Talon

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...

Great pics! Love them, thank you for sharing them!!

Hi & Welcome to our family. I am happy you kept her in the family. I am sorry for your loss, but look forward to hearing more from you and seeing pics!

Thanks Jay, but are you aware that almost ALL of the various kinds of bottled water I have tested the last few weeks has a very Acid ph reading? Bottled. natural spring water is not ph balanced, thus my question....but you did give me the answer I wanted. the range of ph that is considered safe. Thank you Jay

Maybe you don't know that a 7 week old bird is NOT yet weaned. You should not take a bird in unless you have years of experience with this type of bird AND handfeeding with a huge success rate. Please reconsider as others have suggested.....

Hi, I have recently purchased a hexagonal water machine for health reasons for my family. Basically it will raise the ph of our water to 9.5 making it more alkaline for drinking purposes. I know that is is recommended for our "pets" as well, but not sure due to the delicate bodies our birds have. Does anyone here know if that range is okay for my birds? I have been trying to research this, but only can find out info for poultry for eating...

WOW, Jay, Thank you for taking the time to organize this valuable resource. I know you poured your heart & soul into these weekly chapters. I for one am thrilled with all the hard work you have done in this room! Your the best!!

That's adorable!!! So smart!

OOPS! Now my scaredy cat Rikki heard something in it that startled her...she stood up tall, then ran up my arm onto my shoulder with huge eyes!!!

Wow! I clicked on the link, the music started, and my birds were frozen, eyes wide listening. They seem to LOVE it!! How soothing and peaceful....Thank you for sharing this. I am still playing it in the background and they are enjoying the sounds.

Welcome Gypsy!! Woo hoo, you are an official member now!

welcome to our family! I would highly recommend buying your grey from Bird of Paradise in New Jersey! All their birds are vet checked, hand raised and handled daily. They come fronm the best of breeders and they are very careful as to who they allow to buy their birds. Great care is given to their birds and they are the best! I have 2 greys, a TAg and a CAG. Both are females. I have found and heard from others as well, that a TAG is less timid and nervous. Although my cag is always willing to venture to a guest after she chooses to, my tag won't. But my tag isn't scared of anything. My tag isn't as loud as my cag, but talks and is much smarter in learning words. Alot is just personality in a bird, not necessarily a difference in breed, but my cag is a nervous bird by nature, my tag isn't. Both are females. Sorry for the quick answer, have to go off to work. Hope some of that helps.

Welcome to our family Andy. Great job doing research first. That will only prepare you for what will be a lifetime commitment and life adjustments. I have 2 greys, one from a breeder and one that was purchased from a pet store. I adopted her from a couple who had her for 5 weeks and had no idea how noisy they could be and came here to learn how to shut her up! Needless to say, she has found her forever home with me. I am her 4th home in her first year and half. She has been with me 2 years tomorrow. I LOVE the noise!!! I look forward to hearing more from you, ask anything you like here! We are happy to add our two cents in!

Angel Judy, she is a beautiful bird!!! Love the pics!

Angel is my favorite....as she was found by an angel.....Judy....

Happy Birthday!!

That's great! i so enjoy reading your new threads...

Very nice! I have the same one for my amazon, although I am saving for a bigger one for her.....she needs it, she's all over it and needs more space.

Prayers for Hotshot...

I have the very same cage for my timneh. It's nice, but she uses it in my bedroom as a sleep cage. Spoiled, I know..

I have seen the fright and uneasiness in Talon's eye when I had a toy that resembled a snake....I would NEVER want her to have to live in a home where there is a snake. There senses are beyond what we notice. It's too scary for them. My opinion...