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I bet you will find it changes again but they can be as finicky as we can so I wouldn't worry about it and you can change things up for him too, show him you are flexible too.

Yes it does Dan and there are so many variables it would be hard to establish any trend in whether they change bonds in either species.

You know I thought about using them Ray but then it sort of advertises that you have them if thieves come looking around so I decided against them but I do have travel cages nearby in case they are needed. I don't worry too much about tornadoes where I live as I am in the mountains but that is just one natural disaster and there are many more so its best to be prepared and not need it than need it and not be prepared.

Thats great news Ray and she has come a long way in the time you have had her, just shows it pays to be patient with these creatures, I am sure she is enjoying her newfound freedom, what a doll.

That is an interesting article Shana and the only experience I can share is my Cag is bonded to me and always has been, I have a husband but he doesn't have much to do with her and she tolerates him but you can tell she prefers me over him but there may be some truth to what you have researched, thanks for sharing it with us and keep us updated.

I can see that it would be out of their range of eyesight and I have seen Josey reach for something with her talons and she feels around instead of actually going right to it, thanks for sharing that with us Dan, an interesting read.

Hello Letakane and welcome to our family, so glad to hear you could give an african grey a new forever home. It does take time to gain the trust of an older bird and taking it slow and easy will win him over in the end, just be patient with him and you will be rewarded. Continue to read thru the many threads here for lots of useful information from firsthand experience and if you have any questions just ask and we will help you in any way we can. I look forward to seeing some pictures of him.

I was hoping this bird had been reunited with his owner by now but maybe it will be soon.

I don't know of any "weaning" pellets, just take some of whatever brand of pellets you want to offer and soak them in some juice, for instance apple is good and when they soften offer them to your baby grey then as he gets a little older you can stop soaking them and offer them as is. Be sure to remove what he doesn't eat in a couple of hours as they will sour and turn bad.

Well it was a long time coming but it was well worth it, I knew he would come around and he did, you have been the patient woman waiting for her man to open up and he has and I think more is in store for you and Louie, good job Janet and thanks for sharing the pics with is, he is so handsome.

Happy Hatchday to my precious Josey, she is 5 years old today and my sweetheart of a grey, seems just like yesterday I was bringing her home. She will get extra treats today for she is so special and she has many many more to come. I love you Josey.

Tony thats exactly what they do, you can say something to them hundreds of times wanting them to repeat it and they may never do so but say something else once and you hear it repeated over and over, they definitely have a mind of their own and say what they want to say. See we told you to be patient and you will be rewarded.

You know I have missed the frequent updates you used to do, we knew everything that Issac did or said but life has a way of interfering but we have to eat and maintain a roof over our head so we do what we have to. It's great that he is still the light of your life and you really know how to put it in words about how you feel about Issac so give us updates when you can Stephen and give the little fella a kiss for me.

She seems to have the temperament to hold some grudges but thats not uncommon either, I think she will mellow out when she gets to your home and settles in. Most greys are not cuddly especially after weaning, a few are but its mostly when they are still being handfed, they usually get more independent as they get older. I agree that she should not be allowed on your shoulder if she has struck at your face, some greys can be trusted on shoulders, I can trust mine but some just can't seem to leave the face and ears alone so they should not get shoulder priviledges, again she will have to be stopped from going there.

"Oh I wish I were a lilac crowned amazon That is what I truly wish to be cause if i were a lilac crowned amazon everyone would be in love with me"

I once thought I wanted a rose breasted cockatoo but I talked myself out of it, they may be the quieter of the toos but I imagine they can still be quite ear piercing, besides I don't want to spread myself too thin and not have enough time to devote to all my fids as that wouldn't be fair to any of them. Bear I think it is wonderful how your birds get along so great but it is unusual as many of us have found out.

Congrats on your baby girl but maybe she is having a little trouble adjusting to perching and getting around and it is making her frustrated then she takes it out on you. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on it right now as I don't think it is directed at you so don't take it personal. She needs extra time to adjust but she will so be patient with her. Since she doesn't have all her toes and can't grip fingers as well she is probably feeling like she can stand better on your shoulder but if you do not want her there then you will just have to keep her down from there, when she starts going for the shoulder put your arm higher and block her with the other arm, you may have to do this many, many time until she gets the message but she will eventually.

So true and since you are not getting a grey for a while you have plenty of time to learn as much as possible so you will know the requirements and needs of your new best friend, I only wish every prospective grey owner did the same. We will help you in any way we can.

I am so sorry Tamara, sometimes its just not meant to be, don't dwell on what was but maybe handfeeding is best left to those with experience.

Congrats on your new baby grey and sorry the other one didn't make it but sometimes Mother Nature has other plans. I like your cage too and your grey will enjoy the playtop, the cage is similar to mine and it isn't too big as a grey needs plenty of room. I look forward to seeing some pictures when you get the chance.

Dougal certainly is an adorable grey baby, such sweethearts at this age and those dark eyes, thanks for sharing the pics with us.

I think Gabby is going to live up to her name, my grey never talked until she was about a year old but it varies, just wait until she really opens up.

From a cockatoo, "Can you hear me now?"

Hello Tina and welcome to our family, so glad to hear you want to own a grey, I think you are doing the right thing to research all you can before you make that final committment for it will be for a lifetime as they live a long time. Its good that both of you are on the same page about getting the grey and the fact that you are waiting a while before actually getting it means you serious about it. Do read thru the many threads on different topics to learn much information on all aspects of owning a grey, it is all firsthand experiences and will give you much insight into what you will be facing when that time comes.

You have one beautiful too, glad she makes you laugh when she plays and your new baby grey is adorable and looks like they might just get along, thanks for sharing them with us.