Trina

That would be good news... And thanks for the Karma info. I will click you one now.

Does anyone know what happened with the chic that was laying on his side? I wrote a forum message to the person, but can't remember who it was...hope everything is ok:(

What is the karma thingy for?:unsure:

Yo vivo en Bedar un pueblo blanco. Todos los dias esta in casa con mi yaco gris. Es la vida buena! Besos:kiss:

Hi there, I am just weaning my bird, I got some great advise from texas girl. I was in more or less the same situation and she really helped out. My bird was 3 months old at the time I got it. I started feeding in 4 times a day with the mash warmed and squirted in his mouth. Maximum quanity was two tlb spoons mixed with enough warm water to make 40 ml. He took most of it although sometimes it was a bit less. I have also given soaked overnight seeds. Sunflower and corn kernels and I warm up frozen peas and he loves those. At the beginning he just mashed them in his mouth but everyday seemed to eat more and more. Texas girl told me not to feed apple just yet as it is bad for the poos. She told me to get some sweet potatoes but I haven't found any here yet. I did find though that baby food veggie flavor is also good. After feeding I put my bird in a pet container for an hour so that he can roost in peace and I certainly put him in after the last feeding at night with a few tea towels to make a nest out of. Normally these birds are not leaving the nest until they are about 8 months of age so they need pleanty of rest. I have kept mine only on low pearches durning the day to that he can't fall off. I have only started with my bird a month ago and seem to be out of the worst of it. You can email me if you want, but I would also try texas girl she really helped me so much. I don't know what to tell you about the laying on its side I would go to a vet just to be sure. Oh ya, get the scales they have been invaluable in being able to judge growth. Although my book said that they do tend to loose some weight at around 4 months when they start flapping and try flying... Good luck best regards Trina

Your baby looks great! Nice weight mine is about 450 but I keep hoping he gains. I was reading that when they are at the last stages of being weaned they actually lose a bit of weight. Mine is about 3.5 months as has starting flying around from low objects. Very scarey! Have fun the baby stage seems to end fast. best regards Trina

That sounds like some good advice... My grey is not flying yet but flapping a lot. I bought the aviator harness in the hopes that it keeps him off the ground. I wish your birdy a speedy recovery! Trina

Ying Mo is only 3 and half months old, still a sweety baby.

Ying Mo is only 3 and half months old, still a sweety baby.

I just ordered the aviator harness that i think becki was talking about. I think i will keep it short though.

My bird Ying Mo just talked for the first time. 83 days and he say cockadoodle do! Not super clearly but we knew what he meant

My girlfriend, told me when I handle my bird I should gently let her get used to an emery board. Gently passing in over the sharp part of his beak and a feet. I have tried it and you have to do it often but saves on the nail cutting dramas later....

Hi everyone, I am new to the site, although I have had great advise from islandgirl. I just got my grey 3 days ago. He is 3 months old and so much fun to have. I am going to get the harness as well. Trina Spain