Talon

I love your emoticons Tracy!!! They are so very cute! And put those little off-topic police guys back in the closet, I am on topic......Free is good! Emoticons are free!!:laugh:

How True! {Feel-good-0002006E}

Dan, don't you know by now. that I have you targeted as being the one to blame for everything? :laugh: :laugh: Just kidding, but you did bring up the Fillet Mignon.....:whistle:

I cover Talon at night. We always have. Works best for us, as she sleeps in my 18 year old son's room, and he is up all hours of the night on his computer. :pinch:

I know that we have threads for each and every one of your questions here. All of them of which I have already posted and answered. So I'll pass on the repeat posting. If you do a search you will even see pictures of everyones cage that have posted. That answers a lot of your questions. Their are some beautiful cages here, you really should check it out!

I use the rope toys, but, not in the cage. Talon has a few she plays with on her play stands, and I have seen her get her foot stuck many times, and one time got her head stuck, and needed my help to rescue her. So. I don't think you are being overprotective, just a very conscientious mommy! B)

Hi Laurie, I have had to have Talon's nails trimmed 3 times already, she will chew on them sometimes if she is bored, and they can get razor sharp. I try the emery board, and have the same luck as you. Maybe someone here has better advice.

Tracy is way too smart, and outwits us all the time. But seriously, Tracy is a great asset to us, she has a great sense of humor, a broad base of knowledge, and she is a very caring woman. But those off-topic police she has and their radar scares me......:ohmy:

Joe, hope she is on the mend now. Chicken soup is the best. I bet she'll get better sooner at home anyways. Keep us posted, and give her get well wishes from me.

Red Palm oil is great for helping feathers to be healthy and shiny. You only need a 1/4 of tsp. in her food daily. You'll notice a big improvement in a couple of weeks.

I agree with the others. You have made the right decision for both you and your future bird, if you wait until you are more settled in your own home. Keep researching and learning, and no doubt you'll be the best grey owner yet!

Ooh! Fillet Mignon is my very favorite. Thanks Dan, I'm having leftovers tonight, now I want to go out instead.

Nice work Dan as always. Give yourself a pat on the back!! Talon does have a cuttle bone, and likes to chew on it occasionally. I think she needs the calcium, as she's not big on veggies still. So I keep it in her play cage for that reason.

It's great that Meeka is settling in so nicely. Dan is right, it will only get better. Thanks for the update. Keep us informed, and don't be such a stranger around here!! :cheer:

Oliver, that's so exciting! I'm very happy for you. He must really love you!

Most greys don't like to be patted Brett. Some do, but most don't. You may have one, like I do, that doesn't want to be touched. So, it's best to respect it's wishes, and not try to pet it. He will learn to trust you much quicker and be less apt to bite I hope!

That's true Tari, but we as adults can better protect ourselves. Our kids only have us to do that for them, and have to be taught. That was a very good teaching lesson that you posted, and there is definitely a lesson in it for all of us. Karma for you on reminding us to be careful.

Oh, that's great! 22 grams is small, but I'm sure in no time, you'll have her nice and plump! I could use any advice you have on training them to be handled. We just recently got 2 and they don't want us touching them.

Hi Brett, I have 4 kids, ages 8,12,15 & 18. My 12 year old has gotten bit a lot. He doesn't do anything wrong, so he knows how you feel. My advice to you would be to approach him slowly, and keep your hands down by your side or hidden from him. They usually bite out of fear, so even though you do nothing wrong, he is nervous enough that he's unsure around you, and will bite for that reason. You could try approaching him slowly with a treat or a toy. Sometimes they just want to be left alone and can't tell kids that, so they will bite to communicate that. Also if he knows you will yell or cry, or make any sound when he bites, it will become a game to him and it will continue. I know it's hard, but in time it will get better if you give no acknowledgment to his biting. Good luck, and listen to your Mom. She's a smart lady! BRETT, please join our "Parrot-Bite Me Club". There are a lot of us members there. You earned it!! Tell your mom to check it out! You won't feel so bad after reading our stories, you're not alone.<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/08/31 03:28

Any updates Mark? How's that sweet birdie doing? :cheer:

I give Talon peanut butter on toast every morning for breakfast. (we share it) It has protein in it and fat. Just don't overdue it because of the fat. I have found if I spread it too thick, she has problems, so now I spread it thinner, and she loves it.

Hi Razza and Welcome to the family. I live about 2 hours away from you. So Hi Neighbor! If you need help with the photo's, pm me and I can help you. But if you read on the FAQ page, it will explain how to post a photo. Good luck, and I look forward to hearing more!!

Toni, I hope things move along quickly. He is still young. You want to make sure he eating well before he comes home, so you don't have any problems and have to bring him back for a bit. That would be too hard on both of you. Hang in there, and please ask about the once a day feeding, sounds like maybe he needs more.:dry:

Spooky, thank you for the link. It's very informative. MrSpock, thats a beautiful play stand you have built. I wish I had someone who could build one for Talon. You do very nice work. Thanks for sharing a photo of it.

OMG! That's my favorite, how did you know? I munch on them at night while I am here. B)