Greytness

Yeah, you really want to avoid all caffeinated items and go with blends specifically created for our birds.

I personally haven't heard of it. I use avian teas, of which one is specifically designed to help boost the immune system. Graywood Manor Tea is the name of the company. I put it into my fids' birdie bread and also have a separate bowl for the steeped tea. Some use it in place of their water, but I like to have options. You might want to check out all the different blends of teas they've created specifically for our birds.

So glad that you had her checked out, and that they figured out what was wrong with her. Please keep us posted!

Sounds like she's really sick. Please take her to see a vet today. If you wait it could be too late.

So great to see you back! It's been waaaaaay too long!

I'm thinking it could be the haircut, since the timing seems to coincide with that change in his behavior. That, in addition to spring hormones could be contributory to his change. Just my thoughts.

Not completely. Super slow progress, but we'll get there some year! He's become my daughter's bird, which I'm fine with. I can scratch through the cage bars and he'll occasionally fly to me until he realizes who he just landed on! And I can play games with him such as bouncing a whiffle ball for him to fly up and try to catch.

You never did grow into those big feet of yours! I sure do miss these little baby eyes.

Perfect! It's all about them and what they want. My greys love a popcorn piece or two.

Just take things very slowly and let him call the touching shots. I'm confident that he'll come around again.

Welcome back! We've missed your posts. I love her stand BTW.

I've had you and Jay on my mind. How is he faring? Thank you for sharing these adorable pics of Jay and Joe with us.

She hadn't become used to your layout; hence the flight into things. She would have soon figured out the lay of the land. Clipping a flighted bird greatly impacts their psyche. Now, if she needed to safely fly away from your dog or anything that causes her dis-ease she can't.

Peggy, someone just posted a link to an article that addresses various undesirable parrot behaviors. https://blogpamelaclarkonline.com/2019/01/31/parrot-and-start-buttons/?fbclid=IwAR3uc7jvv84yWVBMBd4ZWv1ffY_IauCRWxeTSLJKIfjPhn-sdMbt6bsu8jI

Well, it took awhile but finally loaded. First, if it were me, I wouldn't keep offering my hand when she's actively showing signs of wanting to nibble/bite. Wait for her to tuck her head before approaching her. If she's reaching for you, that's not the best time to offer her your hand. I'd like to make a safety recommendation for you to consider. Her rope perches are super frayed, which is actually a huge hazard for birds. Many birds have become stuck in the hanging threads and some parronts have actually lost their babies. I'd replace those as soon as you can, ideally with non rope perches, such as manzanilla or dragonwood. Until you can change them out, you can actually trim off all those loose strands. Your baby looks like she's full of personality! Very sweet girl!

It's not downloading for me. With grays, it's best to monitor their behaviors in real time. I have 3 grays, and watch their queues to see when they want some lovin' or to be left alone. They can start out looking for affection, but then switch mid stream. If you learn to read them, then you'll know when they'd like for you to stop doing what you're doing.

Schooner is a beauty! Sometimes the best we can do is to honor what our birds want. Biting means that you're asking him to do something he doesn't want to do. Avoiding situations that potentially can elicit a bite is one of the best approaches. It sounds as though Schooner has let you know when it's okay to pick him up. It's all about their wants; not what we need. In time it will likely improve for you. Seven months isn't really that long, especially knowing that he was previously abused by 'hand things', if you know what I mean. Your hands, whether covered or not cause him stress; hence the bites.

Am not sure, other than perhaps some of the grit from the new perch became imbedded into her foot. I'm assuming that you removed the perch after the swelling was detected? After this much time and still having some swelling, you might want to consider taking her back in so they can take another look. And yes, they do seem to know when you're attempting to disguise medication!

Hi Snowghost! You're doing a great job introducing him to a new healthier cuisine. Foods that they can't eat are onions, garlic, chocolate and especially avocado. Radishes aren't a good choice for him, either. Soybeans, too. Birds become very used to their food and turn their beaks at new things. Many have experienced good luck by starting with his original diet and adding the good foods to that, and then reducing the bad stuff over time until only the good food remains. It's also a good idea to weigh him daily to make certain he's not losing weight while you switch him over. Many of my 13 birds don't enjoy pellets. I have had good luck with adding a little fruit juice to their Harrison's pellets, such as pomegranate juice. Greys need a rich source of Vitamin A. I give each of my fids some cooked yams daily, and also add organic environmentally safe red palm oil to their chop. Sprouting at home is another great item for them. My fids all love sugar snap peas. They love to remove the peas from the outer shells. My fids also don't like raw carrots, broccoli and green beans, so I slightly steam them before serving. Welcome to Greyforum!

My baby, who turns one in a few weeks, has discovered the phrase, 'Hello bird' which he's picked up from our eclectus. He says it over and over and over again. I love to see how he practices things until he masters them. So endearing!

That's great news! So glad you were able to think things through before bringing your new little one home. Would love to see pics of your baby once he arrives. We're here to support you!

Yep. All 3 of my greys love to whistle! And pop, click, imitate annoying sounds & talk!

Our baby is 11 months old, and just started saying a few words. Up until that point, he's been an avid whistler. Now he says his name, hello and boo boo.

Yes. If this is a new condition, then he could have something going on that might require medical attention. Blood panel might be needed to rule out any chemical imbalances. He could also potentially have a skin infection

Yes, pics please!