can understand him, but not your other birds. Perhaps many of us have talking budgies and dont know they they are talking. I do believe birds are very intellegent. I own 2 budgies, and I am trying to tame them. I would love to find a talking bird to teach them.
From: Pennsylvania
E-mail: scherer@adelphia.net
Susan Hamilton Friday, 4/26/02, 5:18 PM
I listen to Victor and Betty almost every day with my budgie named PeeWee. He is very young, only about 5 months old. I am trying very hard to get him to learn to talk. Listening to Victor and Betty is part of our programme. My budgie is now a computer geek and thinks he has exclusive rights to the computer because he thinks other budgies live there. Thank you very much for your wonderful website. Susan and PeeWee
From: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
E-mail: threadybear@hotmail.com
michelle Tuesday, 4/16/02, 12:05 AM
i really like your web site, i want to teach my budgie to talk, but she is very shy, right now i'm trying to just get her use to sitting on my finger. if u have any trainning tips let me know.
From: toronto, canada
E-mail: mish24canada@yahoo.com
amber Wednesday, 4/10/02, 8:42 AM
just checking this site out, it is neat!!!
From: north carolina
E-mail: importhottie@hotmail.com
Mark C. Pizzolato Wednesday, 4/3/02, 6:44 PM
This is the coolest site, and Victor was a great bird!
From: Shreveport Louisiana
Web Site: AirBudgie
E-mail: mcpizzolato@earthlink.net
Jerry Aragon Saturday, 3/30/02, 12:44 PM
I enjoyed visiting your site...Jer
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
Web Site: humordoctormd
E-mail: humordoctor@aol.com
steph Monday, 3/25/02, 5:16 AM
Ryan, I was so moved when I read about Victor. He was so intellegent.. much more than many people are. I understood what he was saying and I hope others are able to get his message. I believe animals are our equals. They have the same feelings and thoughts we have, however many times they go unnoticed. You were blessed to have such an intelligent and beautiful bird, and Victor was lucky to have a family that loved him so much and cared about what he had to say. Thank you so much for allowing others to experience your incredible story.
E-mail: jmandsteph95@msn.com
Duane and June Kenemy Friday, 3/22/02, 9:36 PM
March 22, 2002 Hello: We have been going over your website and find it very interesting. We haven't had a chance to read everything. There is a lot about Victor and Betty. We have also e-mailed you today. Thank you!!!
From: Calgary, Alberta Canada
E-mail: nailandcuetips@shaw.ca
Larina Bird Saturday, 3/16/02, 9:13 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thanks for the nice site....
From: Newton, MA
E-mail: Zekebird@hotmail.com
Janet Gordon Sunday, 3/10/02, 5:40 PM
I am a veterinarian that has a special interest in avain medicine and surgery. I grew up with budgies and experienced first hand the intelligence and personality these little birds are capable of. As a child, I allowed these birds to grow into the possibilties of who they were, as I had no predetermined boundaries. This concept most certainly applies to all species. I recently had to say goodbye to my 20+ year old Red Lory parrot who also became quite a distinct personality in our home. I now have a young rescued Rainbow lorikeet. Budgies are still my first love and I have to say my favorite patients. I am forever hearing my avian clients relate experiences with their parrots, budgies and even canaries that leave no doubt the incredible abilities the avian species develop if given the important tools needed to survive--both physically and mentally/emotionally. My passion in this profession is preaching preventative medicine. The obvious is what is needed to prevent physical illness. What isn't so obvious to people is how important it is to nurture their emotional and mental development. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your feathered companions. I feel the public is so grossly uneducated when it comes to managing their pets. Looking forward to hearing more from Victor! Janet
From: Mpls Minn.
E-mail: curbhopdoc@aol.com
elcid1099ad Friday, 3/8/02, 2:09 PM
This is amazing.
From: monterey ca.
E-mail: elcid1099ad@aol.com
Bird Wednesday, 3/6/02, 10:50 PM
After all I have read, I can see that Victor was a special little guy and that he loved your family very much. I was so sorry to read of his passing. I know all too well how you feel. When we lose an animal friend it's like losing a part of ourselves.
Web Site: Birdboy's Place
E-mail: birdboy@prodigy.net
Laura Tuesday, 3/5/02, 2:23 PM
Ryan- This was one of the most beautiful and touching stories I have ever read. I told my budgies about the site and we sat and listened to Victor talk together. Victor was truely a special bird. Good luck with your future research.
