danmcq

I love shots of Greys in flight!! Very nice, thanks for posting it. :-)

Yes, it is perfectly fine as a supplement to a normal Grey diet. They do enjoy dining on what we eat. :-)

Welcome Lynette!! Why don't you start a "New Topic" in this room and introduce yoruself officially so others will know you just joined. It's GreYt having you here and looking forward to hearing more about you and your Grey or other Parrots. :-)

Very intersting looking hybrid. He's one pretty Grey. Thanks for posting the photo. :-) Looking forward to seeing more photos!!

Step up will only come with full trust in you. No one can force trust on a Parrot. You have tried and tried and he is not at that level yet. Let him enjoy time out with you and family with no intrusion to his safety perimeter, which will get smaller and smaller as the trust level grows. It has reached a point that you are apprehensive when trying to force him to and he is apprehensive another intrusion into his space is coming. That is a bad situation from the start. Just offer treats from a far and let him come own his own basis. He will come and get the treat if he wants it bad enough. It will show him that he can come and go freely within your space with out threat of being forced to go further than he is comfortable with at that point in time. Believe me, they desire a loving companionship as much as we humans do. The desire for that will overcome the fear at some point in time. I have a Conure that I suspect was wild captured, I have had for over 2 years. He loves being out, getting treats from my hand and walking over close when he wishes. But, a step up or hand touching him is still out of his comfort zone. But, he makes more progress each day/ week/month/year. We love him and he loves us, but from a distance. I can not imagine the household without his antics and flying from room to room to follow his flock wherever they go. :-) Just hang in there and enjoy the interaction you have.

Dear Robert and Mary, I can only Pray that you do receive you dearly loved Grey back. I also Pray that your Husband recovers quickly from his illness, which I would imagine only adds to the stress and anxiety you both must be feeling at this time. Thank You for posting this terrible loss and describing the ordeal in detail. Your actions to find your much loved feathered companion are admirable and set a great example for all to follow. It also lists many good things a anyone should do in trying to find and retrieve their lost love one. I can only hope that first that he is still alive and well. Secondly that he is found and returned to you. If he is not returned, then the next best thing to pray for is that he is found by a very loving person and given the wonderful home similar to that he had with you and your husband. I encourage you to stay and share your good times with your Grey with us and also any possible tips or sightings you may have reported to you. Some of us know exactly how you feel, as we have lost a much loved Parrot also. Some of us were able to thankfully retrieve them and some not. Your description of them being silent when they first fly off is very common for them. They are out in a strange place, scared and natural instinct kicks in telling them to be silent, so as not to disclose their location to a predator hunting for a meal. This silence normally lasts for atleast 24 hours. After that, if they can hear you, they will at most times return a contact call to you if they hear you. I am going to ask the Administrator of this Forum to move this to the Rescue room as a shining example of how to try and recover ones lost Parrot.<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2008/10/05 16:48

Scookie appears to be quite the character. Thanks for posting this photo. :-)

Very nice Photos of your TAG, Pchela. Thanks for sharing them. :-)

Wow, great photos. That would have been a wonderful event to have attended. They Bald Eagle photos are my favorite, he almost looks like a statue in the first shot. He is obviously very well taken care of. I must say, I was amazed with the number of Parrots not on tethers or harnesses. I great to hear no one lost a bird. Thanks for sharing all these photos. :-)

siobha9 wrote: Siobha, didn't you just recently open an electronic hardware spares parts online store specializing in remote controls, keyboard keys, phone buttons and replacement cords? ;-) Brilliant contest Idea!!! ;-) :-)

Awww, your baby loves you so much. :-) Steal the nieghbors phone books for shredding.....hmmmmmmmm....... Brilliant!!! ;-)

There are several options for safe heating of your bird cage area or living room. For space heating one room as you are asking about, an oil filled radiant space heater would probably do the job with the least electrical cost. Also, here is a good article describing winter time heating and birds. http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-housing/bird-safety-tips/safe-winter-heat.aspx?cm_sp=InternalClicks-_-RelatedArticles-_-bird-housing/bird-safety-tips/safe-winter-heat

