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Living room. Cushions too soft, lamp won't work -- it might stop mid-throw due to being plugged in (plus cord is sort of tangled with other cords like Alexa/chargers). Tissue box won't help. Maybe the cats will help me??? I guess my heavy stoneware mug is my best weapon in here! I really need heavier decor items! lol (I have lots of books, but books are too precious to throw!)

Snickers has found other uses for his toys too and I am careful in my attention to him re: cuddles, etc.. It's definitely Springtime -- my grey gets twitterpated!

Oh That! I thought this was about his Plex server! Yes, I've seen some videos posted here on the forum -- sorry I misunderstood. I thought this was about having access to all his other stuff here too! I kept searching for the magic Plex link here on the forum. KevinD wrote some weeks back: I have a PLEX server with over 700 movies and current TV series.

It occurs to me maybe this isn't a member feature -- maybe just admins can access it?

>>>Its right at the top between chatbox and who is on line lol @Talon you have used it and posted videos <<< (Not Talon here but having same issue) I have posted pix in threads using the "Drag files here to attach, or choose files" option, and I have shared a youtube video by just posting a link to a video in my post. Other than seeing a video in a thread, I don't see any other way to watch anything. I easily see how to post text in chatbox but not any option to watch anything. I am using Opera browser. Chatbox is at my top left of screen; Who's Online is on middle right of my screen just below Topics. Here's what my screen looks like: [Click pix to enlarge]

Snickers here again. I am missing some favourite treats too! I am getting peas, corn, rice, apples and carrots. That's it. Seriously -- that's the only fresh food I get! I am ready to call the ASPCA. I am receiving a more pellets and seeds these days, and they're okay -- but where is my melon??? Where are my grapes??? Whatever happened to my butternut squash? I hate to be negative, but.... I sometimes wonder if something is wrong in the world these days -- my human is more available to me but my favourite foods are not. Cruelty I cry! I wish my human would go to the store and get me my needs met! I mean, what IS her problem?

Snickers here. You're correct. Humans can be helpful and mine is very trainable. Sometimes when I say something, my human actually repeats it. Or if I start whistling, my human will whistle back. Very trainable! lol

Snickers speaking here. My owner is usually out during the day, and I miss her. But she's home all the time now and I need 'some space' -- Help!!! I like having her home, but not ALL THE TIME! I mean, I enjoy more time out of my cage, sure; but something is creepy about her being here always. Like ALL THE TIME! You guys know this can't be normal. Should I be worried? Honestly, I think she's a bit stressed... and mental. What's going on???

Happy Birthday to Alfie!

I'm not familiar with video modules -- do not understand how to access or use it. I get that it is apparently a group of files for either downloading or viewing inline (most likely downloading). Is there a website for it? Is it accessed from this forum? Is it like an fnp storage list of files? DISCLAIMER: Being a Linux gal running Fedora -- I have a feeling I wouldn't have the viewing software needed. But thanks for offering to share -- very generous!!!

For me it was the intelligence, sensitivity, and yes, the ability to talk. I've always thought greys are very handsome parrots. And maybe I am a glutton for punishment, but greys do everything in their own good time and in their own fussy way -- and I like that. The cat of the parrot kingdom perhaps.

Are they already friends and have met without cages? I find Amazons very dominating and boisterous -- even in a huge aviary they would need to be pretty good friends with the greys already. Not saying it hasn't been done. But greys can be very sensitive and threatened by Amazons. Even when young. Were the raised together? My local sanctuary never mixes Amazons with any other species. Amazons act like they aren't afraid of anything, whereas greys (in spite of stories on here) can actually be shy, reserved and sensitive. I think greys could feel very threatened in this arrangement unless they are already friendly with the Amazons in questions (like growing up around each other and having already had positive, safe physical contact). Is it possible to have two aviaries -- one for each type of parrot? Also, do you know their genders yet -- later this could make for some difficult behaviours. Just my opinion.

Too funny about Huey. NOT funny you guys are sick -- hope you get better soon! And hope Huey can forget his coughing routine. Of course, the more you wish a parrot would stop a routine, the more they do it! lol

I have frozen corn and peas open (half a bag each) plus have new unopened bags of each in freezer. Also a partial bag of limas, but he doesn't eat many of them. Frozen stuff may last a good while. The carrots and apples in fridge will obviously go bad sooner, but so far, still crisp and fresh seeming. Rice is obviously good for a long time -- just made a new batch tonight for Snickers. Wish I had melon, blueberries, banana or some treat for him. Don't want him to get bored. I know I don't want him turning into a seed/pellet/peanut junkie on me, so not offering much of those (of which I have plenty).

