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Frankie is doing A LOT of hanging upsidedown in his cage and really really shrieking at his toys. He has always done this once in a while, but the past few days have been craaazy - just really going at it. my neighbors must think i'm killing something... I don't think he's sad or anything, actually seems pretty chipper and happy, just screaaaming his head off and attacking his toys as though they were intruders. Maybe it's just the chilly fall air or a little excess testosterone... any thoughts? Stephanie

Frankie doesn't really like traveling in cars- he always gets really quiet and clings to me. I've seen him get carsick twice - generally if he's eaten too much too soon before the ride. When he hasn't eaten recently before, he's okay. Stephanie

Goodmorning America ran a beautiful memorial for Alex, see here: http://abcnews.go.com/gma Thought everyone should see it. Stephanie

I've got polly's portable stand from petco. It's useful and easy to pick up and carry anywhere. I can also take it with me when Frankie take's roadtrips to the parents house... very handy. Stephanie

Frankie is very particular about how his food is presented to him - if it's something he loves like a grape or junk food (tortilla chip), he'll take it right from me. If it is something he's never seen before he won't take it from anyone's hand - it has to be properly placed in his food dish. He'll sometimes even take it and toss it if isn't presented right. on the note of tomatoes, he won't eat sliced or chopped, but he looves baby tomatoes. They are such strange and picky animals. lol. :side: Stephanie

This article is really helpful and informative! Thanks for posting. Stephanie

So terrible and so sad :( {Feel-bad-0002006A}

Frankie has recently taken a liking to diving into my water glass and picking up the ice cubes. He then holds the cube in his foot and breaks it into a million tiny pieces... Is this ok for him or is the ice too cold? don't want him getting birdie frostbite. Anyone else's grey like eating ice? Stephanie

Yes this sounds very serious... I see you are in India, and I think from the mail code a place called Pune. There must be some vets nearby, I found this link with possibilities: http://www.bdbmr.co.in/foundation/dir10.htm Don't know about the area there, but there must be someone you can call to get advice or guidance. It is serious when the bird starts showing illness - needs attention right away. Stephanie

I was thinking about it today, and it seems that most people around on the board have relatively young birds ( 5 years and under). I know there are some exceptions - 10+ years, but I haven't heard much from people with these older birds. I grew up with a brown throated conure who was about 18 when he died. I started looking around about parrots - found this article which was interesting: http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/articles/olderparrot.html Wanted to poll everyone - what is the oldest parrot you've actually owned or encountered? Stephanie

What a pretty bird! I hope the vet check goes well I agree with whomever said that Meeka looks like a hybrid - the eyes and body have a very CAG look but the beak & tail are TAG. Frankie is camera shy too - very hard to get a good shot without him puffing! Can't wait to see more pictures when you can. Stephanie

Just wondering - what kind of twitch would you describe it as ? Was it a true twitch or more of a head shake or flick? When I first got my CAG, I was petrified because he was shaking his head constantly. I called vets and the shop and posted online- people all agreed it was a nervous habit that is actually quite common. He continued doing it for a while, but stopped after he settled in. He still does the "head shake" every now and again when he hears something new - but much less frequently. Would you describe it more of a twitch or a shake ? Still better safe than sorry, but it could be nothing. Stephanie

They had a Grey with red factor at the last hotel I stayed at... He was pretty young so it might grow out next molt. Very handsome anyhow Stephanie

I went over to Brooklyn (Greenwood cemetery) to see the wild parrots. I've never seen them in the "wild" before... they were so very noisy and hanging out with the pigeons. Really really cute! Gave them some of Frankie's old seed and some other people brought apples and nutriberries. Here are a few pictures: Stephanie<br><br>Post edited by: frankieNYC, at: 2007/08/13 05:52

This set of blinds survived... The ones on the other windows have been completely ravaged by him though. When I eventually move out, I'll probably have to replace them. I've come to terms with it. :whistle: Stephanie