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  1. I'd say just keep being active. Some posts get ignored and others will spark an interest. I've posted both kinds, just don't let it get under your skin if no one responds. There is no facebook arm of this forum. I've tried letting people know on the facebook grey groups about this forum but no one ever shifts this way. I used to post a lot of pics and videos of my GreycieMae, I need to get back to that.
    4 points
  2. Is there an order in which they molt tho? She tried to follow my male and leaped off her cage flapping her wings poor thing
    3 points
  3. @neoow Completely ignorant about UK weather and if such sanctuaries even exist there. The one I chose was close by me, mostly good weather (winters not too cold) although we are always at hurricane risk. Many times, with a bad cold front or hurricane coming through -- they literally have to catch and place every single bird inside all the volunteer's (and director/board of sanctuaries) private homes to keep them safe. It is a daunting task to move parrots inside, but thankfully, most of the time, bad weather is no issue. I did have to pay to place mine there -- it was costly -- but consider, they are taking care of my babies forever. I obviously make donations and never visit empty-handed. It takes a LOT of volunteers -- this isn't a zoo with federal monies -- it's a private charity sanctuary that depends on donations. But since half the birds there are from people like me who just wanted their parrots to be free -- we all donate. In a way, I suppose we're still caring for our birds even though they don't happen to live with us any longer. That's not to say the other half of their parrots didn't come from rescue situations, prior abuse, owner neglect, owner died, etc.. Sometimes when local authorities get reports of parrot abuse -- they confiscate the birds, and then surrender the parrots to the sanctuary (since many spca/humane societies or local shelters for dogs/cats have no idea what to do with parrots). Obviously, no one pays the sanctuary for these such bird's care -- so our donations help ALL the parrots there. So, some parrots go there just to be free (like mine) but many are rescued/surrendered parrots that just end up there to simply be safe and fed.
    3 points
  4. One of my greys loves ice and prefers really cold water if she is getting a bath or shower.
    2 points
  5. Greys have this thing with ice cubes. Put a ice cube in Corkys bath water she will jump in nd take a bath, put a ice cube in her drinking water and she will take a bath in her water dish. I have read that they have this thing with cold water and ice. Get a large bowl of water and put in some ice and watch what they will do.
    2 points
  6. I've noticed the same as most. Facebook is IMO the cause of the decline in Forums. I was a moderator on another forum for years and as FB groups became more prevalent, participation dropped significantly. I, like most, signed up for this forum and really honestly hoped it would be a busy community of people full of knowledge and participation but it seemed like the "Facebook effect" had already taken hold. However I would hate to see this site and all of it's valuable information be archived. I'd like to offer my assistance if it is needed. I have time I can dedicate if needed and am very technically minded.
    2 points
  7. I wish we had more than 5 regular posters. I am trying to post more but feel like my efforts may appear as an attempt to dominate the boards here -- and I am just a newly hatched and well aware of such. I would do anything to inject more interest here -- to have people wanting to post more. I just feel like there are so many nice people here (well, any grey lover HAS to be somewhat nice)!!! I am open to any ideas, newbie that I am. I am not a member of any other bird forum on the internet. (Well, I used to sysop on CompuServe for John Benn's Pets/Cats/Dogs/Bird forums (also had a fishnet and a horses forum) -- but that was back in the early 90s when there was no internet to compete with). Plenty of mods here -- but too many chiefs but not enough contributing members is death to forum. I know this well and remember all to well when CompuServe died. I don't mind liking others posts but I am dying of thirst for real discussion. I only have a grey, a multi-homed (somewhat scared and disturbed grey) yet an amazing trusting loving cuddly companion for me I've had since 1997. So, my interest is mostly in CAGs/TAGs these days, parrot-wise. I (notice, so far, every line begins with "I") just want to do anything I can to get people talking. I am not argumentative -- I can take criticism -- I'd like to see all sorts of views shared -- even if yours never leaves the cage and is only offered a seed diet or if your grey has an outdoor aviary and gets fresh fruit/veg every day) we can still learn from each other. And grow. Or entertain each other with silly stories of stuff our greys do. Even if you've already shared your funny stories, newbies (like me) may not have read them yet. Or we can just repeat a million times how special greys are, or how smart, or remark again on those wonderful red tail feathers. Is there a FB page for this site -- some way to let others know it exists??? HOW can I help? I mean, REALLY help? Or should I just shut-up and let a dying forum go? Is there a poll someone could put up and see what people here really want? I will leave if needed, but was just so happy to find this forum and then so sad to see that maybe folks don't realize it's okay to repeat old stories and advice, it's okay -- to newbies it's all NEW! In most forums, I find, most don't search for old threads, they start new ones. Or join in ongoing threads. Most don't take the time to read all the old stuff. If I worked in internet advertising -- this forum would be my new project.
    2 points
  8. New feathers begin to form small under the skin, they increase in size and protrude out of the skin as new baby blood feathers/pin feathers (supplied by blood -- if broken, they can bleed out like an open catheter). Then the blood supply cuts off as the new feather becomes fully formed inside the now much longer protruding sheath. That's a lot of the 'dandruff' you may see -- bits of that sheathing coming off to reveal a fully formed feather. It takes a while (months) for this to happen: when the feather is ready, it's no longer a blood blood feather; the white sheath will fall off (in bits and strips) and the newly developed functional feather is revealed. As new feathers come in, old ones fall off (in your case, these discarded old primary feathers will be 'clipped' ones; and the new primary feathers will be long and fully formed/functional. Expect the wings to be mixed for a while -- some full new feathers, some old clipped feathers. I can't explain it any better, sorry. Definitely within a year a clipped bird will be fully flighted; but since this happens in stages, you should see some new feathers come in anywhere from 4 -6 months. May not make bird fully flighted immediately since some clipped ones will remain. Also, understand, at the time of the clipping, some new feathers were probably already beginning to be formed.
    2 points
  9. The weather here is dull, grey miserable and usually raining. We have had quite a few hot days this year but the heat we get with it is usually unbearable. Very hot, humid and close. When you walk out of the house/work you feel like you're walking into a brick wall. We don't have to deal with hurricanes though and our storms are usually quite tame. We don't often get much snow where I am - though everything still grinds to a halt when it happens because we're not used to it. I understand what you are saying about the sanctuary where your birds live. It's great that you still get to visit and can donate towards their care (and the care of other birds). I would have wanted something similar to Alfie but there's not many rescue centres around here, especially not close to home.
    2 points
  10. A molt is a as needed process to replace dead or worn- out feathers as needed. It can be a slow process and seam like it takes forever. There`s not much you can do to speed it up.
    2 points
  11. Well, we’re making changes, and I think a big one is allowing read only. It was thought that by forcing signup to read that might do it, but it had the opposite affect. Folks went right back down the road they know so well, Facebook lol. So being able to read again, and the new software being html friendly, we should get a lot more google hits about grey questions. Were going to keep at it as time allows. Thanks for being here.
    2 points
  12. This is a strange one. First, let me say that we don't know Timber's gender for sure. Timber like ice cubes. I put them in his bath to lure him in. Recently, hubby decided to put a couple of cubes in his water for him to enjoy. Timber is still in his handicapped cage since his seizure issues. So, there is a towel on the bottom of his cage to help if he falls. He fishes the icecube out, puts it on the towel, and sits on it. Wings spread a bit, looking like he/she is on hatch position. He/she stays there until the water melts. Then he goes on with his day. Any thoughts on this? It is very strange to watch. He doesn't seem upset when the cube melts. If we put the cubes in when he/she is out of the cage, He just picks them up, carries them around and eventually settles down to chew on the ice.
    1 point
  13. How peculiar! I'm afraid I can't offer much advice. I did spot some similar behaviours with Alfie though- certain toys will set him off and he treats them like eggs and sits on them. He is totally indifferent about ice cubes. I have no idea whether Alfie is male or female either. I just assume male.
    1 point
  14. Funny you should say that... if I somehow managed to make enough money that I could give up working full time then I would love to start up a sanctuary/rescue centre. Yes British weather is often talked/complained about over here. We're never happy. It's always too cold/hot/wet/dry etc etc 😂
    1 point
  15. The one thing about this forum is that the members care, but often get tied up with life in general and their post will come and go as they work their way through life. I know and understand as my personal in the last two years has been filled with tragedies that has taken up a lot of my time. I am getting back to posting again as this forum means a lot to me with the friends I have made. Some times a post will lack response but others will have many. I often will bounce round different subjects until I find one that spark a response. My did you know post are meant to give tidbits of info as food for thought. Others are just stories about my grey, or trying to be help-full to members in need Some times you hit a home run and some times you strikeout out. It`s all part of the game This forum is needed and we are the forum.
    1 point
  16. Hey Everyone - This is JoJo and I patiently awaiting our vet appointment in the car.
    1 point
  17. SO strange. Sounds like brooding behavior BUT are they physically carrying the ice to a spot on the towel or just tossing it out of the bowl and then wandering down to go sit on it. I am thinking brooding behavior of they are tossing it on the floor and then noticing and 'egg like' shape down there to sit on. If they are carrying it to the bottom of the cage, I have no clue.
    1 point
  18. Remember that no member of this board can substitute for a visit to your avian vet. If you are experiencing an emergency or suspect your bird is having health issues, please do not lose critical time waiting on a reply to your emergency post. Find your local avian vet using the Association of Avian Veterinarians search page at: http://www.aav.org/search/ If your bird is currently perfectly healthy, be thankful and take this time to find your local avian vet and store their information in your cell phone, on your refrigerator door, and in your avian first-aid kit. Post edited by: Kaedyn, at: 2008/09/01 18:23 Post edited by: Dave007, at: 2008/10/29 22:17<br><br>Post edited by: Kaedyn, at: 2009/09/08 15:40
    1 point
  19. I feel for you, I have to travel 100 miles to get to an avian vet. Well worth the trip, as you said, if it is for anything but nail/beak trimming. I am fortunate to have a local (20 miles) vet with avian experience who does a good job on the trims. I almost lost Timber a few years ago by taking him to the locals. I won't make that mistake again.
    1 point
  20. (sorry for thread necrotizing and older thread -- but wanted to add content) For a seriously ill bird, I would have to travel 70+ miles for specialized parrot care. (Yeah, I live in a rural area) I took my macaw to a local vet a few years back (broken blood feather) and needed a helpful extra set of hands to pull the blood feather and keep my macaw from bleeding out. 1) they did not know to pull out bleeding feather in direction it was growing (just what I needed, a pulled feather re-broken beneath the skin) 2) they didn't know you have to SUPPORT the wing or pulling feather may rip wing out of socket 3) Has any vet ever heard of adding some pressure or using some styptic powder?!? The vet told me they had 1 DAY in college to study "exotic" pets. Exotic included parrots, snakes, lizards, tarantulas.... so sad. They accepted my assistance gladly and sadly told me how little is taught at veterinary school. I cannot believe with parrots now reaching 3rd most popular pet that so little is taught in veterinary school. Surely exotic pets (or parrots) deserve a couple weeks of study!!!! These were 2008-ish grads. Anyway, for a truly ill bird, I would have to travel. Hope it would be something chronic and not acute.
    1 point
  21. This is me at repticon a couple years ago (2017 or 2018) -- I look exactly the same. Sorry, my parrots pix are too old and would make you think I was 20 years younger... lol (Oh, I have LOTs of newer parrots pix, just not with me in them) [Okay, changed my mind and shared an OLD picture of me with my beloved Sami -- who happily flies free these days, just not with me! She was a HUGE part of my life for 20+ years. No harm in mentioning I used to be young also, I figure. lol]
    1 point
  22. @neoow The guy who started Cape Fear Parrot Sanctuary (where my birds are) had a couple macaws and decided one day how cool it would be if they could just fly free. Like many teenage macaws (been there, done that) his had become sexually mature and moody -- sometimes too, um, affectionate and sometimes downright mean and bitey, Typical for maturing macaws. I saw an article in the paper about his new parrot sanctuary (his own macaws live there!) and that started my dream of maybe one day placing mine there. 2+ years ago I made the decision to let mine join his flock. I had to save up the money first. News has gotten out, and I think he often has to refuse some parrots and refer them elsewhere. They have to keep in mind how many parrots they can truly care for -- and that they need enough indoor space to place them when something horrible happens (like a hurricane or extremely low temps in winter -- winters are usually fairly mild here). Parrots actually do better in cooler temps than really high hot temps -- he only accepts parrots from like April to September so that they can acclimate in time for winter. But, even though parrots can deal with some cold, they can't deal with days of below freezing temps -- hence needing to be indoors before a cold snap comes through. No one wants any lost parrot toes! The sanctuary has a board of directors plus lots of volunteers, it's non-profit and has a lot of community support. I don't think he originally perceived the sanctuary might become a refuge for neglected/abused parrots, but obviously he was delighted to give such parrots a safe refuge. His original dream was for pet parrots to have a place to flock and be free to fly around. His website/FB site now emphasizes neglected/abused/surrendered birds -- so his vision has expanded. I think he has more parrots than he ever intended (up to 270 or so now). It costs a lot for upkeep. I remember last Fall we had a horrible hurricane and it was a huge task to get all the parrots to indoor safety before it hit. I've watched this sanctuary grow from its beginnings -- they own their own land now, and are constantly building and adding on. And, they have an eye for the future knowing one day the task will have to pass to someone younger who has the same vision. ANY eggs are destroyed immediately -- there is no breeding and they do not sell any parrots. This is a lifelong home for parrots. Who knows, one day -- this may be something YOU create -- a safe sanctuary for parrots! I watched a special on the making of "As Time Goes By" (one of my favourite old shows!) and the director talked about how overcast, dismal and rainy UK weather could be -- the actors literally waited under tents until the sun came out and then would rush to get a scene filmed in the 10 minutes of sun they got! lol
    1 point
  23. I wonder how many are in the UK. It doesn't seem as common to keep birds over here. In fact, the pet shop I used to work at stopped selling all birds. They used to sell finches, canaries, budgies, rosellas, cockatiels.., and the occasional african grey (which is how I first came across them and gained interest in them). We also had an eclectus in once... though that was from another store who hadn't cared for him properly so we looked after him, fed him properly and then sold him once he was in a better condition and was ready to move to his (hopefully) forever home. I still have a soft spot for electus parrots to this day because of him. Years ago they decided that birds weren't as popular as other pets so stopped selling them and drastically reduced their bird products. They only sell a few bits and pieces for small birds nowadays. None of my friends or family keep birds of any variety and I don't often hear about people keeping birds in my local area.
    1 point
  24. I wonder how also. I just hope they have good homes. I know some view them as a status symbol, or an impulse buy, or just something unique and colourful. Don't watch youtube link if you don't want to cry -- I do not own this, only viewed it. I probably shouldn't have shared it, so for anyone like me who is super sensitive -- don't watch. But I watched it and it has never left me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17074Oe841o Mods: if youtube link sharing is not allowed -- please delete and accept my apologies.
    1 point
  25. Wow! I wonder how they came up with this number.
    1 point
  26. It will take time and seam like forever, but the stubs will molt out and she will fly Just hang in there and they will fly. Ray
    1 point
  27. So good to hear from you Ray very sorry for all your recent losses. How has Corky handled all the changes in his world? Always a pleasure to see Jayd and Maggie too!
    1 point
  28. There has been some drama here but try the Facebook groups - drama on the hour. I hate those groups. I only hang around to see vids and pics and sweet stories. Rosalinda is my favorite there.
    1 point
  29. I have been here over 12 years now and been thru lots of drama and happenings over the years, most of it good and some bad but you take it one day at a time. I have seen a lot of people leave, most of them silently and a few with much fanfare but this place continues to teach and inform those of us looking for answers in being the best parront to our greys we possibly can, they deserve no less.
    1 point
  30. See you all did not know that you have become old timers.
    1 point
  31. 7 years for me too!
    1 point
  32. 6.5 years here. I guess around the same age as my GreycieMae. But she was just a baby!
    1 point
  33. I had to look at my profile, but I've been here 7 years! It is hard to believe.
    1 point
  34. Not sure how long I've been kicking around but it must be a few years now. It's been an invaluable source of information and guidance- even for someone who has lived with a grey for a few years before joining.
    1 point
  35. Afterthought: I am very active on Arachnoboards -- a very busy forum! How is it possible more people want to chat about their tarantulas (which are pet rocks, not an interactive pet, and certainly feared by most people) and yet a wonderful grey forum like this one isn't that active? It just seems that for every tarantula owner there should be thousands of grey owners, yannoe? Greys are so loving, cuddly, interactive, intelligent, independent, creative, etc. -- tarantulas just sit in their enclosure waiting for food drops. If older members are willing to commit to more content here, then I can certainly try to post/respond more (and not just lurk and read). Lurkers don't really help a forum grow. I suppose I never posted much here because there aren't always a lot of threads I feel I have something valuable to contribute to; and the threads I start tend to not get past page 1. I do remember being so excited when I first discovered this forum --C'mon -- a GREY FORUM? What's not to love?
    1 point
  36. Thanks for keeping it going this long. I notice it doesn't seem that busy here, yet it's a really nice forum with some great and helpful members here. Grey owners should have a safe & friendly place to read anecdotes, share stories, teach newbies, warn about dangers (non-stick cookware, certain foods to avoid) etc..
    1 point
  37. It's always great to see you and Jayd stop by for a visit and a chat.
    1 point
  38. The GreyForums is the truth behind the care and raising if not only the African Grey parrot but also all parrots who grace these pages and enrich our lives so much. Truth is found here. We will try to post weekly.
