DayosMom

Judy / Talon, Awwww, you are so nice. I thank you for your sweet thoughts. Tattoos usually tell a story for most people. My story is one of a great, huge battle I fought, and the beauty of the victory. The Hawaiian flower is to symbolize the trip Dan & I took in celebration to Oahu, and Maui 6 months after I was done. I was still very weak, and tired easily, but the memory of it all stays with me still today. Dan & I were so happy I was still alive, and Dan was especially so. When I was told I had cancer, Dan cried for weeks. He didn't think I saw his tears, but I would catch a glimpse of them on occasion. He wanted to be strong for me. But I could see his pain and fear. Because my family was so upset over it all, I tried to be strong for them, and carry them so they wouldn't cry. But I too was afraid. This tattoo has all these memories in it, and because of it, I remember every day how difficult the battle was. Your words are too kind. I'm grateful for you and your empathy. Thank you. Kim

CD, I have one on my lower back below my waist. I got the butterfly in 2002 after my recovery from cancer. It was a celebration of life, and how lucky I am to be alive. This past April, I added to it. Two Hawaiian state flowers, Hibiscus flower. I did this with my best friend who was visiting from WA state. This pic is while I was still in the tattoo shop. So it is a bit red, and puffy. It looks awesome now. The last step is to connect them together with vines. I found an awesome tattoo artist, and we are working in the last leg of my "celebration of life" So it is not done yet, I'll update you when it is complete. If you knew me you would know this is so not part of my character. But I just had to do something to remind me every day how fortunate I am that I fought and won. Cancer is a terrible disease, and the treatment can kill you before the cancer does. I think you should use that pic of Cesar you have as your icon for your tattoo. Regards, Kim<br><br>Post edited by: DayosMom, at: 2007/07/28 03:55

Hi Tatifish. Congrats on your Grey. Dan & I recently purchased ours from a local breeder. You can see pics of him in the Grey folder. His name is DAYO, which is African for "joy arrives". That is what most greys are, a joy to have. My husband is on this forum, "danmcq." Everyone here is very knowledgeable and still learning for the newer ones. Kim

Welcome Juliain, My name is Kim and I'm so glad you have joined our family. I'm sorry about your birds injury, but it sounds like he is on the better side of it. We all are so happy your here. Don't be shy about asking questions. No question is a dumb one. Kim

.... I will give Karma to anyone that say's NO {Feel-good-0002006E} Oh you are NOT right!!!!! {Emotions-00020075}

Snow, you should talk to my husband, danmcq. LOL, its a big joke. At the breeders house, "KILLER" just hates my husband. I try not to laugh "inside" not out loud. But its a real mystery as to why Killer seems to dislike Dan. I commend you for not giving up. You must have a soft spot somewhere to endure these bites. You have gotten some good ideas, so lets see if it helps you. Keep us posted on any improvement. Kim

Karla, your pic of "Whatudoing" is great. Thanks. Kim

Hi Snow, and WELCOME! I like your Greys name. Mr Boo. Very cute. My name is Kim and "danmcq" is my better half here. If you have anything you don't see an answer for, just ask. Everyone here is very interested in every one's birds. They are so helpful when you find yourself in a tough place. We're here to support each other, and everyone does this very well. Keep us updated. Kim

Hi Chelsea, and welcome to the family. You have a beautiful family of birds. Thanks for the great intro........... Kim

Hi Drew, & Rebecca, & Gracie......WELCOME to the forum. When I read your first 2 posts, I was worried about Gracie. Now that I have read on, I see you are already getting great suggestions, and improvement on Gracie is great to hear. Keep us all updated on her progress. (and yours) Kim

Sandra902, WELCOME to the forum. You are a blessing to any animal you adopt. Dan & I have adopted and supported Doberman Rescues through the last 6 years. We love Dobermans, and they are very intelligent dogs. Right now we have two Dobermans, one Conure, and one Grey. Doesn't sound like much, but they keep us very busy as they each want our undivided attention. Can't wait to hear more about you and your Grey, Kim

Jesus, welcome to the Grey forum. It sounds like you enjoy your birds very much. What made you become interested in breeding Greys? I can't wait to hear all about them, and could you post a pic for all of us here?? Thanks, Kim

Hi Connie, and welcome to the forum. It sounds like you are doing everything right. The most difficult is to wait and see how she comes around. I think it will be very soon, based on your info here. Good job, and welcome again.

Judy, Don't be afraid. You are doing something right, or you have an awesome understanding with your Grey. Maybe she/he doesn't know how to bite? That would be great!! I just have to laugh at Dan when we go to the breeders house. (inside of course. I would never laugh out loud at him) He is now actually apprehensive when he approached the cage. He anticipates the attack, and I think "Killer" can feel this. Also, "Killer" keeps an eye on Dan the whole time he is there. We have decided it is Dan's glasses. The breeder asked Dan to take off his glasses, and "Killer" didn't seem quite as vicious. He looked at Dan for a long time, so he noticed the glasses were gone. But, still he lunged at the front of the cage after he took a long look. It didn't seem quite as intense though. I think its the glasses too. I tried to talk Dan into getting "Killer" but he wouldn't even discuss it with me. (hahaha) Poor Dan, he is getting a complex. {Feel-bad-0002009F} He still has meee.....I won't bite him!! {Feel-good-0002006E}

CD: It isn't what we do in life that people remember about us....it's how we make them feel!!! This work of art you have put together here for the forum is truly from your heart, to the hearts of all here. The thought, arrangement, music, have all come together to touch each one in a special, & warm fuzzy way. I truly feel, based on this one post from you, that you qualify for, "being remembered for how you make people feel in life." If anyone here felt what I felt watching this video, you have achieved the ultimate gift. "Giving from the heart, with nothing expected in return." That is the most precious gift one human being can give to another! You now hold a place in my heart where I have placed all the special people in my life. You have given each one of us a part of you, "from the inside out." Thank you. {Love-000200BF}<br><br>Post edited by: DayosMom, at: 2007/07/22 20:36

Yes Judy, He does try to take my nails off. I plan to have them shortened a bit this next week. HaHa, like Dayo, he had his nails shortened last week. I really love him already, and I couldn't help but give him kisses. Yes CD, I kissed him all over his head and beak. Dayo puts his head against my chin now, and just stays that way for many wonderful moments. He is very affectionate to me. I got absolutely NOTHING done in the house yesterday. Now today I have to do it all, ugh! {Feel-bad-00020072} It was worth it.

Judy................{Feel-good-0002006E}

I have heard terrible experiences of Grey's getting out of their cage and getting hurt or worse, killed. One Grey owner came home and found his Grey hanging from the top of the cage, dead. Apparently, the bird got the fastener open, and in his efforts to get out the top of the cage, hung itself. Do you recommend additional locks to protect your Grey from damage or death? If so, what type, what works, and any other suggestions you may have. Kim {Feel-bad-00020072}

Could someone be so kind as to tell me how the "quote" option works? {Feel-bad-0002006A} Thank you in advance...........

Lidia, I love your idea. We could use Dan's bloody hand for the picture. :laugh:

May I say, Dan's take on packing fruit is first hand knowledge. He use to program the computers that ran the conveyers in the packing houses. He would "customize" the program for each P.H. specific needs. I always wash everything that mass people can touch, like in a grocery store's fruit/veggie section. I also have an education in how and where they come from, thanks to Dan. I wash anything my parrot will eat in the fruit/veggie family. I found the cooking lesson at our breeders home very informative. I couldn't believe the way the babies ate it up. If anyone would like the recipe, PM me, and I'll be happy to share. Cooking for your Grey is NOT everyones "thing." I wasn't sold on this until I saw first hand from our breeder. As for the list of poisonious foods here, I didn't know avacados were poisionus. I knew no salt, no apple seeds. Why on earth would a person give their Grey chocolate?? My thought was, if it is poisionus for a dog to eat chocolate, then I really wouldn't want to give it to my Grey. "YIKES" P.S. if some of you are wondering where I have been the last two weeks, I have been sick. :sick: I'm fine now. :unsure:

This is such a great idea. I love it. And I will be a proper member since I let Dan talk me into helping him with our Conure last weekend. Yeesss, I got bitten too. But I think Jake bit Dan much harder than he bit me. (lol) Sign me up!!! :silly:

Ok, Dan is bleeding now (lol) We looked at Jakes wing and it looks like the feather is broken at the skin line. We called three vets, two don't do Parrots at all and the one that does only has one Vet that is out of town until Tuesday. So we are going to just watch for any further bleeding. Jake is in his cage and calm now. We feel better after looking closely at his wing. Whats weird is; Jake didn't do anything to break the feather. He just hopped on the couch to get to the window. No trama involved at all. Anyway, we are calm now, and I need to go tend to Dan. He may need a transfusion,,,,hahaha. Thank you. Post edited by: DayosMom, at: 2007/07/14 21:13<br><br>Post edited by: DayosMom, at: 2007/07/14 21:14

Thanks Talon Very helpful. I think its broken below the skin. We can't see the tip. He appears to be ok for the moment. We'll watch and see.

It doesn't appear to be. I suggested this too. But he is checking it out, beaking, and ruffeled up more than usual.