Chepe the starling - cheerfully singing, whistling and talking

[@flashlitestriker4028]

Sweet! I've added this video to the playlist that I made for my Starling, Jenny, called "Entertaining Playlist For Pet Starlings"!

[@jackofdiamonds2387]

I love that little bird! Is it singing to itself? Does it live in the house? What else can I do?

[@woodsmith_1]

He was a beautiful, hilarious and smart creature. My friend and I raised and took care of him until he was able to fly. He chose to stick around for much longer though; about two years! He liked to hang out on your shoulder and chatter, look through grass with his beak, eat anything he could catch and fit in his mouth, inspect whatever you might be doing... oh, and poop every 5 or 10 minutes. So much poop. I miss him, but birds belong outside. I hope he found a group to fall in with and is still alive, free as a bird :)

[@Cube-sb9tp]

On your bass marimbas how long typically is the largest note , also how long are the resonators, i built a viberaphobe but i rushed so it kinda sucked so I’m going to repurpose the frame for a bass marimba I just need these measurements

[@woodsmith_1]

The basses I build have low bars about 3 feet long. The low tube is about 4 feet long. You can curve tubes to make the instrument shorter. Keep in mind that different material properties and dimensions, as well as durability, ergonomic and sound requirements all play a role in determining a good set of dimensions. You will probably need to experiment a bit... But that's part of the fun! Good luck with the project. You should make a video of it :D

[@LoganBetch]

That is some wambunctious whistlin! Are you going to Zimfest this year?

[@woodsmith_1]

nah, you?

[@LoganBetch]

@@woodsmith_1 Dang, it would be awesome to play with you! Yeee!! I'm goin to play mbira until my toes fall off

[@woodsmith_1]

@@LoganBetch haha nice :) if you're ever in Portland, let's play!

[@LoganBetch]

@@woodsmith_1 Sounds good brotha!