Talon

Talon and Rikki will be 7 years old this year. Nilah will be 3 years next week.

Oh my! Thats terrible. My birds have potty baskets, they usually go in them, or else I keep an eye on their body language, that lets me know,when they are going to go.

Many greys just don't like to be touched, cuddles or scratched. I have 3 parrots, one that I have had since 8 weeks, she never likes to cuddle or be touched. The other 2 love it. So you never know...they all have different personalities, likes and dislikes.

You are lucky, cause Talon has been in the shower with me for the past 7 years almost daily, she will perch on the shower rod, or mostly on top of the shower head which does have a hose like the one you showed us, and she will stick her head under just enough to drink the water that comes out over and over again, but OMG! DON'T GET HER WET!!!! I've spent 7 years trying all kinds of different and gentle ways, no way will she let her precious feathers get wet by anyone other than her!

Yea Judy, we HAVE to go to Bird Paradise together!!!! What a blast we would have and we can spend oodles of money we don't have!!!!! Thats what they make plastic cards for.. Lol

I always enjoy listening to Dayo, he sounds just like you Dan, such a deep voice! Especially when all us gals here have greys that speak in female voices!

Scumbags! How infuriating!!! I must say I am suprised a pet store would not have security cameras in place. Many owners of parrots I know, myself included, have security alarms on doors and windows of their homes as people have been known to break into houses where they hear parrots and steal them...

I would like to let everyone know that in this room, we have many stickies about understand body language, biting issues, and general handling of your birds. It's always good no matter how many years you've had your parrots, no matter how much trust you have between the two of you, no matter how bonded you are to your parrot to RE-READ them every once in a while as reminders..... I have seen many posts here in the last few months by some members about FORCING yourself on your bird, NEVER appropriate! Or acting as a PARENT with expectations of them behaving like a child, NEVER a good thing for your birds mentality, it will have an effect over time, and just insisting they behave in the way YOU feel they should, WRONG! These are wild creatures, they will never be domesticated, and expecting them to become our "pets" does nothing but put stress on them that WILL effect their health and mental state as they age. It is up to US their care givers to do everything we can to understand their behavior, accept it, and LOVE them unconditionally. Understand there will be days where they mis behave, just like children, days where they are into everything and driving you bonkers, days when you feel like all you do is follow them around cleaning up after them, days when you are exhausted from work, your kids, life's stresses and just don't have the patience for them, but understand, although they cant possibly know what stresses you have in your life, they CAN feel it, they WILL know when your sad, mad, they WILL feel when things arent right with you and they WILL love you unconditionally. But ONLY if you allow them to be the wild creatures that God intended, not children that must behave according to OUR rules. And in return for that small gift you give them, you will have the most beautiful relationship with a wild bird that you could ever imagine! They will love you, tease you, go to any extreme to get your attention, some days they just want to be with you, you don't need to talk to them, touch them, or feed them, they are just happy to be WITH you. They will call for you, get excited to see you, and forgive you if you RESPECT who they are, if you don't respect them, then you WILL be raising a very troubled parrot. Remember, they DIDN'T ask to be brought into our homes, they have no say over their living conditions, they can't tell you what they do or don't like, we have to figure things out for ourselves by allowing them THEIR rights and understanding them. Food for thought......

Ray that's hysterical!! How original. Beautiful grey you have there ! Thanks for the pics, he looks very content in life.

Hey Doug, after our Easter festivities settle down, I will start a new thread about this. I will post pictures of how I handle Talons morning bomb that she holds in all night. I think you might lime it, or at least your wife will. My other birds think nothing of pooping whenever they want in their cages,but Talon being the prissy little neat and tidy girl she is will hold it all day or night if she has to so not to poop in her cages.

My greys act like they are being murdered when I try and give them a shower. Rikki almost pops the blood vessels around her eyes, so I gave up on that idea. I do spritz them with a spray bottle when they are not looking, but mostly they prefer to do their own baths in water bowls.

Thanks Jay, now I can't get your words out of my brain every time I look at Nilah......she only cares about Nilah! I was eating pizza tonight, and she had to perch as she always does on the hand that was holding the pizza and moving it up to my mouth so I could get a bite, she rides it up and down as she nibbles at it. Always on the hand that is holding the utensil also......you should try eating oatmeal in the mornings with an amazon riding your utensil hand!! Ugh!!! And here I thought she wanted to share, she's only making sure she gets it all!!!! I never realized how much those words are true, even when sheis doing something she shouldn't be doing, over and over, I thought she was testing me like my greys, but now I know it's all about HER!!!

Cant seem to vote more than once, but I have 2 rights and one left.

Very cute! What a smarty you have there.

She is beautiful Jay! Just like Ni Ah, has to give a little bite every time you put her down just to let you know, she can! Her wings are gorgeous like Nilah's too!

Thanks Jay. I read somewhere else to try and not allow it. You are right, amazons are the most forgiving bird ever.

Very cute!

Okay Doug, I don't know where to start! Your pics are beautiful ! But Ellie is stunningly gorgeous!!! I have a tag, and I find them so dainty and beautiful, Ellie reminds me of Taln, just a younger version. I LOVE how you added the branch to the top of her cage, can I ask what kind of wood you used? I would like to start adding outside branches, but am afraid of bringing in something toxic or diseased. Do you tie them with sissel rope? Again, she is absolutely beautiful!

Yes, I agree with Doug, anything that is harmful to us is deadly to our birds.

I agree, a vet visit is in order. Birds hide their illness until it is too late. I am wondering tho, does she have a light on that side of her cage? I have had experience with a few birds having those same effects from a light being to close to one side of the cage, they become sun burned from it. The light should be on TOP of the cage shining down.

Nice toknow, I live a little over 2 hours away, but am wondering, sounds like lots of birds, but what is their toy inventory like? Id like to make the trip, but only looking for toys etc. I have 5 so, no more birds!!

Very pretty. Talon had some red factor, but after she molted, it never came back.

No truer rods were spoken! Than Lou for stating what I and I am sure others feel. You last sentence is a mantra that ALL bird owners should live by on a daily basis. To parront a bird is to live by their needs!

Yes, Judy is orrect. I am not a believer in sharing cages for many reasons other than safety.Their cage should be their own place to be. Just like we have our own space or bedroom. Isn't it enough that they have to share you, your attention, your food, your house" etc.? I have 3 parrots and they love having their own cage where they can relax and not be on alert for the others. They are all in the same room, but feel safe when they want to get away, and all birds do.

Yay! I believe we here at Greyforums are WAY more excited than you are! Why don't you pick it up a notch or two..... Can't wait to follow this new adventure. Just remember your life is never going to be the same every again, it will be better than better!!!!