Talon

Way to go Talonsis! You're getting better with every shot! :woohoo:

What an incredible story. That brings tears to your eyes! Such a special caring bird already!! You're very lucky.

Very nice, Tari! And what a good buy you got!!

Sorry you felt you had to take the pictures down. I think we were just afraid, like CD said, one scratch to your bird can be fatal to Tequila. Cats can a emit a poison in their claws and saliva. That's why one bite or scratch is so deadly to birds and rodents. It is scarey for some of us that do have cats that eat birds the size of our greys to see. I know for me, it is one of my biggest fears with our cats. But please don't be offended, we know you love Tequila just as much as we all love our birds!

Yay! I'm so happy for the both of you. Thank-you for the best news ever! {Communicate-0002011B}

Thank you for the update. I'm glad he's still around. And may this be the day you get him back safe & sound. Please keep us posted.

OH! So cute!! :cheer:

You are so lucky! Keep it up, and he will continue to like it.

Same here! Those little "bee bites" hurt! :ohmy:

Ouch! :ohmy:

I have the same one. It works well when they are in their cage.

We'll all be praying for a safe and quick return home.

Oh no! Keep calling him, he'll know your voice, and hopefully come to you. Maybe try some food or treats to lure him to you. Good Luck and pleas keep us informed. I hope he comes back to you quickly and safely.:dry:

Well, you are right about Ceasar being so easy. Talon came to us with her wings clipped, but she could fly enough, to get away from me in the shower. The mister I use, is one that is made just for birds, so it is a fine mist that just keeps coming out of the attached tube. There is no spraying like with a spray bottle. She does resign herself after a few minutes to it, but I can see in her eyes that she's not very happy about it.

I know how you feel, but how about some solutions?:huh:

That's a tough one. Like Judy said, it's easier if they were little. Maybe some good advice will come along to help you with that.:dry:

Hi Toni, and welcome! I use newspaper, it's cheaper and easy to dispose of for cleaning. I personally would be afraid Talon would try and put the gravel in her beak and accidently swallow it. But I'm sure there are others here that have used gravel perhaps and have better advice.

Spectre, First of all, Welcome, you'll find lots of good information & advice here to any question you ask. A grey is never too old to learn new things, so I'm sure once you two have bonded, that will occur. You sound like you are doing very well in the time you spend with her. FairY is right when she says that Patience is the key, after all she's been through. It will take time to adjust. I believe all greys do that flutter with their chest. Talon does it, I wouldn't worry about it. Keep us posted, and looking forward to seeing pictures!

Very nice meaning, FairY

So you think it's better never to get them wet because they don't like it? Some greys hate water, but how healthy is that for their skin? Just curious what you think. I've tried putting Talon on a perch or shower rod in the shower since she was 12 weeks old, consistently. She never liked getting wet. But I'm open to any suggestions you have other than misting her...........:huh:

Welcome, I'm very excited for you. I know it's hard to wait, and like you said, it will be worth it. Keep us posted, and post some pictures as soon as you can. Do you have a name picked out yet? :dry:

I'm with you on the old age thing. LOL

Monique, she is if I remember to take her to the potty basket or listen for that whistle that tells me, but if I forget, well, then it's my fault!

Definitely would come in handy for me. I wouldn't have to keep looking translations up on my comnputer when our workers come in and want something unusual. I say Let's do it! :woohoo:

Tari, I'm not going to debate this issue with you or anyone here. Everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion, and have their own reasons for the way they feel. But just so you know, I have a history that makes me understand WAY more than you know. So I wish you well, and that's all I'll post about this issue.