Talon

Sarah, I agree with Judygram, one is not any better than the other. Just different body sizes. We have 3 horses, I understand what you mean about the horse remark! What do you have for a horse, and do you ride. Not trying to hijack this thread, just curious. We could always move this over to the off-topic section. You can reply there if you want.

Here, Here!!

Hi & Welcome! It's great that you joined before you got your bird, that way you can know so much beforehand. I wish I had done the same. There is so much great advice here, just keep reading, you'll learn all you can very fast. I'm not sure what to tell you, just make sure it is a reputable place wherever you get your grey. Keep looking, they are out there. Do you have a preference? Tag or cag? :whistle:

I don't think there is enough space here for all of us to list what our birds say, but as far as cute things, Talon says, "Spaceship, phew phew phew!" , And yells at my youngest son, "Matthew, RIGHT NOW!". and the usual, peekaboo etc. She also can tell you what a chicken says. "Thirsty bird" when she is thirsty. I think that's enough. I could go on & on, but I won't. :lol:

I agree with you, good advice. Talon tried mostly whistling in the beginning and we would all mimick her. I found that's all she would do, so we stopped all whistles, and only talked to her, then she started talking instead. Now that she's a little older, she does both. She started talking at 4 1/2 months! Proud Mama here!

How Cute! Looks like you are going to have quite a talker there! :woohoo:

Ooh! I knew about the other things, but not the light bulbs from DuPont. I hope everyone here reads your post! :huh:

Talon likes to hang upside :silly: by climbing all over my curtains, then she starts yelling and attacking them. She won't let you help her if she's stuck tho, she wants to do everything herself! Stubborn Bird!!! :blink:

Caspersmum, What a great idea for this thread! And yes, I will definately switch from a razor blade (which gouges the floor if your not careful) to a credit card. A much better use for them!:cheer:

I would just to make it softer and to get any pesticides off of it. But I'd love to hear the answer for real.

I know that feeling all to well.

It would appear that they drop most of what they are eating. But they do get some of it in. They are messy eaters. So I wouldn't be too concerned about all that is falling out of their beak. I would recommend that you purchase a digital scale. You can find them pretty cheap if you look hard enough. Then I would weigh him daily for now to make sure he isn't dropping any weight. And never be afraid to ask any questions. We have all been in your shoes before. There is such helpful advice here. SO keep up the questions!! It will only make you a better parent to your baby.

Sorry, to hear about all of this. I'm sorry to tell you I have no experience with this, but maybe you could call a vet and get some advice. I would definately put an air cleaner in there, and continually air it out. I would be very careful about the fumes. I use this rule of thumb, if you can smell it, then definately your grey will. Be careful and ask a vet.

They stay dark until around 6-7 months, then they will lighten. They will then turn greenish/ yellow. Now Talons are grey, and she is 19 months ols. I understand they will turn blue, but I'm not sure at what age they do that. Someone here will have better advice. <br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/05/17 18:04

Talon used to do that when we first got her. She stoppped after we stopped giving her warm cereal or applesauce with a baby spoon.

Looking forward to hearing & seeing more. SInce we can't all be there, this will be the next best thing. (maybe

CD, pm you if you want me to go back to you know where and get in touch with this person.

mmmmmm, I wonder exactly what he's saying when he does that? Maybe reading you the riot act so you can't hear?! :evil:

Who are you talking to CD?

Heatherstrella, That sounds alot like Talon. I love your pictures of Harrison. :cheer:

I'll have to look into that book. Talon does on occasion bite. More like the "sucker punch". Talon whistles alot. I think she picks it up from the outside birds. But she also is a good talker. I like your avatar!!

Ya, that's the scarey part! :unsure:

I'd love that! Thanks!!

Judygram, I probably should have left that one alone also, but every once in a while, you have to get him back!! :silly:

Very Nice Traci. I love those!!! Especially the pull my finger one. :laugh: