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GreycieMae's problem is her daddy is a hyper high-strung human. Her must be on her toes all the time. Poor thing can't relax much.

How dare those punks. Did you tell them to get off your lawn? Haahaaa

Awwww...Fynn's a sweet boy. As Huey would say "want play toy, watch tv". They don't always grow out of the sweet affections. GreycieMae has always been a super sweety when she's not on Santa's naughty list. I'm also managing to turn Huey around. Apparently he was in the kitchen yesterday repeating all the sweet things I tell him plus he's been asking to come sit with me lately. He's always hated scary mean men.

Only 2 of my 13 parrots don't have leg bands. And none of them mess with them. I like the idea of having a phone number placed on their bands. Got an estimate a while back, but it was way too expensive to cover all my fids.

You never know with the red feathers. Timber has a couple that he has had since I got him, so I'm assuming they are permanent. I call then his "beauty marks"

It does sound like you are dealing with the terrible twos. Reading your post it also sounds like you are his only companion? And you are together most of the time? For one, they do have their screamy screamy times. Ours are usually in the morning just after their breakfast and also in the late afternoons. Sometimes they can go for what seems like an hour. If you've been reacting to this by providing attention, he's probably learned very well how to get your attention, especially if you're his only company. I always recommend ear plugs to those who have issues dealing with the noise. It helped me bring the sanity back on board and they can scream their damn heads off if they want. I have to sleep with ear plugs so I always have a set handy somewhere. Also, I work from home for now. I HAVE to boot them out into their aviary as I can't get a dang thing done when they are in here AND fidgety. My females Grey gets into everything, non-stop, unless she just feels like preening her pretty self (please please). I try to keep my birds in pairs or trios so they always have company besides ME. I can only take them in large doses, not 24/7 haahaa.

His feet are 4 inches front toe-tip to back toe-tip...Isaac's are something like 3.5 ....measure yours. This baby has giant feet. It's amazingly cute though He is like spider-man in bird form. Never fails to snag the perch. Super outgoing personality. The most curious of explorers. Have you seen flap time yet? Kind of figuring that if you have, you'll know what I mean by "flap time". Ha! Anyway, no matter how you slice it, when you bat an eye his way, he does nothing but make you happy and fill your heart with joy. A new baby exploring the world and having a lot of fun...being allowed not to be afraid. It's an experience that forever warms your heart, and you feel touched by this gift from the universe that you can share such a precious time with such a precious life. My daughter and I share a beautiful bond around this baby that we are truly grateful for. We are gonna have to go see him soon. Thanks for loving him. He is the most innocent soul when you watch him. All you see is the magic of life as you stare at whatever he does. Every living and breathing motion is filled with the magic that makes life so beautiful. Each little pout as cute as the last. Beautiful curiosity. Adorable questioning glares. He's an ever flowing tap into what makes living the most beautiful thing of all. It's a true gift to share in the youth of a precious creature such as an African Grey. They really are like children to me. This was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do in my life. I cannot remember having to turn on my heart when it was so strong. But I am glad he is going to be happy and loved. Thank you for giving him love and I hope he carries your heart away the way he has ours.

Yes indeed! It's just a habit of mine. I use it to acknowledge that I have seen and read the post. I'm a little OCD Something I have in common with many greys!