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Thanks Logan for sharing the story of how you came to get Kihei, she is one lucky grey to have one amazing owner then go to yet another great owner. I know David must have loved her very much to give her up but she is starting to settle in quickly since she is talking again. I think this is going to be a wonderful journey for you and Kihei and it has only just begun, please continue with updates on how she progresses.

Yes Jill maybe he is affected by the shorter days, you might have to invest in some of that UV lighting for those dark winter days.

Sunshine does look magnificent there in the cherry tree, the sun brings out her colors so vividly, thanks for sharing.

Awww Murphy is in love with you, the lowered wings, softly panting and following you from side to side is sure signs of a love stricken parrot, all thats missing is the regurgitation plus he wants to be with you. Its sweet to see him doing this but do not encourage him, tell him you love him too and walk away. Thanks for sharing that with us.

Such gorgeous birds Jay, what can I say but thanks for doing this weekly posting to share the many species of the amazon, karma+

Thats great Logan, you are making small steps with her and that is exactly what you want to do, this is the beginning of a wonderful relationship.

It could just mean that a band was not put on or it has been removed before you got him. I chose to not have the band put on my grey for it proves to be an irritation to a lot of them and causes problems, it used to mean that it was proof your bird was not wild caught. I wouldn't worry about it unless you are wanting to take Kihei out of the country.

Hello Anu1again and welcome to our family, so glad you could join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and Smokey. You have taken on quite a task with a 6 week old baby grey as handfeeding and weaning a grey is something best left to those who have experience, I hope you have your breeder and/or avian vet to rely on for advice if needed. You will find lots of useful information in our many threads and especially check out the nursery room for it is full of helpful advice on feeding and weaning young baby greys. Thats good that you are exposing him to many people as that will help to socialize him but do not expect him to always be this lovable and sweet, some may carry on into adulthood but most will become more independent as they get older and cuddles and such are not allowed any longer so enjoy it while you can. We would love to see some pictures of Smokey if you have some you would share with us.

Great post Lyn, karma+

She was regurgitating for you, the ultimate gift from a bird, she loves you and even though this is a sign of affection don't encourage her to do this just thank her and go away for a moment. That can be so funny to someone who doesn't know that means she wants to feed you that she loves you but that is what it is, some people think it is gross.

First and foremost before getting either grey read thru as many of these threads as you can for lots of good information for they are a handfull and require lots of time and attention, its a lifetime committment and the last thing you want is to have to rehome this bird. I think since this is going to be your first grey I would go with the first one, it is younger and doesn't have as much baggage as the second one plus the second one was intended as a breeder and they do not make good pets. You can work on the step up command and we have many members here who can help you with that and much more, all you have to do is ask for help.

You have been a member for two years Michelle but you don't visit very often but yes I know Yoshi is not your bird and you have done your best to convince your friend to not clip his bird but the final decision is his but glad to hear that Adanna is unclipped and is being spoiled rotten.

OMG, you have to introduce new toys slowly for it takes them some time to get used to them, lay them close by where she will not be afraid and then slowly over the next few days or weeks move them closer until she is not afraid of them then hang them in her cage, poor dear probably thought they were gonna attack her. I would give her the shelled unsalted peanuts, those that come in their shells can contain a toxin that could kill her if ingested, take no chances, I buy the ones in a can, human grade for my birds. It is normal for greys to tremble some especially in the chest area so not to worry about that but yes usually puffed up means do not approach. She is making good vocalizations and that is one good sign she seems confortable in her new home.

Thats the spirit, don't give up!

Its funny how she was more interested in getting to the beads separating the pieces of paper than trying to just shred the paper up, interesting toy Adina, thanks for sharing it with us.

Now that is too funny

Yes indeed, you will have to be more careful of what you say from now on for you never know what word or phrase he will pick up, you had it easy before but now that he has made it known he can and will talk don't say what you don't want repeated.

My Josey does not care for bathing either except on her terms, she will try to bathe in her water bowl to no avail but I do take her into the shower and get her wet, she doesn't much care for it but tolerates it. Some greys do not like water or bathing and Nala has made it clear she doesn't like it at all but do not give up, take her into the shower with you, don't put her under the stream but let her sit on the shower rod, you go ahead and take your shower and show her you are having fun doing it and see if sometime in the future she may want to venture in with you. Josey doesn't hold it against me when I take her to bathe her but obviously some do like your Nala but she does need to be soaked occasionally so keep at it. Leave the pie plate of water in her cage, changing it daily and see if she will eventually get in. Does she ever try to bathe in her water dish?

It does not confirm whether the grey is male or female but that the grey is smart enough to let someone else do all the work then calmly strut out.

Ryan, no worries in this household:o but the idea of vanilla is a good one too, thanks Lyn.

Ha ha, I have seen that video before and yes I know someone who has a too that they have to keep a lock on the door of their cage, you will notice that the lock was not engaged on this video, the music just makes this video too, thanks for sharing that with us Janet. Yes Jill what a cage!

Oh we all have different tastes, besides it is what makes the world go round but watching a bunch of gorgeous chatting women is not entertainment for me but you enjoy it all you want Lyn, I would rather watch something with some physical drama in it with a little of the gross factor, hence Bones is my favorite, some people don't have the stomach for it.:eek:

It seems Murphy has chosen Kate as his favorite person and that happens often but it doesn't mean that you have been left out, just that he views you in a different light. I echo the other's suggestions that you have Kate discourage Murphy from landing on her head, when she sees him coming just lift her arm and gently swat him away, he will soon get the message that is not allowed, the gurging is something to be ignored, don't make a big deal about it and walk away, this is something you don't want to encourage him to do.