LaceyGrey wrote: Your right on the tossing and Jungle growing. :-) Hey, maybe if we all teach our Parrots to bite and throw to the right. Then place all other cages to the right, they will each bite and toss to the right. Thus by the final cage, only the last bite sized piece would be left. Thus, getting the most for our $$$. :-) I don't know why, but thats how god programmed the Parrots. They have a multi-bite piece of food, take a bite and then sling it. Then, pick up another piece, bite and sling. It had to be gods plan for maintaining forestation. :-)

Yes, he looks better. He is certainly one growing and happy little baby. :-)

It sounds like Liefie is one little happy camper and loving/needing you more each day. What is pronutro and it's ingredients?

Bless your soul for trying so hard with this guy on stepping up and your determination to be successful.!! With him being possibly 20 years old and from your comments on the background you have on him. He may have never really learned or accepted the step up command or built a strong and loving relationship with a human at such a personal level in his whole life. He is obviously used to humans being around, but he has learned how to keep people away and still get the treat. :-) This could be a very long process and slight improvements gained over longer periods of time, than with a much younger Grey. It sounds like he truly enjoys being out of his cage and with the flock at a distance. Perhaps you can capitalize on this preference of his and let him dictate how close his "Space" allows. If he finds that no one is really a threat to him when out and is allowed to start coming to you and family on his terms and time table. It may be a more effective way of gaining his trust instead of trying to demand it of him. At 20 years old, he has a lot of baggage and god only knows the people and treatment he has received during that time. He is also set and determined in his routines and beliefs and will not change them over night. Just let him out, show him treats from a far and make him come to you for them. In getting him to another room where you congregate, if he can, let him follow you in there. He will if he wants to socialize bad enough. There are other members here such as TycosMom (Pat) that can relate more to you than I on taking in a Grey as old as yours and how much patience is required in getting them to start letting their guard down. :-)<br><br>Post edited by: danmcq, at: 2008/10/05 14:51

Congratulations TeriRose!!! It's wonderful to hear you have taken in a Grey in need of rescue and a final loving home that I know you will provide, based on your previous 17 year relationship with your much loved Grey. Sweet Pete/Pea sounds like quite a character just waiting to trust and open his heart to the one (You) he is destined to fall in love with. Looking forward to hearing how he continues to progress and also some photos when you have the opportunity. :-)

LOL - This made me laugh, they are indeed big and in the way when they are young. {Feel-good-0002006E}

Welcome Tulip!! I don't live in your area of the woods, but I am sure someone here does. Regarding foods, there are many high quality pellets to chose from and also seed/nut blends to offer as well. You should check out our nutrition room when you get a chance. Looking forward to hearing more from you. :-)

This is the first time I have heard a Grey do this. I have never heard a CAG make this sound. Is this just a TAG growl? I find it hilarious and then annoying after a while. This TAG has come a long way in videos shot after this one... :-) TAG Growl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77doWbTyeow&feature=related Edited: Just found a CAG.... Well, I just found a CAG Growl, like a TAG but on steriods and much lower like a Tiger or Lion. CAG Growl edited by: danmcq, at: 2008/10/04 17:17

Growling at his own foot? Now thats hilarious!! Thanks for the laugh. I can't wait to hear more about your new baby. :-)

Darcy looks like a happy camper suited up in those photos. Thanks for sharing them. :-)

Well, now you can lable your toys "parrot tested" and "approved". :-) Great photos and looks like everyone had a goodtime while creating great toys both for themselves and a good cause!!

Great story, thanks for sharing that. He's probably starting wonder about the intelligence of his owner. ;-) :-)

I have never heard my CAG growl. he will jsut fluff, pin eyes and duck his head slightly if someone is not liked by him. If alarmed, he screams in volume relative to how close and scary something is.