Talon

I have 3 parrots, and they very much enjoy having a small flock to be with when they are in their cages and I am at work. I see it gives them comfort, as if one is in their cage they get upset if a bird or two is missing. That being said, they were ot brought up as babies together, and although they enjoy not being alone when I'm gone, they in no way are buddies. My amazon and tag do play chase thru the house, seeing who can fly faster etc. but none of my parrots really enjoy each other as far as playing and preening. They have learned TO tolerate each other and to co exist together. They do have a pecking order and they know it. Although they climb in each others cages to sneak things when the cages are left open and empty, I would NEVER EVER even under my supervision allow them in a cage together. They would for sure kill each other. A cage is their domain and they are the kings and queens of their cages. It is the only "safe" place that is completely theirs. Unless you have2 greys related and raised as babies together, you can not put or ever expect them to share a cage if you can't afford or find space for a new cage for a new bird, then don't get one. It is very important they have and continue to keep their own space. Many parrots are extremely protective per their cages and some don't allow your hand in the cage , but love you to pieces when they are out. My amazon will bite you and bite you hard if you put your hand or finger anywhere near her cage when she's in it, even me who she is very lovingly bonded too. On occasion, i have had 2 bicker over a favorite place, bigger parrot trying to chase the smaller one off, they have started fighting a few times, and yelling doesn't stop it. The only way to get them apart is to spray them with a spray bottle....which I always have on hand just in case.. I am VERY happy I don't have one parrot, I see it would be too lonely in my situation.

Yes, I too use office matts under my cages, but I like the boot tray idea for smaller places

Oh aren't you just a riot!!!! lol But actually, that's not a bad idea...let's see how THEY like me eating their food!!!!!!

Ok Ray, I hear ya......but when is it my turn to spend money on ME??? ..................................oh yea, I forgot......I have parrots........so NEVER!!!!!!

I'm not so sure about gender & behavior in greys, but there definitely is in Amazons.

Nice to know, I'm not the only one with 3 brats who try my nerves...

WOW...TALK ABOUT PATIENCE. a must FOR all NEW PARROT OWNERS...TO HANDLE THINGS LIKE THAT, HELPED HER TO BECOME YOUR LOVING COMPANION. (Sorry bout the caps...at work...no time to retype..

Yes, the secret closet talkers. They do love to talk when no one is listening. Don't worry, he's not plotting his next attack! Be patient and confident he will pick up on your nerves ness . Also, you have to remember, he comes with 5 years of baggage, they never forget..

Where are you located, and do you have references?

Hi, a month and a half is a very short time in a greys life for him to trust you. It can take a very long to e to build enough trust and bond for them to be compliant to your wishes. It is good you are letting him out and spending as much time as possible with you. But have you tied allowing him to come out of his cage on his own terms? Perhaps leaving the door out, and just talking to him? They are very cautious birds and it can take lots of time, praise and patience before they will always step up when you wish, and sometimes they just decide they don't want to. You have to respect that to build a bond. Just relax, give it time and have no expectations from him. You need to allow him a time to adjust to you and your home. He does t even have a clue that this is his forever home just yet. It took my cag who was a year and a half old when I got her, and I was her 4 th home...2 years to final settle in and understand this was her home for life.

I posted before how my birds only want what is on my plate and nothing else. So 2 of my birds are now gluten free.....Talon still eats regular food, but Nilah and Rikki prefer my gluten free toast and bagels....I've given up trying to keep it from them....but it's so EXPENSIVE!!!!

Too funny! My birds all yell, OMG, I guess I say it a lot too....

Never eVer let your fids eat raw potatoes or raw potatoe skins, they are toxic to them. I cook my corn on the cob and cut it into smaller pieces for them to hold. Just keep trying, it can take a while and sometimes it depends on their 'mood'..

Yes, Chezron, Stainless Steel is the safest and best wire to use, but very few can afford it. I did a lot of research and there are many rescues and others that use GAW. Yes it contains zinc, but as I found and many will tell you, unless your bird is going to live it in, (mine don't) and you have birds that will hang on it and chew it or climb it a lot, there is little worry. Because of that fact, (Zinc) I made certain to fill my aviary with perches, boings, atoms, and play stands. It is literally overflowing so they have no reason to need to climb onto the wire. And my birds are never left unattended or for any length of time as I work. When I am home, I open the window going into my aviary and they are free to fly in the house as they please. As for the rust, mine is attached to my house and there is an overhang, so little water ges to it, and it will take years to rust.

That's great!

Yes! I know others have gone bigger, but I wanted it so my daughters cockatiel and talon my tag had zero chance of getting their head stuck in the little squares.

I'm not sure how or why Nilah started this game, but on occasion, she will walk up onto my lap, pick up her foot, grab onto my finger and roll over onto her back where she decides to wrestle with my hand. Tonight I grabbed my phone with my free hand and tried to snatch a video. It's not great, but you get the idea.......

That is absolutely hysterical! She picked you, and she let everyone know that was that!! Thata girl Cricket! Her life ended and began with that one amazon CHOMP!!!

Luvparrots, make sure you get GAW wire, not GWA

Oh boy.....I can't wait!!! God knows I need all the help I can get with Nilah....I can't wait to learn how to polish my bond with her. She can be a handful, but I'm learning to outsmart her all the time letting her think it's the other way around...it's the only way to handle her at times. No better words were spoken in yor post, great questions for anyone thinking about adding an amazon to their family. It really is all about knowing your place in their lives, not the other way around.

Yay!!! I'm very excited for you! Yes that I think is the best, I am putting window screen on the outside of y aviary, as we have an influx of bees and hornets this year, they occasionally fly in and I am worried about the getting stung, I think it would kill the being so small.

WOW! Congrats to hubby! That's fantastic! YOU must be so proud!

Thank you Muse. I never as a rule bring my outside flowers into the house, but I had cut a few lilies to take to work, but Nilah found them before I caught her.

Oh dear!! I am so sorry...

If it's poisonous or toxic and in my house..Nilah will find it!! Doesn't matter where I hide it, cupboards, closets, cabinets. Yesterday I couldn't find her anywhere...Guess where she was??? She crawled thru the cat door into the basement, and was perched up on some shelves pulling the fiberglass insulation down from the ceiling!! I sometimes wonder how she's still alive! As for WHERE WAS I when this happened?? Folding laundry on the couch, I have an open floor plan, but last I saw, she was on top of the fridge... She's worse than any of my 4 kids were!