Talon

There is paint out there that is no-odor, zero voc's. That is the best paint. It still has a slight odor to it. I had Talon's room where she sleeps painted with it, but I moved her into another room for 1 week, and kept the windows open with fans blowing to air it out. It was the middle of winter, so I was able to closed the room off. I moved her back in after 7 days,and all was well. But definitely don't use regular paint unless you can vent it real well, even then I would be careful. I'm sure others here have more info.

Ceasar loves Orange Juice? Talon hates it! I've tried several different kinds. She loves apple juice, and strawberry banana juice though.

Thanks Dan, Yes horses are dangerous, but this particular horse is a young ex-race horse that was very abused. You know what happens to them, so he has a lot of attack mechanisms he tries to use before you can get the better of him. That's where you have to be careful. But back to birds. Once you have bonded with your bird, and you build the trust with them, they won't bite for just any old reason. You'll be able to know when it happens most times, by reading their body language. Talon never bites too hard if you are paying attention to her moods. She loves to be on our shoulder, and will respect it, if you listen to her when she wants to go do something else. I guess their all different. :dry:

Hey, I've gotten bit by that same horse more times than I can count, just the other day, he flipped his head up and punched me square in the nose!! Boy did that make my eyes water. Can I skip the 12 step program too?.......on second thought, I never seem to learn, so I better repeat it. I'll see you guys on the second Tuesday of the month at 25:00 zulu time. :pinch: :pinch: Dan, I have continued to wear earrings, I'm just quick to keep them covered by my hair.

Very Nice Dan! Thank-you for this. This ought to be filled with lots of great stories, Talon does bite on occasion, if you ignore her while she is on you. But my best story is how one time when I had just gotten out of the shower, she flew onto my bare shoulder and landed SHARP talons and all, if that wasn't enough to yell "OUCH!", she proceeded to, in one quick swipe........rip BOTH my diamond studded earrings out of my ear, and into her beak! That was quite a feat for her, and a painful one for me!!! {Feel-bad-00020080} So, I guess Welcome to the club is in order for me!:pinch:

Okay, sounds great! I'm sure there are lots of us that are in the receiving mode, especially when going through the terrible two's! Support Staff is even better....you can tell us what size band-aids are the best!!:laugh: :laugh:

That's okay, try this link. This is the discussion that led to our gloves conversation. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/19427-help-911.html#19588

Dan, Lovely pictures!! Thanks for the update. Sounds like things are off to a great start, he loves you!! {Love-000200BF} Welcome to the Parrot Bite Me club!! Since you came up with the name, would you be CEO and start up a thread for this? I mean since you have such experience with biting!! I bet there would be some stories to tell!

Well, I now know that Talonsis has you beat by being the youngest, by 2 days!! Pretty amazing how you two are so close.

We recently had a discussion on this. Most greys don't like gloves. Ours attacks us, and will have nothing to do with going near our hands if we have any type of gloves on. There are perches that will help keep their nails trimmed down somewhat so they aren't as sharp.

I second that! Excellant job!! But where was the suit & tie???? Or the white dress shirt? :P

Hey, everyone, if we don't like it, can we give bad karma?? {Feel-good-0002006E}

No problem guys, I put it all on Cd's tab!! :P :laugh: :laugh:

Well, looks like due to technical difficulties, there will be a 10-15 minute intermission. Okay, Judy, let's go get a drink!!:pinch:

Just hurry up! Will there be popcorn?

Well, I'm fast, I had my manicure, pedicure, hair done. I'm dressed and anxiously waiting in the front row. I'm saving you a seat Judy, hurry! Oh, and I have my camera, so I'm all set!! Run Judy!!! {Nature-0002008E}

Well, perhaps we should all move up our appointments at the beauty parlor so we will have time to dress before the big event! {Feel-good-0002006E}

I'm just kidding about the crazies here, but it does take one to know one! So, no one but us "normal" people here I guess. :pinch: :woohoo: :blink: :laugh: B) :cheer:

Lidia, your's was wonderful! I loved it!!:woohoo: :woohoo:

I use the chains a lot. I string them as perches, hang toys on them, or just hang them from the cage of play area. Talon loves to play with them. :woohoo: :woohoo:

Is that possible???? {Feel-good-0002006E}

Congratulations & Welcome to our family. We're very excited for you. Just lots of love, patience, comfort and gentleness these first few days. You want to be a reassuring presence in his life while he adjusts to his new surroundings. Please keep us posted on how things are going. We'd love a picture when you can! :) There is lots of good information here, but if you have a specific question, ask away, we're happy to help!

Noooo, that's mine!!! :P I love that bunny, but since you got it first.......I guess I'll have to go with the kitty suit! {Nature-0002009A}

Well, Tari is right. A little history would help us advise you better. Was he a wild caught, or tame? How old is he? Has anything changed in his enviroment?

Oh, That is soooo cute! I'm glad you were able to go see him. Can he come home soon? :dry: