judygram

Here is a link to a list of veggies and fruits you can offer: http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/59809-complete-veggiefruit-list.html

Mel you can get clingy things to put on your windows to lessen the possibility of them flying into them and M2MM is right, they need to learn how to fly and land properly before you ever clip any wings. Clipping or not clipping wings is a debatable subject and some members feel very strongly about their choices but that is exactly what it is, your choice and you make it based on what you read and learn from others then decide for yourself what is best for you and your bird.

Thats a nice playstand Susan and yes if she loves to chew wood it won't last long, better get another one to take its place.

Boy this has got to be the longest running contest on the forum, started in 11/22/07 I'm beginning to think we will never get a winner but our MIA Beccy is back for good this time so lets get some good entries in to join the ones previously posted.

At least you have made us smile and laugh and that is worth its weight in gold;) :lol: :whistle: :side: B)

A lot of us have other birds besides our greys so there is plenty to keep you here with us besides we won't let you go so that settles it;) B) :cheer:

Nice work Mel, wanna come and make some for me:laugh:

Hello Mark and welcome to the family, so glad you decided to join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and Yogi. Yogi is a fine looking Cag, thanks for sharing a pic of him with us as we usually have to ask for photos. Have you had Yogi all three years or is he a rescue or rehomed grey? Do you have any other parrots or birds in your household? Any other pets? Just a few questions to get to know you better. If you haven't already, take some time and read thru the many threads for lots of useful information and do not hesitate to ask any and all questions you may have as we will do our best to find you some answers and help you in any way we can.

Jenny I know you are feeling so discouraged right now but you just recently got CoCo and it is going to take lots more time for him to come to trust and bond with you. He has been ripped from the one he was bonded to and you have to be very patient with him if you ever want him to come to accept and trust you. As a three year old grey he is fairly set in his ways but keep on working with him, just don't expect it to change too much for a while, he has been separated from the one he was bonded to, from the home he knew so give him some time and space to settle in and relax in his new home. It sorts of sounds like he is taking temper tantrums just like a small child and refuses to step up for you. He knows he has the upper hand right now and is using it to his full advantage. Don't let him know that you are upset about his uncooperation but for the time being don't force anything and just work on building trust with him. Remember this is going to take a lot of time and you have spent hardly any time so far as you have had him for less than a month, much too short a time as it might take a year before he fully trusts you but it will be worth it when it happens. Some of the other more experienced grey owners will chime in soon with their advice that might help you more than I have as my Josey has been an easy one to deal with so far.

Glad to hear someone is doing very well, I am slipping but I am still going to Curves so there is hope for me yet, I think I need a good swift kick in the pants, any offers!!!!!!!!!!:whistle: :silly: :ohmy: :laugh:

Don't you worry, Tuki has things under control:laugh: I bet that cat was out the door in a flash and you won't have to worry about the cat sneaking upstairs anymore:lol: Thanks for sharing that with us, made me laugh:laugh:

Well some do prefer one sex over another and that is evident in your grey, Kimber66 but it is not the norm but maybe she was going thru a hormonal phase. You should try to see if she will be more receptive of you now. Why don't you introduce yourself in the welcome room and tell us a little more about you and your grey.

Tracy is right, Keri, owning a grey is not a requirement for being a part of this forum as we have other members just like you. Please stay and participate, we have the other birds room where you can share your quaker, Chloe. By staying you will gain more knowledge about the greys and when that day comes that you can bring home a baby grey you will be prepared for it.

Birds can be like children, as young children sometimes will be given nice presents and toys for their birthdays and Christmas and lots of times they will sling them aside and play with the paper and the boxes they came in. D you have raised a very conscientious and frugal grey, now how did you manage that, please tell us your secret:lol:

Hello Trustdace and welcome to the family, so glad you have decided to join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and this grey of yours. Yes what is your bird's name? Is this the first grey you have ever had and do you have any other parrots or pets? Just a few questions to get to know you better. For lots of useful information please read thru the many threads and do ask anyand all questions you may have. We strive to find you some answers and we will help you in any way we can. If you have any pictures of your grey you would like to share with us we would love to see them.

I hear ya and especially since you are still in college, any more would be spreading yourself mighty thin.:cheer:

Arrrrgggggg bloody pirates:whistle: :laugh:

No you are no dummy, I learned that very fact here on this forum so don't feel stupid, you are learning new stuff all the time so that makes you smart, believe me.

Learn something new every day Susan:P

Susan, greys can control the dilation of their eyes, thats why you see them go from small to big and vice versa and of course we all know that pinning is the sign of "watch out", a bite may be coming.:ohmy:

After being around all of us for a while you will find out if this particular bird is right for you and yes it is a family decision for the whole family will be a part of the flock. It sounds like you would make a good parront to a grey if you decide it is the one for you.

The only thing I see is the box of small parts in the bottom left of the first pic, are you planning to string them on some kind of rope or wire? Otherwise they are off limits but the cement perch is fine, it has varying diameters to exercise the feet.

I think I can speak for Penny, she got her last Tuesday from a member here on the forum, she hadn't sought out another grey but the opportunity presented itself and she couldn't turn it down. Rikki and Talon seem to get along with each other so far and I think Penny is enjoying having both a Tag and a Cag.

Hello Ricquay and welcome to the family, so glad you have decided to join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and your quest for a grey. Have you ever had a parrot before? Greys can be demanding creatures and unlike some other parrots require your love and attention every day. They simply cannot be put in a cage and admired, they have to have some interaction with their flock and have some one on one time with their owner, they are a lifetime committment and you must be sure this is what you really want and not just a whim because they are so adorable looking as babies. I don't mean to come down on you so hard right off the bat but so many people have gotten themselves a grey only later to have to give it up because they didn't research properly and realize what they were getting themselves into. You will find a load of useful information in our many threads, just read thru them at your leisure and don't hesitate to ask any and all questions you may have, we will give you our best answers and help you in any way we can. We have members here who have more than one grey and who have gotten their greys as babies and as rehomed adults, so we have a vast knowledge of them and can speak from experience, after spending some time here you will find out if a grey is the right bird for you. In the meantime browse around the site and chat with some of the members and other members will chime in with their insights and opinions.

Hello D and welcome to the family, so glad you have decided to join us and we look forward to hearing more about you and Doorknob. Yes that certainly is an unusual name for a grey but I like it, you probably won't find another one with that name. Just how many birds do you have, you mention all your birds, do you have them now or are you talking about the birds you have had in your entire life? If you have any other parrots what are they? Good choice for a profession, we need more vets and if you could major in avian speciality as we have a need for them, just browse thru the threads, it is mentioned many times of owners having to travel great distances to find an avian specialist. Take some time and 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 do our best to find you some answers and help you in any way we can. If you have some pictures of Doorknob you would like to share with us we would love to see him.