Talon

Congratulations Tari! Wow! You made it to the 1000 club! I’m very happy you are here. You have such a wealth of information & advice that you are always willing to share with us, not only about African Greys, but so many other birds as well. I know you are constantly researching information for us. We all look to you for advice regarding our “Other Birds”. CONGRATULATIONS TARI!!

Thank you Joe! I'm sure you just made all the ladies very happy!!

Please don't take offensive to this thread. Yes this is a family forum, however "family" meaning we treat each other as such. This thread clearly states that it is x-rated. In comparison to R-rated movies it really is R rated. This thread and the posts WILL NOT be deleted. Please everyone, take a step back, take a deep breath and don't post in this thread if you find it offensive. This is not a child or adult forum. This is a"family" forum where all are welcome, and ALL opinions are welcome. We don't have to agree on the "tastes" of others. As I stated in my earlier post we do not censor posts unless they are offensive to our members.<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/09/05 21:07

Congratulations FairY! I’m very proud to welcome you to an elite group of 1000 posters! You are a magnificent lady. Many of you probably are not aware, but FairY is my GO TO admin, when things need fixing around here, setting up moderators, or anything technical that needs tending to. She gets things done quickly, and efficently. She is a friendly, helpful, loving, caring, sweet person. She has put a lot of trust in me as an admin. and I am honored by that. I hope to live up to her expectations. I know she exceeds mine. So everyone here, please post your CONGRATULATIONS to FairY!

Hi Rhonda, and Welcome. Judy has said it all. I had my tag shipped from Fl to MA. Things went fine, so I wouldn't worry about it, if that's the only option you have. It is nerve wracking, but it was well worth it for us. Good luck, and any questions, feel free to ask.

Hi Emma and welcome to our family. I too look forward to hearing more. Post pictures, we love them!

Laurie, that sounds like you guys had a lot of fun! If you read the FAQ tab up on the top left hand side. You will find an article written by CeasarsDad that tells you how to post photos.

Hi & Welcome to our family. I look forward to hearing more!

Dan wrote: Although this thread appears to be getting a little heated. I do not want to delete it at this time. Yes, the fact that that bird has been not only taught, but encouraged to speak such foul language is insulting to those of us that have greys. But I feel this thread should be kept. I would rather it be used as a teaching tool, so that new, perhaps, younger grey owners will read this, and actually see what their grey will pick up, if they are not careful with their vocabulary. I like to think that with all the replies from our respectable members that were made, it will only serve to help another grey in a positive way. I also believe that a healthy debate can be a good thing. I don't believe in censorship here over a link that one can choose, or not choose to open. The title of the thread gives fair warning to all. So for the time being, this thread will stay. I don't mean to offend anyone, but we should all be allowed the freedom to express our opinions and ideas, and to share things in a respectable way. I feel this thread was started with the best intentions at hand. Penny

Yay! I'm happy to hear no no more outside showers OUT of his cage. I always worry about them flying away even if their wings are clipped. You know yourself how that adrenaline kicks in when you are frightened. The same can happen to a bird when they are startled. They can fly like you've never seen even with clipped wings, a breeze, and a fright! glad to hear he's found how lucky he has it at home! He sure is one happy and lucky bird! Thanks to you and Dan's determination, imagine if you had just given up like some people do....:huh:

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That was a great one Judy!! {Feel-good-0002006E}

Joe, that's a very nice picture! Your birds are beautiful! Will the yet-to-be-named amazon get any bigger? :dry:

Yup Kim. Judy is right as always. That's what most of us do, put our greys on our desks or shoulders and type! We have missed you, and I know you've been busy, but take some time for yourself, and give us a post or two occasionally. :cheer:

Wow! That's a lot of well researched information. Very good! Thank you. This should be written in an article and put in the FAQ section. Anyone??? :huh:

Thank you for the pictures. He/she is adorable. I know you can't wait, and I'm getting excited for you. Keep us posted, and more pictures as he/she gets bigger!!

Well, here's my opinion although no one asked. I shut the video off after 1/2 way through!! :angry: It's very sad, that such a sweet intelligent bird is saying such filth like that. He is much smarter than that! Any grey can easily say over 2000 words. It's not that hard to teach them, so teaching them to swear has no credibility in my book. We don't allow any swearing in my home because Talon will be smarter than to talk like a dumb uneducated human being. :angry:

I would start with the fine pellets first. The coarse will be too hard for them in the beginning. Some greys never like the coarse. It's okay to feed them the fine foe as ling as they like.

That's great to hear Falconeer! Keep up the good work!

Chris, Welcome to our family. I look forward to hearing more and seeing some photo's. You'll love it here. everyone is very caring and respectful. You'll learn a lot!:cheer:

Thanks Monique!!

I just wanted to share something that I was excited about. Yesterday in between checks on Dan, Kim & Jake, my husband and I put a new full length storm door on the front of our house. We haven't had a storm door on there since we got Talon 2 years ago. Today when I opened the front door, you could see the entire outside. Something Talon has never seen from her play perch. As soon as I swung the inside door all the way open, she looked out, then said, "Whach you do?" It was the cutest thing! Only a few times has she ever asked me a question. One other time, I left her perched up on the shower rod, she refused to get down. When I went to get her a few minutes later, she said, "There you are!" Needless to say, I was quite excited by having an actual interaction with her, something besides just repeating words.:woohoo:

Yes, please read the previous posts. He is safe & sound back at home.

Thanks Tari, I guess it was a dove after all. But I wonder if it was a pet. It really seemed to pay attention to me when I spoke to it.

Wow Dan, what a story! That is incredible what you two went through. I am so proud of the both of you for not giving up on him. Thank you for sharing in such detail your nerve wracking experience. I felt I was there with you the entire time. My entire day revolved around my constant worry for you three, and updates from Kim. Please thank her for me. The wondering was hard for us members, and her updates helped us to send our positive thoughts to you guys. I'm so happy it was a happy ending!! :)