Talon

LOL! Talon loves to sharpen her nails, just wait!

Oh boy, that's right make us all jealous with your hawaii pictures. B) Aren't you also going to Las Vegas as well? Maybe you'll strike it rich there and will buy us all new top of the line cameras?! :woohoo:

OOOH! Right on!! That is so true.

That was great!

Zoesdad, I agree with your advice. It is very scarey and risky if you are inexperienced with hand-feeding. I hope Karla takes your advice. Karla, keep us posted on what you decide to do and how things are going. :dry:

I have the Rebel. I love it. B) Melissa

We put alon to bed around 9-9:15. We also cover the cage as she sleeps in my son's room and he's up all hours using his computer. Talon will not sleep if there is any noise, sh'e a very light sleeper. (My son uses headphones at night) She also sleeps in a fleece hut. She climbs in when we tell her it's time for nite-nites and rests her head on the side and sleeps most the nite. She doesn't seem to eat or drink or play at nite. We uncover her cage at 9 in the am. She rarely takes a nap. Did when she was younger, but not now.

I usually weigh in the afternoon. Talon won't stay still in the am and I can't get an accurate weight at that time.

They are all different. We got Talon at 9 weeks old. And she was fully weaned. They are all different, but at 4 weeks, I'd definately get as much info as possible and definately get advice asap from an avian vet. You have to be careful not to get too much food in their crop.

Congratulations! Wow, 4 weeks is young. Have you ever hand fed before? did the breeder give you any advice? And do you have a thermometer to test the temp. of the food. You have to be very careful so it's not too hot.

I rarely see Talon drink from her water bowl either. Since she is out most the day, I offer her little drinks of water or watered down juice. She also learned about 6 months ago to say "Thirsty Bird "when she is thirsty. Si that helps if I forget to offer her a drink when she's hanging out with me in my office.

She's still a cute baby!!! Wait till she starts flying and lands on your head!!!! Talk about wanting to clip nails.:side:

here are the latest http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2822.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2824.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2826.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2819.jpg yay!! Now I can take pictures without flash...:laugh: Thank you!!! Melissa

She started out at 268 around 3 months. She has steadily gained weight. 300 is the most she has weighed so far. Sounds like your grey is doing well!

Ha HA HA! I suppose you could just insult me so I'll leave..... (you know I'm kidding!)

ah, that makes more sense! I'll go try that now. Thanks! HeatherStrella, what kind of camera do you have? Melissa

I may have asked before, how old is Zoe?

alright, well I figured I will post the latest ones here... I had tried to use the partial metering mode, but do you use it with flash? This is what happened without flash: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2786.jpg http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2785.jpg and I used flash on this one, but she wasnt really near the window as much. http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2790.jpg and here's an another from the other day. I like the look of it, how theres really a small area which is in focus http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s98/talon1013/IMG_2718.jpg Melissa<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/05/12 19:10

Sounds pretty easy. B)

Thaks, it's nice to hear that so far most feel it's ok not to clip their wings as long as it's safe. Elsewhere I've been told they should stay clipped. I appreciate the quick replies. Thanks so much!! I've really been uncomfortable with feeling like I have to clip them, when I know Talon prefers to fly if needed. So far she hasn't abused the freedom.

Thanks, Yes I read that ionizers are bad for birds as well. Do you have much maintenance?

They are great! It is a free standing unit that you can put under the cage on the floor. Weekly maintenance consists of rinsing a small filter out. It filters out dander/dust and many bird & human ailments. It is warranted for life. You do have another filter to change about every 4 months, so there is a cost in upkeep for that. I bought 6 as we have a big house. I have one asthmatic son, so I bought one for his room. Talon also has a sleep cage and has one it that room as well. my house is alt less dustier!! I love them, the air just smells so much cleaner as I have alot of dust where I live. Check out this website. If you call them with questions, the owner is the one to talk to you (not some operator). He will spend alot of time talking to you and answering your questions. See the link below: http://www.aircleanersforbirds.com/

What kind of air filters systems does everyone here have? I bought the JWR germicidial air systems. I have found that they work great! Just curious if anyone here has them as well.

The more you spend time with him, the less time it will take. But all good advice above. Take it slow and really make it sound fun & exciting when you introduce new things. Good luck and keep us posted!!

Talon now weighs 300 grams. She is 19 months and a timneh. Just curious what the average weight is on greys here.