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shanlung, very nice stuff. Great to see people like you who give real full life to your bird. Great photos, and you're a great master. The risks were great, but the reward was sure worth it for you. Joe

I bought the set when Hemingway was 6 weeks old. If you want to have your bird do triks, then it's good. I just felt it was some kind if a set up with some of the stuff. Would I buy it again, YES Good tips, but they try to sell you a ton of stuff, but I didn't bite. Joe

All people who hand feed have had this happen once in a while. Yes, you should do it when it happened but you didn't, ok it's over and done. Now you know better for the next time. I would get a warm damp wash cloth over his beak, and let it soften, then suck it out with your mouth. If you can't do it, then have someone do it for the BIRD. This is a life you Have to keep guarded, because his life is in you hands If it happenes again while feed hime, just suck it out. Greya know when you help them out. Whit yis pin featheres growing help him out with the tips or white part gentily break off the white part. At first he will not like it, but he will look for the help again and again. Best of luck you guys. Plus! he should be geting ready to wean by now. Joe<br><br>Post edited by: nevjoe, at: 2008/01/30 22:15

Good looking bird

Good looking photos of a good looking bird. {Feel-good-000200BB} Joe

To the forum. Glad to have you with us Joe

Welcome to the forum. Joe

to the forum. Glad to have you with us. Joe

Very good photos of a smart looking bird. These little friends of ours make life so much richer for us. Great idea taking those photos for your album. Joe

Ladybug, you have done a wonderful thing for that bird. Cosmo is a good looking bird, and the best of luck for you both in the coming years. Joe

You're on your way Ronda. Keep it up daily. Joe

Tari, I am the worst, so pay no atention to all the smarties. Joe

To Cowgirls rule: You GO girl. This was the first of many steps to let your girl know who her real pale is. Super Job. Joe

You won the prize,But they found out you were a fraud. I wish I was in Europe for this summer. Joe

Wow! I'm soooooooooooooooooo happy for you. Your words jumped off this page, with much excitment and the light opening for you both. You GO GIRL! Joe {Feel-good-000200BB}

If you feel you need to break your plans, then thats what you should do. Remember this, your bird should live to be about 50 or 60 yrs old. When will you take time for yourself? Joe

Very good. You were right on the money. It's a great feeling knowing you help her become closer to you while she is learning. All wins! Joe<br><br>Post edited by: nevjoe, at: 2008/01/26 22:35

I don't understand when you say she don't like the bedroom. Does she have a choice? Just keep bringing her there till she Gets comforable with it. Sorry, but she has no rights when you have to make her mind you. My guys hated everything I did until they got use to it. Joe

How do you have her food for her? All day out or just when she must eat?

Good job Laurie. You went out to be a great mom, and that was so smart of you. Good advice. Karma for you Joe

First get her to get more times with your hands near her. Feed he more by hand when you can. keep her on you more. If she fly off just start over again about 20 minutes at a time. When you hold her get your hands on her a much as posable. Joe

What would happen if you walked over to her on the cage and talked to her. then grab her with you hand? I used to get sreams and bits, but now its great for her, because I hyave brought him to me and thats where he want to be.

Ronda, I think a lot different about this problem. First: All is not well if you say, you have never been bit. You have given the bird too much freedom in her young mind. She is not the boss and you’re the slave for her, instead of being the teacher. My bird is 2 days younger then yours and I have been bit so many times that he knows now it don't work. He never bits me anymore because he learned it means nothing. He hated me to touch his body, now he lays on me and loves to be pet and cuddled. He bit me so hard and drew blood when I tried to get him on his back, now he is always on his back even if I just hold him in the palm of my hand. He also sleeps on his back while on my chest. Second: There are pros and cons about flying, but in your case it’s for sure a problem, because she Has Too much independence. It shows so much as you say she will get on you after landing on the floor. She doesn’t need you for much, instead of her needing you for everything. You beg for her respect, but it’s her to gain your respect. What is the difference between her and a child that you have to help when it is needed? She don’t need you, she is doing fine, You’re not. Plenty of food, water, clean cage, treats and toys. Who needs you? Take over the control even if you think she is human, witch she is not. She don’t have human emotions as you do, so don’t think she is equal to you. Best of luck, and if I said anything to offended you I’m sorry. Just one mans feeling. Joe

Welcome to the family grey forum. We hope to see lots of posts from you, and photos are always great to see. Best of luck with your bird. Need any help, just post and all members will help you. Joe

My reply to you is easy. You have a life, spend it with all the life you have within you. The bird is a bird that you love, but he is a bird. He is not human and doesn't feel as you do because he has a small mind. Again, he is a Bird. I know you feel the way we all feel about our birds, but he is a part of your life, not your life. I beg you to remember he is going to be ok, and will love you when you come back, more then ever. This is only one mans opion, but I know life is for the living, and we only get one chance. I'm 61 yrs old and someone will get my birds when I'm gone. They will live on, and have more years to follow. HAVE A GREAT TIME. Joe