From: Cleveland, Ohio USA
Web Site: Birdie Birdie
E-mail: lew3@po.cwru.edu
indre Sunday, 3/3/02, 3:59 AM
I think hes great, I have 3 budgies, and they like when victor talks. Hes an amaizing bird. I like this web site
From: lithuania
E-mail: hydra@xxx.lt
Saturday, 3/2/02, 7:11 AM
Victor is the most amazing bird I have ever seen. My condolences to you for having lost him. God Bless Victor.
Jodi Sunday, 2/24/02, 3:31 PM
Hey Ryan- This is Jodi. You know, I'm in the budgieresearch2 group. I've been reading and listening to the stuff on this website and it's really quite amazing. In fact it's so amazing that it's hard to believe. I think we humans underestimate animals. I believe that animals really do have feelings and emotions. Perhaps not quite as complex as humans, but then again, that could just be me underestimating animals again. I haven't gotten all the way throughj it, but I plan to. I've bookmarked it so I can keep reading when I have the time. Talk to you later! Jodi
From: Utah
IRMA BERNAL Wednesday, 2/20/02, 11:52 PM
From: FOWLER, CA
E-mail: IRMAVIP@MSN.COM
Megan Wednesday, 2/20/02, 11:38 AM
Hey! Your budgie is sooooo cool! I'm getting one tommorrow because Its lonely around here. Are they hard to take care of? I've been reading up on them. Is it hard to teach them to talk?? Could you email me please! Love your webpage!! -Megan
From: Fort McMurray, ALberta
E-mail: tgb98@hotmail.com
Vickie Tuesday, 2/19/02, 3:33 PM
A lovely site, I am truly moved... I got my first budgie in '97 at the age of 7 and a half. I was so upset at his loss and I was crying about the loss of Victor. Beautiful site xoxoxo Vickie.
From: England
E-mail: cutepanchan@aol.com
Sharon Sweet Thursday, 1/31/02, 9:30 PM
I'm crying - it hurts too much to read about the end. I love budgies more than anything. I've had them since 1964. I never had one that could talk. I had my first one, Ruffles, mounted because I couldn't give her up. I still have her even though she died in 1967. I have 13 birds now - 2 African greys, 2 doves, 1 bee bee parrot, 2 grey-cheek parakeets, a yellow-nape, a yellow-crown and a red- lored amazon. I also have 3 budgies, 2 I bred myself. I will be 50 in March. I have loved budgies since I was 12. I never get over losing any of my birds. I had a dove for 25 years until 1999. I had his wife for 14 years. I had my beloved first bee bee parrot, whom I considered my son, for 17 years. I had him mounted also and I plan to be buried with him when the time comes. My greys and my nape and my red lored talk. One of my greys says "I love you mama" and "Good night my chickens, mama loves you." They all say goodbye when I wave at them. They sing the Can-Can song and a couple speak Spanish that they learned from a bird I baby-sat a long time ago. I baby sit an Umbrella cockatoo so my parrots are learning to yell like him. No matter how many birds I get, or what kind, it is parakeets that are my absolute favorite. I collect keet figurines, jewelry, etc. I can quote you from memory the poem I wrote when I was 15 and had lost my first parakeet, Ruffles - my little blue girl who I still have mounted and will keep forever. My heart was breaking when I wrote it. To RUFFLES A puff of blue A cloud of white Each feather tucked in place A dear expression which never left Her sweet and charming face. I loved that little puff of blue Each tiny line and dot She was my true and faithful friend And joyful hours wrought Three years my bird was on this earth Three years was all she knew But those were good and happy years For my little puff of blue My bird was taken from me Peacefully she slept But the memory of her loving faith Will in my heart be kept. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm still crying. Sharon Sweet
From: Bristol, CT-originally from Boston
E-mail: shsweet@attbi.com
JILL Thursday, 1/24/02, 6:01 PM
Hi i checked out your website i loved your recordings of victor and the story just moved me anyway i have a budgie we have had her 8 months no talking yet we are hopeful she will talk if you could could you email me back at jally@columbus.rr.com
From: USA
E-mail: jillcheesbro@hotmail.com
Peggy Sunday, 1/20/02, 8:30 AM
I love to visit Victors site. I have a small budgie whom I love very much and a larger parrot whom I love. I have always believed they understood more than they let on just by their actions. I talk to them like they are children and I expect them to understand. I know Victor was a delight to you and Betty also. Birds are great! Peggy
From: Florida
E-mail: J2345@webtv.net
Pat Nixon Friday, 1/4/02, 12:33 PM
Great site- sent you a separate e-mail.
