Greytness

Have you tried offering him a favorite treat while positioning your arm or hand behind him so he'll be distracted while stepping back onto you? Whenever my greys put out a spicy mood vibe, I'll grab a snow pea pod, offer it and while they're taking a bite they'll automatically step back onto my waiting wrist.

Is the click sound similar to the sound of snapping your fingers? If so, Maalik and I like to make that sound back and forth to each other. For us it's a fun game. Never knew it also meant to stay away.

Yes they can get cataracts.

My thoughts are that the findings will be age-related vision loss. Please keep us posted as to what your vet has to say.

How old is your bird? Very old birds unfortunately can experience vision loss over time. As Timbersmom has mentioned, I'd have him evaluated by an avian vet if one is available in your area.

So cute! She's very comfortable and trusting! There's definitely something to be said about 'grey time', that's for sure! My son does something a bit similar with Maalik. He'll pick him up, lay him on his back and then hold him up to his ear as if he's answering a phone. Maalik loves it!

Very cool!

Had anything been changed, moved or added to Talon's cage before she escaped?

Yes, very weird. The worst earthquake I ever experienced was the big one in Silmar, located in So. Cal. It was over 7.1 in magnitude, and the earthquake sounds along with the shaking, rattling and rolling were frightening. My dog dived under my bed, and my brother went outside to watch the ground ripple and roll. My goldfish also swished out of its aquarium and unfortunately died. We usually have smaller quakes, thank goodness. Many of the epicenters are to the north of us and in the desert regions.

Last night I was suddenly awakened to the sound of my flock thrashing about in their cages. I went out to see what had terrified them, but couldn't find anything wrong. Then, 2 minutes later, a very short, quick jolting earthquake occurred to which my birds again began frantically flailing around in their cages. Teak, my meyers parrot, was so terrified that she spontaneous released all but 2 of her tail feathers, poor thing. I find it quite fascinating that birds become alerted to an imminent earthquake.

Oh, that's a keeper! Great pic of Alfie. Greys certainly love to destroy cardboard, don't they!

Aww, so cute! My zon sings, but she makes up her own songs.

Hello! It looks like red factor mutation, which is a feather color mutation. The coloring isn't linked to health issues in babies, but can indicate dietary issues when adult grays suddenly start growing out red feathers. Such cute little babies. LOVE their sweet baby sounds!

Oh my goodness, your baby greys!! You have quite a beautiful flock.! How many birds in all? There are 10 birds in my flock, 3 of which are greys. Never a dull moment around here!

Timbersmom, no truer words have been said with respect to greys!

Woot! Woot! That's great!

My three love tearing up cardboard, too, especially Sydney.

I use blank newsprint sheets, size 20x30 that I get from a local packaging company.

Perches are nice, but aren't really necessary for short trips. Whenever I place my birds inside a carrier, I back them inside.

Any time I hear 'more than usual', I believe a vet visit is warranted. They are masters of masking illness until they no longer can.

Thank you. Definitely something to ponder!

Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have a compass, but it's easy enough to get one. I'm quite curious now. That pole, which sits on a vacant lot, has made me wonder if it's still emitting any energy.

There actually is an old power pole on the next property. I don't believe it's functional, but you just never know. Could power lines cause confusion in birds?

I second the stainless steel!

Maalik slammed hard into the window last night, scaring the daylights out of us. You are right. There aren't any parrot perches in that part of the house, primarily because I thought their bird area was expansive enough with enough perches and toys for them to enjoy. They're set up in our dining and living room areas. I do have some dragonwood stands outside, but they have some mildewy material growing on them so they'll need a good sanding down. Our other home looked like a giant bird cage, too. We also have a spacious outdoor aviary for them, but my son's been housing his ducks in it while he builds another 'quack house' for them. It's almost completed, which is good! Picking up some tape material to stripe the windows as a short term fix.