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Don't feel so guilty, you didn't know but you know now and a new cage is coming, so Zooloo will have the space he needs soon. I do allow my grey on my shoulder but she does come down when I ask but if you are having a problem with him not obeying you with that command then by all means do not allow him up there, you will have to be persistant and may have to work some to get him to not go up there but he will understand that you don't want him up there, patience and time will do that for you.

Don't give up just yet Suzanne, we have some members who had much older greys that started talking at a later age, maybe Alex won't talk but my money is on him talking eventually, you know he is capable of it, hang in there as I feel you will be rewarded soon.

We share your sentiments about this place and it seems to be someone on at all times that can answer a question for you.

What I get is 99.8% aloe vera juice made from the aloe vera jel and it does have citric acid which is from citrus fruits, which is natural and it comes in a gal jug. I got mine at a Walmart in the pharmacy department.

It might be just my opinion but I see less waste with the fine pellets as I hardly ever see any evidence of any pellets on the cage floor and that means that more of them end up in her and not wasted and with today's prices the way they are, well I don't have to explain that to you now do I.

A lot of people and vets too recommend the Harrisons pellets but I think most of them would be fine to give, just read the ingredient list and compare. Some will eat one brand and not another so whatever brand they eat will probably be sufficient for them. I do feed Harrison's High Potency fine to Josey and she eats it readily.

Yes it can be done Jan but it is the exception and not the rule. That was cute though of the two of them like best buddies but very unusual to see. I have both of my birds out at the same time, they do not get along but they tolerate each other, I keep them a safe distance from each other to ensure their safety.

I feed Josey the Harrison's high potency fine, she eats them heartily, I don't think it matters whether it is the fine or coarse but if you had both then you may see which Chloe prefers.

You are right Dan, that was last weekend, he might have had such a good time he didn't come home, hmmmmm:whistle:

I didn't know that greenwings and the hyacinth macaws are more susceptible to infections and such and they are the more expensive of the parrots and maybe that is why, they are beautiful but not for me, I admire from a safe distance.

So far Josey does not care much for grapes, I have offered her green, red and black grapes in her bowl and she mostly leaves them untouched:S :whistle:

Josey is 2 years, 4 months old and she still does the wolf whistle, maybe not as often as she did in the beginning as it was the first sound she learned to mimic but she still has it in her repertoire of vocalizations.

Oh boy, videos, we love either pictures or videos, can't wait to see them and thank you.

Thats excellent that you were able to find a pellet he would eat and yes some are like that, will eat one particular brand or kind and nothing else. I second the idea of a digital gram scale and use it everyday for a while to get the average weight and then you can use it once or twice a week to keep it in check. Poor baby was hungry but he's happy now, karma for you for doing what it takes to keep your grey happy. Now don't be a stranger and keep in touch more often.

Pchela wrote: Congrats Melisa, looking forward to hearing all about the homecoming and pictures of course.:cheer:

Hey Dave, why don't you get your wife to take a picture when you do this, would give us all a laugh, we would be ROTFLMAO, LOL Dave you are always good for a laugh. {Feel-good-0002006E}

Tui is adorable and yes you are lucky to be able to have this experience, I did not get to see my baby until she was partially feathered. I am surprised that the breeder would let you see it in the nestbox, the parents really should not be disturbed at that stage and no wonder the mom was hissing and screeching. Thanks for sharing those pics with us and keep us updated with new ones for they change so rapidly when young.

LindaMary wrote: Yes:blush: I do, I can't help myself either, she says some of her words and phrases and I will repeat it back to her and my hubby will do the same at times. Sometimes it does seem like we carry on a conversation with each other. Maybe it sounds silly but then aren't we all just like little kids with our birds, just like we are with our children or grand children. I don't think it hampers her picking up more "human" words, in fact it broadens it some, I will say something similar after what she said and then she repeats it back to me. I am sure you would laugh at what we talk to each other about and the things she says but then I think that everyone else is doing the same thing, just using different words and phrases.:laugh: :whistle:

Mark, I am so sorry to hear that Max has flown away, I won't chastise you about the circumstances as you have already been given enough but I do sincerely hope you get him back. Congrats on getting Scooby and please don't make the same mistakes with him, they depend on us to keep them safe and when we let them down we both lose. I will keep you and Max in my thoughts and prayers that he is returned to you safe and sound but please don't give up on Max, he is out there somewhere and wants to be back with his flock and the family who loves him.

kitt79 wrote: Sounds like a clip is in the works then, yes if the tiel landed on her cage she could easily nip those toes off and you wouldn't want that, you do what you have to to keep them safe. My Josey and my sun conure do not get along but if Sunny landed on Josey's cage she does not rush to her to get her, they tolerate each other.

Yeah, just wait, my Josey didn't talk until she was 1 year old and she is chatting away right now as I type with her collection of words and phrases which I hear some new ones added, then she will be quiet for a while then it starts up again later. We have some members who have greys that didn't talk until they were much older, it just depends on the individual bird and like you Laurie I enjoy just listening to the chatter.:lol: :side: :cheer:

Same here for Josey, she is out when I am home but she does not stay on me, she just wants to be either in the same room or nearby, but Sunny, my sun conure is the opposite, she wants to be on me all the time she is out so hence she is a shoulder ornament:S :laugh: :lol:

Congrats Laurie on the 6 month mark, I know you feel better and all that money you were spending on cigarettes is going to the high cost of food. I am so proud of you for doing this for yourself and your family, especially your flock for now you will be around longer to enjoy them. You are a shining example of what is possible if you want it bad enough, you go girl.

Hello Sean and welcome to the family, so glad you could finally jump on in and join us for we all have something to offer and to make new friends and have a little fun in the process. What a wonderful birthday present Tui will be and I know you can't wait for the 28th of October to get here, the wait can seem unbearable but worth it. If you haven't already, please read thru the many threads for lots of useful information and do not hesitate to ask any and all questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can. If you do happen to get some pictures of your new baby and would like to share them with us we would love to see them.

You certainly have a way with Ethel Berna, he is a good looking B & G macaw and I think you have him spoiled rotten don't you, thanks for sharing some of Ethel with us.