lovemyGreys

Dan has offered you great advice,i will just add.. If your bird is not receptive, start training in a room out of sight of your bird’s cage. Less familiar surroundings are likely to improve cooperation. Pick a relaxed time with no distractions – a bird that is preening or eating is not going to be very receptive to training. Practice in short, frequent sessions Use lots of positive reinforcement; never hit or scream at your bird. Always end your training session on a positive note, if your bird is struggling wait for a successful try, reward your bird lavishly, and move on to something else

Hi Hyan & Welcome. Was your baby hand reared ? It is very early days,be patient with him.I have included some links for you, just click on each one & have a read http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/72855-bringing-home-your-baby-grey.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73094-socializing-your-baby-grey.html http://www.greyforums.net/forums/the-nursery/73105-teaching-your-baby-to-play.html

Thanks for sharing that.

Sorry to hear about your vet Sameera & of course he will be in my thoughts. As i said wearing a collar can be very traumatic,Zahzu is obviously happy that it off right now,to be honest i don't know if i was in your position i would make her wear one,i know you have to be cruel to be kind but it may cause her even more damage

Hi Sameera, Sorry to hear that the collar is causing concerns.You say she was unable to eat by herself,she will be restricted but she should be able to eat,did the vet fit the correct size ? the collar should be tight,but not tight enough so that it restricts the crop in any way.Sometimes the trauma experienced by wearing these collars can be even more detrimental than having a plucking bird. Another point that should be watched for are ingrown feathers. If the collars are not removed for periods of time the feathers can become ingrown causing pain and infections. Only you really can decide, perhaps have another chat with your vet

Although i wont personally recommended a breeder due to being previously messed around with UK members here on the forum, i have sent you a PM

Hi ccgreen1994 & Welcome to the Forum Time & patience will reap you the rewards in time,just take each day as it comes. We look forward to hearing more from you .

Welcome to the forum jen,we look forward to hearing more from you

As the other members have rightly said,feed them raw.Please dont cook them to death or add salt & pepper,that's fine for us humans but no our greys

Hand feeding a baby bird takes a great deal of time and effort.Something that shouldn't be considered by a novice.If possible it is best left to an experienced breeder.Dont be fooled by the pet store or breeder who tells you otherwise.

{Love-000200BF} They are adorable Siobhan,You have done a wonderful job with them B)

Sorry to hear that Pat,your doing everything you can for Bandit

Well some members spray / bath their greys in cold water,i prefer to use warm/tepid it's a personal choice.No need to dry him,it will encourage him to preen himself.The first few times i wouldnt soak him just give him a nice spray so he can get use to it

If the scar is from an old wound & has healed then it's nothing to worry about.Greys Parrots do yawn when they are tired or after waking up from a nap.What's so strange about his yawn ?

Sugar snap peas for three of my greys & sweetcorn for the other one

Welcome to the forum lmarinukjr . I dread to think what methods bird paradise use to break a bird ? It will take time,dedication & patience for you to win this guys trust.He will need time to settle in his new environment,adjust to his surroundings & yourself.Everything will feel totally alien to him. You don't say if you have him or your considering getting him ? Re homing an older bird can be very rewarding but miracles wont happen overnight,be sure you are 100% committed to him . As a forum we will offer all our collective advice & support

Well mine have other treats, no ice cream for them im afraid,but in moderation just as the occassional treat is fine

{Feel-good-0002006E} Sounds lovely :sick:

No now is fine,just spray him gently with a mister to begin with so he can get use to it,later on you can introduce him to the shower or a shallow bowl to bath in

The white downy feathers are quite normal & the white flakes are probably loose bits from his feather shafts where his feathers are coming through. He is not molting,the first molt will happen around his 1st year. To begin with buy a water mister bottle,gently spray tepid/warm water above his head & let it fall gently over him,as he gets a little older you can then introduce a shallow dish for him to bath in.

Hi Nith & Welcome to the forum. With hindsight we can all im sure say we have done things which perhaps we shouldnt have,but we have a nursery section as you know & i will glady answer any concerns you may have look forward to hearing more from you.<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/08/28 00:43

Well i have 4 greys Me, hubby,2 kids,Millie the macaw,2 dogs & 1 cat ( & 6 outdoor birdies )

That's good,limit the quantity of seed he has to once a day .Sounds as if he is doing great

No kaytee make a pellet, which i have no problem with & they also do treats,like fruit flavoured puff balls,spicy ones etc.. i buy them as treats mine all love them You may find your grey may not like the pellets,mine dont like Harrisons where as other members do.It's a case of finding one your grey likes.

Lovely pictures,a wonderful improvment after all the flack you took