DayosMom

FairY, Congrats on , posts. Your contributions to the forum are always a joy to read. Keep on,Keeping on girl!! Kim

Hi Laura, and welcome to the forum. I hope you find many interesting topics to post to, and to read. Kim

Monique, Thanks for letting us know your traveling next week. We WOULD wonder where you were. Talk when you get back. Kim

Congrats Tari!!! {Feel-good-000200BB}

Welcome to the forum, Bill. Nice to have you with us here. Dan's wife, Kim

Hi and welcome to our family. Kim

Hi Satggy and welcome to the forum. Kim

Monique, This was very interesting to read. As you know, we have personally been debating this topic since our ordeal with Jake, our Conjure. My personal feeling is, if we keep our birds flighted, then we need to make sure the surroundings are as safe as possible. No boiling pots, or ceiling fans while the bird is out. Part of being a pet owner is in fact, creating a safe and healthy environment for the pet, whatever it may be. Dan & I take being a Grey owner very seriously, and want him to feel safe. We don't want him getting hurt every time he comes out of his cage. I lean more toward flighted birds after our Jake got out and couldn't come down out of the tree, even though he wanted to. I felt very sad for Jake, because he wanted to come home so badly, but couldn't get there from where he was. He just kept going up, and up. UGH! I will let Dan make the final decision on this, but I can see both sides of this topic. It's whatever one feels is best for their bird, in their environment. I appreciate this information very much. You put a lot of thought in this so as to share BOTH sides of the spectrum. Very well put together. Kim

Monique, I enjoyed this information, because this was something I was going to research. When I spend time with Dayo, he communicates a lot with his tongue. I was curious about what he is doing, and why. I have come to understand that he is showing affection to us. He is so amazing to watch. From what I have observed, Greys use their tongues quite a bit. I was wondering why, and what it means. Your article you shared with us here was interesting in explaining how the Grey's tongue works. How it's unique shape and texture aid the Grey is feeding, communicating, and playing. They are fascinating birds aren't they. I love my Grey!! Thank you Monique for sharing such an interesting topic. Kim

I too was sad to hear about Alex. I think it's the shock of such a sudden death, with no known reason at this time that makes this loss ever more difficult to deal with. When we know someone is terminally ill, we also know the loss will come soon. However, when one seems perfectly well, and suddenly dies, the loss is compounded many times more, by the shock of the loss. This is what has happened with Alex. One day he was here, and the next day he is gone. (tears) Alex was truly an amazing Grey. His intelligence extended far beyond ever imagined. I believe this is what made him so very special. His ability to think, and reason. Truly amazing. Alex is always going to be with us, friends. As long as we keep him in our hearts, he is not ever really gone. He lives within our memories of him, and his greatness. Lets not cry because he is gone, but let us smile because he ever lived. That's the best memorial we can ever give to Alex. Alex is FREE now, lets rejoice in his life as the most amazing African Grey that has ever joined our lives. Comfort & compassion to you all here morning the loss of Alex. Kim

Awesome.................. Kim

Richard & Gisela, WELCOME to the forum. It's great to have another couple here. My husband is Danmcq and we are the proud owners of Dayo. (which means, "joy arrives") I know exactly how you feel about having a Grey in your lives. Dan & I found positive changes to our life style also. Its so relaxing to come home to a Grey who is so happy you are home. We spend a lot of cuddle time in the evenings. It makes one forget about work doesn't it. Look around the forum, you'll find lots of great information. We're glad you all are here. Kim

We feed Dayo many foods. I also make the oatmeal and baby food mixture like Judy mentioned earlier. Baby food such as carrots, sweet peas, squash is a big hit. I use the first stage of baby food because it is pureed. He also gets a great tropical seed blend made by Browns. He gets fresh fruit and fresh veggies. There is a wide variety we feed Dayo. Kim<br><br>Post edited by: DayosMom, at: 2007/09/06 03:16

Tari, My heart is deeply saddened for your loss. Condolences, Kim

We feed Dayo a 7 bean mixture the breeder showed me how to make. We only use white beans. After soaking overnight, I cook them for only 20 minutes. Then drain and rinse off. I add oatmeal, split peas, brown rice, barley, sunflower seeds, carrots, and some seed blend we buy for Dayo. I put this into a container and freeze it to keep it fresh. It lasts about 2 weeks. Of course, we feed Dayo other natural foods like veggies, fruit, soy nuts, etc. Dayo likes this bean mixture, and it isn't mushy. By the time you add the other ingredients after cooking the beans, it's more like a bird seed consistency. He gets a wide variety of all natural foods. Kim<br><br>Post edited by: DayosMom, at: 2007/09/05 14:40

Hi David, and WELCOME! Kim

Hi Kali, I want to welcome you to the forum. How old is your Grey? Everyone here is very friendly, and very knowledgeable. You will find lots of support, and info here also. Look around the different rooms, and don't be shy. We are all happy to have you here. Kim

Hi Rhonda, I want to welcome you to the forum. I look forward to hearing about your new adventure obtaining your new TAG. Kim & Dayo

Kathy, WELCOME. Lulu sounds so wonderful for you. There's a lot of good advice here for you on getting Lulu out of the cage. Our Grey climbs to the very top of his cage too, but this usually means he wants to come out. We just put our hand under him, and say "step up" and on to our hand he goes. Just like Judy said. There are other times when I am cleaning his cage, and he wants out, he jumps onto my neck. Buy if that isn't a sight. Normally, he will climb onto to the front door when we come to get him out of his cage. There are many reasons why they do the things they do. She may just want to come out of her cage, and she doesn't yet know how to communicate this to you. Just keep consistency in getting her to come out. She will come to learn that a certain action means it's ok to come out. We cover our CAG with a big sheet like Judy does. It does work very well. WELCOME, we are so happy to have you & LULU. Kim & Dayo

Hi there, and welcome to the Grey forum. You'll like it here because there is a wealth of knowledge here. Some have just gotten their Grey such as you, and some have had their Grey for 20 years. Dan & I have had our Grey for about 6 weeks now. But we visited him at the breeder for weeks before he came home. I read what you are doing for Floyd, and it sounds like he has more than enough variety. If you have a good blend of food, and a balance of veggies & fruit that's a great start. Our Grey doesn't like fruit right now, but we keep offering it to him. He loves grapes though. As in everything, BALANCE is the key. You have a great start. Do your chips have salt on them? Salt is not good for a Grey - I've heard. We don't give ours any salt at all. Chips as in "french fries?" Have an awesome day. Kim & Dayo

Yes, put Dayo on my shoulder. That's what I'll do. Yes, Jake has come to appreciate a regular meal, and WATER since he came back home. He seems happy to be back. We are so happy to have him back, and know how very lucky we are to have gotten him back. Many are not so fortunate as we are. Funny what a BIG hole such a small bird can leave. But now that hole is gone, and we have Jake back, and no more showers, or outside time with the cage open. You all have a wonderful day. Kim

judygram wrote: To All, Since Dayo came home 5 weeks ago, I have been so busy with him, spending time with him while Dan is gone, etc. The feedings, the play times, and the bonding time, on top of my regular life. I have thought of you all many times, and kept up with some of the posts. I just couldn't make the time to respond to anything. By the time I read many posts, it was time to go to bed. I'm hoping I will be able to do better at posting now that all has settled down here. All the G-kids birthdays fall in June, Aug & Sept it seems. I have been so busy the last 6 weeks, it's all a blur. Thank you for noticing my absence Judy, and to all, thank you for just being here. Kim

Greetings to All in our Family of Friends, I wish to express my deepest gratitude to all here for your tremendous support during our rescue efforts yesterday. It was your continuing offer of suggestions that keep us trying, and trying even though it was scorching hot out yesterday. At one point Dan got so sick, from the heat, that he said maybe we should leave the cage here and go inside to cool down. It was then that I shared all your comments and suggestions with him, your supporting comments, and it was like water on a desert floor. I saw Dan's faith in retrieving Jake renew before my eyes, and his resolve to continue. Because you all supported him, he kept on. It was all of you who helped us rescue Jake, and for that I thank you from the depths of my fragile heart. I have to say how comforting it is to know there will always be someone to talk to when going through such a trying ordeal. Your understanding, and comfort rescued Jake. All of you were here with us as we struggled to deal with such a frustrating situation. Each time we look at Jake now, we see all of you, and your concern for his safety. I thank you again, and again. Judy - your comments of having faith in Jake's rescue, and recovery made Dan cry. He has been through such a trauma, and your words of having faith were just too much for Dan to hold in. All of you who made such comments to Dan, toughed his soft heart, and was just too much for him to hold in his heart. And Judy - I have read your last post to Dan, and am reminding him regularly of your words. I tell him, "Don't forget what Judy said this morning." He laughs and says oooook. :lol: Talon - we were touched by you following our ordeal from your blackberry. Now that is support in the first degree. Thank you. And I can't remember who suggested the Animal Control, but whoever you are, "THANK YOU TOO!" May God always turn HIS face toward you, and smile upon you ALL! Kim

Everybody............we are crying!!!!!! We called animal control, and they came out because a Parrot is a domesticated bird and very much not able to survive in the wild. WE HAVE JAKE and we aer all crying. He is very thirsty, and very hungry, but otherwise looks ok. We will get him inside and give him lost od TLC. Talk later. Kim If he were bigger we would hug him.

We have tried all this. The local Animal control is not service oriented. Dan has resorted to a hat, a chair, sun block, and a soda. He's parked himself close to the cae with all Jakes favorite foods. I need to feed Dayo and clean his cage. He is way past his meal time. So we will post later today. maybe with some good news. We also have company in the house. This is very difficult to deal with. Now that we have found Jake, what if he never comes down........... We put his playpen on top of a 40 foot pole, and that worked. But then it got caught in the tree, and Jake jumped off. Its now getting hot. maybe jake will bemone delirous from the heat, and fly down. 26 hours since he last ate or drank water. OOoooh, our nerves are working overtime. Till later, Signing off my friends.