Talon

Hello & Welcome!

Welcome! Nice picture!

Welcome to our Family! I look forward to pictures!!:woohoo:

If it were me, I wouldn't risk it, especially since it has mold on it. You don't know if the mold spores have gotten down thru the inside of the bark, and seeing how birds love to chew wood, I would be worried. Also, you don't know if the tree has ever been sprayed with pesticides in the past. That never really goes away, there are always traces of it in the wood. THis is just my opinion, others may tell you how you can treat the wood. tT is a lengthy process...:huh:

Now I will share a story about my nephew. His name is Jason, he is 23 and a 911 operator and first responder. He was at work as a 911 operator one night, and he took a call from a frantic woman who's 2 year old daughter had been found laying in their pool unconscious. No one in the house knew how to co CPR, but he managed to calm her, and talk her husband through doing CPR on the little girl until the Ambulance arrived, the father had resuscitated her and saved her life! Jason was awarded a medal from the Town and we are all very proud of him! HE replies with the following: "just another day at work." BUt inside, I know he was proud that he saved this little girls life. B)

WOW!!!! What a wonderful rescue! You SHOULD be proud of your grandson, and he should be very proud as well. I LOVE THIS THREAD!!! What a great idea, and I will make it a sticky, and lots of karma for you!!! B)

I have a boing, and it took weeks laying on a table before Talon would even allow me to take her into the room. Eventually, she got used to it, and now it is her favorite place to be. (we are on boing number 3). Be patient and give it time.

So cute! I too leave my birds out when they velcro to my hand like that!! HE loves you!!!!!

I have 2 greys. One has a sleep cage in my bedroom, and a separate play cage downstairs. My other grey has a very large cage downstairs that is her only cage.

That was hilarious!! But I am sure you were joking about throwing him out into the street....

Seasa, I am with the others, GO GET HIM!! I agree that he probably hasn't had the opportunity to bond and settle in to be a calm bird. It will take LOTS of time and patience. Just know that going in, and things will be fine. As an example, I adopted a 2 1/2 year old cag this summer, I am her third home, and it's been 7 months with me, and she is still settling into her forever home. She is still cautious, and is just now starting to open up more and more as she realizes she is here for good. I think she's still not convinced, due to her past history. She was in her second home for only 5 weeks. :dry:

What a beautiful bird!! Thanks for sharing with us!

DAVIDH: I must say, that I DISAGREE with so much of what you say, but I won't debate it here with you. You are WRONG with many of your statements on your reply. Yes, there are some cases as you state in your blog, but it is not the "norm".

That was the best! Thanks Dan for sharing that. And maybe an intervention is what some of us need...B) It reminds me of my oldest son....:blink:

Raw potatoes are toxic for some reason to them, but I don't know about sweet potatoes....:huh:

No pic? :huh:

Have toys in the cage when you bring him home. He will adapt much quicker than having an empty cage and adding these strange items to it after. As far as the box, he will feel more comfy if he is on your lap, perhaps on a blanket or towel. Once you get him safely in the car and are on your way. I would take him out. It will also start the bonding process immediately, if you are the only one he has to comfort him and he will start to gain his trust with you. Just keep talking softly and sweetly to him, he will sense your reassurance that all will be okay. Remember, he doesn't know where he is going or what's going to happen to him. All he knows, is that he is taken away from the only home he knows. I am so excited for you. Please keep us posted.

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I know there is special netting to use. I haven't found any that is affordable. I'M STILL LOOKING. B)

Congrats! I have 2 greys, they tolerate each other, but are not bonded together. There is a jealous issue, so make sure your first grey gets everything first. B)

OMG! How awful! You are right, diet is so important to them. I always wonder if they get enough calcium, there really is no way to know without testing.

Sorry, our video section has had technical problems, and has not yet been fixed. Most members use u-tube and post the link here.

If you think a bird makes a mess, wait until you have a baby spitting up all over, and leaking diapers. That will seem "neat" compared to the mess they make as toddlers and young children.....not to mention the mess they leave behind as teenagers! And I speak from experience, I have 4 kids, and 4 birds! Don't pass any judgment, or make any decisions until you have the baby and your hormones return to normal in my opinion. Your brain is highly affected by your hormones.

Yes, I am watching this.... :whistle:

I am so happy for you! That's great news! :woohoo: