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My African Grey has "his food and water bowls weighted with marble eggs, otherwise he picks them up ,throws them to the bottom of the cage and laughs. If I forget to replace egg or he is feeling extra strong then it ends up on floor of cage. Why does he then sit with wings shielding bowl or egg?. He or she is about 18 years old and never laid an egg so assumed a male but this action confuses me. Also what is the chicken leg thing he does on bottom too as if looking for worms?

I hope he left some for you!

So true!

🤣 Maggie here...the other evening, I had fixed a special dinner for me and had just settled in after getting Jay's, Joe's, Salsa's, and Rolo's (the dog's) plates for them. As soon as I sat down, I had to get up to help Jay and had my plate sitting to the side and behind me. Imagine my SURPRISE when I sat back down and found a big chunk missing! I looked around and found Joey enjoying himself! LOL....So glad he was enjoying himself!😋🙄

Yes! Best in the state of OHIO!! And she had another Avian Vet on her staff and she evaluated her as well completely.

Question, is your vet a Certified Avian Vet?

Just made it home from the vet.. my baby has PDD and high kidney levels. They are giving her fluids and meds. I will know more in the next 24-48 hours.. thank you all for your advice! ❤️

PLEASE keep us informed..Our prayers are with you...

Thank you everyone! I have her at the emergency vet now. I will keep you updated.. my heart is broken right now I’m so worried about my Yollie! 😢

Greetings and thank you for joining the Forums..I suggest you replace the egg shaped marbles with a different shape.Your fid probably think it's a egg. They sell weighted bowels. African Grey Parrots will "chicken scratch" at the bottom of their cage or on the carpet. This is a normal behavior for them as in the wild, they do this to loosen dirt and mud. We love photos, thank you and welcome...Jayd

Ha, good one!

By Alyson Kalhagen Egg-binding occurs when an egg does not pass through the hen at a normal rate. It is a serious and often fatal condition that affects female birds of breeding age. This most commonly occurs in smaller birds like parakeets, cockatiels, lovebirds, canaries, and finches. Young birds reproducing for the first time and older hens are the most vulnerable to egg-binding. Since it's so important for egg-bound hens to receive prompt medical treatment, owners should know what signs and symptoms to watch for in their pets.If left untreated, death can occur within hours, especially for the smallest birds.; Symptoms Recognizing the signs of egg-binding early on is key to your pet's survival. If you observe any of the following symptoms, contact an avian veterinarian as soon as possible. The vet can properly diagnose your pet's problem and get it on the road to a fast recovery. Rapid or labored breathing: Many egg-bound hens look like they are having a hard time breathing. Even slightly labored breathing is a symptom of egg-binding. Swelling: An egg-bound hen may appear to have a swollen stomach or show swelling around her bottom from straining to pass an egg. Birds with swelling on any part of their bodies should be seen by a medical professional as soon as possible. Constipation: If you suspect that a hen may be egg-bound, watch her droppings. You should assume there's a problem if they look abnormal or if she fails to produce any at all. Fluffed-up feathers: One of the most common symptoms of illness in birds, fluffed-up feathers can also be a sign that a bird is egg-bound. If you observe your bird sitting with her feathers fluffed up, assess her for any other symptoms or abnormalities. Straining: Egg-bound hens often visibly strain to try and pass their eggs. Egg-binding should be suspected in birds that strain but show no progress in moving their eggsSitting on the cage floor: Most of the time, birds that are egg-bound tend to sit on the cage floor. Eggs that are stuck inside of a hen can put immense pressure on the bird's spine, sometimes causing paralysis and the inability to perch. Drooping of the wings: Canaries might exhibit this symptom. Lameness: This occurs when the egg puts pressure on the nerves going to the legs. Loss of appetite: This is a common symptom of several illnesses, but if you notice your bird is not eating, assess it for other signs of egg-binding. https://www.thesprucepets.com/signs-of-egg-binding-in-birds-390494

Shannon if she is not eating and is sleeping a lot then maybe a vet visit is in order, she might be egg bound. Ignoring the egg is not unusual but not eating is so give your avian vet a call and see if she should be seen and yes I would be concerned. Let us know what you find out and I hope she is going to be fine.

Welcome Shannon and thank you for joining the Grey Forums. Welcome also to Yollie....yes, remove the eggs and feed her a supplement of orange and orange peels, kale, almonds, (three a day), broccoli, a teaspoon of plain yogurt, and wash and boil extra hard an egg...cut in half, shell and all or smash or crumble egg and shell and mix with food she will eat. These are all high-calcium foods which she needs. If you have any mirrors or high reflective surfaces near her cage, you might want to remove them. Thanks! Keep us informed with pictures (we LOVE pictures 😁) Jayd

The wealth of the forums search engine... Go to a persons name, left click it, click "See my activity", click and your approached with that persons post since day one... Use search in the same way you'll be surprised the amount of info you'll be presented with... Now and forever, Rev Jayd

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No shame and lots of gain.

From this post some people might think Greys are self centered. Wait they are !!!

All true and wonderful! I saw No shame on those birds faces🙉

I'm sure everyone can relate to these images: Oh the Shame Bird Edition https://imgur.com/gallery/0c8X4Mh I especially liked the parrot rules one!

Oh here's a much better joke... -------- A man was walking home alone late one foggy night, when behind him he hears: ! BUMP... BUMP... BUMP... Walking faster, he looks back and through the fog h e makes out the image of an upright casket banging its way down the middle of the street toward him. BUMP... BUMP... BUMP... Terrified, the man begins to run toward his home, the casket bouncing quickly behind him FASTER... FASTER... BUMP... BUMP... BUMP... He runs up to his door, fumbles with his keys, opens the door, rushes in, slams and locks the door behind him. However, the casket crashes through his door, with the lid of the casket clapping clappity-BUMP... clappity-BUMP... clappity-BUMP... on his heels, the terrified man runs. Rushing upstairs to the bathroom, the man locks himself in. His heart is pounding; his head is reeling; his breath is coming in sobbing gasps. With a loud CRASH the casket breaks down the door. Bumping and clapping toward him. The man screams and reaches for something, anything, but all he can find is a bottle of cough syrup! Desperate, he throws the cough syrup at the casket... and, (hopefully you're ready for this!!!) The coffin stops Melissa

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