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Good rule of thumb is to end an interaction on a positive note. And if the entire interaction has been positive, end it before you want to and before the parrot ends it. I found that working with my cockatiel became significantly easier when I was ending some trick training or head scritches before he was done with them.

Sweet lady....we will be here for you not just for a day, or a week, but for as long as you need us! Old friend, our prayers go to you, Ray, and to all those in need of them...

Hello, Long time no see. It warms us

About the time you think they will never budge they surprise you again.

With our warmer weather here in Arizona, the fans have come back out of storage and Joe (our Grey - scaredycat) has retreated into hibernation.... In the nine years that we have used fans until we have to use the air conditioner, Joe has HATED the dreaded fans. I have tried different colors, types, etc. but he was never fooled and always beat a hasty retreat when confronted with that dreaded creature. Well, things go slowly in Grey time but we made progress today. Joe actually flew from the safety of his kitchen perches and flew out to share breakfast despite the fact that the fans were out. He did not stay more than 1/2 an hour but that was a MAJOR leap for him... Maggie

We need all to make the Forum a whole......

To all new members who join after today I'll give you 5 Trophy's for 5 posts or replies!!!

https://sproutpeople.org has really good (though not cheap) sprouting mixes for birds. They also sell a little sprouter that works well. I used them for Timber for years, but the last year or so he decided he wasn't going to eat the sprouts any more so I stopped. I need to try it again, since he tends to get tired of things then start eating them again after a period of time elapses.

Thank you. You're doing a great job...it takes time to learn what they like and don't like and any food items, especially good for them like green leafy vegetables, mixed together is great! Keep up the good work!

Garlic doesn't go into the congee batches I've been making. I've been adding the non-approved parrot foods after he's eaten his share. So I'll put in the stuff I know he can eat (like egg, whole grains, shredded chicken, spinach, etc) and go sit and eat. He gets to eat out of the bowl with me until he is full and not interested anymore, then I'll add all the other stuff I like to eat (bacon, roasted or pickled garlic, sauteed onion, cheese, whatever combo I want in the morning) and finish my breakfast/dinner in peace. With that info on rice and arsenic however, I'll cut back myself (which makes me a bit sad since I love rice. Its cheap and I can do so many yummy things with it) I was surprised to read that information about sunflower seeds too! I don't give them to him as part of his diet but those are his preferred treats. We're working on recall training and some behavior shaping. I've tried to offer chopped pecans, walnuts, pistachios, and cashews but he spurns all of them. I haven't tried pint nuts yet but those will be next on the shopping list. Any other ideas for suitable treats? He is not a fan of fruit. Spurned my offerings of grapes, apples, banana, mango, and everything else I've offered over the past few years. He has nibbled fresh leafy greens but prefers to eat them finely chopped and mixed up with other stuff. I haven't tried sprouting anything for him. Not sure where to start with that. Got some ideas? We are slowly expanding the menu of fresh food that he eats. He really needs to see me eating it to get interested, and even then may only sample it here and there before he decides that something really tastes good enough for him to eat.

The predictability of a Grey is unpredictable.

Okay, where have all the flowers gone? Do you of this Great Grey Forums realize that some of the most knowledgeable and caring Grey Parronts exist, to offer their knowledge, learning and help just out of their love of parrots?!!!! Okay, then start posting, Talon, Luvparrots,Judy, Ray and Accapella, Greywings, kittykittykitty, Timbersmom, and everyone else I didn't mention..Where's your posts, SRseedburners love your posts, Greytness and everyone I haven't mentioned. Please, if I didn't mention your name, I meant no slight. (Maggie's serving dinner)... Every member is a major and useful contributor to The Grey Forums!

Ehugs for the sad days and cheers for the good ones, hope to see more of you soon it will gladden my heart as well.

Yay!!! Keep on truckin'...It's slow but you are getting there and doing everything right. Furthermore, you have made a new friend in Aura!

Thanks so much!!! Everyone has been so helpful. She destroyed a cardboard box last night and all for some head scratches today

Yes, sadly, life does get in the way sometimes. I have had some sad pet tragedies in the last few weeks. A little on the depressed side, but I will get back here and contribute more in time. Love to everyone ❤️

All of us are here for you my true friend... Bless You...

The last year and especially the last six months have been very hard on me, but I hope to be back on track soon.. And as always thanks for caring Jay.

Aw thanks. I miss being able to contribute here as often as I would like! But sometimes life gets in the way. I have spent a little time catching up here this evening. I hope to be back on a more regular basis.

We miss you.....

I have had to revert back to occasional lurker recently due to lack of free time but hopefully my schedule will ease up over the next few weeks and I can go back to commenting on posts rather than just skim reading them when I get a spare minute or two!