Talon

Well, Lidia, I think most of us are a little concerned about the safety in eating wood over the long term. I, for one, am curious if it is something to be concerned about. It's interesting that no one really has the answer to that. And you must admit, it is unusual behavior!

CD, maybe you should save those "expensive button down white shirts" for something real special. :whistle: And wear something else to Starbucks! Just a thought!!!

Thanks for sharing that with us. There's alot of truth in what you say.

CD, As I said once before, she is still touching lives 2+ years later. Quite a feat for such a spectacular bird. She was a beautiful friend, I can see it in her eyes. RIP Hercules.

This is what I think of anyone who hunts birds or animals. {Emotions-00020077}

Oops! You're right as always, Sorry.

Thumper If you go into your INBOX, click on SETTINGS, you can uncheck the email notification box.

You've got me beat on that one! I'd love to see that on video!!

Oooooh! How cute!! {Feel-good-00020114}

Splint, that's a great idea, except she's on my shoulder alot through-out the day! What about breaking necklaces & ripping your earrings out! That's always a favorite of hers also!! {Emotions-0002011C}

This is for you Sammy {Love-000200BF}

Don't you just love all the holes we have in our shirts these days??? {Feel-good-00020069}

Thank you for your story. It's always great to here from someone that has experience with a product. I'm really glad you shared that with all of us. Thanks!!

Talon won't wave. But she will take the jingle ball out of her mouth and wave it around with her foot like she sees us do with our hand.:laugh:

Thumper, Hello & Welcome. Sounds like you have lots of experience that we will benefit from. Looking forward to hearing more!!

Thumper, that is a cute story!! LOL {Feel-good-0002006E}

I have looked and can't find anything that says it is or isn't toxic. Maybe someone here will know.:dry:

Talon's playarea: Her nighttime cage: Her daytime cage: <br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/06/07 00:18

Oooh! That doesn't sound good. Fruit sticks instead maybe? Or a basket to chew on? Keep us informed of how he is doing.

I'm not positive, but I think they can learn words through-out their life. Maybe someone here can give more solid advice.

Snowman, I bought Talon a small basket of fruit wood branches online a while back. She loves to chew the bark off and chew them up. She has an obsession with pencils, so I sharpen them with my pencil sharpener, and she grabs them and runs away. Maybe that would substitute for toothpicks? Just a thought...:huh:

Cspersmum, You have such a way with words!! {Feel-good-00020069}

What's a typical day like at your house? Get Talon up at 9am. Share my breakfast with her. Put her on her play stand for about 30-45 min. Take her into the bathroom while I shower. Put her back on her playarea, or play cage ( only for about 2-3 hours) if I go out. How often is your bird out of their cage? Mostly the entire day, unless I'm out doing errands. I am fortunate that I work afternoons when my kids are home, so Talon can stay out while I'm at work. How often are they put on a playstand? We have 2 play area's, so we alternate through out the day. How much time do you spend actually handling your parrot? Several times through out the day, & eating meals with us. And 1/2 hour at night while she has nightly noodle time. What's your cleaning routine like? Change papers every 2 days. Clean playstands and cages weekly. Rinse out air filters weekly, and clean humidifiers once a week. What time do you cover/uncover their cage? Covered 9-9:30 pm. Uncover at 9am. How often do you feed them? Talon eats all our meals with us. She also gets pellets/seeds in the am. She gets veggie's in the afternoon, and snacks on grapes, nachos, apples. And uncooked pasta for a before bedtime snack. Do you take them outside, in the car, on vacation etc? We have an adventure pack for her to take her outside. (I've had no luck with the aviator harness.) I put her in the adventure pack to go to the car, then I let her out so she can perch on whatever she wants when we go for a ride about once a week. She loves the car.

That's wonderful news. Gina sounds like a smart. content & happy bird! I'm very happy for you!:cheer:

Kat, I hope you fid a really special home for him. Sometimes when people sell horses, they up the price so they insure that it goes to someone who seriously wants to give that horse a good home. I like to think that the same goes for any bird or animal. Don't be afraid of the money making issue. Just be sure he goes to someone who will truly love him and give him a good home for the rest of his life .