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On Sunday I went to the 'Think Parrot' show and I took Alfie with me. It's the second time I've been to this show- the last time was back in 2019 and it used to be an annual event. But unfortunately Covid and Avian flu shut it down for a few years. This is the first year they've run it since then so I decided to pack Alfie up in his travel cage and take his trolley with us so we could get around. It's a great event with loads of different parrot/avian companies and organisations setting up stalls in the building. They run three "masterclasses" throughout the day that cover various topics about parrot/avian care and there's also a free flight demonstration outside. I managed to catch two of the three masterclasses and one of the free flight shows. I also stocked up on loads of toys and goodies for Alfie. Alfie always amazes with me how much he takes things in his stride and doesn't freak out. It was crowded and noisy inside the building with so many people walking past or stopping to talk to us but he didn't seem to mind and apart from being a bit wide eyed at times, he was absolutely fine. All in all it was a great day out and I will definitely go back again next year if it goes ahead. Although I think I'll try and see if there is a local hotel that will let me stay over with Alfie, as it was a LOT of driving in one day. It was a 246 round trip and I spent about 5.5 hours in the car in total... longer than I was at the actual event! At least if I know I have a hotel room nearby then I can stay later and see all of the masterclasses instead of having to leave early. The entrance to the show - there were so many people (and parrots!) Masterclass one - Parrot Awareness Week. This covered all sorts of information about parrot care. Masterclass two - around nutrition from the creator of 'Your Parrot' food. He seemed extremely knowledgeable and I have some of the food from his company to try with Alfie. The third masterclass was on Feather Plucking but I had a long drive home and was feeling really tired and headache-y by then so didn't get to see that one. Military macaws Hornbilled Toucan - this was his first outing amongst other people and there was a massive crowd! He was absolutely fascinating and so well behaved! African Grey- called Tomato because she once flew off, got lost and was found miles away in a greenhouse munching on tomato vines. This was her first outing in front of a crowd too - she was such a good flier and really well behaved! Galah cockatoo Mini macaw Long-billed Corella Showing off Alfie's wheels - plus his haul of goodies in the back! The haul!

Wow, Alfie went shopping! I would love to go to that and take my GreycieMae.

Very cool!

Neoow, Yes, She LOVES candy, I bought some M&M's & Skittles..her forbidden treats..tried them, didnt work. So this week, it was 4 days of toweling,,GRRR. today, I talked to her about it over & over..telling her to be a good bird & "be back soon, okay?" which we always say together when she is to go in her cage for me to go to work..(she was saying it this am when I came near her)....telling her to step up to go to her cage like a good bird, & I won't towel her...She DID it! Yes, she got an M & M and praised and applause..LOL..I am trying ..thats all we can do. I get so stressed out about it at times..but I have to remember, I live on their time..not mine LOL

I LOVE this! Looks like you both had a blast! So happy Alfie went with you, looks like he enjoyed all the loot! Thanks, for sharing!

I have never experienced an earthquake before as I live in the UK and I am thankful for that. Every time I read about them, they sound terrifying!

So bizarre when something like that happens. I don't think we'll ever truly understand what makes our parrots tick. Has Talon got a food or treat that she absolutely loves and will do anything for? I wonder if you can use that and only ever give it to her when she goes into her cage without being towelled. Or maybe you can break it down into steps. If she steps up nicely, treat, take a few steps towards the cage and pause, treat. Put her back down where she was. Then try again but get a bit closer to the cage, pause and treat. Assuming all goes well and she doesn't spook/fly off then eventually work your way up to getting her in the cage and she gets a big reward/treat and lots of praise.

Maybe a little more time. Sukei seemed to enjoy her week of boarding. Made some new friends. :)

I read the whole thread, but only advice I could give is time. I can now have Sukei on my lap and absolutely no more biting. He comes up and snuggles now with me and Kasey, my German shepherd. i have no reason why but time. It seems to me greys do what they want to when they’re good and ready. i hope your issue is resolved, mine seems to be. I really hope that people reading these things understand a grey is not a toy, but a life commitment.

Thank you! Day 2, was same as before the scare...hopefully she's forgotten her fear..:)