Talon

Today like every other day, I took Nilah in the shower and put her on her perch while I was showering myself. When I was done, I took the shower head as I have been doing, and started to put it on the bottom half of her feet and body. She started doing what amazons do with their body language, and started moving her head and body all around in a figure 8 type movement and talking to it. She then took her wings, spread them out and covered her head so her eyes would not get wet! I thought it was just to be funny, but everytime I went up towards her head, she ducked her head down and covered her face with both her winds spread out!! I couldn't stop laughing, it was the funniest thing I have ever seen. Needless to say, we did this for such a long time, I think it was the longest shower in history!! :laugh:

Oh, he's beautiful! I would definitely say..DO IT!! Amazons love attention, they are show offs and desire to be. He probably plucked himself due to the fact he had no attention. I am sure in your loving home, his desire to pluck with diminish for the most part if not totally. That is a great price as well. Having just purchased an amazon...I speak from experience about price.

Well said everyone. Time to close this thread and give this one a rest.

Judy, that's what credit cards are for...:blink: :S Jooles, it is 4 1/2 hours away, but worth the trip! I've only been there once, but would love to go again. Maybe we can all meet up there! :woohoo:

I bought this also at the Bird of Paradise Store. I think it's the coolest toy ever. You can carry it with you as a perch for your desk, table, counter, etc., and there are lots of cool chewing things on it. I definitely will buy another when this one is worn out. They had many different sizes for different birds, from parakeets to macaws! This looks small here, but it's actually much bigger. Nilah plays on it, and my cat likes to lay under it and climb thru it. :pinch:

Here are a few better pictures.

Here is a picture of the now treestand I bought at the Bird of Paradise Store I went to a few weeks ago. Although it's not home made, I did add my own decor to it. So far, Nilah and Talon are the only ones to frequent it. Rikki seems to think it's a monster! :pinch: :blink:

Thanks you two! I need to try and catch a picture of her when she is showing off her wings. She has colors of red, blue and yellow in them. They are beautiful.

Okay, here it is, by request only! Of course you have to picture almost every door in my house has one of these hanging from it. I have 10 so far...if she discovers the other doors that are not guarded by these birds....I'm back off to the store again! :pinch: :pinch: FIRST THE CULPRIT: RIKKI Next a few pictures: Keep in mind, that this is the latest in fashion for Bird Owners everywhere.....:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Here is our newest picture of Nilah. She is doing great! She LOVES to sing, she is a big show-off! She seems to really enjoy eating with us. It takes her an hour at every meal to finish. Rikki & Talon are done in just 10 minutes! You can usually find Nilah taking her time finishing up. When she is done, she will try to fly, which ends up her going straight down, and then she will proceed to march to wherever she feels like going, like a bird on a mission! Here is a typical dinner..Nilah finds it a must to STAND on our plates and help herself. :blink:

Okay, thought I would post an update. It has been 3 weeks since I brought Nilah home. Rikki obviously was very jealous, as I am HER spoken one, and Nilah prefers me as well. Things are finally settling in. They have all figured out their place. Although they are all out at the same time, they all get their own special time with me, as well as all 3 hanging out on me. One on my shoulder, one on my arm, and one usually resting on me or my laptop. I am very careful to ALWAYS single each one out when ever I am talking to them. I definitely feel like I am running a birdie day care!! But is is fun and I wouldn't trade it for the world! I also think Rikki is getting a bit hormonal. She is 4, she spends the first 2-3 hours in the am after breakfast at the table being disruptive, flying, being a little terror, but then she settles down and becomes that cute angel she can be. :blink: I have had to buy Fake feathered birds and taped them over all my doorways.....it keeps Rikki away...But the decor is hilarious!! I will post an update on Nilah in my other thread about her. B)<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2009/11/14 16:35

I would like to announce our newest member of our moderator team.......Congratulations to Jill/aka Jillybeanz!! I am sure you will all agree that Jill keeps us on our toes with her humor! Jill has proven herself to be a loyal, contributing member always ready to give advice, calm the rough waters, and keep us smiling with her stories and adventures. Her loyalty here and the time she spends with us is much appreciated. I don't know when she sleeps..she's always here! :silly: Congratulations Jill! I am sure you will do a wonderful job!! :) B)

Both my greys went thru the terrible two's. You will survive it........just be patient and understand they are trying to learn how to assert themselves. Here are a couple of threads on it, I hope you find them helpful. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-grey-lounge/129267-anyone-going-through-the-terrible-twos.html#129333 http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-grey-lounge/59405-terrible-twos.html#71850

rbpittman, Thank you very much. I appreciate your kind words. Especially since this position is unpaid! :pinch: Karma for you.

Brittany, I don't fault you for posting that video. I think it was done very tastefully in your title. I think you are a wonderful person in how you have handled all the responses to your video. You will be able to discourage Pepper to drop the word in question, it will take time, but Pepper IS YOUR bird. Seeing all you have posted, it is clear you love and adore her and am very proud of her. She sounds like a lucky bird to have such a devoted and loving parront. Since others seem to think I over reacted, which they would be wrong, I just wanted to clarify, although I didn't find the video amusing, that doesn't mean you are a bad person or bad parront.<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2009/11/11 17:32

Jaguar wrote: Jeez, you are touchy aren't you..... My only thought when I watched her video was exactly what I wrote. In MY OPINION, it was sad to see such a beautiful bird using in my mind a 'FOUL" word. IT IS MY OPINION, AND MINE ONLY. I, just like everyone else here, is entitled to my opinion, my thoughts, my advice. It is not a requirement of the admin to not post a reply if they have one. I DO HOLD AN AWFUL LOT BACK HERE IN THIS FORUM, you have no idea.....:blink: As for me hanging my hat up......DON'T HOLD YOUR BREATH! B)

My daughter came down with it this summer, she went to the doctors and got a prescription for cream to put on it. It worked great! We did figure out, she got it from her horse....:blink:

Seeing as you edited your first post and took your link out...... I got your message.....

Well, this is turning into a very interesting debate. I speak for SOME of us here in the 'SNUBBY FORUM" as you so kindly put it. US "SNUBS" are older experienced owners. We have seen the enormous numbers of birds left in rescues, rehomed numerous stressful times only to be given back to who ever is willing to take that bird because of it's foul language. These poor birds never did anything wrong and sometimes they end up in terrible homes because no one wants a bird that uses such language. We are only trying to enlighten you as you are a bit young and seem to be proud of what Pepper is saying. We can't predict the future, and I hope and pray that Pepper will be with you forever and not have to be rehomed for any unforeseen reason. We here, also understand that you never taught your bird this word, but any bird owner knows, that your bird will pick up just about everything you say. That's why we are careful in the use of our colorful language around them. B)

No Brittany. I won't close this thread. You can't expect to post something like this and not get many different responses. We have over 5000 members from all over the world with many different opinions and beliefs. I will be keeping this thread open and use it as a learning tool for others. It is an important lesson.

How sad that such a beautiful classy bird has been taught to speak such a filthy word.

Jamal, I have 2 greys that I let fly freely through out my house when I am home as well. I find that they are most active in their flying in the morning, and then as the day goes on, they settle down and are content to just hang out with me or on their tree stands/ toys/ hanging stuff around the house. Do your birds behave in this manner as well? :huh:

Thanks! I hope it's an okay size for her.....

Gee, I hadn't heard that. 4 from my house had swine flu and spent time with all my birds. They seem fine. I thought I had heard it couldn't be passed on to any pets.

What a star......can I get her autograph???? :laugh: :whistle: