Talon

Adorable!!:cheer:

Tracy, no apology necessary. I couldn't have said it better myself. I stand behind you as always, not just because you are a member of our team, but because you are absolutely correct. B)

Hi & Welcome to our family. I'm very happy you finally joined us. I look forward to seeing pictures if you have any to post, and hearing more from you!!

Tubescreamer, OMG!! I am in tears over what I read in the way you have treated your grey so far. My heart breaks for that poor bird. PLEASE, do yourself and him a favor and give him to a home where he will be treated as he requires. I am appalled at your methods. He is shaking out of the FEAR that you have instilled in him in your harsh methods. He will never ever forget what you have done, he will behave out of fear, not training, and most likely have other behavioral problems through out his entire long life. You do know they can live 40-80 years? FYI: Dan is correct, you don't "break" a horse in the way that you describe. We had a 2 year old Wild caught Mustang boarded at our house. I watched his owner TRAIN, not BREAK that horse into one of the best and calmest horses I have ever seen. When he came, you couldn't walk within 8 feet of his stall. Now you can hug, love and ride him. We have horses, and have boarded horses for 20 years, and I have witnessed many horses being trained. You do it just as Dan says. My daughter has an off the track race horse who knows nothing about being a trail horse, and he has learned through love, and patience and respect, not force. Now, back to topic. :pinch: Greys should never be FORCE trained. They should be treated with love, patience, acceptance, respect, and knowledge of their natural instincts so that you can earn their trust. They have different needs than most animals, and those needs must be met if you are ever going to be successful in raising a wonderful loving, trusting bird. Please listen to our many experienced owners here, and change your methods. Your grey having the life he deserves depends on it. Please reread the advice you were given, read some books, research on the internet, but do it for the benefit of you and your grey. PLEASE....<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2008/02/23 03:23

Yes, thanks Ronda!! You beat me to it!!

Thanks Dan, I knew you would be on top of this!! B)

Melissa, these came out beautifully. Nice job girl!! :cheer:

FYI.....it's the FRUIT and PRODUCE BUYERS that want the veggies looking great at the cost of taste, not the farmers/growers/or the producers of what we eat. B)

Congratulations Everyone! The photo's were great!!

That is so cool! I LOVE IT, AND WANT ONE!!!!:woohoo: :woohoo:

Congrats Hannah! This is a very exciting time for you all! My advice is to treat Gizmo just as you would another child. Keeping things as normal as possible for him, (that will be hard, but you can do it) as the others said, ease him now into any change in routine that you will expect. Also when the baby is not in your arms, spend time with Gizmo so he won't get jealous. I would advice putting him in another room or his cage when you are interacting with the baby if he tends to fly to you. As Judy says, don't take your eyes off him for a second around your baby. You will find that you will be able to adjust your time and schedule for them both if you re commitited to do so, and I know you are.

That is sooo cute! I'd love to see a video of that if you ever tape it! B)

Yes, most bird owners if they have done their research know of the dangers of teflon. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Hi Kimmie and Welcome to our family here. I look forward to hearing more from you. I know you can't wait until your baby comes home! You must be so excited!! If you are able to get pictures, we love to see them!

Very cute! :cheer:

a cheese and bacon omelette! Do you have a secret wish for yourself and have you ever shared it with your spouse?

This is a wonderful article. I believe all that she has wrote. I see her results in my timneh, and have heard the same from others that own congo's. B)

That is funny! {Feel-good-0002006E}

No, no grandchildren. What's your worst feature?

Glad to hear it!! :) Thanks for the update!

Oh yea, I agree with Judy, there does appear to have alcohol in it. Juice is digestible and the only way to go. :cheer:

Of course, you may do what you like. I did send a message out, but perhaps we should send one out as a reminder at voting time.... I LOVE the contests, and would like to see you continue with them. Let's give it another chance, and maybe we can all push them a little bit more! B)<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2008/02/18 03:32

That's very cute! What a talented hubby you ave there, and a thoughtful one also!! :)<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2008/02/18 01:52

check out this link for a list of both fruits and veggies. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/59809-complete-veggiefruit-list.html#59809

Tari, I just tried to vote, I missed the deadline, sorry. Perhaps a system message for ALL contests should be sent out as a reminder. I am happy to do that, just remind me of the details, and I can do that. Perhaps some of the members just overlooked the contest.