Talon

Hi Connie and Welcome!! Don't let these guys scare you off, their all bark and no bite!! :evil:

Welcome Carol to our Family! I look forward to hearing more about you and seeing pictures!

Joe, that's a very good looking family you have there! Thanks for sharing that with us. :cheer:

Ouch! That must have been pretty painful! But it could have been much worse...{Feel-bad-00020080}

This is the official announcement of the death of Alex as per the Alex Foundation web site. http://www.alexfoundation.org/ Alex was found to be in good health at his most recent annual physical about two weeks ago. According to the vet who conducted the necropsy, there was no obvious cause of death. Dr. Pepperberg will continue her innovative research program at Harvard and Brandeis University with Griffin and Arthur, two other young African Grey parrots who have been a part of the ongoing research program.

Yes, FairY that is a blessing if there is one. We are all anxiously awaiting for news of the cause of his death. It will be posted here in this memorial.

Joe, have you tried the dried ones from Dr. Foster's? They are all natural, no preservatives in them. Talon loves them.

Mark, I love that name! She already looks 10 times healthier.

Aah, Tracy, that was so nice. Put a smile on my face and I wasn't even gone!!

Welcome Bill, I look forward to hearing more from you.

Dan, that is a very good article. Thank you for sharing it. I have started to train Talon to come to me for meal time by encouraging her with the food that I am eating. She did it for the first time yesterday! Prior to this, when she does fly, I call to her and she will land on my shoulder or hand. One step at a time I guess, but I think we're on the right road, thanks again for the info! One more thing, I don't have the guts to ever try it outside. Nope, never!!!<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/09/09 14:47

{Communicate-0002011B} GO JUDY!

Joe, I like that name. It sounds really cool! B)

Hi Nicole and Welcome to our family. I look forward to hearing more about you and Vicki. If you can post a picture, we love them!

Monique wrote: http://www.pbs.org/saf/1201/video/watchonline.htm This post needs to be in the memorial thread like all the others. Anything related to ALEX, is to stay in this thread. I will be monitoring this. Your Admin, Talon Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/09/09 01:20<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/09/09 01:23

Can't wait to see them! :woohoo:

Tari, very nice pictures!! Dan, I love the dancing penguins!!!:cheer:

Tari, why can't I see the pictures?

Yes, she has gone to visit her son. She will be back Sunday night everyone. Yes, it sure is quiet with out her.

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Okay guys, back to the topic..... I have another story that I wanted to share with you all. This happened yesterday. I had an actual conversation with Talon! :cheer: Talon said, "Peek-a-boo!" I said, "Good Bird!" Talon said, "Thank-you!" I said, "Your Welcome!" It happened so fast, that I didn't realize what we had done until after, as I was busy working and wasn't really paying attention. It was so cute and so much fun! :woohoo:

I was under the understanding from our avian vet, that they can't catch colds and virus's from us. Are you guys telling me otherwise? I have 4 kids, and someone always seems to have a cold, Talon has never gotten sick from one of us.

Atlas, What an unbelievable story you shared about your birds flying free like that outside. That scares the you-know-what out of me! :ohmy: That is something I WOULD NEVER do with any bird. Way too many risks involved for my piece of mind. {Feel-bad-0002009F}

Such tragic news was heard by all in the Grey World today, Friday, September 7, 2007. We were dealt a tremendous blow when we found out that Alex, the worlds smartest African Grey, past away with no warning. At just 30 years old, our beloved Alex is gone. Purchased from a pet shop, Irene took Alex through an education process that would soon stun the world. Who would have thought that a BIRD would excel at so many complicated tasks such as counting, understanding greater than and less then, and countless other abilities usually only found in human children. He has taught the Grey world so much about the intelligence of this species, and others as well. Alex through the training and care of Dr. Irene Pepperburg excelled to levels of intelligence never before seen in any animal. The death of Alex is one of those events that will never be forgotten. Let it be known that the words "just a bird" are forever tossed away. For Alex was more than "just a bird." Alex proved to the world that animals are more than just life forms. They are beings, with feelings and intelligence far beyond what might be considered. As parrot lovers, we all cry for Alex. But in crying, we also realize that these wonderful birds are a gift from God, to love, cherish, and teach for as long as God allows before he calls his creature home. Thank you Alex. Thank you for showing everyone just how smart a mere bird can be. Anyone who has ever owned an African Grey knows of Alex & loves him. He was an inspiration to every Grey owner. He has influenced others by his intelligence, his ability to communicate and his love for Dr. Irene Pepperburg and the staff that cared for him. We all mourn the loss of Alex, and our thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Irene Pepperburg and her staff at this difficult time. One that will never be forgotten. Alex, we all love and miss you. You will forever live on in our hearts, our minds, and in every African Grey in this entire world. Dr. Pepperberg purchased Alex from a Chicago pet store in June, 1977. He can label seven colors, is learning the alphabet and can count up to six objects. Alex is also working on identifying objects from photographs. Alex likes cardboard boxes, keychains, and corks. Memorial Donations if you so desire, can be made here: http://www.alexfoundation.org/index_%20new.htm All our love, Penny, Melissa & Frank Post edited by: CeasarsDad, at: 2007/09/08 13:58<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/09/11 02:15

OMG! I'm so, so, sad for Irene and those that worked and loved him. What a sad horrible time it is for them and all of us grey owners that loved him just because. My heart breaks for Irene. {Feel-bad-0002006A}