judygram

It's probably not that much difference in the ingredients of any of the pellets but try different brands until you find one they will eat. I have heard from several vets and experts that claim the Harrisons is the best pellets for them, especially the high potency version.

Mine did not scream like that but she does chirps and whistles, she has yet to really bite me, she beaks me sometimes and uses her beak to push me away if she does not like what I am doing. For the most part she is fairly quiet with times in the morning and evenings when she goes thru her gibberish period. Xxbeccyxx is right, you should get your husband to stop giving his finger as one day it may really be very painful. That type of behavior should not be tolerated. I realize they are babies at this point but when they get a little older and go thru adolescence to maturity they can get more difficult to handle and deal with, you don't need a biting problem because they will tend to be nippy at puberty. They want to assert their independence. So therefore this is my opinion.

Raehamilton, sounds like you have someone who knows her stuff and is more than willing to help you with any problems you may have, you are lucky indeed. We here at the forum will help you all we can but we are amateurs at most, some are more knowledgeable, and a few are experts at it. Most of the time people who sell the birds think that after the sale you are on your own and don't bother me with anything. I have heard that the shape of the head and the shape of the eye can tell the sex but it is not accurate, but if she has seen many over the years she may be able to tell, she has a keen eye for detail maybe. As far as age I know a baby has dark eyes that lighten up as they get older. She is good, really good and you are lucky to have found her.

I wonder what she uses to determine the sex before DNA testing, what characteristics or whatever that tells her its a male or female? Thats pretty good guessing and especially if she guarantees it.

She very well could have, some of the members have greys that have talked at a few months of age. I haven't heard that males talk before females. I don't think it makes any difference.

You can start anytime as far as I know, probably the earlier the better.

Very good advice Monique, the change should be in stages and weighing often to monitor the loss or gain of weight.

Yes I've been told they will call if they don't see you to see if you are still around. Mine has done that and I answer her to let her know I am nearby even though she cannot see me.

I have a sun conure too, named Sunny, but I don't know the sex, I assume female which is why I refer to her. She was my first parrot and she is so sweet, she is sitting on my shoulder at this moment which is where she would stay most of the time. She can be a little clown too sometimes.

Caspersmum is right, the blood chemistry is just a moment in time, so can vary. I had my grey at the vet last month and she was slightly anemic, but when I took her back last week for another test it was in the normal range.

Hi Percysmum, and welcome here, we are glad to hear you want a grey, you won't regret it. You sound like a patient person, you would have to be to wait for 6 months or more for one to become available. Once I made the decision to get one I could hardly wait to get it home. Like you I visited mine as often as I could before I brought her home. When you definetly have one be sure to get pictures as it grows and to show us here, we love the babies.

I guess it is all related to why the rooster crows in the mornings, they have to have a little vocal time. And I also use Monique's method of rewards more than giving of treats for good behavior.

Hi Rae, congratulations on your new friend and wlecome to the forum. Frozen veggies are fine and fresh too for that matter. Just try them in different ways, warm, cold, mashed, cubed or whatever way to try to get her to eat them. A photo of that pacifer thing in her mouth would be hilarious.:laugh:

So glad to hear Kira is doing good and keep us informed.

Very moving photos, CD:)

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Well thats an idea I hadn't thought of, will have to try it.{Feel-good-000200BB}

This is real frustrating for you I know but patience is your best friend right now and lots of time. Keep us informed of your progress and good luck to you. You will be rewarded for your perseverance.

Keep an eye on her and let us know how things go.

My avian vet said he has some kind of gas that he gives them so they don't feel any pain when the shaft is pulled out. Ask your vet about that method.

I'm going to be buying some toys and such when we have our bird fair next month. I belong to a bird club and we have an annual fair to raise money for bird rescue organizations. I like being able to see and touch what I am going to buy. Otherwise I have my favorites bookmarked that I browse thru.

Yes I think it needs to be pulled because it is damaged and won't grow back until she molts and sometimes the remaining shaft won't come out properly when the new feather wants to come in. Also a damaged feather can be an irritant to the bird. I think I am right but maybe someone else has a better answer.

I agree Julia, mine does not get 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night, but she may take a nap during the day while I am at work. And it is best to not have them on a rigid schedule and they can adjust to whatever works for you.

You will probably have to pull the broken feathers out, usually you have to to stop the bleeding but you say you got it stopped. If you cannot do it yourself you can take her to a vet and he/she will remove them.

You are lucky.:lol: