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I have 3 birds that eat dinner with us. I always fix a plate a few minutes ahead of time for my birds. Then when we sit down to eat, I can "offer" them a plate of cooled food. They still head for mine, but they have all been taught what HOT means. I continually tell them, "it's hot!". They my try a small bite, then quickly realize i wasn't lying, and then go off to their own plate. My amazon will think nothing of walking across may plate, standing in my spaghetti, or gravy......it doesn't bother me, but I do make her get off. I'm trying to teach her NOT to stand on our food!

Yup! Sounds like my Nilah for sure! There is nothing she won't devour!!

Sometimes the silliest looking toys are then best! Our birds don't seem to care how they look. Let us know!

So sad, such a difficult post to read, but I thank you for sharing with your family. We love each and every bird like it is our own. You are not alone in your pain. Each and every one of us are feeling it as we read what you went thru. I can hardly type, the tears are following so fast a......... Bless you, you did the right thing and the fact that you ran immediately tom the clinic to be there for Grey speaks volumes about the kind of loving parents you were to Grey. May you one day soon find it in your heart to give that love to another lucky bird.

I am so sorry...there are know words to express my heartfelt sorrow for this news.

I definitely think the H isn't the problem here, she is just turning 2. But she is acting like misbehaved 2 year old, biting anything she can get her little beak on. Getting into every known "NO" items. Biting the dog, attacking the cat, chasing the other birds around and pushing them off their perches!! Ugh!

I don't have ant experiencewiththis, buthashebeen tested for aspergosis?

Never apologize for trying to help another bird owner. The more we get the word out in the bird world, the better chance any bird has of finding their home. Please feel free to help others in this room.

We seem to be experiencing the terrible twos with Nilah, my yellow crowned amazon. I have been thru it with my greys, but it was nothing compared to Nilah! She is into everything, stubborn when the mood strikes her....I have to watch her just like she's a toddler. When it gets quiet, I have to go looking for her because that means she's somewhere she shouldn't be and getting into mischief! Any amazon owners out there going thru the same thing? Nilah will be 2 in less than 2 weeks, but she's been acting like 2 for a little while now.

Yes, this breeder has some explaining to do and perhaps some monetary retribution, however, The bottom line Is, the bird is the one to pay the price and suffer the consequences......

That bird is by no means 8 weeks old. I received my bird at 8 1/2 weeks old. She was fully feathered, weaned, perching, stepping up, etc. Do you have experience with a bird this young? If not, take that bird back to the breeder immediately, before it is too late. We just had another member here who had the same situation as you and the bird starved to death very quickly.

How could you not fall in love with any bird in your home...male or female? Just my opinion.

Well, I have started adding perches to the outside of the cages. The cover does work still, only it sticks out in some places I added some more ceiling boings also. So far, my Amazon is the most excited to show off how she can climb to the top, down again and onto everyones cages! It continues to be a work in progress...

HA HA HA! Lucky birds!

I have to disagree with Judy's post. I bought 2 of my birds sight unseen. One I was given a photo of, the other one not. It was never an option in my mind to return them if all was not perfect. I would take the same 2 birds no matter what condition they came to me in. Although it is not fair that you were mislead Janet, you have the most adorable bird ever. She needs a special person to love like only you can. To send her back because of a physical deformity that she has no idea she has is sad. I hope you find it in your heart to do what is right for you both.

......I just remembered WHY I never put perches on the outside of my cages...I can't COVER them at night. My birds like their privacy...

Robin, what a beautiful room. I have all the same cages for my 3 birds. I love how you have the perches on the outside of the cages going up to a variety of things. It has sparked my interest in adding to my room like yours. ThNk you for the ideas and for sharing it with us. it's always nice to see how others have their rooms set up. Gives us a new insight. Now for the REAL question......how in the world, do you get them all so busy at the same time? Mine go off destroying my house and getting into everything they shouldn't.

Yay! I am so excited for you! I can't wait to hear about Isabella's first day in her new forever home. I wish I was a fly on the wall when she is introduced to the rest of your flock. That is always a precious time to see. Congrats!

Yes they do! SO TRUE!!!!

Jay had made a post on facebook on Feb. 12. Thats all I have to report......

I'm lovin these stories! Keep em com in.....

Do you have access to baby food? It will be easier for him to eat vs. A hard carrot. Perhaps cooked softer veggies you could give him. I would put a towel in his cage in case he does lose his balance.

So, that I don't keep hijacking Imayes69's thread... I thought I would start a CAG vs. TAG thread. Please post any stories you care to share. You don't have to own both to contribute!! I'll go first....TODAY: Rikki (cag) rose to a new level of entertainment. She went onto the counter, reached into the sink and proceeded to work her little tail off trying to lift the glass cereal bowl up with her beak and out of the sink onto the floor!! GUESS WHAT?????? SHE SUCCEEDED.........

Luvparrots, You sweet timneh sounds like my cag! Lol My TAG's favorite thing to do, is to rip the top of the butter tub cover off, after putting many holes in trying to do so, and eating the butter as fast as she can as she knows it's off limits! We can never leave it out, we have to hide it on our laps at dinner time....

TAG's do have a rich color. Their tail is a rich maroon color. I find as my TAG gets older, her color has darkened some, mostly her grey feathers. She doesn't seem to be as messy as my CAG when she is molting. They are lighter in weight, and MY TAG is spooked much less than my CAG. I forgot to add to my above post: My CAG LOVES to open draws and throw everything on the floor one by one. My TAG has no desire for such behavior! My CAG will throw any & every plate, dish, pan, platter, bowl, fork, knife, spoon, you name it.....ONTO the floor and watch it BREAk into a million pieces!!!!!!!! Or maybe she likes to watch us race to the kitchen to try and grab the item just as she is lifting it to the edge...... Most times, she beats us..............and YES< it DOES get expensive replacing the dishes.... My TAG would never consider doing such a violent thing!!!! LOL! ( You should see our reaction to my CAG when in it happens!) LOL!!!