Talon

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!!!!

Dan said it well. I agree, my 2 greys came to me clipped, but are now free flighted in my home. My amazon also was clipped and after 8 months, now has 3 flight feathers on each wing and can't wait to fly like she sees the others do! I am a firm believer in NOT clipping, (although it is nice to put your bird down and know that it will be in the same spot when you return to the room... , but that is a huge price the bird pays for our selfishness.)

Is your vet an Avian vet? There sounds like there is something else wrong. Please be persistent and push to find out what may be causing her to be so quiet. Sounds like she is sick in some way. Please keep us posted.

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Jeez, you scared the daylights out of me with that title...

"No Daddy! It's this way!!

Great idea Judy! "No...come back....!!"

This girl riding the horse is in her 20's - her dad just died 24 days before this performance. You can hear the announcer read her dedication to him just before her performance so turn up your speakers a bit. (Also Tim McGraw is singing "Live like you were dying".) Notice that it is just her and the horse - no bit, no saddle. She just uses signals and verbal cues, she's mute. Oh yeah, this isn't even her horse. She is training it for someone else, although she obviously has a relationship with this one. It should be her horse, because she is definitely one with this animal. If you know anything about riding horses, you will know that to stay on a horse bareback is in itself a feat, never mind how hard it is to train a horse without a bit or bridle, or to do the things that she has trained this horse to do...amazing....what a woman... This young woman is an excellent rider. Notice that her bum never leaves the horse, even when it's running and making those sudden stops. All I can say is WOW!

Awwww.......come on Judy, you know all we need is some cute men to play with here... Any volunteers guys??? :) P. S> not trying to scare anyone off, it's all in good clean fun!

Judy wrote::: I could liven it up some for ya if you like, heh heh heh!!:cool:;) GO GUYS GO!!!!!! WOO HOO! This is going to be fffuuuuuuunnnn!!!!!!! :cool:

Hi, things do slow down here in the summer, with vacations, kids home from school etc. Many members don't have time to log in and post, but do come and lurk for a daily update. I know myself, I have 4 kids home, am working 3 jobs and have little time to post, but DO come here several times a day and read the latest and do daily watches...

Sorry, I can't help, I am from the other side of the United States... I had my bird shipped to me.

Yes Jay! That info coincides with the info I have been researching for my family and myself. Thus the higher alkaline/ph water that the hexagonal machine will produce.

I have a tag I had shipped from Florida to MA when she was 8 1/2 weeks old fully weaned..... her wings were clipped so she couldn't fly. Her weight holds steady at 316 grams. She is just 2 months shy of 5 years old. Smart as can be!! She said her first words at 10 weeks old.

Yup, I get that Dan, they drink wherever they can find water in the wild.. But my concern is this: Being in captivity, we have the tools to give them the best that we can to keep them as healthy as possible and give them a long life. I was curious if a higher ph (more alkalinity) than we drink now would be harmful to them and their life span....

Rikki will be 5 years old in December...