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Thanks Tracy for the reality shots. {Feel-good-0002006E}

:laugh: Tracy I want them all too when I see the pictures of the babies but then I come to my senses. {Communicate-0002011A}

danmcq wrote: That was probably it, for I don't remember seeing it when I first replied, my computer sucks. Thanks for all the great research you did for us.

{Feel-good-0002006E} I've heard it before, but I still laugh when I read it.

You know Barbara, I have heard that you should not stroke the back of a sexually mature grey, that is something I will have to wean myself off of in the near future. Josey is 16 months old and has a ways to go yet but I do stroke her back sometimes when I am handling her. Better stick with the neck scratches.:dry:

Good point Barara, and it is the same in my house, my grey and sun conure are in their own cages but they are company for each other because they are part of the flock.

Dan is right, your wife needs to participate in the care and handling of your grey for the times you may not be able to be around to do it yourself. The more people you expose him to and socialize him with the better, he will be more tolerant of strangers. Looking forward to seeing some photos soon.

I love it. Thanks Penny, right back at ya. {Nature-000200C9}

kiwibarb12 wrote: Yes it has since your bird came with baggage but since you are scab free now you know she was using the only means of communication she had to let you know she didn't like it. You have built some trust with her and that makes a difference.

If she won't eat them, then you might as well feed the wild birds the pellets, at least they will eat healthy for a while.:laugh:

Dan, that is a little too graphic for my tastes, why did you change it?:sick:

So how old is Leo? This is important to know whether he is mature and has reached sexual maturity. I would pay attention to his body language, how he acts at certain things or when something startles him, it will give you clues to how he may react to them. I allow my grey on my shoulder and I pay attention to her and if I see something that indicates to me that she may be excited and then bite I move her away. She has never bitten me but I know it will happen eventually as she is only 16 months old. She is not sexually mature and has not gone thru the terrible twos yet. They can be more likely to bite then and I may not be able to allow her to perch on my shoulder for she could put an eye out or leave me with a nice scar on my face. But I know her reactions and what excites her and I act accordingly.

Sure, it looks acceptable to me but I am not the one running the contest, but it meets the requirements in my opinion. When Tari comes back on she will let you know if it will count. Very nice work, Heather.

Hello and welcome to the family, Spikester, glad you could give us some more information on this new grey. Thats some story of how you finally ended up with him, he chose you and in the end it was meant to be after all, it works in mysterious ways. I am so happy for you and know you are in for a lifetime of happiness and enjoyment from your Leo. How special this is that Leo took to you so quickly and then missed you so much when he went back home, and now he is yours, you are a lucky person indeed. If you have a photo of Leo you would like to post, we would love to see him, he sounds like a true treasure.

I don't know about anyone else, but I am in stitches. {Feel-good-0002006E}

Well Dan if you are happy then I am happy and all is well in greyforums.net {Feel-good-000200BB}

I do see the color and this has been very interesting to watch the changes in your macaw baby. Keep up the good work.

WOW, now thats some kind of creepy wicked looking eyes, Dan, I know I wouldn't lurk for long. {Feel-bad-00020072}

I don't know where it is in NJ, but you could google it and find out, but it is a bird store from what I understand and they have a website also. I think it gives the info about the event also.

LOL Dan, you and Dave are a pair.:woohoo: :woohoo:

And this is why we love MrSpock so much, he has wisdom and a sense of humor, combined, is priceless. {Communicate-00020110}

Glad to hear it went well for you on her first night home, but don't be nervous for she may pick up on that. Glad you got a snuggler but don't be disappointed if she wants this less and less as she ages. As babies they do like some cuddling time but most of them grow out of it for the most part. And don't spend any more time with her now that you won't be doing in the future, they get used to it and then problems come up if you cannot keep it up. Keep us informed as to how things go in the next few weeks, and if you have any questions do please ask.

If you hear beak grinding then you know you have a contented bird. Karma to you Toni for you and Alcazar.:cheer:

This is so sad to hear, and I am sure it is as bad as you say it is, those birds being kept in such deplorable conditions, you probably wanted to take them all but that is not possible. But one grey is lucky to have found you and he knows he is loved and cared for so keep up the good work and we look forward to hearing and seeing more of Alfie.

Hello John and welcome to the family, glad you could join us and a good warm hello to Alfie. I am so glad to hear you have rescued this grey, it sounds like he has had it a little rough over there, but in the right hands he should blossom out into a wonderful companion. I am always proud of those who rescue greys for they get additional baggage that the ones of us who get babies don't. And by that I mean it's diet is not what it should be and the handling and care are not up to standards. But with your love and proper nutrition and care, he should be healthier and his feathers will be in better shape. If you are working in a pet store, then you should have an idea of what is proper diet for a grey, but if in doubt, we have a bird food room with lots of threads dealing with what they should be eating and not eating. Browse thru and read for lots of good information and on the whole site for that matter. Weight can vary and 400 grams is certainly well within the boundaries, but the feel of the keel bone is the best indicator of under or over nourishment. You should feel it but it should not be prominent. If he hasn't seen an avian vet yet then that is in order to determine his health and you can get it sexed as well. If you have a photo of Alfie you would like to post, we would love to see him, even if he is not at his best, for it will give us a peek into what you have now and later you can post another of when he is better and healthier. Keep us informed of Alfie's progress, we care about your new friend and hope he turns into your lifelong companion.