Talon

Dan, you've had lots of great info to share with us. Please don't think otherwise. We enjoy you & your wife very much! So, keep posting!!! I expect you at 1000 very soon! :P

Well, there certainly is no hurry in deciding. I made my son wait, and we had lots of long talks about owning a grey. I felt he understood all that was involved, so we bought it for a xmas present. Just take your time, and I'm sure you will make the right decision. You'll know in your heart what's right, just give it time, and if your unsure, start out with a smaller less demanding bird. You can always add a grey later. :)

Greyfeathers14. First off, Welcome to our family. Glad you joined us. I have to tell you that or grey, Talon, was a x-mas present to my son who was 16 at the time. (he's 18 now) He had been researching and asking for one for about 2 years. I finally gave in. He loves Talon to death as we all do, but Talon was young when we got her, and not very happy about being in her cage alone while he was in school. So, I am now the mommy day care for her, and do all the continuous research and care for her. I love her, and will never be able to part with her when he moves out. I told him, he could go, but Talon stays!! I asked him about your question, and his advice to you was to wait until you were out of school. He enjoys coming home from school and being able to play video games, or his computer. He doesn't have to worry about Talon, because the rest of us love spending time with her. He does spend lots of time with her, but likes being able to do other things as well. I know he feels relieved to know that Talon's needs will always be met by the rest of us in the family. Now, every one is different and I'm not saying you're situation will be like ours. You seem to love animals, and seem to understand all that's involved in taking care of a grey. But it is an expense, a lifetime commitment, and you have to plan way ahead, and always keep your greys needs in mind. I'm not trying to discourage you against a grey, just wanted you to see it from the eyes of a 18 year old who's been in your shoes. Do you have the support of your family to care for your grey if you are unable to take it with you at any given time? That is something you may want to discuss with your family. We do have members here that are not much older than you, and have greys. It seems to work for them Maybe they will chime in here, and give you their advice.

Dan, Thank you for the great answer to that question. That's not one I have seen here before. You are very knowledgeable, and I thank you for sharing that with us! :cheer: :cheer:

Lidia, that id the greatest story. You have such a good way of telling it. Maybe we should start a Thread about Story Telling with photo's........ this was a great one to start with. Thank you for putting a smile on my face! :cheer: :cheer:

Lidia, thanks for the great information. This was a topic that came up the other day in my house. I was going to ask, but you guys beat me to it! Thanks!! Miltie, glad to hear you're okay, you're not fetching balls either are you?? {Sports-000200FF}

Gloves would help, but be for-warned..... Talon goes crazy if she sees a glove on anyone's hand. No matter if you want her to step up, give her a treat, a toy,whatever! Gloves in my house have to be taken off, or it is definitely time to call 911, Josh, the medic!:laugh:

Astro, Hello & Welcome. I'm very happy for your new addition. It will take a while for her to adjust and settle in. That's a lot for a 10 year old, but it sounds like things are going very well. I don't have any experience with name changes, but I'm sure others here will.

We're trying Meshewa, but not successful yet! :laugh: :laugh:

Very nice!!

Judy, You are the oldest active member??? I think.:pinch:

Greylover, have a nice trip. It will be harder on you, than Chico. He should be fine. Just think how happy you both will be when you come home to that chirp, tail wiggling, and kisses! {Love-000200C2}

Annemarie, Welcome to the family. We are happy you joined, and even happier you posted with an introduction! Judy is correct, there is a lot of advice here, you should have the answers to all your questions, just read away. But we will be happy to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to ask. Looking forward to hearing more.

Lidia, That is a good reminder to us all about the colored ink! Thank you! Karma for you!!

Julia, Glad your finals are over. I'm sure you did well. Thanks for letting us know you'll be gone, we'll miss you. Have a great trip, and take lots of pictures!!

Wow! I'm glad everything is okay now. What a scare! Thanks for the warning, you can never be too careful.

Tricky, Welcome to the Family here. Newspaper is the cheapest and easiest to clean up. Looking forward to hearing more about Jack.

DayosMom, read this link there is some good info. for this. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=15&cat=1912&articleid=2691

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Judy, They don't give off heat like the heat lamps do. Most are covered by a clear cover so that are not hot.

Yes she does..........you should see her ride her horses!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Congratulations Spookyhurst & Nikko! {Communicate-0002011B}

Cd, Remember, this is a FAMILY FORUM!! {Feel-good-000200A2}

Is the press coming? :silly:

Hello & Welcome! Judy is right. NO CANDLES!! The fragrances in them are toxic to all birds. I live near a candle factory, and love the smells, but had to stop using them because of Talon. There are many different types of info here, just look around, and feel free to ask us anything that you can't find the answer to! We love stories & pictures, so please post away! And again, Welcome to our Family!! :cheer: