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How cute! Love them!!!! Merry Xmas to you and your fids!

Hi, that is a decision that only you can make with your vets advice. I had the bands removed from all 3 of my birds, but kept them in a safe place just in case. The breeder has the corresponding paperwork if they have kept it, some don't. There is no law regarding bands, no real database for bands and identifying birds etc. The reasons I had mine removed, is because I have read way too many horror stories about birds getting the band caught on something while in their cage and by the time they were found, they have chewed their leg off to get unstuck, or the vet has had to remove the foot. My vet has many stories of birds that have come to him with band/ leg accidents and he highly recommended I have him remove them, which I agreed with after all the research I have found. If you do decide to have it removed, make certain to keep it just in case you ever need it. Others here insist they should stay on I case their bird escapes, it is easier to prove it is your bird, but only IF you keep the band info at home in a safe place. But like I said, there is no national registry that keep that info on hand , so it is up to you. Oh, and my amazon was always playing with her band, I was afraid she would irritate it after time. Good luck with your decision, and keep us posted.

Love both of these cages! Bigger is so much better! Your greys will be very happy. I have the same perches in my cages and they are safe for birds. Lovemygrey, thatnks for some new cages decorum ideas!

In MY opinion, if you want a social bird and performer, get a ZON... You can't force a bird to be social, as the others have said, it depends on the birds personality, they are all different.

Sounds like my amazon more than my greys. . Thanks for the laugh!

We've all been in your shoes at one time or another! Not to worry.

I have tried the newspaper thing, but when my birds. Decide to fly off,their wings make such a breeze, the newspapers going flying all over the place!!!! Tell me your secret......

Wow! I am so happy for you! Finally, he is coming around on HIS terms like a ZON is expected to do. Congrats!

We have a grey owner, what do you look like thread, maybe you can add to it! http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?10076-Grey-Owner-What-do-you-look-like

Very nice! Great family pics!

Love it! My birds have an orbit hanging between my skylights over my kitchen table. They love it! I hang all kinds of thing from it!

Luvparrots is very correct! Encouraging interaction usually ends up with someone getting a serious bite, from a parrot that never bites.

What Dave posted happened to me as well. My grey will be more apt to bite me if I asm not careful. They become on edge when an outsider comes over, and the least unexpected effort by me to pet or comfort is sometimes perceived as a threat. there guard is up and they dont want you interfering with that..... You want an entertaining show off....get an amazon! Mine becomes so obnoxious and will NEVER leave our visitors shoulders, I have to cage her before anyone comes over. If she is out, she will bite me everytime I tell her to step up off of their shoulder, or will fly off when she realizes I am taking her AWAY from HER new friend!

I agree totally! It will be fun to follow 2 tags!!

He is a grey, and very few like to be in social situations when family or visitors arrive. My greys will come on my shoulder for security, but will be very quiet, not want cuddles and sometimes no food. Greys can be very protectives of their flock members (you) and usually are not welcoming of other family members or visitors unless they live in the house as part of the flock.

Lol! Very funny!:eek:

She's beautiful! Love the blue around the eyes. My amazon will also eat anything! My greys are too picky when it comes to food.

Welcome, I look forward to hearing more and seeing pics!

Thank you Dave, I agree with you. aloe juice and water, oatmeal is sticky and when it hardens may cause the bird to pluck at themselves trying to get the sticky off.

Hmmm.....this gives me some thoughts on starting a room for issues regarding birds that have been rehomed and we are trying to rehabilitate into our homes........name ideas, or thoughts on this?

Hi Spooky, Alexis is beautiful, and she has a unique eye. Very pretty. 2 birds can feel overwhelming and exhausting in the beginning, you may wonder occasionally....'what have I done?'. But as time moves on, you will adjust and it will be your new normal. Hang in there, once they settle in,they will adapt to knowing who gets special time with you and they will patiently wait for you. Keep coming with the updates, I love it. Any updated pics of Nikko?

Hi Stevie, Sounds to me like she is molting. If you don't see her plucking, I wouldn't worry much about it. If she likes baths, you could most her in aloe juice and water, but I wouldn't if she is like my birds and hates it. You should see things settle down soon, if not, then a vet visit would be good.

What a shot! Great timing! Louie sure is a beauty.

That's wonderful! 2 weeks isnt very long to build a bond of trust, but what a wonderful sign of acceptance!

I have the highest respect for you. The way your house has hanging things all over it like I do. And I feel just like you regarding the importance of free flighted birds indoors. The way you use understanding, patience and empathy for your birds and their ways. It is so nice to know, I am not alone in how I chose to live, as others are so critical of. Don't you feel like you live in a giant bird cage instead of a house?? LOL!