Other Accomplishments

As some of you might know, I have two African Greys. One is a Congo and one is a Timneh. I've always been concerned about them when I leave for vacation, or to visit my parents for a week, or even if I'm just on campus. Surveillance systems are so pricey and that's not feasible for a college student such as my self.

So, it was time to get creative.

Most people have heard of, if not seen, the viral hit “Shiba Inu” puppies on Ustream.com – a free streaming site that allows you to host a live “TV show” with the use of a web cam. You can control when you broadcast, and even to what audience via the use of a password.

I decided to check into this and after taking a few seconds to create and account I just named my show the Mr. Woody Watcher and picked a password, plugged in my webcam and mic and launched. I can now log in anytime and see Woody preening, playing with a toy, eating or sleeping. At any point in time, I can check on them which gives me a great peace of mind and it allows me to discover which toy is Woody’s favorite!! (and if he is throwing away those expensive Harrison pellets or actually eating them…).

Not only can I check in on him, but I too can broad cast so that he can see me! I can set up another TV show “The Amberly communicator” and broad cast from any other computer to my laptop. All I have to do is tune into the show on my laptop before I leave. When I get to said destination I can log in, and start talking and stream the Mr. Woody watcher to see and hear his responses to my talking – how wonderful!

And it’s all free. My favorite word as a college student.

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You can visit the Mr. Woody watcher too! If it asks you for a password it is "woodylove" , no quotes and all lowercase.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mr.-woody-watcher