Talon

Judy, that is the nicest post you have ever written. Thank you girlfriend! Love right back atcha! {Love-000200BF}

Do a search on the internet. There are no specialists for ophthalmologists that I could find, but there are Avian Vets in Florida.

I hate this time of year. It gets dark way too early! {Feel-bad-0002009F}

I think they are all different. Talon did say her first word at 4 1/2 months. But it was quiet. It took a few more weeks until she was consistent with her words. We also stopped whistling to her, and spoke real words in the hopes that she would pick that up instead of just whistling. It seemed to speed things along, but that's just my observation.

Lisa, that is very nice. And so cheap too! I'm sure they will get used to it, it will take some time though. Be patient!

Talonsis and I went to a Ken Globus Workshop today at the Pet Exposition in West Springfield MA. It was a hands on workshop, although we chose not to bring Talon. We don’t really have any issues with her, so we didn’t feel the need to have her there. We did however, learn a lot of techniques that will be very helpful in reacting to any behavior issues that may arise. These techniques will also help my youngest son with his parakeets. Ken really stressed the importance of the OWNERS energy level when you are handling any bird. I found that was one of the most important lessons he taught us. Also, the importance of the owner being, and maintaining (throughout the birds lifetime) the roll of being the dominant one in the relationship. He offered many techniques for overcoming biting, stepping up, and how to protect yourself from being bitten. He talked about the “Birds Hate Gloves” myth, and my favorite, “Most Birds Hate to Be Touched” myth. I highly recommend attending his workshop if you ever have the opportunity. I know there are many critiques out there that think his techniques are rough, or that he forces the birds to do something that they don’t want to have done to them, and the birds just give in. That is not the case. I imagine that those critiques really haven’t attended a workshop, and witnessed his work. He takes birds that are unmanageable and in the time span of 10-20 minutes, has that bird stepping up, being petted, and offered to a stranger to spend time sitting with and being touched. I watched these birds that had many different issues, relax, and trust his handling of them, next he would work with the owners to teach them how to properly handle them, and the birds preferred his calm techniques more so than their owners. Here is the link to his web site: you’ll find much more info there, as well as his upcoming workshops. www.thebirdwhisperer.com After the workshop, I thanked Ken , and told him about our forum here. He asked me to email him the link to Greyforums.net. I hope he will come here, check us out, and perhaps answer some questions we may have.

Talon weights 301 now. She has gained a little weight. She is a TAG.

Harley, I am so very sorry for this devastating news. You are doing all you can right now, Just love him and we here, will all pray for him. Please keep us posted. We care about all our family member birds here.

I have a TAG.

That's a cute story. He sounds like one very smart bird!

Hi Kerosene and Welcome to our family. You'll love it here. I look forward to seeing pictures and hearing more!

Hello and Welcome to our Family! I look forward to hearing more from you!

Hi Lusya and Welcome! I look forward to hearing more!

Hi Caryl, and Welcome to our family. I look forward to hearing more from you.

Judy, one of my best friends in my life. Congratulations on reaching 5000 posts! That is an amazing accomplishment for only being a member here since May of this year. Being a bookeeper among other things, I did the math, and that equals out to an average of 33 posts per day! Your posts are always so thoughtful, caring, helpful, informative and full of wit and fun. There is never a dull moment around here, even when the regulars aren’t here. You always manage to spark some fun every time. You are a wonderful asset to this forum, and I know we all feel very lucky to have you here as the contributing member that you are, and the wonderful person and friend that you have been to every member here. I know I feel very blessed and honored to call you my “best friend”. CONGRATULATIONS GIRL FRIEND! YOU GO GIRL!! Lots of Love, Penny

Judy, I did lose 15 pounds since I started running and cutting out all the junk food I was eating. Now it's just maintaining the weight I am now. That means I step on the scale every day, which determines what I get to eat for the day.

Yes, the others give good advice. He is quite young, scared, and needs reassurance. Please give him lots of time to adjust to his new world that he yet knows anything about. He is scared, and needs plenty of love and patience. Our grey was 8 1/2 weeks when we got her, so I know what you are going through. He will come around a little at a time as he feels comfortable. Don't push yourself on him, as he will learn to fear you. He will be fearful at this early stage.

Yes, I would love to know................... Don't make me come down there and find them myself{Characters-0002005F}!!

GOOD GIRL Judy !! I had a candy bar and one Reeses peanut butter cup! B)

Well due to the cold weather..... I bought a treadmill. I will still run outside as much as possible, but I HATE the cold, so on those days, I will run on the treadmill inside, with the window open and a fan blowing so I don't get too hot. :laugh: I have maintained the same weight for most of the summer and fall, but that is fine with me. I'm not looking to lose weight. Sounds like you are doing great Judy! You really sound motivated! Everyone else, I love that you keep up on the weekly check in's, we all need to know that we are not in this alone! Keep up all the hard work! You will start to feel so much better with each passing day.

JUDY! Where did all the handsome men go? Are they out trick or treating? Or do you have them all hidden away in some secret room somewhere.............. if you do, let them out to play! :woohoo:

Here is the link to a thread that refers to books on Greys, Also,look in the Training Room for more info. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/training/21728-favorite-grey-books.html#21728

How old is she? She obviously loves him very much!

I know a lot of people buy birds without a guarantee of any kind. Some do. I had one shipped from Florida to Massachusetts with no guarantee whatsoever.B)

Hi Angie and welcome! I look forward to hearing more from you.