Talon

I have a tag and a cag the same age. I totally disagree. MY tag speaks as clear as every member of my family. She speaks, slowly, clearly, and says every syllable. My cag I have had for only 3 weeks, she doesn't speak as clear as my tag, at least not yet.

I do use a radio to wake up to, so it doesn't scare her. But as soon as I go downstairs, no matter how quiet I am, my cag hears me and wants me to get her up! I don't, and eventually she quiets down and waits for me.

Never apologize for asking questions! That's how we all learn here from each other. I don't have a bird room, I wish I did, as I have 4 birds... But I do have a sleep cage in my bedroom for one of my greys. It doesn't seem to bother her too much if I am making noise in my room, but if I am up most the night, she doesn't sleep as well, and will be tired the next day. But that doesn't happen too often. My other birds sleep downstairs in the den in their regular cages, covered at night.

The one thing that I do, is step on the scale every day before I get in the shower. What the scale tells me, determines what I eat for the day, that's how I keep from gaining too much weight, as we all know how hard it is to lose those extra pounds when the numbers get too high! :whistle:

Good job Laurie! One pound lost is better than one pound gained!! :cheer: Keep up the good work! JUDY!!!!! Do I have to fly down there and get you motivated girlfriend? :evil: :evil: You are right, being good is no fun, but the benefits of being good, outweigh the peach cobbler.....:unsure:

Congrats! I can't wait for pictures. :cheer:

That's funny! I spent 2 years saying "Good Morning" to Talon, and she finally said it last month, twice, and then never again!! :pinch:

Hello & Welcome! B)

I love the idea!! I'm going to try the same thing, I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for sharing this with us!! My 2 greys HATE the water, and do the same in their water bowls.

Very nice Mark! THANKS!! B)

Tracy, my ex is a parsnip/turnip farmer.....:pinch:

I for one, LOVE that our greys have brought us from many different parts of the world, many different beliefs and many different faiths together as a family where we all respect each other. Thank you Patsy, for bringing this thread back to life! A gentle reminder to have healthy debates here is always welcome. :cheer:

Yup Trust! That's us! A Spoiled bird is a happy bird!! {Feel-good-000200A2}

I have 2 greys, but they never scream!! They are both just shy of 3 years by a few months. So I am experiencing the terrible two's times two! It appears that something different has changed in their routine, or perhaps in your life. They are very sensitive and can sense the smallest change, even if you don't notice it.

Cute picture! :cheer:

Hi & Welcome!B)

I agree with Dan. Both my greys will stay on my shoulders as long as I let them. They just want to hang out and be with me. And when I decide it's time to get down, they do love to run onto the other side to escape my step up command. When that happens, I bend down to the back of the couch, and tell them to "step down" , they then realize I mean business and will get off with no bites! :cheer: I do not think dominance is an issue with shoulder birds. B)

Hi Stacy and Welcome to our family!B)

Awww. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Yes, watch the cat! One quick swipe and your parrot could be in big trouble. Cats saliva and claws have deadly bacteria in them. That's why rodents are killed by a small bite to the neck.

Don't forget the turnip and parsnip tops! They are very good for them. :cheer:

Very cute! I love the colors. :woohoo:

Laurie and kitty, sounds like your doing great! Thank you for checking in. It's motivation that keeps us going, and every bit helps! Karma for you both!! (And walking at walmart....was it their superstore? If so, that might just count!!) LOL<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2008/07/26 19:37

You should have them use pet friendly cleaners on the carpet. They usually carry both kinds. I had my carpet cleaned one time with the regular cleaner and my indoor bunny died that night :-( I wouldn't take the risk with your bird. They are much more sensitive to fumes

I personally worry about the fumes and after effects. I use only environmentally friendly cleaners because of my birds. B)