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Teak turned 4 in April. Never had her DNA'd, but I've always leaned towards it being a 'she' simply because a Jardine's breeder said she could tell from the shape of a Jardine's head as to whether it was a boy or girl. Teak is my one and only bird. She'll quietly sit for hours on my shoulder. Unfortunately she had been clipped before fledge, so now she'll only fly when extremely startled.

I do sort of remember a Teak. I must be getting old. Our Jardines, Rio, is 3.5 years old and has just gone through another growth spurt. He's dang near as big as a small Grey now and thugs around like he's some badass boss birdy. I used to be able to wrap my fingers all the way around when holding him but he's too big now.

This is awesome!

The crying isn't over for sure. Thank you for taking my baby in for the best possible result from this. I cry for the happiness he will have when he has all that room to play with other birds. I cry for the hole this wonderful little love leaves in my heart. This baby...he is the best in the world! This one is going to steal your heart like you were blind. You watch.

My birds' names? Teak and Walter, Jardine's and BHC

Name again?

You did. And a BHC, too!

Wait...I'm losing my marbles I guess. I didn't realize you had a Jardines! Or did I?

Teak wants to welcome you, Casper, and to let you know that there's plenty of room to play! And even bathe!

Elvenking, I know how unbelievably difficult a decision this is for you. We've shared many joyful stories about our greys along with those that presented certain challenges. My heart aches for you knowing that although you've given it your very best, that you weren't able to find harmony. I am honored that you have placed your trust in me and are willing to share his little life with my family. There's a whole lot of activity going on around here each and every day! He'll have our giant aviary to soar around in and will have time to meet and great his new fid family. Maalik loves other birds , so I'm predicting that he and Casper will become the best of friends in time!

I really feel for you because I know it's not an easy decision to come to. A few years back (just before I found these forums) I was going through the agonising decision over whether or not I was the best home for Alfie and could give him everything he needs. I know how difficult it is to be in that situation and how tough the decision is to make. I know it's not one you would have made lightly. Thank you for your post and for your honesty. I'm glad you've already found a possible home for Casper!

Well, Greytness has stepped up and volunteered to take in my baby and give him a good home with a few other Greys. We are working out the details, but I feel that I cannot do much better than the life he is going to get there.

Awesome! Tell us more when you can. Hopefully someone who will let us keep tabs on baby Casper! ❤️

I think we may have already completed the mission of finding Casper and outstanding future.

Steve, plz text me.

Yeah, that is the one thing for sure. I have to know he is going somewhere good. I'll never give him up otherwise. It is truly hard, cause I love him so much.

Good luck. I know you'll find a good home for Casper. It's a good thing I don't live in California, I'd probably have a house full of Greys 😂

Pretty bird!

Thank you to all who replied to my post the other day, excellent advice which has helped me learn a tad more about Mika. I did do a load of research before we brought him home a couple of years ago and still learning more day by day.

This was created by Dan not Dave but its got all the info for the ages.