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You have to experience and believe in related incidents to understand. Bless Spock and the special relationship your son and he share.

hi could someone please explain if uv light are good for greys, and do these uv lights also give off heat to keep birds warm? was reading up on them and read they are not needed and other sites say they are a must if your bird dont get sunlight. im looking for something that will help my bird but also keep her warm. this is the one i was thinking about buying are they good ? http://www.northernparrots.com/arcadia-compact-uv-deluxe-bird-lighting-kit-lamp-and-holder-prod828111/ thankyou

Greetings! Spock here typing for Jayd.... As some of you may recall, our oldest son passed away a few years ago and we keep his urn on the end of the long L-shaped bar that separates the living room from the kitchen next to the wall. It is a plain, unassuming grey marble urn a little over a foot in diameter. Quite a few times, unexpectedly, and never knowing when, Joe, our Grey, will fly over toward the urn and land about three feet away. He bends forward with his head turned to the right (Like he is bowing) and walks sideways while talking to Jayson "Hello, How are you?, Give me a kiss..." When he reaches Jayson, he touches his beak to the urn while making kissing sounds and asks him "How are you?" The last time that he did this, he did something unusual...he mumbled something to him, paused, cocked his head, and answered "Okay". Then he said, "Gotta go now...okay. See you later. I love you". When he backed up approximately three feet away, he gave him another kiss, said "Bye-bye" and flew away...like nothing happened... Only you can interpret this as you see fit...we take some comfort every time this happens....Grey cognition is amazing! In some of your research and study into Greys, a number of references can be found regarding telepathy... P.S. this has been re-written three times due to tears...LOL

There may be something to it. These birds, and animals in general, may be more connected other realms more than we allow ourselves. Always something to think about.

Greetings all, Jayd here. UV, if I may, Our CAG's don't receive much Vitamin D from food or supplements. CAG's receive Vit D from sunlight, as little as 2hr's a day works, with artificial lighting you need 8hr's. When the Grey preens, they wipe their beak across their " uropygial gland ". I have found out over the years, if your house is lighted with "Daylight bulbs" they seem to work. If you use the "Zoo Med" make sure it's not for reptiles... Warm, if the temperature around your Greys cage is 72 or above don't worry, their wild temp get's lower than that.

I believe they are a must if your bird doesn't get much natural sun. I haven't had any experience with the one in the link you posted. This is like mine https://smile.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-AvianSun-Deluxe-Floor/dp/B006L49LHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510169500&sr=8-1&keywords=avian+sun+deluxe+floor+lamp which is flimsy but has actually lasted several years. I get the zoomed bulb that goes with it. They produce very little heat so won't help with that.

Miss Gilbert is a tough study and has taken as long as Dorian to get settled, let go of some baggage and start making mischief with just a little more confidence. For Dorian on this issue I would go get elbow pads like the kids use for rollerblading. Or maybe even use an elastic bandage for sprained joints. Put that under your shirt and see if it protects your elbow and discourages his interest. I have more luck making Gil's objectives less fruitful rather than trying to redirect, distract or move her. She is a tough case. Dorian has really come around in his due time.

Pookie tries to sing in the evenings she loves music but all we usually get of her concert is the "Hi Ho" from Snow white. I remember watching Up With People on TV along with Peter Paul and Mary and Pete Seeger. Buffy St. Marie was a favorite Joan Baez yes I enjoyed folk music. Petes voice gives a taste of the coyotes call our birds always stop and listen.

I think Dorian misses our sing-a-longs. I miss the piano in my dad's old house, playing and singing, with Dorian doing his best to out volume me in the next room. He still sings along to the radio, but it's not the same.

I LOVED Up with People. They came to my high school, and I will never forget how good they were and the feeling they left me with.