From: Pittsburgh, PA
E-mail: patriciaanixon@hotmail.com
Ryan Friday, 1/4/02, 5:07 AM
I hope you enjoyed the site. I just started this guest book recently so don't let the emptyness stop you from signing in. If you want to see some of the other people who have signed it go to http://www.talkingbudgie.com and you can see about 4 other books. Unfortunately, often when I change my index pages the guestbook will sometimes delete itself and I have to start it over again. I have lost several hundred entries already because of this problem.
(Members can delete entries.)
Mark C. Pizzolato Wednesday, 4/3/02, 6:44 PM
This is the coolest site, and Victor was a great bird!
From: Shreveport Louisiana
Web Site: AirBudgie
E-mail: mcpizzolato@earthlink.net
Jerry Aragon Saturday, 3/30/02, 12:44 PM
I enjoyed visiting your site...Jer
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA
Web Site: humordoctormd
E-mail: humordoctor@aol.com
steph Monday, 3/25/02, 5:16 AM
Ryan, I was so moved when I read about Victor. He was so intellegent.. much more than many people are. I understood what he was saying and I hope others are able to get his message. I believe animals are our equals. They have the same feelings and thoughts we have, however many times they go unnoticed. You were blessed to have such an intelligent and beautiful bird, and Victor was lucky to have a family that loved him so much and cared about what he had to say. Thank you so much for allowing others to experience your incredible story.
E-mail: jmandsteph95@msn.com
Duane and June Kenemy Friday, 3/22/02, 9:36 PM
March 22, 2002 Hello: We have been going over your website and find it very interesting. We haven't had a chance to read everything. There is a lot about Victor and Betty. We have also e-mailed you today. Thank you!!!
From: Calgary, Alberta Canada
E-mail: nailandcuetips@shaw.ca
Larina Bird Saturday, 3/16/02, 9:13 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss. Thanks for the nice site....
From: Newton, MA
E-mail: Zekebird@hotmail.com
Janet Gordon Sunday, 3/10/02, 5:40 PM
I am a veterinarian that has a special interest in avain medicine and surgery. I grew up with budgies and experienced first hand the intelligence and personality these little birds are capable of. As a child, I allowed these birds to grow into the possibilties of who they were, as I had no predetermined boundaries. This concept most certainly applies to all species. I recently had to say goodbye to my 20+ year old Red Lory parrot who also became quite a distinct personality in our home. I now have a young rescued Rainbow lorikeet. Budgies are still my first love and I have to say my favorite patients. I am forever hearing my avian clients relate experiences with their parrots, budgies and even canaries that leave no doubt the incredible abilities the avian species develop if given the important tools needed to survive--both physically and mentally/emotionally. My passion in this profession is preaching preventative medicine. The obvious is what is needed to prevent physical illness. What isn't so obvious to people is how important it is to nurture their emotional and mental development. Thank you for sharing your experiences with your feathered companions. I feel the public is so grossly uneducated when it comes to managing their pets. Looking forward to hearing more from Victor! Janet
From: Mpls Minn.
E-mail: curbhopdoc@aol.com
elcid1099ad Friday, 3/8/02, 2:09 PM
This is amazing.
From: monterey ca.
E-mail: elcid1099ad@aol.com
Bird Wednesday, 3/6/02, 10:50 PM
After all I have read, I can see that Victor was a special little guy and that he loved your family very much. I was so sorry to read of his passing. I know all too well how you feel. When we lose an animal friend it's like losing a part of ourselves.
Web Site: Birdboy's Place
E-mail: birdboy@prodigy.net
Laura Tuesday, 3/5/02, 2:23 PM
Ryan- This was one of the most beautiful and touching stories I have ever read. I told my budgies about the site and we sat and listened to Victor talk together. Victor was truely a special bird. Good luck with your future research.
From: Cleveland, Ohio USA
Web Site: Birdie Birdie
E-mail: lew3@po.cwru.edu
indre Sunday, 3/3/02, 3:59 AM
I think hes great, I have 3 budgies, and they like when victor talks. Hes an amaizing bird. I like this web site
From: lithuania
E-mail: hydra@xxx.lt
Saturday, 3/2/02, 7:11 AM
Victor is the most amazing bird I have ever seen. My condolences to you for having lost him. God Bless Victor.
Jodi Sunday, 2/24/02, 3:31 PM
Hey Ryan- This is Jodi. You know, I'm in the budgieresearch2 group. I've been reading and listening to the stuff on this website and it's really quite amazing. In fact it's so amazing that it's hard to believe. I think we humans underestimate animals. I believe that animals really do have feelings and emotions. Perhaps not quite as complex as humans, but then again, that could just be me underestimating animals again. I haven't gotten all the way throughj it, but I plan to. I've bookmarked it so I can keep reading when I have the time. Talk to you later! Jodi
From: Utah
IRMA BERNAL Wednesday, 2/20/02, 11:52 PM
From: FOWLER, CA
E-mail: IRMAVIP@MSN.COM
Megan Wednesday, 2/20/02, 11:38 AM
Hey! Your budgie is sooooo cool! I'm getting one tommorrow because Its lonely around here. Are they hard to take care of? I've been reading up on them. Is it hard to teach them to talk?? Could you email me please! Love your webpage!! -Megan
From: Fort McMurray, ALberta
E-mail: tgb98@hotmail.com
Vickie Tuesday, 2/19/02, 3:33 PM
A lovely site, I am truly moved... I got my first budgie in '97 at the age of 7 and a half. I was so upset at his loss and I was crying about the loss of Victor. Beautiful site xoxoxo Vickie.
From: England
E-mail: cutepanchan@aol.com
Sharon Sweet Thursday, 1/31/02, 9:30 PM
I'm crying - it hurts too much to read about the end. I love budgies more than anything. I've had them since 1964. I never had one that could talk. I had my first one, Ruffles, mounted because I couldn't give her up. I still have her even though she died in 1967. I have 13 birds now - 2 African greys, 2 doves, 1 bee bee parrot, 2 grey-cheek parakeets, a yellow-nape, a yellow-crown and a red- lored amazon. I also have 3 budgies, 2 I bred myself. I will be 50 in March. I have loved budgies since I was 12. I never get over losing any of my birds. I had a dove for 25 years until 1999. I had his wife for 14 years. I had my beloved first bee bee parrot, whom I considered my son, for 17 years. I had him mounted also and I plan to be buried with him when the time comes. My greys and my nape and my red lored talk. One of my greys says "I love you mama" and "Good night my chickens, mama loves you." They all say goodbye when I wave at them. They sing the Can-Can song and a couple speak Spanish that they learned from a bird I baby-sat a long time ago. I baby sit an Umbrella cockatoo so my parrots are learning to yell like him. No matter how many birds I get, or what kind, it is parakeets that are my absolute favorite. I collect keet figurines, jewelry, etc. I can quote you from memory the poem I wrote when I was 15 and had lost my first parakeet, Ruffles - my little blue girl who I still have mounted and will keep forever. My heart was breaking when I wrote it. To RUFFLES A puff of blue A cloud of white Each feather tucked in place A dear expression which never left Her sweet and charming face. I loved that little puff of blue Each tiny line and dot She was my true and faithful friend And joyful hours wrought Three years my bird was on this earth Three years was all she knew But those were good and happy years For my little puff of blue My bird was taken from me Peacefully she slept But the memory of her loving faith Will in my heart be kept. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm still crying. Sharon Sweet
From: Bristol, CT-originally from Boston
E-mail: shsweet@attbi.com
JILL Thursday, 1/24/02, 6:01 PM
Hi i checked out your website i loved your recordings of victor and the story just moved me anyway i have a budgie we have had her 8 months no talking yet we are hopeful she will talk if you could could you email me back at jally@columbus.rr.com
From: USA
E-mail: jillcheesbro@hotmail.com
Peggy Sunday, 1/20/02, 8:30 AM
I love to visit Victors site. I have a small budgie whom I love very much and a larger parrot whom I love. I have always believed they understood more than they let on just by their actions. I talk to them like they are children and I expect them to understand. I know Victor was a delight to you and Betty also. Birds are great! Peggy
From: Florida
E-mail: J2345@webtv.net
Pat Nixon Friday, 1/4/02, 12:33 PM
Great site- sent you a separate e-mail.
From: Pittsburgh, PA
E-mail: patriciaanixon@hotmail.com
Ryan Friday, 1/4/02, 5:07 AM
I hope you enjoyed the site. I just started this guest book recently so don't let the emptyness stop you from signing in. If you want to see some of the other people who have signed it go to http://www.talkingbudgie.com and you can see about 4 other books. Unfortunately, often when I change my index pages the guestbook will sometimes delete itself and I have to start it over again. I have lost several hundred entries already because of this problem.
(Members can delete entries.)
Dee
Sunday 7/2/00, 1:06 PM
I am so amazed! I didn't realize that a budgie could talk so clearly and intelligently. Sadly, I just lost my little baby budgie, Peek-a-boo. She never had a chance to learn to talk. I now have a Quaker Parrot but Victor has inspired me to try again with a beautiful budgie. PuttPutt, my qp, could probably take some lessons in speech from one of these tiny wonders! Thanks for the wonderful site Ryan. I thoroughly enjoyed it -- in fact, I am neglecting my chores just to sit here and cruise your site. Give Victor a kiss for us all...
From: Louisiana
E-mail: dnorred@bellsouth.net
Florence Li
Sunday, 6/25/00, 10:22 AM
You have such a smart bird! I have a budgie too named sweetie. He would say things like "hello sweetie.." "hi birdie", "hi babie bird", "hello sweetie birdie", "sweetie birdie birdie birdie bird SWEEEET..". Lately, he even says "come here tweety bird". I don't know where he hot that one from. We let him fly around the house, and he loves to stand by the mirrors to talk to the "other bird". But lately we are busy with finals and he's usually home alone... He doesn't really wants to play with us like he did before (he was so friendly), and he gets really mad and flys away whenever he doesn't get what he wants. I don't know what to do, should I spend more time with him or should I get another bird for him?
From: San Diego
Web Site: Check out the love of my life (sweetie)
E-mail: ffli@ucsd.edu
DIANE GRIFFIN
Sunday, 6/25/00, 5:48 AM
From: FLORENCE, MISSISSIPPI
Nancy
Friday, 6/9/00, 12:42 PM
Victor is incredible!!! We too have had several really good talking budgies. The last one, Bingo, would say, "B-I-N-G-O, Bingo is my name" and he named his little girlie toy, Ditty Mae. Have no idea where he came up with that. He would say, "Come here, Ditty Mae", "Get over here, Ditty Mae" and other cute things. His vocabulary was well over 100 words. After suffering thru the loss of losing such a precious little birdie, we got an African Grey parrot...as you can see and hear on my web site. Hopefully, he will outlive us and we won't go thru the sorrow again of losing a buddy. Parakeets are so amazing, it's sometimes scary. They are little humans with feathers!!
From: California
Web Site: Chzkak"s page
E-mail: birdnancy@worldnet.att.net
Fm: Siobhan
Friday, 6/9/00, 12:37 PM
i loved the site i have a budgie that looks just like victor and he talks too his name is petrie. enjoyed the site bye for now siobhan
From: ireland
E-mail: siobhanandrews@eircom.net
Michael
Monday, 6/5/00, 2:34 PM
From: canada
Elvira & Wim Wooning
Sunday, 5/28/00, 11:11 AM
We enjoyed your site. Hope to see you on our HP too. Greatings from germany Elvira & Wim
From: Germany
Web Site: Wim & Elvira's Papageienwelt
E-mail: WWooning@t-online.de
Natasha Simpkins
Friday, 5/26/00, 11:15 AM
PLEEAAASSSSEEEEE visit my page!!! I really need advice! Thankyou!
From: england
Web Site: A Plead for a Parrot
E-mail: natasha101@tinyonline.co.uk
Michael
Thursday, 5/25/00, 3:24 AM
Hi I liked your web site I have two male budgies Doa and Shorty. Doa is about a year old he lives at home he can say pretty bird and I am going to try to use the cds to teach him some more words Shorty is about 3 mos old and very tame no talking yet I keep him at my place or bussiness he is very friendly
From: Katonah NY
E-mail: MR19914@aol.com
Petra Hamnstr"m
Thursday, 5/18/00, 1:30 AM
I have 4 budgies at home and I do love them, and of course all other budgies too. Victor, you are so intelligent and cute! Love, from Petra
From: Sweden
E-mail: petra_hamnstrom@hotmail.com
PEG MARZO
Wednesday, 5/17/00, 9:06 PM
Great to know you are here. I have 2 English Budgies, Cedric, 10 months and Sterling, 6 months. Sterling is the brat. Having lots of trouble taming him down. He is hand fed and came from the same breeder as Cedric but is a total brat. My 3 year old Senegal says over 100 words and phrases. Would love to get him on a web-site. How do I do that? Would love to hear from you. Peg
From: concord, california
E-mail: pegandtheboys@cs.com
Wendy
Sunday, 5/14/00, 1:01 PM
Cecil also talks a bit, even though we later got him a friend, Helen (who we thought was a Henry...) He says, "Whatcha doin'?" "Cecil's a pretty bird!" and variations... "Cecils a BURD" "Cecil's a pretty pretty" This goes on at length "bird bird, pretty! Pretty bird bird bird bird pretty!" He is blue with electric purple cheek spots, and he and Helen are out on their play stand pretty much whenever we are home. They, too, can fly just a bit, and enjoy terrorizing the Shelties by chasing them around the house. (The Shelties go hide in the back room when the birds are in one of those moods. Shelties are herding dogs; they have no interest in crunching budgies.) Wendy
From: Arizona
Web Site: Wendy's Page
E-mail: wendywds@home.com
Bobbi
Thursday, 5/11/00, 3:53 AM
Hi, Great idea!
From: Magnolia, Tx.
E-mail: Bobbisocks1@yahoo.com
Amanda Phillips
Tuesday, 5/9/00, 1:27 PM
I really like your site, and I love budgies. I have a yellow budgie "Sunshine"
From: Margaree Center, Nova Scotia Canada
E-mail: amandaphillips60@hotmail.com
Kate Tebaldi
Friday, 5/5/00, 7:43 PM
From: Bayville, NY (Long Island)
E-mail: cjteb56@aol.com
Michele
Friday, 5/5/00, 11:12 AM
From: Derry, NH
E-mail: mhuapaya@ll.mit.edu
Brodie
Friday, 9/21/01, 3:13 PM Love your site...what a heartbreaking story about Victor :~( From: Ontario Canada Web Site: Brodie's Nest E-mail: KrGllghr@aol.com
Kyla Sunday, 9/2/01, 11:49 AM I have a green budgie and have had him since May. He tries to talk when we talk to him. He makes a funny sound to my dad when he whistles. Kyla From: Langley,BC E-mail: oil942001@yahoo.ca
Kyla Sunday, 9/2/01, 11:46 AM From: Langley, BC Canada E-mail: oil942001@yahoo.ca
Retha Clower Friday, 8/24/01, 3:58 PM Hi, I have an English budge. He is very sweet I do not know how old he is. I think he must be lonely. Retha From: Al. E-mail: wrclower@aol.com
Retha Clower Friday, 8/24/01, 3:57 PM Hi, I have an English budge. He is very sweet I do not know how old he is. I think he must be lonely. Retha From: Al.
Brad rehfeldt Thursday, 6/14/01, 7:59 AM From: souix falls sd E-mail: Slamster22@aol.com
Steven Fox Tuesday, 6/12/01, 6:04 PM I think your birds are absolutly amazing. They are very gifted. I am so sorry for the death of your bird. You are truely an honor to talk to. I have a question. I am training my budgies but they just dont seem to want to stay on my finger no matter what I do. How do I calm them down, so I can train them in a proper manner? Thank you very much for your time on a 14 year old boy like me. Again you are very lucky to have such gifted birds. From: West Islip, New York Web Site: Steves World E-mail: Foxo308@aol.com
Steven Fox Tuesday, 6/12/01, 6:03 PM I think your birds are absolutly amazing. They are very gifted. I am so sorry for the death of your bird. You are truely an honor to talk to. I have a question. I am training my budgies but they jst dont seem to want to stay on my finger no matter what I do. How do I calm them down, so I can train them in a proper manner? Thank you very much for your time on a 14 year old boy like me. Again you are very lucky to have such gifted birds. From: West Islip, New York Web Site: Steves World E-mail: Foxo308@aol.com
Ryan Reynolds Sunday, 5/20/01, 2:22 PM Thanks for your comments with regards to budgies not having vocal cords. I am more familar with teaching them to talk not how they produce speech.
tralalaitsme Wednesday, 5/16/01, 11:07 AM It says on the front page that Betty's "vocal cords" are still developing... Budgies don't *have* vocal cords... They "speak" by adjusting the way that air moves through their throat... Although I do believe that what you say on this site is true, I must say that writing something like that significantly decreases your credibility. From: Canada Web Site: Atom Design E-mail: tralalaitsme@yahoo.ca
monique boyle Thursday, 4/19/01, 8:43 PM i am totally amazed to see what victor can do and how bety is coming along it's sad about victor:( i never knew how smart budgies where but know i do From: australia E-mail: pacboy@iinet.net.au
athina Sunday, 4/15/01, 12:29 AM hi, i am really sorry to hear that victor has passed away.there is nothing more hurtfull in this world then loosing a loved one, human or petfriend,but it is the wonderful memories in our hearts that keep us going one day at a time.i am sure victor will never be forgotten.he has crossed the rainbow bridge and never has to feel pain again just freedom and happines and some day you all will be reunited. athina From: wisconsin E-mail: teddybears@new.rr.com
Phil Saturday, 3/17/01, 8:25 AM Fantastic site, it reminded me when I was a lot younger when my father use to keep budgies, he had one that could talk all day, sayly they have both passed away. Thanks for your site and best wishes. Phil. From England. From: Ripon, England Web Site: Shops in Ripon & Attractions E-mail: philly@philbert.fsnet.co.uk
Caren Thursday, 3/15/01, 6:41 PM I just wanted to offer you my support for the way you have handled the loss of Victor, and your courage to continue this important work with Betty. You have a wonderful gift for bringing language and thought out of these birds, keep up the good work!! From: Richland, Washington E-mail: Jchdjt@aol.com
Jasmine Thursday, 3/15/01, 7:22 AM You have a very nice site. Please visit mine. Thanks Jasmine From: Tigard OR Web Site: Budgie Talk E-mail: Jazzaloop@yahoo.com
Mary Wednesday, 8/8/01, 9:07 AM I am so sorry to hear about Victors death.He was quit the Parakeet,amazing all of the vocabulary,so many words.I truly love and enjoy your website.I've put it in my favorites list.What an amazing Parakeet Victor was! From: New York State E-mail: maryj362001@yahoo.com
cal mader Friday, 6/15/01, 11:20 AM its pretty good From: someplace E-mail: calazoid@aol.com
karen Wednesday, 4/4/01, 10:21 PM i am so sorry about victor and you have agreat site and great birds From: alabama E-mail: icunvme@microxl.com
Miranda Monday, 2/26/01, 1:43 PM Victor is soo cool!!!! How on earth do you teach him all that stuff and get him to learn it? My budgies won't do anything but ignore me. From: Texas Web Site: N/A E-mail: msteele@hot.rr.com
Joanne Friday, 1/26/01, 4:07 PM I think Victor is adorable. Anyone who has had Budgies would not doubt this at all! I had a bird that said," Oh baby, come on over here and give me a kiss! Kiss, Kiss, kiss!" And give me a beer! Achoo!" "Such a pretty bird! ' they are adorable1 Thanks for sharing this! Joanne From: Wisconsin, USA E-mail: richard@anderson.net
Tony Newett Saturday, 1/13/01, 3:35 PM That budgie is a scamp ! From: Australia E-mail: tonynewett@hotmail.com
Amy Monday, 12/18/00, 10:25 PM I was just surfing last night (I never do that) and I came upon your site. At first it was just a fun thing to listen to your recordings, but then it finally donged on me that Victor is actually talking. I work at a pet store and we have an Amazon that's been with us for a while so Im excited to see what Grumpy will do if I talk to him. I dont feed him though so maybe I'll get the girl that works in the morning to be the main person. I wish you luck in gaining recognition for your work and hope to keep getting updates on Victor and Betty. From: Arizona E-mail: janel@theglobe.com
Jodi
Sunday, 2/24/02, 3:31 PM
Hey Ryan- This is Jodi. You know, I'm in the budgieresearch2 group. I've been reading and listening to the stuff on this website and it's really quite amazing. In fact it's so amazing that it's hard to believe. I think we humans underestimate animals. I believe that animals really do have feelings and emotions. Perhaps not quite as complex as humans, but then again, that could just be me underestimating animals again. I haven't gotten all the way throughj it, but I plan to. I've bookmarked it so I can keep reading when I have the time. Talk to you later! Jodi
From:
Utah
IRMA BERNAL
Wednesday, 2/20/02, 11:52 PM
From:
FOWLER, CA
E-mail:
IRMAVIP@MSN.COM
Megan
Wednesday, 2/20/02, 11:38 AM
Hey! Your budgie is sooooo cool! I'm getting one tommorrow because Its lonely around here. Are they hard to take care of? I've been reading up on them. Is it hard to teach them to talk?? Could you email me please! Love your webpage!! -Megan
From:
Fort McMurray, ALberta
E-mail:
tgb98@hotmail.com
Vickie
Tuesday, 2/19/02, 3:33 PM
A lovely site, I am truly moved... I got my first budgie in '97 at the age of 7 and a half. I was so upset at his loss and I was crying about the loss of Victor. Beautiful site xoxoxo Vickie.
From:
England
E-mail:
cutepanchan@aol.com
Sharon Sweet
Thursday, 1/31/02, 9:30 PM
I'm crying - it hurts too much to read about the end. I love budgies more than anything. I've had them since 1964. I never had one that could talk. I had my first one, Ruffles, mounted because I couldn't give her up. I still have her even though she died in 1967. I have 13 birds now - 2 African greys, 2 doves, 1 bee bee parrot, 2 grey-cheek parakeets, a yellow-nape, a yellow-crown and a red- lored amazon. I also have 3 budgies, 2 I bred myself. I will be 50 in March. I have loved budgies since I was 12. I never get over losing any of my birds. I had a dove for 25 years until 1999. I had his wife for 14 years. I had my beloved first bee bee parrot, whom I considered my son, for 17 years. I had him mounted also and I plan to be buried with him when the time comes. My greys and my nape and my red lored talk. One of my greys says "I love you mama" and "Good night my chickens, mama loves you." They all say goodbye when I wave at them. They sing the Can-Can song and a couple speak Spanish that they learned from a bird I baby-sat a long time ago. I baby sit an Umbrella cockatoo so my parrots are learning to yell like him. No matter how many birds I get, or what kind, it is parakeets that are my absolute favorite. I collect keet figurines, jewelry, etc. I can quote you from memory the poem I wrote when I was 15 and had lost my first parakeet, Ruffles - my little blue girl who I still have mounted and will keep forever. My heart was breaking when I wrote it. To RUFFLES A puff of blue A cloud of white Each feather tucked in place A dear expression which never left Her sweet and charming face. I loved that little puff of blue Each tiny line and dot She was my true and faithful friend And joyful hours wrought Three years my bird was on this earth Three years was all she knew But those were good and happy years For my little puff of blue My bird was taken from me Peacefully she slept But the memory of her loving faith Will in my heart be kept. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm still crying. Sharon Sweet
From:
Bristol, CT-originally from Boston
E-mail:
shsweet@attbi.com
JILL
Thursday, 1/24/02, 6:01 PM
Hi i checked out your website i loved your recordings of victor and the story just moved me anyway i have a budgie we have had her 8 months no talking yet we are hopeful she will talk if you could could you email me back at jally@columbus.rr.com
From:
USA
E-mail:
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Peggy
Sunday, 1/20/02, 8:30 AM
I love to visit Victors site. I have a small budgie whom I love very much and a larger parrot whom I love. I have always believed they understood more than they let on just by their actions. I talk to them like they are children and I expect them to understand. I know Victor was a delight to you and Betty also. Birds are great! Peggy
From:
Florida
E-mail:
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Pat Nixon
Friday, 1/4/02, 12:33 PM
Great site- sent you a separate e-mail.
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Elaine Stegall
Tuesday, 1/1/02, 3:16 PM
What an interesting web site and such an extraordinary bird! I am sure this little pet gave you and your family much happiness! I had no idea that these birds were capable of such intelligence !
From:
Illinois
E-mail:
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Budgie Lover
Tuesday, 12/18/01, 1:50 PM
I'm so sorry about your budgie. That is so awesome that you bird could talk so much! I just recently got a budgie and I have been looking for ways to teach him how to talk, and your web site has helped a lot! Thanks and good luck with Betty!
emma
Friday, 10/26/01, 11:00 AM
This is so weird!!! You actually taught Victor to speak!
From:
england
Web Site:
dont have one
E-mail:
weeziepie@yahoo.co.uk
Mary
Wednesday, 8/8/01, 9:07 AM
I am so sorry to hear about Victors death.He was quit the Parakeet,amazing all of the vocabulary,so many words.I truly love and enjoy your website.I've put it in my favorites list.What an amazing Parakeet Victor was!
From:
New York State
E-mail:
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cal mader
Friday, 6/15/01, 11:20 AM
its pretty good
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someplace
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karen
Wednesday, 4/4/01, 10:21 PM
i am so sorry about victor and you have agreat site and great birds
From:
alabama
E-mail:
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Miranda
Monday, 2/26/01, 1:43 PM
Victor is soo cool!!!! How on earth do you teach him all that stuff and get him to learn it? My budgies won't do anything but ignore me.
From:
Texas
Web Site:
N/A
E-mail:
msteele@hot.rr.com
Joanne
Friday, 1/26/01, 4:07 PM
I think Victor is adorable. Anyone who has had Budgies would not doubt this at all! I had a bird that said," Oh baby, come on over here and give me a kiss! Kiss, Kiss, kiss!" And give me a beer! Achoo!" "Such a pretty bird! ' they are adorable1 Thanks for sharing this! Joanne
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