Talon

Yes, there is no guarantee that introducing a grey to a bath regimen a certain way, will ensure that they like it. I have 2 greys, one will bathe on her own terms, and the other one rarely will, and again it is on her own terms. I learned that over a few years, you would think I was murdering them if I tried to get them wet in any way shape or form. Most important, don't force it, let THEM decide. It won't hurt them if they do not bathe weekly. IMO

No matter how many times I read this, it brings tears to my eyes, how heartbreaking. What a precious soul, he is blessed to have found you and Maggie.

Miggy, What are you reviving a 2 year old thread that obviously has no reverence to us these days.?

Nancy, I decided to stay with my alarm company that I already have. All the other companies were just as expensive, and I ave a lot of $$ invested in ths one. Door and window alarms, motion sensors, glass breaking sensors and extra boxes. I have 6 doors, tons of windows, so it's a big expense.

I have the DSC-930L. Seems to work well. I'm happy with it. I bought that one because it was wireless, has 2 way audio, an app for my phone as well as computer and I had a Best Buy gift card for $25 and the cost was $90 minus the gift card, so I ot it for $65.

Just wanted to update: I bought the D-Link web cam for my bird room. I can access it on my computer or phone anytime. It serves the purpose. It is supposed to be 2-way, but I can't seem to get it to work, only one way. My birds are very quiet and in active.....

Hello. Please tell us more about yourself. Do you have any birds?

Ugh...hate winter!

Wow! That's fantastic RAY!!!!! I wish my birds would WANT to go back in their cages, but never! Would love to see a video of that.

Jay, I HAVE NOTICED!!! I highly respect the new you just as I did the old o was well!

Thanks Nancy, but these are my rules...the ones I allow. It was much worse as I posted on another thread about bedtime and Nilah. I allow her this special time with me.....she's adorable ! There are some nights, it is short and I make her step up, but how can I possibly pass up this precious time of cuddles, love and bonding with her? She has such limited time with me one on one, this is OUR time and I cherish it most nights.....

Tomorrow, Saturday is Talon's birthday! She will be 7 years old. She is the oldest in my house. She has always been so sweet. But she is the joker of the flock. She plays tricks on us and then laughs when she got us!! Pretty smart if you ask me!! She has now started asserting herself when it comes to Nilah trying to bully her. When Talon makes up her mind that something is her's she will stand her ground until Nilah gets the message and flies off. Talon is the most well behaved one as well, she gets to stay out of her cage more because I know she will behave if I am outside, the others have to go to jail!!!

Ray you are so right. Others don't know what they are missing. It's just like a couple who never has children, they can't know the joy of having a child .

Nilah has a ritual I must adhere to every night at bedtime. She knows when its time for Bed and she will fly off into the bird room where it is dark. Always landing on the same spot on the curtain rod where she waits until I get around to deciding to put them all to bed. it's a different time each night. Sometimes i do hear her say quietly, "do you want to go to bed? Eventually I go in there, I am required to step up onto the love seat, then step onto the end table, next i am to look up at her as she growls at me while opening up her beak and acting as though she is trying to bite me....I then am to reach my left hand up to her biting head, she then puts her head down where I have to pat her, rub her head and neck and massage her.....while my left hand is doing this, my right hand is go up to her where she is to put her left foot onto it like she would step up, but she wraps it around my finger and holds this position while my right hand is massaging, rubbing scratching her head......she is whining and cooing in an amazon way quietly like a dog .......next she puts her head down while I rise onto my tippy toes to kiss her head, no more than 4 times or she will quickly raise her head up, growl and bite me! By now, my arms are going numb, my legs are getting tired....you see, i have been up since 4 or 5 am, worked 2 jobs that day, come home to animals, kids, cooking dinner and laundry, so I am pretty tired. FINALLY! When she decides she's had enough, she will turn to bite my left hand, stay in that one footed on my right hand position, wait what seems like forever, and then step up with her other foot, say, "nuh nites." thats my cue that she is ow going to allow me to step down from the end table, then the love seat, a big step as i am trying to be gentle step onto the floor as I walk with her to her cage, all the time trying to remain calm so she doesn't fly off as she is biting my hand or fingers hard enough trying to get a response out of me.....THEN into her cage as she is still saying "nuh nites" over and over as I lock her in and cover her for the nite. Who says amazons aren't fun?

Grat advice! All my parrots are shoulder parrots, they are free to fly to my shoulder anytime they like. I rears ly turn my face directly towards them, as it could startle them and they naturally would bite out of instinct. I talk to them about what I am doing or ask them about their day. I always acknowledge their presence on my shoulder and make it a special time for them. My a,amzon loves to be on my shoulder when I get home from work, she will rub her head against my cheek over and over for cuddles as she hums. Love it! She shows me how much she missed me....making me feel guilty for working so much...

Welcome to our family! Bless you for adopting this lucky grey. You sound like you want only the best for your new family member. You came to the right place for support and advice. I look forward to hearing more and seeing lots of pictures!

Video of you and Dayo exercising together please ............oh, Pretty please???

There isn't much more to say that Dave hasn't already said. A big YES, way to cold for a grey.

There is nothing more fun than reading about an amazon. I enjoy this.

"It's a feather that brought us together" That is our new Greyforum Motto.......I love it! Kudos to Ray!!!!!!!

Adorable!!!!!

Talon and my birds occasionally pull this routine. They wil be fine for as long time, then they decide NO more going in their cage. I always talk to them as I am heading to their cage, and ALWAYS have a special treat to give them when I put them in their cage. There has been times, I have had to chase one around the house, blocking off doorways, and even towelling or holding them tight. They soon learn they are going in the hard way, or the easy way. In a couple of days, they are back to letting me put them in nicely with a special treat. They do go thru stages, especially Talon my 7 year old.

Adorable! My tag loves ice cubes, my others.....well let's just say Eek! Is how they feel about ice

Thanks Nancy, but I have 12 fire, smoke and CO2 alarms. But they are useless if no one is home to act if they go off. In my case, I want an alert system when we are gone.

Oh my.......I am so very sorry. Can only imagine the pain you are going thru right now. Please don't blame yourself. Cherish the memories you have and celebrate his life as best you can. We want you to stay,but understand it may be too painful. Perhaps one day, you will find room in your heart for a new addition. Keep in touch please. My thoughts and prayers are with you.