Dave007

Yes, we have it listed in our newsroom from 9/9/10 http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?190930-1000-greys-confiscated

If he's that old, you won't see anything in a crop. That only applies to baby birds. Babie's crops get full of formula and stays in that area until it's undeveloped digestive system slowly and eventually takes it in. Parrots don't store enough in that area where the crop is so nothing sticks out nor is it noticable. The only time you'll see any type of bulge in that area is when a parrot decides to go to sleep after eating. What you're seeing is the parrot fluffing it's feathers out around the neck and breast area as well as other areas but none of those areas that are puffed out with feathers has nothing to do with the crop being visible. So, you're feeding him correctly and he's getting enough food.

Is your parrot fully grown or is it a baby under 10 weeks old?

Do what you think is best. If you wanna let him out with your aunt, fine. As I said, nothing unusual is gonna happen including him freaking out. Nothing you're feeding him has anything to do with you going away. Parrots can last for days without any food. Water is the important thing. It doesn't matter if your bird likes the person. A 2 day trip without being held isn't gonna do anything to your bird. If he sleeps with a night light on, keep the night light on. Yes, you do baby him and it's not necessary but if you like doing it, fine, but babying him has nothing to do with a 2 day trip. I leave my birds alone plenty of times and they simply get used to it. I just don't believe a person should have the type of relationship with a wild animal who's gonna keep a person chained to a house. Loads of people leave their birds alone all day long everyday and nothing happens. They gotta go to work and I'm sure they won't quit their jobs just to stay with the bird all day. You can do what you want but I'll repeat myself--it's no big deal except in your mind. If you leave the bird, then when you come back, you'll see that the same bird will be there with the same personality with no grudges and no misbehavor.

All cleaners made for household use leave a residue that can't be felt by people. Those cleaners also have a wonderful odor. Well, the odor will seriously hurt your bird and the residue will even more seriously harm your bird because they tend to mouthe everything first. Vinegar added to some water does a very good job with cleaning, has an odor which dissipates quickly, will leave no residue and in general is safe for birds. Large amounts of feces can be taken out of a cage daily without having to scrub the whole cage down. As far as airborne odors, even scented or unscented candles can't be used near birds because they can smell things we can't and it can harm them.

As far as the seed, many people wish their bird wouldn't eat seed but concentrate on veggies, fruits and some people food. Seed isn't important. You can give him the seeds that he likes but aim his food intake to the other items. As far as going away, there's nothing unusual about what you're doing. Many people do the same thing but do have trouble getting a bird sitter. You've already got one. Him being in a cage for that amount of time is nothing to worry about. Many people keep their birds in cages when going on long trips that last a week or more. Your friend shouldn't be taking the bird out of cage. Make sure he/she gives water and food. If you have more than one bird, make sure they're kept separate in their own cages. Really shouldn't be a big deal

peach yoplait yogurt------Anything that has to do with yogurt byproducts as well as the actual yogurt should only be given once in a great while. Like many other items, yogurt comes under that catagory of *tiny, tiny amounts* which should'nt be given everyday. A small amount 7 to 10 days apart is the safest time schedule. grilled cheese sandwiches----those sandwiches are made with very soft american or swiss cheese. Both aren't good for birds. A very small piece of very hard break cheddar cheese once in a while is okay. In the wild parrots don't eat dairy products so discrestion should be used. Parrots like many things that they shouldn't eat.

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?190928-How-much-should-a-CAG-weigh-sm-md-lg-body-types... This should answer most of your questions.

Yes, many people find that the palm oil doesn't smell too good. Nothing can be done about that. Just remember that in the wild, greys not only take in the palm oil but also eat the nut which the oil covers. Now I'm gonna assume that you found that the oil in the jar was very thick, gooey and orange colored. It's very difficult to put the oil on different things when it's like this so what you do is this..get an old seasoning jar and thoroughly clean it out. What you'll be doing is filling that bottle with the oil. Take the jar you just bought and run hot water on the jar for about approx 1 min. That will soften the oil. Open the jar and pour the oil into the seasoning bottle. At that time the oil should be redder in color. When the oil is very thin, it can be put on a variety of things much easier than when it's thick. Take the tip of a spoon and dip it into the oil in the seasoning jar. Many people actually let the oil drip onto pellets because the pellets quickly absorb the oil but you can drip it or pour it on many things. Only a small amount is used. When finished, put the seasoning jar away near your bird foods. Within 2 to 3 hrs, the oil in the seasoning jar will return to being orange, thick and gooey. When you're ready to use it again, take the seasoning jar and put it in the microwave for 25 seconds. Put the seasoning jar in the fridge until it's only slightly warm. The oil will get very thin and become very red again. Repeat putting it on what you want. There's no solution to getting rid of the odor. The reason for thinning out the oil is because many greys don't like the oil so it has to be put on things which they'll normally eat. Basically, it's trickery. This is what the oil in the seasoning jar looks like before the microwave and after being microwaved.

Hi there. Welcome to the grey perch. Got lots of nice branches here. We have another member here who's bird has the same name but lots of people here have birds with the same name. So, please enjoy yourself. Try to post a few pics if you can. Lots of info and nice conversations are always going on. Take care.

""""""I love the smell of Diego""""" That's extremely exciting to know. Just remember to only use your nose to get the full impact.

Well, when and if I get the sensory abilities of your dog, maybe I'll change my mind. Can you smell drugs at the airport hidden in baggage? Can you smell a dead body that's buried 6 ft under in the woods? I'd bet your dog can. I have a hunting dog and he's never gotten into a sniffing mode around the birds. And he's never wanted to chat with me about the odors or lack of odors that the birds have. He's simply not interested.

I don't really know what odor you're talking about. I never smelled your bird . None of my birds smell. Dander doesn't smell.

All feathers, no matter what species of parrot have feathers that die. They simply dry up. It may be due to dryness, how old the feathers are, etc etc. Nature has decided which species has what features or lack of. The climate in other parts of the world is very different than where greys come from which is very different in other parts of the world. Birds from some of these countries retain more moisture than other species. Birds in the various types of everglades all over the world are constantly surrouded by a very moist atmosphere. Because of the climate of greys habitates , their feathers have a protective covering on their feathers to deal with extreme dryness. They remove that coating when it's time to remove it. New oils in the body of a grey quickly replace other feathers that die off when their life span is finished. Why does all of these different things are the way they are? Only nature and the way the habitable areas of the world can answer that.

It's wonderful that you saved that grey and it's great that you decided not to send him on to another place. I'm sure you'll enjoy him because he's already coming around quickly. As for your questions...... """Do Greys tend to like cold baths? Yes, most do. They'll even bathe in cold water right after you bathe and clean them up with room temp water. They'll also try to get into their bowls no matter what the size is if the bowl is filled with very cold water. """Do other Greys tend to pick up their toys and hit themselves in the head with them?""" Yes they do. Many will have mock fights with their toys. They get aggressive with the toys but it's all fun. That's one way they play. If you want, get a cowbell and hang it in the cage and you'll see some very aggressive playing with the item. The bird will knock it around and the bell will swing back and hit the bird which only makes them get more aggressive with the bell. When the nighttime comes, it won't be unusual to see the bird snuggling up to the toy. That's also not uncommon.

Those would be the tiny breast feathers and other areas that have tiny feathers. They're the ones that molt out once or twice a year and some also fall out once in a while during the whole year. They fall out and are replaced with others but those feathers shouldn't be confused or compared to flight and tail feathers. basically, that happens to all parrots.

From a previous thread PARROT PEOPLE You join discussion groups and share in agonizing detail each tiny movement of your parrot with other parrot owners, who then share a more-than-unusual interest in everyone else's parrot's poop. In fact, poop now occupies so much of your thought and free time that you have lost interest in politics, career, and IRA earnings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See what I mean people? I said it would happen and it did. Poop and all of it's descriptions and sounds and methods of landing in trays and on floors have finally won over. Who said that people were immune from mental conditions? Just remember that there are people in the world who can help. Sad, so sad.

There's no difference other than what name they label it. Parrot dust is dander. Dander is parrot dust. Any normal type of household dust that may be in a bird area becomes heavier because dander is landing on top of it. That's why vacuuming needs to be done frequently. Greys have constant dander. Cockatoos have much larger amount of dander. Actually, they have the heaviest amount of dander. Cockatiels have dander but very little. Dander is a feather protectant but can also cause dry, itchy, scaly skin if not periodically washed off. In the wild, any bird with dander will bathe itself to get rid of dander that's become old and dirty. Parrots originating from Amazonia don't have it. The highest population of cockatoos resides in Australia and all the different types have dander but very few are kept as pets.

>^..^< Tell me, was it a great experience? Did you feel closer to your bird? Did you feel that he was finally showing his innermost feelings to you? Did you feel that he was indeed talented? Did you feel that the next step of that special bond had finally arrived? Do you now feel reinvigorated? Are any doubts you've had still there? Are you now ready to take on the next hurdle? Do you feel that more success will be easier to achieve now that this tray breaking experience has finally made itself known? Good luck in all of your future experiences.

It would appreciated if you don't give out dangerous info here concerning the handling of birds by tools that can cause extreme fright, possible injury, any relationships between a bird and it's owner especially if you don't know what you're talking about. Using gloves for any reason is a terrible thing to do. A person can expect their bird to never go near them again. Clipping off wings doesn't solve any flying problems. Birds will still fly after clipping and hurt themselves. Most importantly, read posts carefully. This person doesn't have any of the problems you mentioned. She's looking forward to her bird flying. The bird has a medical situation which needs to be handled correctly and this isn't the time to give out crazy advice to someone who already has problems.

""""he seemed kinda pushy about me takeing a baby early like he doesn't want to do his job as a breeder and fully wean the baby """" Very wise decision to check out different people. People can get screwed when dealing with the type of person above. It's happened so many times, I've given up counting.

If you band the bird, any information that's on it will only lead back to you. If you chip the bird, all info would only lead back to you. Neither will help you find the original owner. ""Basically I am waiting for him to feel comfortable enough around me to start babbling off all of his phrases (which he has many that he repeats when I am out of the room or he thinks I am asleep). """" That's a sign of him feeling comfortable in his surroundings. Many greys won't say anything until everyone leaves the area. That may continue for a while. How long is anybody's guess. That lessens as the bird becomes more accustomed to the present owner and the present house and the people who live in it. There's different opinions concerning chipping but just go with how you feel. Yes, it's extensively done. Success with it has to do with a bird actually being abled to be captured by another person which at times, is extremely difficult. Then that person would have to be nice enough to take the bird to a vet to check out chips. If he's flighted, he may have flown a great distance and run into a few problems which could be the reason for his temporary poor condition. You may have to prepare yourself to open your house to a new family member.

Well, good luck with your visit. More than likely, you'll get more precise answers by visiting an avian vet and that includes answers to other related problems. One thing, in case you didn't do it---remove all concrete type perches in the cage if you have any.

A 6 wk old baby really doesn't do much of anything except eat, sleep, stretch and basically learn how to walk and manuever around. Lots of falling over happens. Any playing usually involves curiousity in whatever is around by the bird but he/she really has very little ability or strength to play hard. Chattering may involve low cheeps at times but not a lot. They're usually the noisest when the time comes to get fed and then they'll fall asleep again. Sleeping does take up alot of their time. Right now, they're very uncordinated. The napping is normal. They do that all the time. That's what they would do if they were in the clutch. You really won't see a lot od sustained activity until the bird is older and stronger and has better balance.

It looks like it. You'll need to go to the vet and have that area treated,but you should also purchase this and use it. It's stronger than Aloe Juice and it's made to deal with your problem. It's an item that people should have around if theeir bird tends to pluck alot. Type in AVITEC.COM On the left, look for PLUCKING/SCREAMING---click on it Third picture from left ( spray and jar in picture) click on it there's 3 choices 1---premixed bottle 2--small jar, powder in it (8 oz) 3--large jar, powder in it (16 oz) ------- Get either 8 oz or 16 oz jar with powder in it. Stay away from premixed bottle 1 rounded teaspoon powder to 8 oz room temp water in a sprayer. Heavily soak your bird down once a day. If any remains in the sprayer, use it on any other birds sitting around. Discard what remains at the end of the day.