Talon

Hi Morana, I certainly didn't mean any harm and I was by no means implying anything in my post. I was just trying to let you and other members that haven't been here as long as many of us old-timers, that Shanlung has a history here that we deeply respect, and not some newcomer with 'crazy' ideas, and/or suggestions for others to follow. I apologize if it came across as anything other than that. He certainly has some interesting stories, and if others aren't aware of his experience, you may think otherwise....LOL!

Morana, Shanglung is a highly respected owner, lover, researcher and in my opinion and many others, an expert when it comes to African Greys. He has a gift of understanding and ability to train & bond with these wonderful birds like no one else. He has numerous research articles, writings on his blog, and many other resources on the internet. He is a very busy man in his studies and we are always grateful that he occasionally takes the time to come here and grace us with his expertise and advice. His advice is not for all of us to follow, but to learn so we can further our understanding of our wonderful birds. As I understand it, Tink is living wild in Taiwan. Shanglung goes there and Tink will remember him and come to see him. More can be read on many of the links he has posted here.

You need to let your bird know early on, with LOVE & CONSISTENCY, that YOU are the boss. I don't mean you are to bully him, just be strong, don't show any fear of getting bit. Be confident and not wishy washy, you can let him know with love and tlc that you expect him to do what is in his best interest, sleep is one of those things. All of us here on this forum have at times been bitten, some more than others. I have 2 greys and an amazon. Bites on our hands and fingers when they don't want to go to bed are common in my house, BUT......I never let their bite change the intention I have of putting them to bed. As Judy said, it can take 100 times and then some....I lost count after 39....

Awww.. Adorable!

Hi and welcome back to our family! I have both a cag and a tag. Both are females, and both are 5 years old. Although they both talk alot, my tag talks way more than my cag. She says phrases and sings songs. It very much depends on the personality.

No, not a word........ I hope they know how much we are worried and are praying for them.

Please join me in welcoming Luvparrots to our Amazon Room! She will be helping me in this room during Jayd's absence. I like to call her our Amazon Mommy, since she'll be watching us in this room! Us Amazon owners can be crazy amazon lovers! I can't wait to hear more of her stories and fun things she shares. WELCOME!!!!!!! :cool:

Sticky it it! What a wonderful idea!

LOL! If you run low on stock, just drop me a line...I can supply as we have over 3 feet, and snowbanks over 8!

Not weird at all! My Grey, Rikki, (5 years old) LOVES to cuddle up with me at noght. She wedges her body in between the couch and me, and wants non-stop stroking as she dozes. My amazon, will hook her beek onto my finger and want cuddles also, (she is 2).

My birds love their pinata's. I should buy stock in the company.....

He's adorable! Hats off to you for giving home his forever home!!!

That's greyt news! Glad to hear he is healthy,just a boo boo that will heal, and they do heal quickly.

Nilah likes to use a spoon when she eats. My son put some macaroni & chesse in her spoon. She will hold it, and feed herself. She also has a small glass cup she uses. SHe will hold it and drink juice out of it. Talk about smart!!!!

Glad to see you are having him checked by a vet. Please let us know what you find out.

Do I understand that you don't yet have a grey, and would like one so that they can whistle your favorite songs?

Awwww. How cute! I say stick with the femAles, their less bossy!!!!!

Welcome to our family. I adopted a cag at 2 years of age also a few years ago. Just give her time, she ismmourning the loss of her family, her home, her routine. In time, when she realizes she is safe and you safe and to be trusted, she will s tart to come around. Just talk to her, let her take things her way in baby steps, and she will love and bond to you. I look forward to hearing more.

Hi and welcome to our family. I don't do any training as such with my 3 parrots. Maybe others here can help you better. What kind of training are you looking to do?

Sometimes my birds get something stuck under the top of their beaks, a sticky fruit, or too much peanut butter, or am piece of cotton from a toy. Just a thought, keep a close eye on his weight. It does sound like something may be stuck preventing him from wanting to eat as much. Could it be a nut piece wedged in there? Keep us posted.

My amazon loves this toy,but my 2 greys won't touch it!

Yes, Morana is right in my opinion. I adopted a cag when she was 2(not the same, I know). But she seems more grateful form finally having her forever home after 3 others. They do learn to love and trust. All have their own personalities, so getting a younger vs older bird isn't necessarily better

Awww..... How adorable. He's precious.

Woo Hoo! I am so excited for you. What wonderful news! Can't wait to see pics!

I didn't have a choice when we got our Talon. She was shipped to us by a breeder 1200 miles away. I had seen pics of her, and she was the only one ready for Xmas, which was a gift for my son. My cag was an unseen, adoption. My amazon, was picked out by my kids at the Bird of Paradise store when we went shopping for bird supplies. All 3 are bonded to me. As the others have said, when you show them love, trust, respect, and care, they show you that and then some back!