Talon

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:

Well, I DID IT! I just ordered a new cage for Nilah. The cage she is in now is Rikki's old cage prior to me having her. It is too small for them, it is 22 x 24. Nilah has a hard time moving around. I bought the largest one I could fit in the only space she has 36 x 28. That should be better. I will post pictures when I get it and build it...

One more word of warning: NEVER GIVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO SOMEONE LIKE THIS, IT COULD BE A SPAMMER, SCAMMER, ANYTHING ELSE YOU COULD THINK OF. DEFINITELY NOT LEGITIMATE! PLEASE BE CAREFUL EVERYONE!!

THANK YOU TO THOSE MEMBERS THAT NOTIFIED ME ABOUT THIS PERSON AND HAVE REPORTED THEM. Unfortunately, we are unable to add a room for dating at this time.....perhaps in the future....:laugh: :laugh: but don't hold your breath! :laugh: :sick: This member has been banned and will continue to be banned if they decide to log in under a different name. I appreciate anyone letting me know when things like this happen. It takes everyone here to keep our WHOLE family together! Thank you!! :kiss:

Dan, Now THAT I'd like to see on video....:lol:

I added them too! B)

Dee, that is great advice. I think you maybe right. Since everyone has been so helpful, I wanted to give you today's update. I waited to get Nilah up until I had the chance to feed Rikki and Talon their oatmeal and peanut butter toast like always. Then when they seemed satisfied, I went and got Nilah up and allowed her to join us. It went well, and Rikki seems to be better behaved this morning. I did buy things to put on the doorways, and will put them up today. I will keep you posted, but it is nice to have a good day, I needed the break! :silly:

I agree with you lovethatgrey. I think best not to upset anyone for the time being. :unsure:

Tigerlily, I would love to see pictures. Sounds like a great idea!! Thanks everyone for all your great advice. I was at my wits end this am. Hopefully this is just a stage she is going thru. :dry:

Okay, thanks Judy.

Thanks Judy. I do have these fake black birds I bought at the Dollar store taped to some of the doorways. IT looks bizarre, but seems to be working..... I wonder...could it be hormonal....she will be 4 next month. :huh:

Ooh, that's a good idea Jane! I am not used to this behavior, and many I know don't experience this with their greys, so I am quite frustrated and upset... This was me this morning: {Feel-bad-0002006A}

I'm thinking with all the changes in my house with Nilah, I should wait for a while I guess.....But Iam leaning towards a new cage. :pinch: :unsure: :unsure:

That's good advice Jane. Although my house if filled with hanging gyms, treestands/playstands, toys.. Dan, I do all of that with Talon, and she is just like Dayo. But Rikki just gets worse and worse.

I am desperate to get help with her behavior. It has gotten so bad, i had to put her back in her cage. It doesn't help that we have a new addition to our family, but I have made a point of giving her just as much attention and one on one time as before. :huh:

I agree with you. I do consistently take her off and put her elsewhere, but the behavior has gotten worse. She spends the first 2-3 hours of her day doing this, then she is fine. She has ruined my woodwork in a matter of a few minutes....

Rikki my cag who will be 4 in Dec. has become a bully! Now that she can fly with such precision, she is becoming a bully. She knocks everything onto the floor from the counter, tables etc. Recently he has taken to flying onto the door frames and chewing my woodwork. I am so frustrated, I want to clip her wings, but as you may know, I am very against wing clipping.....Talon flies freely, and is well behaved. I wonder how the sudden loss of her flight will do to her physiologically. Any advice, I would love to hear! :dry:<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2009/11/14 19:38

Hi everyone, I am in need of advice. as most of you know, I have a new family member, a yellow nape amazon. She is in Rikki's old cage that came with Rikki. It is much too small for her. Talon has a sleep cage that is bigger that she has had since she was 9 weeks old. I am wondering how upsetting it would be to switch cages for Talon. She has had quite an adjustment with the third bird already. Don't want her to feel put out anymore than she already does..... What do you guys think, should I switch cages or just buy Nilah a bigger one?

What a look of awe on her face! I love it, thanks for sharing that with us. You made me smile today!