Talon

Beautiful bird...

I think so...they are smarter than anyone knows.......

OMG!!!! I am SO excited for you Janet! I KNEW this day would come for you......Jayd said it best...YES!!!!! WOO HOO! Welcome to the Amazon club! You will do fine, I find amazons less work than greys.

Congratualtions!! Nilah is now flying, more to come on that later! Having my 3 flying is a beautiful way to experience life with a parrot!! I feel blessed everyday when I see them flying thru my house looking for me...

Thank you Jayd for being you and doing all you can to help. This member has a difficult road ahead and I feel better knowing you are there to take their hand and help......

Is he lost, or was he stolen? I hope you find him real soon, never give up? Is he flighted, banded, micro-chipped?

I second this quote...

I have deleted the links to donate $$ to for the time being. But Dan received his reply from Irene and posted it as I was deleting the links. I am certain that he will appear again and ask for more donations with the links. I personally, would rather my money go to a worthier cause for rescue league for birds in need, not a movie that others will profit off of.

How sad......I am heartbroken for you. But Vree will always be remembered for the strong hero he was to work so hard at healing and surviving the ordeal that he did while still staying so happy. That's thanks to you and your love, care and compassion for him. My thoughts and prayers.

I have had problems with one of my birds and the stove. After cooking, I put the pan back on with some water in it ubtil the stove cools down. I also put scarey things like big mit pot holders around the edges that they are scared off and won't venture towards them.

Yes, Tarm is correct! Hay is very dusty, moldy, fertilized with chemicals, put thru very dirty hay equipment etc. Many smaller animals pee & poop on it in the field. Last summer we had to put one of horses down as she had been suffering from EPS which is a horribly debilitating disease that they can get from possum droppings most likely brought in from the hay....Birds have such delicate respiratory systems. Keep them away from the hay for this reason and the ones Dave advised on. He is quite right as well.

Yes Jay, I agree, I adopted Rikki when she was 2 1/2 years old. I was her 4th and forever home. And YES, they DO come with baggage. Due to the fact that in 4 homes, EVERYTHING they experience, how they are handled, fed, etc. is different. I even had the privelege of emailing or calling her last 2 owners to ask how they did things in trying not to upset or stress her anymore than she was. I have had her now for 2+ years, and she is finally settling in and perhaps thinking that this IS her forever home. Learning to trust so many people and believe that they won't be shipped off again in such short a time is difficult for a grey. Sorry for the off-topic. I hope you are able to find that forever home for your bird. I wish you the best!

Thanks for the update, but I know we are heart broken at the thought of no longer following you ups & downs in your life. We are family, we love you Spock and want to hear from you ALWAYS.. As NIlah & Rikki say to me when I am going out the door to work, "Nooooooo, dooon't go.....come back....." ( my daughter the smart alack taught them that, and YES it BREAKS my heart to hear those words out of their little beaks. :( SO PLEASE DON"T GO SPOCK....WE NEED YOU......

I have 2 greys, an amazon and 2 parakeets. I never intended on getting more than the one grey..Talon, but circumstances happened that resulted in my others.. I LOVE having such a variety of personalities, quirks, etc. It definitely is a lot more work, but with that is triple the fun! I also have 4 kids, and it really is no different than that. One kid vs, 4. However, the kids grow up and move on ( hopefully) the birds will not...... So, I will have devoted companions for life! I do make certain that they all get some special time with me at night, and each one is talked to by name. Also, I will always talk to each one, never singling out just one. If one does or says something cute and is made a big deal of, then I am sure to talk about it to the others. All get individual places in my home that the others won't venture on to, mostly because I have never put them there in hopes of feeling special in their own way.

Oh my! I LOVE this thread! My Congo Rikki has big feet!!! They are much bigger than my timneh's, but exceptionally big for a cag...they do get in the way sometimes, but she has learned to hold food and deal with them just fine.

All have given you great advice! I have one thing to add, my Amazon adores us all and is sweet as can be, but she is very protective over her cage. She does not allow hands or fingers in her cage when she is on it or in it. She will get very defensive, show some aggression and she will lunge and try to bite what ever enters her cage. I respect that, after all, it is HER home and I should not invade it. We all understand that now after some trial and error........ so now we have a mutual understanding.

HI and great Thread! My amazon, Niliah is is almost 16 months old and she weighs 386 grams.....kind of on the small side, although she seems to eat a lot!

Me too! I'm jealous. I can't wait to see pics and hear about the ruckass you two will bring on!!!

there are tutorials in the Photography Room, and the Welcome Room and the Forum Feedback Room as well. I am in the process of putting these all in order together, but until that time....I'm afraid you'll have to go exploring thru the rooms. ")

What a nice photo!

There are 45 birds that someone could no longer care for at our local animal shelter. They are only equipped to handle 2-3 birds normally, but are doing their best at the shelter and having them all vet checked. They wil lbe up for adoption in 2-3 weeks. 2 lovebirds and 43 cockatiels... Poor things.... Anyone wanting further info, please pm me. Talon

Hmmm. Backing out the door. Shame on me, it never crossed my mind. I have 2 teenagers living at home and when their friends are here, I too cage my birds like Dan as the door opens and closes like a swinging door. No matter how many times you yell at them to go in and out quickly, they never do. So for safety sake, they have to go in their cages.

your welcome!

Welcome to our Family! Maggie sounds like a love...I'm so glad she picked you!! I look forward to seeing some pictures and hearing more from you. Any questions, just ask away!!!!