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Because I KNOW the game of FETCH all too well. I am Dayo's FETCH HUMAN. He finds it very satisfying evidenty and laughs accordingly.

GreYt idea, it should last at least a week before he figures out it is not a scary monster. Then it will be on again.

GreYt weekly update. They do find a lot of joy in getting us to react (which of course we do). Wait until he finds it fun to fly right in to your face or around and bite the back of the neck. I must admit though, my reflexes have become quick as lightening.

Love it! Well...... go pick it...fetch..fetch!!

What a cute story of the hanging upsidedown episode. The laying his head down shows real trust. This are very endearing moments, of which there will be many more to come.

What a way to start out the day! Well, you could darken the room and look for light coming through a hole through which the Starling gained access. This a like a nancy drew mystery. Let us know the final conclusion as to how it gained entry.

The others have all gievn GreYt comments and advice. Parrots "Feel" everything with their beak. As a baby, he could be wanting food or just taking a reading on the texture, firmness and taste of your finder. One thing a baby parrot does not know, is how much pressure is "ok" and when it hurts you. In nature with other clutch members. They quickly learn this due to the other chick or parent getting upset and "Nipping" which gives sensory and mental feedback that it just clamped down with too much force. When your baby does that, pull your hand or finger back as you say, be careful or that hurts. Whatever words you wish to consistantly use, to let him know from know on it was too much force. They have a very sensitive beak tip with a ton of nerves in the tip. They receive a lot of data back from it as the beak and apply various pressures to items the beak comes in contact with. Note - If it was truly a "Bite", there would be blood.

That is terrible news! The best advice I can give, is to get your much loved Grey to an Avian Certified vet ASAP. We would love to help, but as you know, it would be impossible for us (Non Vets) to properly diagnose anything. BTW - Welcome to the forum. Please keep this thread updated. We care greatly about all our members Greys.

I agree with Sheila, they learn their entire lives. Whether a grey ever utters a single human word or not. They are still highly intelligent.

Very cute. I can only IMAGINE how Harvey learned that..... Jill - To Husband - Did you bla bla bla bla bla bla? Husband Responds - Whaaaaaattttt!?

Welcome Billy and Vinnie! It's GreYt having you here. Looking forward to hearing and seeing more from you.

From Dr Tom Tully: We are seeing a hatch of the southern buffalo gnat. These gnats have a very toxic bite and we have had a number of deaths associated with the bites starting at the end of last week. Please let everyone know that this is a very serious problem for outdoor aviaries and will cause serious problems to birds even deaths. It appears regular screen will keep the gnats out. Birds that are affected will appear depressed and especially with macaws will have swollen red face patches where there are no feathers. This appears to be a problem all along the Gulf coast. Please let everyone know that has birds. Any questions please let me know. Many thanks, Dr. Tully Thomas N. Tully, Jr., DVM, MS Diplomate ABVP (Avian), ECZM (Avian) Professor Zoological Medicine Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine Dept. VCS Skip Bertman Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Isn't the spring morning ritual of birds singing in a new day as the sun has yet to rise? Absolutely beautiful video Lyn!

Laker4life24 - Dave did answer your question.... Post a photo of your baby and He will tell you how old it is. How are things going with that baby? We have all asked if it is in a brooder, how it is being fed as in #x per day, hoe much, what etc. You will find we are a very caring and concerned group of people here that take owning a parrot very seriously and are only trying to help ensure all goes well with that precous life you have in your hands.

That is the sad part of rearing such young ones. Our breeder stopped breeding all Parrots and sold all pairs from Scarlet's down to the Hawk Heads. After 22 years of breeding, they just could not get used to the heart ache and pain. Even though, they knew there was nothing they could have done to stop it from happening in the odds of life. So, the point of my mentioning this, is that no matter how much experience you have, death still has a probability rate.

Oh sorry to hear Paco has some red palm oil stain. Dave's spot on. I must say, visualizing the food slapping around the face, reminded me of the antacid commercial now running on TV and food is slapping them savagely about the face.

Happy Hatchday Rudy! I hope you had a good one!!!

Very sorry to hear of your camcorders demise. I will miss those entertaining videos until you get a new one. May I suggest a waterproof model good to say 50 feet deep?

Welcome. Their eyes on average start opening in the 3rd week. I assume your grandfather has a brooder or similar container to keep the warmth and humidity at the proper levels. This is actually very disturbing to me, but if your grandfather is a seasoned breeder with lots of experience, the baby should do well.

This is interesting. Mark (dblhelix) - With your chemical and biology background. Do you know of studies and data in regards how long vitamins and other properties of pelleted foods are actually good? What affect oxygen, light, temperature etc. has on such foods? BTW - I wish you posted more often. I miss your great comments and thoughts!!!

The pellets have lost all their vitamin value by now. Here is Harrison's statement regarding storage of pellets: Storage & Shelf Life HBD is committed to protecting your bird from artificial preservatives. Here are some suggestions to keep your food fresh: • Smell the product for freshness prior to feeding. • Squeeze all air out of the bag and zip it shut at the top. • If the zip lock gets removed or damaged, fold the top over several times and close with a clip. Keep food in original bag. The Harrison's bag has a foil barrier that blocks oxygen permeation. The outer kraft paper barrier blocks light that damages the vitamin content. Do not repackage food into plastic bags or Tupperware as the food will remain much fresher for a longer period in the Harrison’s bag. • Use contents within 4-6 weeks of opening bag. • Purchase Harrison’s foods only in their original packaging. • Refrigerating or freezing may help to maintain freshness

Don't get yourself all worried Spock. Everything on earth has an official scientific name. Then they are given an official "Name" outside the scientific garble. Your CAG and TAG names will never go away, just as you other parrot species names will never go away. Don't try using logic to understand the human scientists constantly naming things in a weird and never used way outside of their very small community. I have heard them behind closed doors using the everyday "Common Folk" names myself. But, they will never publicly admit they can not properly pronounce most the scientific names themselves. It's a human thing...... fergettaboutit.

Another cool video of emma! Do you have a squeaky toy like for Dogs or something. It sounds like she is imitating one. Dayo imitates the squeaky toys our dogs have, thats why I ask. Thanks for sharing this.

Murphy is fledging well and will continue to grow in strength, coordination and confidence as the flying sessions continue. It wondering to watch this, isn't it! Thanks for sharing this.

Thanks for the update on Vree. It is wonderful you and he both have such a positive attitude regarding this handicap. He is happy and learning to deal with the limitations. AS you said, he is highly intelligent and is figuring out solutions to issues he encounters as they arise. Many parrots with handicaps are owned, loved deeply and enjoy a wonderful life in the homes providing all they need. Kudos to you for making his life rich and enjoyable.