lovemyGreys

Hi Jeanese.Rescuing /re-homing is a wonderful thing that as us humans can do for the less fortunate greys out there.Each case is always different & has different circumstance's ,many birds come with baggage through no fault of their own.Time & patience will always be the most single factor to helping these greys on their journey back to life,no one can say how long that will take but often longer,They need to gain back their confidence & zest for life,they have to learn to trust their new owner.Im sure given that time you will make wonderful progress with McKinzie

Pepples sure is a stunner Thanks for posting her picture.

Both of my boys were feather DNA sexed, My breeder prefers this method Here is the link...Maybe it will answer some of your questions. http://www.avianbiotech.com/questionsaboutfeathersexing.htm

They are kept indoors as pets but are very demanding birds, here is a great link about them.. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/limitstart/20/african-grey/69248-david-attenborough.html

Welcome to the forum midnight.Oh tough decision i have three CAG's & one TAG & love them equally Perhaps as they get a little older is it possible for you to visit them ? Then one may well pick you Keep us updated on your choice.

Here is a previous thread on homemade toys & contains some good links.. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/54949-homemade-toys.html

sorry to hear that Steve persoanlly if i was you id be straight back on the phone to change that appointment, sounds as if George really needs to see the vet with that weight loss.please keep us updated.

:laugh: i sympathize with you alfie did the same thing, i have now replaced all the bowls to crook pots which lock in to place & they are unable to tip them,saying that kaiti my new TAG has just started doing it with the bowl on one of the playstands :laugh: :pinch: :silly:

Hi Michelle & Welcome, There really is no difference in picking a male v female,they both equally make wonderful pets,personally i would just go along & see which ones appeals to you more, which one are you drawn to ? That will be the one Do keep us updated on your new baby.

460 is a good weight rickster Hear is a previous thread which discusses greys weight you might find interesting... http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/10208-how-much-does-your-grey-weigh.html#49138<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/03/26 01:16

Here is a popular thread that shows what members feed their greys. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/24030-whats-your-greys-diet.html I would say that nuts are a natural source of fats for our greys but i would limit the amount you are giving.Perhaps down to two a day,The more sedentary life your parrot lives, the less fats are needed so bear your greys activity levels in mind when feeding nuts in his diet.

A greenwing is my next & last bird

How man define the letters A, B, C, D, DD, E and F used in bra size's (A) - Almost Boobs. (B) - Barely Boobs. © - Can't Complain! (D) - Dang! (DD) - Double Dang! (E) - Enormous! (F) - Fake.

Hi heather,Welcome to the forum.I look forward to hearing more from you,& yes pictures of your conure would be nice

Chint we have a pet memorial section, maybe placing some words there will help http://www.greyforums.net/forums/pet-memorials-/

:ohmy: My worst nightmare, im sorry but i firmly believe that babies should not be sold until fully weaned.Please look for a breeder that actually cares about their greys & not the $$£££$$$

The recommended bar spacing should be 3/4 to 1 inch for a Grey,as he has adapted to the new cage happily i wouldnt buy another,he will be fine climbing in the new cage with no problem

Great minds think alike judy :laugh:

Many people use this company ... http://www.avianbiotech.com/ or you can ask your avian vet

Hi & welcome ,African grey parrots are particularly noted for their cage climbing antics , The bar-spacing should from be ¾ inch to 1 inch you shouldnt have any problems

Introducing a second grey,As this question is being asked more frequently on the forum i thought we should have a thread that members can refer to. 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. Self-mutilation is another sign that your bird may be struggling with jealousy or territorial issues. Here is a link to a story written by By Maggie Wright about introducing a new flock member... http://www.africangreys.com/articles/relationships/withmerlin.htm

big hugs for you 2Girls i know that Angie is causing you upset, im with the others & hope that once settled she will stop this behaviour.

A parrot's highly sensitive beak and tongue are their hands and fingers which they use to explore and even give affection. Young parrots who chew too hard should be quietly told to be gentle or given a foot toy to chew on but never punished for exploring with their beak.

Hi BooBaby & Welcome to the forum,please read through all our different rooms im sure you will find answers to many of your questions,We are always here to help

Well she clearly is trying to get a reaction from you by biting your husband & quite rightly this behaviour needs to be adressed,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 her ,try to distract her when you can see that she's going to bite,you can gently wobble your hand if she 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 she can play with. Some people use time out, if your parrot bites you simply return her to her cage for 5 minutes & walk away from her & say nothing.Then let her out as normal,back to the cage if she bites & again dont respond to her, hopefully she will learn that biting doesnt bring her any benefits at all.