Talon

One thing about me that my dear friends know, is that when something is weighing on my mind and I have had enough, I just have to let it out. Well, this is one of those times. I stay logged on here at Greyforums 24/7. I have access full time from my Blackberry, my iPad, or my computer. Every post that is written here comes directly to me in an email, I read them all. I see all the caring, helpful, loving members here who want nothing but the best for every bird here. I see that we all feel very attached, as a family, your bird is our bird, we love each and every bird here as if it was an extension of our family. We care for them, we worry when something isn't right with them, we laugh when we read their fun antics, we're proud when they take flight for the first times or say their first word. We get excited by every story we read. We smile when we watch their videos or see their pictures, proud Parronts we are! But we also cry when they leave us too soon, or are lost. It breaks my heart when I see posts like that, I cry and can't bring myself to read those sad stories, it's too painful for me. I also see that many of us members have become good friends, we care about each other. We worry when others are having problems, we share in their accomplishments. For the most part we treat each other with respect. Well, what has been weighing heavily on my mind, is the way I see others treat each other. Sometimes members bicker over being "Right"or "Wrong" and it can get personal. There is no right or wrong, there is only what works best in your home with your family and your flock. I think members tend to forget the personal side and that we are all human with personal problems, family problems, emotional issues, depression, suicidal thoughts, illness, terminal illness, etc. Sometimes being hidden by the Internet and a screen makes it easy to say things you wouldn't say to others faces. The written word can come across as cold and unfeeling. Feelings get hurt, offended, and angry. I just want to remind everyone that you never know what's going on in someone's life. Being here trying to offer advice and help others may be the only purpose you have at that time in your life. If we can help someone in that manner, then I am happy to make that person feel better. Sorry for the long post, but I just want to say, you never know the struggles that others are dealing with........have some compassion.... better yet, have LOTS of compassion....

Okay, here's what's going on. I have had my cockatiel for going on 3 weeks. Nilah my amazon always insists on going over onto the cage and only wants to regurgitate over and over for my cockatiel, Piper. She does it so many times over and over, when I take her off the cage, which is nonstop, she of course being an amazon and wanting her own way, will step up, but then bite my hand cause she needs to let me know, she's mad!!! So, the question is, HOW do I discourage this regurgitating over and over? It doesn't matter whether Piper is in or out of his cage, she will climb all over it and do it anyways...

Ewwwwww..........

I am heartbroken over your loss. How sad for you. I know you did the best you could for him under the circumstances. Unfortunately by the time birds show any symptoms, it is usually too late.. I do,want to say, that depending on the part of the world you are from, it can be nearly impossible to find an avian vet. We in the United States are very lucky in that regard, we have many here. You do the new you can in your world for your pets. I live in the US and although I have 6 birds, I don't use a board certified avian vet. The closest one is too far away, however my vet has a grey and a big part of his practice IS birds and hs been for many years. He is the best in this area. Please fill that void in your hearts soon as you can. Even it it's not a grey, other species like a cockatiel would do wonders.

Both my greys are completely black. They are both 7 years old.

You guys are too funny! We dont even bother to play board games anymore, my birds think EVERY turn is theirs ....

I have a wood burning fireplace in my living room. I do use it on occasion, but not every day and night. We did lose our power in a storm for 6 days last winter. With no heat, our only option with 5 birds was to wheel their cages into our living room and heat with the fireplace to keep us and them warm. They seemed to do fine with it. The only worry with it always is if the house gets smokey, occassionally when we first light it it does if I haven't heated the flue up enough, if that happens, my kids rush the birds stairs and close them into my bedroom, I open all the windows downstairs and air it out. When it is clear, we bring the, back downstairs.

Great pictures everyone! Love them!!!!!!

Not so sure Piper agrees with that sentiment.......

Tried Ray, but she INSISTS that little boy belongs to her!!!! She even tries to attack and bits me if I go near her. but she doesn't scare me and she knows it. As protectives as she is, she still does what I tell her and steps up when I say to... All she wants to do is regurgitate and feed him.......over and over and over

Awwww. Naked would be fun! Spoil sports!!!!

Guess I should clarify. If I ruffle Nilah's feathers on her head and anywhere on her body, it is GREY on the base of all her feathers, then green or yellow or blue or red depending on the area of her body.

Well even tho my bedroom is upstairs in the other end of the house, and Pipers cage is downstairs in the kitchen area.......I was awaken at 5:30AM by the loud whistling of the Zelda Theme song repeatedly....he's adorable!!

Awwww. What a sad story......I have 6 birds.......yikes, do I really have 6???????? Ever thought I'd ever have that many....good grief! Wat a horrible case of MBS.

All my birds are covered and sleeping in their cages....seeing as I have no idea if Piper has ever been covered at night, i only half cover his cage until he gets used to it. Piper is talking up a storm tho. Hes saying "Pretty bird", "you're a pretty bird" and making several kissy sounds! He's whistling a song I can't quite pinpoint. He finally is starting to relax and settle in. Today every time I walked by his cage and said pretty bird or talked to him, he came oer to the front of his cage close to me. I keep his cage door open and he spends most his time on top of his cage. He is sooooo cute!!! I love the adorable voice he has!!! And he's gorgeous too! Yup, I'm in love.....l:cool:

hmm....I'll give it a shot...Nilah is grey

Thanks Judy for letting me know about the hand fear. I am just letting him do his thing and settle in, not trying to do anything with my hands.

I just moved his cage into our kitchen area where there is more to see with our every day goings on. He is very close to our parakeets, has a window looking out to our deck and backard. He seems happier cause he has the keets to chat with. Te other birds don't seem to care, even Nilah has called down and accepted him by having him around that area. Piper is chatting away right now with the Keets. He just stays on top of his cage all day.

Well today, Nilah was on top of my new cockatiels cage trying to get close to him......then all of a sudden as she leaned closer to him, she regurgitated all down into his cage.....I don't know who was more suprised, me or Nilah, the look on her face was priceless! She didnt know what just happened......And yes, this was the first time she has ever done this.

Owning an amazon, bites are a daily occurrence....she does that to let me know she's not happy I'm taking her away from the forbidden thing she is chewing into pieces...

Those are adorable . Thanks for sharing, a real beauty for sure!

Thank ou for haring this with us everyone, for those of us who have not experienced this first hand, but know of others that do, it is wonderful to have this type of insight and understanding.....I will continue to follow this thread and learn and REMEMBER all I have learned so that I can be more enlightened and u derstNding for those that suffer with this illness. Again, thank you.... Although I am sorry for all you have to handle...makes me feel selfish when I complain about the little things in my life..on those days, you will be in my thoughts...

Beautiful pics!

You are so right. If you are able to take te time to read the body language of a Zon, then you will have a very fullfilling relationship with it. They will bring you love and comfort, yes comfort on bad days, they sense it, and will resort to just being quiet, being there with you, and cuddling when you need it. Not at all like a grey, on a bad day, they are usually close by and quiet. Nilahdoes all the signs, eye pinning, tail flared, omitting her cologne, but no growl.....hisses like a snake only. She will step up when she is doing that if tell her too...good bird! But she does this behaviour when she is mad, guarding her cage, she is VERY protective over her cage, we are NEVER allowed to put our hand in her cage as far as she is concerned, or she will bite hard, doesn't stop me if I have to tho. she also does this behaviour when she is excited, and we have company and she is flirting with them.

We decided on Piper fr a name. He loves to climb out of his cage and hang around the top, but is scared of hands... so we have our work cutout for us. The greys could care less about him, but Nilah......well thats a completely different story....