judygram

DNA, it is the only way, except for surgery and who wants to do that to their bird.:ohmy:

You should limit or omit the peanuts in the shell, Dan, I don't feed them to Josey because of the danger of some kind of toxin that may be in them. Better to stick with the nutraberries or something else he loves.

You did the smart thing, Beccy, they need some time to be just a bird, play by themselves, they tend to be more independent anyway and you never know when you may have to be away and they have to spend some time alone.

Well thats more than you can say for some, they lurk and lurk and I don't know what they are doing, you were one of the smart ones, huh, loviechick.

I'm not getting one, I have a 17 year old cat now and she is not going to be much longer, but not going to get another one.

Mine will definitely outlive me, thats for sure.

To be on the safe side, I don't feed Josey any peanuts in the shell, don't want to take the chance.

Thats it folks, keep em coming.

You are right, Trina, you will have to wait for the next molt, sorry.

I knew you would get him back, you just have to have faith.

Torture, yes, but the wait is worth it, trust me, I know. :P

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww, I want one.{Love-0002011E}

Yes, we need 8 more questions to ask Irene, I'm sure some of you have something you would like to ask her about, so get off your keister and post it, now.:ohmy:

Well we want you to always feel a part of this forum, Jesus, we care about everyone here and each of us has an opinion on everything, glad you understand.

Christina, go ahead and take him to work with you now if you like, I take Josey occasionally and she enjoys the time away from the big cage. She gets to see other people and they like her too. I have a travel cage and she has toys in it for her to play with and a water bowl and another bowl for food. I just bring whatever I am going to feed her and she is fine, I recommend it for anyone who is able to take their grey to work.

Me either, until I retire maybe. But I am anxious to see what you make Tari.

So very true, don't spend any more time with them than you can keep up for the rest of their lives. They have to keep themselves entertained some of the time and most are independent enough to do just that.

As long as you don't give too much, cheese is a favorite of a lot of greys, including mine.

Whole peanuts in the shell I would not feed to her, sometimes they have fungus in them. Find out what she really likes to eat and use that for treats. But a lot of greys like nutraberries, if you know what they are.

There is no doubt where all that food goes, just look at your shirt, the bottom of the cage, the floor, the walls, I think you get the picture. But it is so much fun isn't it, living with a grey and enjoying life with them, makes it all worth it.:silly: :silly: :silly:

Hello, Cherrybaby, and welcome to the family, glad you joined us here. So you have 2 CAGs and 2 quakers, the one CAG a baby and the other a 12 year old one. I read your signature line, so sorry about all your previous pets you lost in a house fire, I know that must have been a devasting thing to have happen and I can't imagine how you must feel. May your new little one help heal your broken heart.

Seems like a reputable site, but if they could provide some customer's comments and opinions, that would help. Price sounds reasonable. Keep us informed as to what you decide to do.

Well don't cry about it, he will be home for good by the end of the week and then you will have him all the time, just wipe the tears from Dan's eyes for he must be the one crying after seeing Dayo's response to you upon returning from an errand. Poor thing.

I haven't, Ian, I am the primary caregiver of Josey, but then she is my bird not my hubby's, and she says words that she has heard me speak. Really the only thing she repeats that my husband is responsible for is the wolf whistle, he made sure she does that and she does often. George probably likes the sound of your wife making the kissing noises so that is why he mimics them. Maybe when you get more responses to this thread, a pattern may emerge but I assume it is just what the bird finds pleasing that they repeat.

CeasarDad wanted Dan to start this thread, but I beat him to the punch, sorry Dan, but this is in my area of expertise, I mean room. We may have to act fast if and when Irene Pepperburg is able to come on this site and answer questions, and we want to be prepared. It will probably be easier to have specific questions to ask her and so I am asking everyone to come up with some questions you want answered and we will make a list of the top ten. So think fast and post your questions and we will be ready for her when the time comes.<br><br>Post edited by: judygram, at: 2007/07/30 02:46