RobertsKitty

I plan on clipping after my Grey has fledged then using only a very slight clip so flight is still possible but they can't gain any height. Outside I will use the avitor harness and with the wind perhaps it can gain some distance and get good exercise.

Quick question: Is it ok to let clipped Greys roam freely (but supervised) around the house. Somewhere I read that it would lead to dominance problems but I wasn't sure if that was right...

Does anyone else know about the bird harnesses as apposed to the flight harnesses?

Ok thanks!

Also does anyone know anything about the feather tethers(bird harness)?

Heres some questions that go out to all flighted bird owners: Is your bird trained to fly to you? How do you handle people entering and exiting the house? Does the bird fly around often or does it mainly stay perched? Does it land on perches like the tops of doors or places you can't reach and how do you get it down. How do you keep it from flying into the kitchen or other potentially dangerous places? Is your bird more independent or does it still like to be carried around and cuddled?

Really? huh. Ok thanks for your help! I found a couple cheap ones at Walmart!

Hmm...I'll check around on targets webpage! More karma for you! As always lovie comes with expert advice!

I am looking for a safe air purifier for when we get our Grey. Air Purifiers with IONIZERS are extremely dangerous to your birds health. Anyways I was wondering what kind of air purifier you use in your house! Thanks!<br><br>Post edited by: Talon, at: 2007/08/10 02:09

Depending on time. I might type up my 'book' after I'm done. That way people can add to it if they see its lacking in some way.

Thankies Judy. Well put. I am currently working on my 30th page in writing. Now not all the pages are totally full in fact some only have a few lines of information but still...lol

Trust me I have been bit by a horse and that I can promise you is worse than a bird. I do know that the bird might bond with him and I have accepted that. I don't think it will be as big of a problem because I am always more engaging with my animals than he is but if it does bond with him than thats how it goes. Anyway, thank you for your concern but we both understand the commitment and everything else.

Are any of the following toxic to Greys: Hand soap, lotion, detergents, bubble bath? What makes candles and match toxic? Are fireplaces with burning wood toxic?

Yeah. He went with me when I saw that Grey at the pet store. He loved it just as much as I did. We both would have loved to take that particular bird home with us. Talked to a breeder today. She seems to know exactly what she is doing so we will probably buy from her... Anyway, off to write and read. Will post more later...

I was kinda waiting for this. Robert is just as much of an animal freak as I am. He is looking forward to it just as much as I am. He is also the 'daddy' to my guinea pigs and he loves to spoil them rotten. He is just as excited about this as I am. He is just busy dealing with budget and such.

Thank you for your answers and support!

I think I'll use the second clip for when it first comes home. After that I will hope to just have to clip and inch or so...

Thanks! Now anyone know about the wing clipping?

Also, are laundry detergents and dryer sheets with scents bad for Grey's health?

Ok question regarding clipping. I don't want to go into if it is good or not. My question is I have seen several different cuts and I am not sure what is right. One involves cutting only an inch or so off the first 4 primaries. I like this idea because it seems the most natural without actually being fully flighted. Another involves cutting the first 4 primaries as shown in this picture The reasons behind cutting like this are: The cut edge isn't exposed to wear and doesn't get splintered and frayed. Since flight feathers are so important, the bird is concerned about the frayed end and will constantly try to smooth and groom it. The cut end is cushioned and doesn't dig into the bird's flank and irritate either the body or the mind. With a longer length of flight shaft, the bird is brought up short when he reaches the end of a long, sweeping grooming stroke. He is left with a feeling of incompleteness. He also can't "zip" up the half feather properly. This cut eliminates the problem. An additional benefit, albeit an unimportant one, is the clip reveals the lovely scallops of the upperwing coverts. The scalloped edge presents a very neat and pleasant appearance. No frayed, splintered shaft is showing - no frazzled, ragged feather barbules are showing. It is a very attractive clip. Any ideas on which is in the better interest of the bird?<br><br>Post edited by: RobertsKitty, at: 2007/08/08 08:30

Yeah...I'm up to 6 pages on diet. Not all full pages but still...

Yeah. I die have a TON of questions regarding diet. It was the only thing I wasn't really sure on. I have written 3 pages on it alone.

Thankies! +Karma for you

*continues to wave for lovie* lol Thanks for the shot Lidia. I should have posted 3 or 4 at a time

Yeah. I am unsure about clipping. I know when the bird first comes home I will clip but after that... I just got 7 MORE books from the library. That brings me to a total of 11 birdy books in the house! I'm off to read!