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Aloha Cortneypenn, I think to some extent we are all doomed to a life of greynedos :-) Small price to pay for the honor :-) I'm curious to learn what others think on the matter ... Personally, I go with quick locks in Chloe's home (she loves playing in her water far too much to deny her) and a lixit in her carrier for no spill easy access. As for encouraging her curiosity, I suggest showing her how it's done. It sounds a little cheesy, but I've found the more fuss I make with her new things, the more interest Chloe has for them. Step it up each day, taking care to keep both options available during your attempt at transition. With a little luck and infinite grey-loving patience, it's all good. However you choose to go, you'll still need to change the water each day, but it could address your short term contamination concerns... I wish you and Kaitlynn well!<br><br>Post edited by: estream, at: 2007/04/21 08:34

Aloha Judy, I am in overwhelming agreement with Dave. In any circumstance when one is unsure about the health and well being of a bird, it's best to take the bird to an avian specialist immediately. Paul's behavior is alarming at best, and things can go south far too quickly to take any chances. My congo Kaleo displayed similar behavior, and while he already had chronic health complications, I encourage you to seek help from an avian specilaist as soon as humanly possible. I wish you and Paul the very best and hope things look up for you both.

Aloha Nancy, I'm new as well and have been quietly gathering my posting courage - it's nice to virtually meet you. I truly intend no disrespect, but my initial feeling is one of alarm - Ralph's cage dimensions seem very small to me. That said, Ralph may need a less than cold turkey approach ... do you still have the old cage? I notice my Congo Chloe tends to do better with new things on a gradual basis. When introducing her to anything new, I place the object in full view and inch it closer to her everyday, taking care to make a scene of investigating and enjoying the object myself to encourage her curiosity. In this case, you might try placing the new cage in view of the old and add familiar and favorite perches and toys over time as opposed to so many new things at once. Hang out around the new cage, play with the toys and perches within, have a grand time and invite her to join you. When she's ready, she will :-) I wish you well, though once again respectfully suggest investigating cage dimensions further. Take care :-) Post edited by: estream, at: 2007/04/19 06:36<br><br>Post edited by: estream, at: 2007/04/19 06:41