Talon

Wow! That"s an amazon for you.....He is the chosen one.. Lucky for you!!! A word of warning tho......he may turn to biting you or flying at you to keep you away from his new best friend...my amazon does that to my daughter. ( Pancho I mean...not the boyfriend....LOL)

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Oh how adorable!!

Nice, I would put the perch as high as possible. That's what greys seem to prefer. Also, I would wrap the chains in vet wrap, my greys have been known to get their claws stuck in them.

Not weird at all!

There are no words........ She is who she is....& I wouldn't have it any other way!! :cool:

I was leaving for work this am, & went into the bird room to say goodbye & blow daily kisses to my flock..I couldn't' resist taking a video of Talon, who already dug into her snack bowl to get the mini cone filled with cherry yogurt & topped off with granola. Wanted to share! Again...my phone wasn't recording well.....

Here is a small video of Rikki before I left for work today. She doesn't do much on camera, but I wanted her to feel like a star today!! My apologies for it being so choppy..not sure what happened there.. Also, please excuse the LOUD MOUTH in the background.. :rolleyes:

I have not been able to listen before this. Even tho I always allow shoulder birds I NEVER allow my face to get close enough to get bit. I always turn away...

After reading a few threads here..I am just overwhelmed by the amount of Birds others have. I am in awe of anyone who can handle more than the 6 I once had, (3 being small). So to make it easier for me..... Please reply with the total number of birds you have in your homes that you care for. A breakdown of the types would be much appreciated as well!! I will increase the reputation of anyone replying here. I have 3 parrots: 1-timneh african grey 1 congo african grey 1 yellow crowned amazon

The other night, Nilah my amazon was high up on my shoulder, I was reaching that arm up high, giving Talon her evening juice before bed. Nilah flew onto my shoulder and her chest was wedged into my ear. I could hear her heart beating clear as day.....it was an amazing moment to be that close to her chest and here how fast her little heart beats...that was a first for me & a moment I will never forget...absolutely amazing , the sound it was making..I never wanted to move from that position. Has anyone else had the pleasure of listening to their birds heart beating?

You are a good parront to set things up for Dorian....I think all parronts should do the same. I personally, have a life ins policy left to my 4 kids. I instructed my daughter to use her share for my 3 parrots as needed. I have left my parrots to her with the instructions for her to do what she feels is best in her heart. She is very much like me, and would only allow them the best place possible. She knows each parrot , their likes, dislikes, their routines, their personalities, and I trust she will do what is best for them whether it be keeping them, on, or giving them to whoever is best suited. It is written in my will as I am 55 and my parrots are 6-10 years old. I wish I could give each child one, but my daughter is best suited for them, not my boys. It is good you are looking into things now..I wish you the best of luck, it isnt an easy thing to do.

Oh Good Lord!!!!

Pics please........

I have to say, I agree with Nancy...there IS something different that he has noticed that you are unaware of...a new ring, a watch, a small cut, nail polish on your hand? Something is moved, a plant, blanket, pillow, furniture, light? A different time of day? Is he getting a full 12 hours of sleep and quiet time in the afternoon for a nap? Is the radio, tv on a different station? There is something in your house he fears that is different...you gotta be a detective and find it...

My birds love corn on the cob. I bought some yesterday as well. It is from North Carolina.

Of course a gluten free bagel is much more appealing than the raspberry waffles I made her...:rolleyes:

Yes, it is in the link.

Please tell Miss Gilbert her first order of business is to throw you out of her room here on Greyforums..... Miss Gilbert is welcome to attack your keyboard and tattle on you her human here in 4 The Birds Room......but you have your own room. love, Rikki

I would suggest putting a folded towel for padding on the bottom of the cage to rotect him if,it happens again, also a nightlight may help as well. My tag falls on occasion when she has a night fright. I have both for her.

Good well thought out decision. I wouldn't worry about Ryan, he has seen and grown up with the care and costs..his maturity will change and I am sure you raised him properly. He will step up to the plate when the time comes. Lots can change with our kids as the years go on....there is plenty of time..don't worrry, if he is so bonded, he won't let her down.

I do the same as luvparrots and judygram. Throw out the parrot ones and feed salt less human ones.

Very cool! I have ceiling fans, (regular ones) but I never run them on med or high. MY birds have always stayed away from them unless they are off or slow. Nilah & Talon both LOVE to ride them like a merry go round..

Does-this-CAG-look-unusually-dark-to-you Back to the topic at hand or I will lock this thread for good. Either offer advice to the original poster...or leave this thread for other topics elsewhere....

Interesting thread...I'm sure you'll get lots of opinions. I will say, that I think it's how they are raised by their parrots (us) that really determines their behavior....any animal I believe falls into that category . That being said...I bought my Amazon when she was 6 mos from a very reputable bird store...when I called them to follow up with her weight like they requested, I commented on how smart and talkative and sweet she seemed to be. They then told me that they only got their amazons from one breeder as her amazons are known for their talking and calm demeanor ...they told me where she was bred and from, turns out it was a breeder from South Carolina, and that they are very picky as to the reputation of the breeders they use for all their birds....they find a good one and they stick with that one.....so.....there you have it...my experience.