Herkimer is quite a handsome fella. I do have to take more pictures of this guy. The way he looks at you with his one good eye...you can tell he is full of personality, curiosity and intelligence. He may have his days...but who doesn't.

Normally he loves to see people. He is most at ease when he can see his entire flock - both birds and humans.

Herkimer will say "okay" when he wants a pumpkin seed from you - and that is quite often! He will also say "hi hi", "hello" and he waves on command. Occasionally, when he is feeling happy, he will even allow you to rub his wing, leg and foot. My husband found out that if you do a low purring sound, it calms Herkimer even more.

Herkimer is a bird who tries to display confidence, but really is an unsure bird. He needs calmness and respect in order to bloom as much as he can and be as friendly as he possibly can. We have seen this off and on, so we are just trying to be consistent with our actions and movements around him.

He really is a great bird, but you have to enjoy him for his personality. He will probably not be a bird who you can snuggle up with, but he will sure enjoy your companionship when you consistently respect him and his need for more patience and love.