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Those have got to be the most fascinating talons I have ever seen is what he might say with that look, I love it.

Sassy looks to be a Daddy's girl all right and loves those neck scratches, spoiler alert!

Personally I would just purchase a new cage rather than try to find someone to powder coat it.

I just love the baby greys, their sounds are so adorable, miss that when they get older.

Hello Misfitz and welcome to our family. Dave has given you some excellent advice and I have to agree that he may be older than two but don't worry too much about the foul language, the best thing you can do for him when he says those words is to ignore it, do not even laugh or react in any way good or bad or he will take that as encouragement to continue, if you follow this suggestion then he may say those words less and less, remember ignore the bad and reward the good. Simba is a beautiful Cag and looking forward to hearing more about him.

Lots of greys love ice and it keeps their water colder for a longer period of time, I put ice cubes in all my birds water bowls, Leo may have never seen an ice cube before so give him time.

I also want to commend you for accepting him as he is, he may never allow you to handle him and you are fine with that, his life is enriched just by being in your presence, most people would eventually want to have him sit on their hand or have him step up but giving him his basic needs and letting him be just Leo seems to be making him happy and thats great.

I only have one grey so don't feel qualified to answer this question but in my opinion I would not do that right now, he may be liking her from the safety of his own cage but allowed out to interact with her could prove to not be good, maybe one of the more knowledgeable members who have dealt with multiple greys will have an answer for you.

I too was apprehensive about the title of this thread but it is just reguritation as he is enamored with her, you have given him a new home but he may never be a handable grey especially now you have a companion for him.

When you share your life with a grey be prepared to eat your words at times for they never cease to amaze us with what they will accomplish with lots of time and patience, be prepared for anything.

Believe me she drinks, its just when you are not around or looking, she is not going to die of thirst, try putting an ice cube in her water bowl and let her see you do it, I bet she goes to it then.

Thanks Kelly and Josey will climb the couch the same way, beautiful bird btw.

The video is private so we cannot see it, can you fix it so we can please.

Josey has a nice large cage also, you can't go wrong with a large cage especially if you have the room and stainless steel is great if you can afford it.

Hello Shelbie and welcome to our family. So glad you could give Erwin a new forever home, do you know his approximate age? That would help some in integrating him into your home but since he has been a breeder bird it might take a long time to gain his trust and he may never fully develop into a pet grey but you can enrich his life even if you are never able to handle him. I wouldn't try getting him to step up for you, just stay with giving him treats from your hand right now since he has a fear of hands, you will just have to spend some time each day sitting by his cage and talking softly to him, maybe reading him a book or newspaper as it doesn't matter what you say as long as you are talking to him. Let him be the one to want to interact with you and it will take lots of time and much patience on your part but will be well worth it. Don't push him for more than he is willing to give at this time as you don't want to do anything to give him reason to distrust you. If he was kept in a cage all day then that is what he knows and sitting on a perch all day was probably what he is used to but do provide some toys especially things he can chew on and if that perch is one of those round wooden kind it should be replaced with some that are of differing widths so as to exercise their feet. Irwin is a handsome Tag and yes it is normal for him to move to the other side of the cage if you get too close, it takes time to build trust especially with a mature bird so take it slow and easy, you have made some progress so think in terms of short steps and I bet in the coming weeks and months he progresses more steps, keep us informed.

Joy is correct, you need a lot of patience and lots of time to win him over for 3 days is nothing, think more in terms of weeks and months and don't push him for more than he is willing to give, they are flock animals so when he is ready to interact with you he will let you know.

Hello George and welcome to our family. Why don't you tell us some more about yourself and whether you have a grey or not, you do not have to own one to be a member, just have a love for them, looking forward to hearing more from you.

Once they turn the adult yellow then it is almost impossible to determine the age of the grey, yes as babies you can go by the degree of black, grey and yellow but not after that.

Hello Stephen, long time no see but so glad that you and Issac are still such pals and I saw the picture earlier but now I don't.

Josey also has the uncanny ability to laugh at the right time and does it just like I laugh, what characters they can be.

Those last two pictures tell it all, how sweet they look together and it is so wonderful when two different species of birds get along so well, what sweethearts they are.

Hello Baz and welcome to our family. Yes please remove the floral decorations from the top of his cage and it looks to me like his cage is out in the room, a grey likes to have at least one wall beside their cage as it makes them feel safer. Take some time to let this bird settle into his new home, you will find that time and lots of patience will serve you well in the coming weeks and months and do not force yourself on him as a grey's trust must be earned so be patient with him. I don't see any toys in his cage, he should have several to keep him busy when you are gone for bored greys tend to start plucking and his cage should be where you spend most of your time when home as he wants to be a part of the goings on. What is his name? Please read as much as you can of the threads here as you will find firsthand experience will be your best friend and do ask those questions you may have and we will help you in any way we can.

Darn, you are way on the other side of the state from me but if I go to Williamsburg and I do occasionally I will be sure to stop in and check it out.

I love how the light reflects colors of purple around his neck in the first picture, what a handsome fella he is.