Talon

Dan, the study I was referring to, had enlarged photos to study and compare. Talon definitely had the male eye. So I was convinced we had a boy. After DNA testing, the vet called to Congratulate us on our little GIRL! We called Talon a boy for a year and half. Tough habit to break!! :pinch:

There are many studies out there being done. The accuracy varies. One study done by a doctor on the eye theory was said to be 92% accurate, but in my case it was 0% accurate. :pinch:

I have found the eye rings are inaccurate. Our grey had the Male type eyes, but we found out after DNA testing that she was a girl. I don't believe there is any other way to tell the sexing unless you do the DNA test.

Oh, you deserve lots of karma for rescuing this precious bird! :cheer: I'm so happy you took her in. Have you tried taking a long stick type perch and putting it through her door, so she can walk out and explore is she gets brave enough? She might still be getting adapted to her new surroundings, but that might work as she gets a little more comfortable. Please keep us posted on your progress with her. How old is she?

Hi Will. Welcome to our family here. Glad you joined. Beccy gives you good advice. If you do a search here, you'll find more info about greys eyes. They can dilate them at will unlike us. Check put this thread below. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/14815-crazy-eyes.html#14815

Hi, & Welcome Christina. I'm glad you joined our family here. I know nothing about hand feeding, but I'm sure others here will help. Looking forward to hearing more. Keep us updated, and we love photo's if you have any to post!

2 very good choices so far! Josh, I love this signature line !! My favorite one yet!! :woohoo:

OMG! Talon absolutely freaks with that roll of paper. She hates it. I've had 2 different ones, and she won't go anywhere near them. Funny how they are so different!:silly: Nice pictures CD, Thanks for sharing them, excellent as always!:kiss:

I have a perch on my scale. Talon will stay still much longer if she can't walk around.

Ice, I'm so sorry. What a horrible experience for you to have to go through. But the others are right, Roxy was only doing what her instincts told her to, protect her home. It is a sad wake up call for us all.

I would go with the cheapest. 1 gram doesn't make that much of a difference. You don't need anything over 600 grams for a grey.

That's okay..............I know where you live!!! {Feel-good-0002006E}

Of course! I knew you meant no harm!! But next time...............watch out! :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:

Jeez, thanks Judy.........I was wondering. :laugh: I thought we were watching each others back :laugh:

Hey, what about me? Isn't that what friends are for? {Emotions-000200C1}

He's a lucky bird! :woohoo:

I've never heard of it, but we don't have any breeders around here. I'm interested to hear if that's the norm. I can't wait until the day comes and you get that phone call, please let us know as soon as that happens!:woohoo:<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/07/22 22:44

Michael, You need to find a forever home. I'm sure some of us here would be willing to pitch in $ and help if able. Keep us posted please. :dry:

Wow! You said it all perfectly. Every word you wrote is the truth about CD. He has left an unforgettable mark on all of us here in this family. One that we will remember forever in our hearts.

Dan, looks like he can't wait to come home! How lucky you are, to be able to take him home for visits. It will be so much easier for him when he comes home for good! How much longer do you have to wait? I'm getting anxious for you! :woohoo:

If I didn't know better, looks like Talonsis has been playing with photo shop again.... YA, Judy, those horns could really hurt! {Feel-bad-00020080}

Give her our best wishes. Hope she comes home quickly, and gets well very soon. We miss her!

Wow! Great idea, Michael! You guys are outdoing everyone on these graphics! I love your's Judy!

Judy, she is beautiful! What a gorgeous little girl. I'll bet she's a sweet as she is pretty! Glad to see you bragging Grandmother!

Splint, That's so nice! Great pictures! I love that you have that sun room for him. He's very lucky! I'll bet he enjoys being out there.