Pasquale
You are such a wonderful bird! I love African Greys and I am a true bird lover. I have two birds (cockatiels) of my own. Its unfortunate that people don't know African Greys are smart enough to be potty trained, but I think your mommy doesn't know that even the little parrots can be potty trained! I have a friend who has cockatiels and they are potty trained to go "potty" only in their cage. They never have accidents. My birds are currently in process of getting potty trained like you, and they are doing pretty well. I hold them over a dust bin and tell them to go potty. I just have to wait a few seconds now and they do it! They are cockatiels, so I know now that almost any pet bird (from the parrot family) has enough intelligence to get potty trained like any cat or dog. I even read about potty training birdies on the web! Birds are amongst the most intelligent animals, and they shouldn't be underestimated. They can learn to talk, sing, perform all sorts of tricks, and do other things that no other animal can do. Betty the crow (who was on the news the past few days) is a great example of birds' intelligence. I think birds make great pets and companions, and I can't imagine how life would be without my sweet feathered friends. Birds may not be for everyone, but dogs and cats are not for everyone as well. I think the majority of "pet" people do love birds and all other animals just the same! Congratulations Pasquale on being our very special POTD! I hope you get some very special treats on your very special day!