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Sorry Beccy I would be of no help to you as I live in the US but did want to make a comment or two. I hope you can find other bird friends close so that you can start some kind of bird club for local members. I belong to one here where I live and I enjoy it a lot, we have monthly meetings and have a bird fair every year. Only other bird people understand us and how we feel about our feathered friends. I wish you luck in finding someone to look after Brian when you go away, we all have use for this from time to time for even though we love them to death we need to go away for visits and such.

We would be more than happy to help her and thanks for suggesting she join our family, she is welcome as is anyone, thanks so much Janice.

We are so glad you found us and please feel free to ask questions you may have and join in the fun, what a beauty your B&G is.

Yes it is FairY, so unfair and I feel so helpless but I hope you are safe and sound and know that we here are thinking about you and your safety. If you want to rant and/or just chat to help ease your mind we are always here for you.

How many other "beds" does Simon have, this is one silly cat but seeing is believing, who would have thought a cat would love to sleep in an empty fish tank, go figure:blink: :laugh: :woohoo:

You might have to fight me for that blue quaker, I just love the blue ones too but just kidding, I think they are unusual looking compared to the green ones but I won't get one for now, maybe later on.

Well they do have their favorites don't they, Wendy, Josey does not like my hubby much either but then she is my bird and that suits me just fine.

Wendy, what a testamonial to your grey, he has helped you so much and you have been dealt a heavy blow but he has given you a reason to go out there and live your life to the fullest, he truly is a lifesaver and you are so blessed.:kiss:

Well as I have already stated I would take him along, sure it is a long trip but the alternative is leaving him at home to stay in the cage with no outings and by being with you that should solve the thought that he might be rehomed again, he would be with you all the time. It is a tough decision to make and ultimately is yours to make but if I were you this is what I would do.

Well glad they at least did something for you Tracy, but they just don't realize how special you are and one day they will but it will be too late. Hope the rest of your day is happy and you have a wonderful time with your greys, they appreciate you very much.:kiss:

That article brings up some good points but I have to agree with Ronda and Terri, that would only apply to birds coming from the wild not breeder birds. Thanks Kat for sharing that link with us.

That is so funny that Oisin doesn't want to touch pasta, Josey loves the stuff in any form and I am sure he will too eventually.:blink: But glad that you have been remembered today and hopefully Tracy is enjoying her day since I have not seen her on today, her family probably had a big day for her today, I hope so she deserves it.

That is cute Wendy, thanks for sharing that with us, and this is so sweet that he only does it for her, that makes it so special because its their little treat to each other.

Thanks Ian for letting us know which ones you are going to use for the drawing, I will be anxious to see how it turns out.

Awwww, what a cute little pair of budgies, I love their colors and yes too bad they are both boys, but couldn't you get them a female and then they could have a little birdie love going on, just a suggestion. But thanks for sharing them with us!!!

Chickens are not scary, they are good eatin, yummy!!!

He would probably travel better if he was in a travel cage, Josey does just fine in hers but the trips are only 4 hours long. But he didn't have much choice but to do it this way, he has to get his vehicles down there and the birds so what choice did he have, Kat has a choice.

Now that is just too cute and funny, what a silly cat sleeping in an empty fish tank, probably having fish dreams, what a hoot!!!:laugh: :laugh: :woohoo: :laugh:

You are really funny Tiffani, afraid of chickens, clowns I can understand but chickens and ducks, you are one crazy girl.:laugh:

That is a good one Tiffani, they would both still be alive, hilarious, thanks for sharing.:laugh: :laugh:

She did Tiffani, I misread her post, Oliver treats the man with contempt but she said he would love nothing better than to get him out and hold him so in my book that makes him untrustworthy. Yes 16 hours is a long trip but I think he can handle it, maybe another member has taken their grey for a long car trip and can share their experience with us. Josey has been on 4+ hour trips and did just fine and I think she could handle longer ones if necessary.

Now thats interesting that your brother will come and housesit for you and feed and take care of all the animals but he does not own any himself, because he must like them or he wouldn't do it. But you go and enjoy yourself and I'll bet Sweetheart will be so glad to see you when you come home that all will be forgiven and then you will feel better about it the next time you go away.

I'd say take him with you if you are going to be gone more than a few days and since it is a 16 hour drive you more than likely are going to be gone for a week or more. I would be a little reluctant to leave him at home with someone who treats him with contempt and that you think would try to get him out to handle him, that would probably result in a nasty bite and maybe have Oliver stressed out over it too. I think you can handle the little ones who will be excited to see him by explaining that they need to keep a distance so they don't get hurt. I think Oliver will enjoy traveling with you and seeing new people. I would let him ride in his carrier with some food, water and a couple of toys to keep him busy. When I travel and take Josey with me she rides in her travel cage, I don't get her out to sit on me and you shouldn't either since you will have a 3 year old with you, what if she rolled the window down and Oliver got out, I shudder to think. So in my opinion take him with you, you will enjoy having his company and he will get to meet new people and I think he will be less stressed that way.

Children usually remember better when they grow up and become the mothers and fathers themselves, then they know what we face and deal with:)

Tiffani, you are so right, we do need to get away from time to time and yes sometimes we do just have to leave plenty of food and water and go. I don't do that very often but if its necessary to do so then I will, and they are ok when I get back, just glad to see me.:laugh: