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After some consideration i have come to the decision to step down as moderator of the Bird food room / Nursery room due to personal reasons.I shall no longer be an active member of the forum. I don't regret a minute of my time i have given the forum & I hope in some way that my contribution over the past year has been able to make a little difference in the lives of some members & their greys. I wish each of you & your flock good health & a happy future. Tracy.

Hi Shera, congrats on your new baby.Picking names can be so hard,watch your baby & see how the names you have picked suit him I like Ollie & skye

Stunning pictures Frank, thanks for sharing them but i must say the bonus for me, the two macaws in the last one I have my B&G & one day a greenwing

Thats great to hear Ryan & congrats on your new congo Reggie.Do you have any pictures of the two of them ? We would love to meet your guys.

She definately is an angel & one lucky lady to have you as her mom

Pat he dosent look to bad,good diet & bathes will get his feathers looking great in no time.Eyes look bright He will come on in leaps & bounds once he is home with you.

Hi Frank, They are wonderful pictures of Ceasar,thanks for sharing them with us. It's great to hear from you,you are missed around here Hope life is treating you good.

Hi Jocelyne & Welcome to the forum. We look forward to hearing more from you

Just in case any members have not voted yet here is the link for voting http://www.greyforums.net/forums/training/99515-21st-century-clever-bird-vote-now.html

Your very Welcome Pat Im sure you will enrich this little guys life,you know to well time & patience will win Gizmo round.As a forum we will be here to support you with any problems you may encounter aswell as the successful steps you make not matter how small thay are

Here is one for the step up Siobhan mentions.... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/training/92640-teach-the-step-up-command.html If you pull your hand away and yell, then your parrot gets a reaction out of you and will try again to get the same reaction. They think it's a game, try & show no reaction to him,try to distract him when you can see that he's going to bite,you can gently wobble your hand if he is on you this works well for me.I also have a clicker ( like some people use for dog training! ) if mine go to nip i click on the clicker & say a firm No in a strong voice, the clicker distracts them,or have a toy handy they he can play with. Some people use time out, if your parrot bites you simply return him to his cage for 5 minutes & walk away from him & say nothing.Never respond to the biting it only re-enforces negative behaviour.All parrots at some point will & do bite.

I couldnt agree more on what Siobhan,Judy & Dan ( in previous posts ) have said. Annmarie If you have come here to dictate your point of view to us all,im afraid you will get a very hostile welcome from the majority of our members. Everyone is entitled to their own personal opinion but do not post yours continually without substantial facts & figures to substantiate it :angry:

Great to see congo eating such a great variety for her brekky, Youve done a great job with her diet

Thanks for sharing that clip of kip Mark. she sure is cute

Pat if you go for Gizmo i dont think your be dissapointed at all The severe macaw,also known as Chestnut- Fronted macaw are wonderful birds.I did a ton of research on them while looking for a macaw myself. One of the main characteristics of the Severe Macaw is that it is so people friendly and its size is somewhat more manageable as it measures at only about twenty inches from head to tail. The severe macaw is extremely responsive to interaction with humans and in giving and getting lots of affection. Ropes make great toys to be chewed on and for the severe macaw to climb on as well, because they are great climbers. Wooden toys are fun and keep the severe macaw beak occupied and deterred against more destructive chewing. As far as food goes, they’re not as finicky as other birds. The severe macaw will eat nuts, fruit, seed, pellets, beans, vegetables, and all sorts of treats, very similiar to a grey. Good luck in your decision

Here's a few tips Ashley if you decide on a second grey Adding a new bird to your flock is not without its challenges and does require a substantial amount of work. If you are unsure whether or not bringing home a new bird is the right thing for you please be sure to do as much research before you commit. A few Guidelines... House both birds in their own cages in the same room. This allows them to get to know each other from within their own comfortable territory. Treat your existing bird as the "alpha" bird. This will help him remain confident in his place in your flock and help combat jealousy. Greet him first, feed him first, and attend to him first. But be sure to give each bird equal amounts of your time, while reassuring your existing bird that he has not lost his place in the flock, or in your heart. Attend to each bird separately. Provide separate play sessions for each bird. Eventually allow the birds to exercise outside their cage at the same time. A new play-stand Is great for this purpose, as it provides a "neutral" space for them to socialize and play together. Watch closely for signs of jealousy or incompatibility. Closely monitor both birds and be alert for pulling feathers, biting, screaming, lunging, and other signs of aggression. If these behaviors occur, separate the birds immediately.

I'm pleased to hear that Jasper is eating well Caroline When their young it's far easier to introduce them to a new foods .

Hi Deef & Welcome to the forum. We look forward to hearing more from you

Hi Gavin and Clare, Welcome to the forum. We look forward to hearing more from yourselves & Harvey

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Congrats on Vincent Fruit & Veg straight from the fridge are fine.Some greys like raw veggies others prefer them cooked & served warm or even mashed a little.It's just a case of trying different ways of serving them to see what Vincent likes If he can crack the seed there's no need to soak it.Id keep the pellet separate from the seed but you can mix the two if you choose. If you have a look through the many posts in the bird food room you will find some helpful threads on feeding etc.. We have the Nursery room which is filled with info on baby greys, pop in & have a read through .

Dan , Ready Brek is an oat-based breakfast cereal Unlike Siobhan i love ready brek My flock love it & i mix it with baby food, the fruit varieties

This thread was from 2001 Pat Im sure there is a more recent post about what to use on the bottom of the cage.

Great pictures.

Todays Wednesday Tony, Any update on introducing your two ?????