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I'm sorry, I can't help you with your profile problem, I haven't changed my profile picture for a decade lol. Thank you for taking in this partially naked little bird. Glad to hear her diet is already improving. I'm afraid you won't be able to start to build trust until after the medication is over. As long as you have to towel her to give meds it's going to be traumatic for her. You've got the right idea in showing her how you are with your other birds and letting her observe her new environment. Trust me, she's processing all this new information at light speed. Don't push the hands on stuff at the start. It'll come in its own time. Sit by the cage and talk to her, read to her, just spend time by her letting her get used to your presence. Make sure the other members of the family spend time around her cage as well. You don't want a bird only you can handle, especially as she's already showing signs of being partial to you. Just let her observe her new home for now. Relationship/trust building takes time. Again, thank you for rescuing this little soul.

I am going to repeat what you will see many times on this forum. Greys are unique and very special. They each move at their own pace. This is known as "Grey Time." It is much better to allow the bird to make the first move. Please give her more time and space! You will be rewarded with a much happier and friendly bird.

Greys are often more timid in new situations than many other parrots, they like to sit back and observe. It is very difficult to build trust (very important to Greys) when her condition requires restraint and medication. Do offer her some fresh veggies and a little fruit. maybe a little pasta or scrambled eggs. Once you are done with the meds you can tale it will give you some insight into Grey time. Gilbert is home katana600 posted a topic in Rescue Bird Haven

More progress today. When I opened the feed door to change her water she came over and poked her head out for scratches. When I had one of the other birds in front over her she came to the front top for scratches. Three times so far. She had previously never left the rear upper bar, other than to get away in the first couple of days.. I hope it's not getting sexual for her. When there were 3 of us talking to her she only looks at me. I can touch her anywhere on her head, as long as I stop on top to give her scratches. She does have a few pin feathers there. She even sometime puts her left foot above her head and opens and closes it to ask for scratches. Any movement towards her feet causes her to shimmy sideways. I'm not pushing it. I bring the other birds over once in a while with them on my finger and say Step Up. She'll get it eventually. Every member of the family have given her scratches too. So it's not just me, but she focuses on me. I'll be honest, we're not giving her the medicine, only the first 2 days. It was for pain and possible infection due to the bleeding blood feathers. I couldn't see upsetting her. She's eating and drinking great. And getting more vocal and moving around her cage more. I'm quite amazed at how easy going she is. I know that could change. But I'm hoping to continue to improve on that. Slowly.

A little update: Our son told us today he could hear her talking and making sounds during the night. His room is closest to the livingroom. So it's probably not a good idea to move her into our room, if we'd like to get any sleep. A little progress today. She still wants lots of scratches, probably to block access to her legs. I continue to pick up the other 2 birds, say Step Up, and bring them to the front of her cage. I was able to touch her foot a few times without much of a growl, but she would still move away. I didn't push it much. It's still a big improvement from 3 days ago. She's gotten much more vocal today. Our Eclectus has also gotten a little more vocal. Probably because he wants to be the center of attention.

He looks quite appreciative.

Hello and welcome to the forum! Bless you for taking this poor, distressed grey and for taking such good care of her. The meds won't go on forever, and she WILL get over it with time. It will probably take lots of time. Hang in there and I believe it will be well worth you time. Greys are slow to trust and slow to adjust, but they get there. God bless

I wish to say something before it's to late. My whole life I've tried to devote it to others, humans, pets, any living creature. When I was on the Forums before, due to meds and illness, I hurt a lot of people, I'm sorry, but even then I was standing up for my friends of the Forum. At the time one of the members said something not proper about our son who was just wounded (Army) and something bad about our Country, that's when I lost it...I Apologize.. I have ministered most of my life, Maggie and I, When I lost the ability to move, I only had the Net, My communications (tongue) came to almost a stand when I could no longer speak. When my banned was lifted I didn't expect to be greeted with a open arm by all but I've stuck by my goal of only offering my help and happiness, I am not in competition with anyone, but I hear the messages you send my way, so I'll do my best not to answer any post's until someone else does first. I still hold the utmost respect for al of you, everyone has a lot to offer. So in ending, no more updates, or crying or drama... God Bless You All, Reverend Jay d May God Be with You...

Again, I would like to thank everyone for their prayers..

So sorry you lost your baby. She knew she was loved and cared for, and you did all that you could for her. Please know that we here are thinking about you.

I live with a lovely Yellow Cheek Amazon she is a sweetheart with a wonky wing.

You are not alone so glad your Angel was able to help, may they be blessed.

An expert in deconstructing, one of the parrots levels of expression.

I came to her story late but know how painful your loss is.

Shannon I am so sorry you lost your best friend but take heart that you did the best you could for her and she knew she was loved.

Thank you everyone, so far!! I should be able to get some pictures this weekend. A little update from last night: I made some progress last night. I've noticed she spends a lot of time looking up. There is a large tray on the top of the cage, about 1" from her head. When I got home last night I removed that tray. Now she can see all around her, and it's easier to see her. I did my usual of picking up the Alexandrine a few times to show he's OK with it. I said step up to him. I tried step up on her and got the usual growling, warning open mouth lunges (no bite) and moving away. Then she changed to putting her head down for scratches. I'm thinking this bird is more intelligent than me. By putting her head down she blocks access to her feet!!! All I can do is try to push her head out of the way, which isn't appreciated. My son and I and I spent 45 minutes talk each other, my daughter, the other birds, and her. I would occasionally pick up one of the other birds, using step up. The other progress, major progress, is she is eating the colored ZuPreme pellets without a problem. She ate for at least 10 minutes of the time the cage was open and we were talking to her. Picking up individual pieces, biting, chewing, rotating, biting, chewing, etc. After the 45 minutes by back was sore from bending over so many times. She never stepped up, but she's allowing scratches. Any attempt to touch her feet gets a small growl and she will move away, even up the side of the cage, and put her head down for more scratches, blocking any other attempts to touch her feet. I think she will come around quickly. She sees and hears the 2 other birds in the room. She sees them getting picked up willingly. She is very curious about what is going one. Her eyes were open very wide just about the whole time last night. I may be pushing it, but I'll bet I get her to step up this weekend. We'll be moving her into our room this weekend, where my wife usually is, the TV and the lovebird. But I'm wondering if maybe she should stay in the "flock" with the 2 larger birds for a while. Not sure what to do. Once I get her out of the cage willingly, or she ventures on top, I'd like to move her primary high bar down slightly, maybe only 1-2 inches, but to get her head a little farther away from the bars, but still have access to the food bowls at that level. And she needs some new toys, the existing ones are tired.

Also... the cats definitely love going out there, even though we haven't finished sorting toys/enrichment for them yet. They were very jealous of Alfie being out there and were very vocal about it!! 😂 I might have to set up a rota for who goes out when at this rate!

I've been trying to add stuff to my profile but I cann't save it because of the Random Question thing at the end. It doesn't like my answer, or any other answer I've tried. HELP!!! Random Question – this is to verify that you are human and help keep spam off our forum.: REQUIRED What is the colour of the sun?" That value is not allowed.

SERIOUSLY, how do I answer this question at the end of the EDIT PROFILE page?? I can't add to my profile! Random Question – this is to verify that you are human and help keep spam off our forum.: REQUIRED What is the colour of the sun?" That value is not allowed.