    1 point
  39. Unfiltered Sunlight will help as will misting her with pure aloe vera juice (not the gel). Use brightly colored veggies and fruits to gain the most nutrition. Thank you for giving this bird a chance at a good life. You should be able to google to find an avian Veterinarian who is closest to you.
    1 point
  40. Welcome Chvonne! Thank you for taking in a beautiful grey in need. It's great that you are taking her in to be evaluated. Hopefully you will receive some answers from your avian vet. If a bird has been a chronic plucker, it's one of those awful habits that's extremely difficult to break. Oftentimes the follicles become so badly damaged that they won't be able to regrow its feathers. There are bird collars that some have used that help. Changing her diet to one filled with fresh fruit and veggies, adding organic red palm oil to the food and giving regular warm water baths will also help. Adding yams or sweet potatoes to her diet will provide her with much needed vitamin A, something greys really need. Please let us know how your vet appt goes! Oh, and pictures of your brand new baby please! 🙂
    1 point
  41. He probably is a little upset with you as you were gone for a month, some greys react to absences like that, they are trying to let you know you did a bad thing in his eyes by leaving him but it won't last. It kind of sounds like you don't have much time to spend with him and that is not good for him, he needs to know you are there for him some every day. You may be expecting too much from him right now, I think you need to work on your relationship more to earn his trust. Greys are slow to trust and it takes plenty of time and lots of patience on your part as it won't happen overnight. Don't push him for more than he is willing to give, let him make the first more toward more personal interaction with you, talk to him a lot and offer him treats. Another thing to mention, have you changed anything about your appearance lately that may be making him seem as if he doesn't recognize you, with my grey if I put color on my fingernails she doesn't want anything to do with my hands, they notice subtle changes that you may not even be aware of.
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  42. Ok, Here's Me!! Hopefully your puter screens won't crack as you view my pic lol j/k <br><br>Post edited by: Lady_Gwennivere, at: 2007/07/19 20:32
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  43. Hi everyone. I have been quite an old member of this forum. So is my African grey congo. A bit back story. He was 4 months old when i got him. I trained him and foreaged him day and night. He got attached with me quite well and was very playful. Never bited. Never. But since my university started my time spending with him got less and less as the semesters passed with now having very little interaction per day. I do sit with him and talk with him but inside his cage. Though his cage is not a small cage its a big cage with countless amount of toys and ropes and foreaging tools to keep him busy. He is a very happy bird. Other family member spend time with him alot infact the entire day Rockey (the AGC) has someone talking to him and vocalizing with him. But to the latest case since around few months ago he started biting. I tried to discourage him as much as i can but he some how has started to bite harder. I have had really bad bleeding bites since last few interactions. But the bites are not that he is angry. He bites to pull my hand. As if he wants me to play with him and pet him. He bites as if he doesnt want my hand to go away. I want to do that i want to play with him but he is somehow showing a wrong type of affection that he bites me to stay with him. I have a lot of experience with birds. I also home a very well trained Alexandrine parakeet and a cockatiel along with Rockey the AGC. Now my question to you bird owners is that what technique or type of interaction/training should i follow for him to not bite me. He wants me to play with him and i want to as well but when ever i bring my hand close to him he bites and pulls my hand. He used to do that earlier when he was young but it was just nibbling which is a normal way of affection for african grey's but i used to discourage him of nibbling as well. I am very worried how to interact with him. He bites usually when he is on his cage (a full perched play zone outside/on top of his cage). He always comes to the cornes and then bites my hand and doesnt let go. Like playing aggressivley. Please guide me what should i do. I am very worried. I really love him but due to my university i am trying really hard to give him as much time as possible.
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  44. Hi everyone. Hope you all are doing great. Things are getting out of hands at my side. Due to university and such a hectic schedule i am really worried about my bird. Recently after my last post i had to leave for a university internship program for a month. Rockey was at home with all of my family members taking care of him everyday and playing with him at all times. I just returned home and went to greet Rockey but as soon as i opened the cage he came running out as if he missed me but the situation was completely different. He actually came out to bite me, a really nasty one. No matter what i do he is constantly attacking me as if he doesn't recognize me. I managed to take him out from the cage and tried to play with him but he doesn't seem to be interested to play with me. He is just roaming around the house. When i go close to him he instantly attacks me with nasty bites. I cant seem to understand if he doesn't recognize me or he is angry with me. Please help me with steps i should follow to get along with me again. He isn't acting like this with anyone else. Only me. Seems as if he's angry at me.
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