I've been lucky -- my sis has been concerned that I am high risk -- so she is buying groceries for me, my parents and her in-laws. It's like her Saturday is nothing but food deliveries (we don't all live in same town). So far no has accused of her hoarding - but it's got to be a LOT of groceries. She still can't find toilet paper (I'm not out) - no idea about her inlaws' supply of tp. I did do drive-through at Arby's once for their turkey swiss sandwich (a fave of mine) and I literally unbagged/unwrapped sandwich and dumped it on a plate without touching it. Then I took Lysol wipes to all doorknobs, etc. and then double-washed my hands before sitting down to eat it. Overkill? I told my Mom that story and she thought I was crazy. She said 'well someone made and touched the sandwich' and I said I thought they wore gloves in food prep. And Mom's like "how often do you think they change their gloves and don't you think they are touching other stuff with them on?" Dunno. But that sandwich was such a treat! Snicker's food is holding out nicely so far. He is eating my own rice now without a problem. Good thing since I am out of Birdseye frozen rice and veg mix.

I cut up cardboard for Snickers with a cutter -- I don't give him a whole box. I often bend the cardboard pieces accordion style to make it easier for him to shred it. And sometimes I cut smaller pieces into strips he can hold in his foot while shredding. But his fave is just standing on accordion cardboard and ripping away. I love the pix of your grey peeping out of the drawer too. Too cute!

Same here with high risk group. I haven't been to the stores but sister brings by groceries so I won't go out -- and she lives 60+ miles away. A real blessing. She can't find a LOT of stuff, but I am thankful for the 'treats' (not chocolate just grocery items I didn't even know I wanted). I am blessed... could always be so much worse. No TP -- but thankfully I bought a large package in Dec or January. Still plenty left. Sis did find paper towels though!

That was pretty smart -- to give Pookie her alone time! My Snickers has never been happy when I leave. He is really taking advantage of having me home all day and he's being 'needy' these days. No amount of attention is enough! If he's asleep and I try to quietly slip off to bathroom or something -- he immediately wakes up and starts squeaking! I think your Pookie is amazing to actually demand some alone time!

No comments or advice -- greys are just so sensitive to the tiniest change in routine. Sorry. Anything I can think of that you might change to make things better is ALSO another change in routine. Maybe Pookie will eventually adjust to more one-on-one time and attention while you're home. (fingers crossed for good luck)

I'm well thankfully and glad you are too! I'm just practicing social distancing here. Not working. Need to go to grocery store but been putting it off. Thinking of canceling my endocrinologist appt later this month. Snickers has plenty of frozen food for a month or so, but after my fresh produce (apples, carrots, melon and maybe a dozen grapes) run out -- well, I'll have to go to the grocery store whether I want to or not. Have plenty of seed and pellets, but hope I don't have to rely on that. I'm in high risk category, so I'm concerned about the months ahead. At least I already had some of my bulk toilet paper still leftover that I purchased before this all hit. Never would have guessed people would panic buy toilet paper. Overall, blessed with semi-stocked pantry and freezer. May not have exactly what I want to eat, but guess it's time to eat what I already have. Could definitely use some chocolate! lol How is everyone else doing, how is your health, did you get your needed supplies, etc. -- has your life changed much??? Sending good vibes and hopes to all!

Wow Karen, you really do have your hands full -- bless you for doing so much for Timber. Poor tyke -- I imagine Timber receives special joy in each affection/attention, toy or special food offered.

It IS a great topic. And it's a topic we can easily become defensive about. This thread didn't go there, thankfully. At the end of the day, we all just want what is realistically the best for our parrots.

I am saddened greys are biting. I get parrots being upset, confused, wanting things to go differently... but biting??? So sad for those just wanting to provide a healthy safe home for these guys. I've always heard the falcon gloves work. Maybe not. A grey bite can really hurt, injure and scar.

Alfie doesn't waste any time! No, Snickers is more the toss stuff one piece out at a time sort of parrot. And with white rice, I think he just picks around the 'wrong' kind. He actually ate a good portion of the 'wrong' rice yesterday -- it's taken him long enough to try it.

I am mixing my own white rice in his daily mixtures, and slowly reducing the amount from the frozen bagged rice. I think this is going to take a while though.... I'm using the rice steamer since its long grain rice looks shiny and smooth when cooked; long grain rice cooked in a covered pot has a fluffy sticky appearance and that turns Snickers off. I tried rinsing it to see if that would make it look more shiny and separated but no go. Snickers knows.