Tari

I never thought much of it. She is a closet talker but I rarely hear her talk. She can go months without a word. She also rarely plays with her toys. Other then chewing off the rope I keep putting on her jolly ball. She also rarely gets excited or makes parrot noise. My amazon also does not make a lot of sounds. I really have not thought that much about it. I just figured I got lucky and got quite birds. Even my two quakers rarely get loud. So what I guess Im asking is does any one else have quite birds? They seem happy enough no plucking or any bad habits for the most part. But I have started to worry this past year. The more I read these forums and others Im on about how their bird screams for this or screams cause of that it makes me wonder if something is wrong with mine? Everyone talks about how their birds have personality mine just don't seem to have much. I'm home almost all day but I rarely have on the TV or radio just never liked them on. Would that make any difference?

Nope my grey could care less who is or isn't in the room.

I am still obessing over my newest bird. lol I had to make myself stop posting pictures of Topaz didnt want you to think I forgot my other birds. lol Can't wait to hear how it goes.

Did the avain vet do blood work? You can't just look at a parrot and say there is no medical reason to pluck. They need to do gram stains and blood work. Other then that try more baths, preening toys helps my quaker that plucks. Some people swear that adding aloe to their food and baths helps. Good Luck

I use this rule of thumb. Big enough they can have toys and spread their wings and not hit the toys. So the biggest you can fit into your house would be best.

Well not all greys are Alex type greys. Mine never talks to me. I never "trained" her with the use of cue cards or showing her objects. She does talk but not in front of me. She is however 9 years old in full feather, is not cage bound, likes new toys and she has never drawn blood. I count myself very lucky to have that.<br><br>Post edited by: Tari, at: 2007/09/11 23:06

Not sure a grey is the best bird for a classroom of very young children. Amazons are general more of a love the crowd kind of bird or even a cockatiel for the classroom and then have your grey at home for you and your family. Whatever you decide I wish you luck.

I hate this day. I cry off and on all day long. It seems like it just happened yesterday. I wish we could do more to make us safe but now I for one well never feel safe again.

Sorry I dont have much to say except be very very careful. There are many many household dangers for a flighted bird and thats why none of mine are flighted. Good luck

These need to be set up in thier own very large cages. Never heard on any breeding grey in a colony. I know you can with some birds but never heard of it before with greys.

Wow this is an old topic. lol Wonder what happened...

Something more then likely has changed other then having a baby and she just does not like the bird as much anymore and is feeling guilty about it and want to "get rid" of the problem. I have found that if someone wants something they find a way. She just doesn't want the bird or she would find a way. Sorry but people that give up birds cause of a new baby really erk me. Would she give up the baby when she had a new one? NO! she would make it work. So the baby excuse is just that an excuse not a reason. Go have a look. The bird may just have a few minor problems. Maybe she didn't realize how messy it would be or loud. There has got to be something else going on. Could be as simple as not enough research before she bought it. Or maybe it likes her husband to much now. Who knows but having a baby/child in the house is just a lame reason IMO to give up a bird. At least I hope there is anouther reason I would hate for a person to raise a child that would give up a loved one just cause they take more effert to care for it then they did before. And no it is not different it is still a living being. Ok Ill stop now.B)

Whew glad is was "just a flea" hehe

Ouch. I dont let my birds on my head or sholder for this very reason. But then again I have never fall asleep when one is out. I have dogs and I have to watch them so if I get sleepy they get put up. Hope you feel better soon.

lol welcome to the world of owning a closet talker. Mine is the same way. She says stuff when she thinks no one well hear her. Every once in a blue moon she well talk when out on her playstand but very very rarely.

Me I vote for a quaker. lol Smart as a grey and cute. But suns are nice too if you don't mind the screaming and you don't mind that brian learns that scream. Cockatoos are the most rehomed bird ever. They are needy, dusty, and loud. If you think you can handle all that they are so pretty and cuddle bugs too.

what I would give to see this at my bird feeder.

"Just a bird" From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a bird," or, "that's a lot of money for just a bird." They don't understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a bird." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a bird." Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a bird," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a bird," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a bird" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a bird," then you will probably understand phases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "just a bird" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "just a bird" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a bird" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a bird" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a bird" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a bird" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a human." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a bird." just smile, because they "just don't understand." author unknown

I have a pair of breeder quakers and I care for over 60 breeder birds. You have some very good advice so far. But I would like to add. Some birds can take a few years to ever have any clutches. And some just won't for you but may for someone else. How old are they? Are any proven breeders? More info would be helpful to be able to help you better. Good luck

Hmmm I have four pet birds and adding Topaz after 7 years of no new pets has not seemed to of bothered anyone. But I see to it the others still get the same attention they always got.