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I would set out all your perches you intend putting in from the start. As for toy's i wouldnt go to over the top but enough so he has the choice.Change the toys around frequently, as this will make him more acceptable of new things in his cage. As for the harness i would try from the start, a few days after he has come home, being so young he is more likely to accept straight away.

Judy & Tari have given good advice there, As they say read all the different topics in the different rooms & you will find answers to many of your questions. I must point out if you just post one or two questions at a time it makes it easier for members to reply.

Thank you Tari, i know most of us will know some of them but there is some on the list that i never knew

The debate whether to clip or not to clip your greys is likely to continue as long as humans keep parrots as pets, There are valid points to be considered on both sides of the arguement. I believe it is down to the individual to consider the welfare of your bird, plus your own personal abilities and living situation when making the decision to clip or not.We all have our own personal views on clipping & should as adults respect the decisions made by each individuals.I dont think anyone should have to justify or defend why they have or havent clipped.<br><br>Post edited by: FairY, at: 2007/09/17 09:37

judygram wrote: I love that one liner " Never fear Judy is here " :laugh: yes you miss it all Judy when you are away

Hi Laurie i have heard that the "S" words are hard for greys to pronounce, A funny story

Judy come back we miss you did i just say that

We all hopefully know what CAG & TAG is short for I came across this list of abbreviations which i thought would be useful for when members refer to their birds in this manner. B&G - Blue and Gold Macaw BC - Blue Crown Conure BE2 - Bare Eyed Cockatoo BFA - Blue Front Amazon BP2 - Black Palm Cockatoo BSL - Blue Streak Lory C2 - Citron Cockatoo CAG - Congo African Grey CM - Catalina Macaw D2 - Ducorps Cockatoo DYH - Double Yellow Head Amazon E2 - Eleanora Cockatoo FIDS - Feathered Kids G2 - Goffins Cockatoo GC - Green Cheeked Conure GCC - Gold Capped Conure GCP - Grey Cheeked Parakeet GE - Grand Eclectus GSC - Greater Sulphur Crested Cockatoo GW - Green Wing Macaw HM - Hahns Macaw HMC - Half Moon Conure HYM - Hyacinth Macaw Keet - Parakeet LCA - Lilac Crowned Amazon LSC - Lessor Sulphur Crested Cockatoo M2 - Moluccan Cockatoo MBC - Maroon Belled Conure MGM - Miligold Macaw MM - Military Macaw MM2 - Major Mitchell (Leadbeater) Cockatoo MRHA - Mexican Red Head Amazon MSC - Medium Sulphur Crested Cockatoo OWA - Orange Winged Amazon PC - Painted Conure RB2 - Rose Breasted Cockatoo RLA - Red Lored Amazon RM - Ruby Macaw RSE - Red Sided Eclectus RV2 - Red Vented Cockatoo SIE - Soloman Island Eclectus SM - Scarlet Macaw T2 - Triton Cockatoo TAG - Timneh African Grey Tiel - Cockatiel Too - Cockatoo U2 - Umbrella Cockatoo Umbie - Umbrella Cockatoo VE - Vosmaeri's Eclectus WFA - White Fronted Amazon WF - White Faced Cockatiel YCM - Yellow Collared Macaw YNA - Yellow Naped Amazon

Hi beccy, only just read your post :unsure: I'm not sure if you will be able to tell or how to check,i had a quick search on the internet without any conclusive results if i find anything i will let you know

Hi, as Dan has said your birds will be happier the more they see you I have 3 greys that have their own room which is adjcent to my lounge, it has an avairy door as opposed to a "normal" door.

Here we go again girls Understanding Men "IT'S A GUY THING" Translated: "There is no rational thought pattern connected with it, and you have no chance at all of making it logical." "CAN I HELP WITH DINNER?" Translated: "Why isn't it already on the table?" "UH HUH," "SURE, HONEY," OR "YES, DEAR" Translated: Absolutely nothing. It's a conditioned response. "IT WOULD TAKE TOO LONG TO EXPLAIN" Translated: "I have no idea how it works." "I WAS LISTENING TO YOU. IT'S JUST THAT I HAVE THINGS ON MY MIND." Translated: "That girl standing on the corner is a real babe." "TAKE A BREAK HONEY, YOU'RE WORKING TOO HARD." Translated: "I can't hear the game over the vacuum cleaner." "THAT'S INTERESTING, DEAR." Translated: "Are you still talking?" "YOU KNOW HOW BAD MY MEMORY IS." Translated: "I remember the theme song to 'F Troop', the address of the first girl I ever kissed, and the vehicle identification numbers of every car I've ever owned, but I forgot our anniversary." "I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT YOU, AND GOT YOU THESE ROSES." Translated: "The girl selling them on the corner was a real babe." "OH, DON'T FUSS - I JUST CUT MYSELF, IT'S NO BIG DEAL." Translated: "I have actually severed a limb, but will bleed to death before I admit that I'm hurt." "I CAN'T FIND IT." Translated: "It didn't fall into my outstretched hands, so I'm completely clueless." "WHAT DID I DO THIS TIME?" Translated: "What did you catch me at?" "I HEARD YOU." Translated: "I haven't the foggiest clue what you just said, and am hoping desperately that I can fake it well enough so that you don't spend the next three days yelling at me." "YOU KNOW I COULD NEVER LOVE ANYONE ELSE." Translated: "I am used to the way you yell at me, and realize it could be worse." "YOU LOOK TERRIFIC." Translated: "Oh, please don't try on one more outfit, I'm starving." "I'M NOT LOST. I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE WE ARE." Translated: "No one will ever see us alive again."

Hi Steve &

Hi here is a link which will show you a variety of different foods that our members feed their greys. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/24030-whats-your-greys-diet.html

Great advice from Tari,i have no experience of quakers but have tiels,they can make great pets & are full of character. here's a link for toilet training http://www.greyforums.net/forums/african-grey/27204-potty-training-for-real.html#27204

Good afternoon .......

Very well put Dan If debating is not for you take a step back & just read the thread.We all have opinions & as adults we should conduct ourselves in the appropriate manner.

So True Dan & a very valid point.

Same here my two boys are 8 months old & there is an increase in the amount of downy feathers they are loosing as they approach their first molt

Hi AGreyBoy &

nevjoe wrote: :ohmy: I'm saying no more :evil:

have you got photobucket ? if not e-mail it to me & i will re size it for you.

I couldn't agree more, We are all going to have differences of opinions but they should be aired in an adult manner.

:laugh: How funny, great you can keep in touch tho,My two brothers are completely different in every way :silly:

How cool is that beccy, what a small world ! Will you compare notes

fourtrap i cant see the picture ? :unsure: