lovemyGreys

Berna has offered great advice,unfortunately at times they do pick up on one particular sound & it's as if they have forgotten every other sound they have ever learnt :pinch:

Siobhan's parrots are cheeky Jamie just like their mom :laugh: Dont force the touching issue,he will let you once his has gained your trust

Some females develop a brood patch during breeding.Changes in hormone levels can trigger this off,basically feathers on the bird's become loose,some females pluck them out or they will fall out.The tissue in the tummy area swells. The tissues hold more water, and the blood vessels that feed the skin expand. These changes make the bird's tummy skin almost as hot as the body's interior. When an incubating parent sits on the eggs, the skin muscles open up the brood patch. Then the parent sits down and wiggles its body back and forth a bit. The sensitive skin feels for the eggs so the parent can settle where the skin makes best contact with the eggs.Hope this makes it clear for you Great looking pair Toni,The female doesnt look to bad,also the male can over preen her. A brood patch will occur in the tummy area.she looks more in the neck area,i suspect it may be the male preening her,just keep an eye on her just to be double sure she is not plucking herself.I wish you success with them <br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/08/02 17:33

Great pictures Ashley,from what you describe Ace was regurgitating for you,he is not too young He loves his mom I see Ace outdoors with you,even clipped birds given the right circumstances can obtain lift & fly off,a harness is the safest option, clipped or unclipped

So you should be proud,he is lovely,so have you changed his name ?

Yep it shows & Homie/Baxter is lovely,thanks for sharing him with us.

Lovely pictures of Kip Mark,thank you for sharing them

Dates are packed with nutrients & have a high iron content,They also have sucrose in them, fed in moderation they are fine for greys.

Thanks for sharing Roscoe with us,baby greys are so irresistible

Here are a few links for you to have a read through 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

Meg the only thing i disagree with in the article i provided is not allowing your grey out unless he steps up ! Greys need out of cage time,if he wont step up to allow you to return him to the cage then make sure his only food source is inside the cage,he will make his way back when the hunger strikes

Are you able to handle him ? Does he " step up " ? You say you have to catch him ? How do you do this ? If you are having to chase him around this may be having an effect on him. Moving house & being located in a new room will play a part in his behaviour,he may be feeling insecure in his new environment.He obviously behaves when in your caravan so there is something upsetting him at home ? He obviously is bonded to your daughter,did your daughter live with you & has since left home ? Greys can get very terrtorial over their cages,here is a link worth a read,the only section i would disagree with is that your grey needs time out of the cage,regardless if he steps up,leave his food bowls in the cage & he will return when hungry.... http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/articles/territory.html

Parrots need at least 10 - 12 hours total sleep a day. When their sleep time is compromised, they can be a bit "grumpy" and show it in different ways.If you parrot's cage is in a spot where there will be people watching TV or talking late at night, don't think your bird is sleeping just because he is covered. Remember parrots are wild by nature, it is instinctive for them to stay awake under those covers until all is still and dark in the night. If it is possible try to have your bird's cage located in an area where there is minimal traffic so that they he can receive appropriate sleep. Many owners provide a seperate sleep cage in a different room but i know this is not possible for everyone.<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/08/02 15:03

Im sure her personality is wonderful but she still is only a baby,given time you will see her mature & develop.Im sure she would have great babies but thats not to say they would be as steady as her,all babies are cute.cuddly etc.. if handreared correctly but they do develop their own individual personalities.You really need to decide if you want to breed her later on,which means not having her indoors as a pet,you cant have both scenarios im afraid.I think if you seriously want to breed,go for an older proven pair of greys,why loose the wonderful bird you have now ?

Many breeders sell their greys for many reasons,they have too many pairs,time commitment,marriage break ups,change of species etc..

Thanks for the links teresbirds

Hi Elozano,welcome to the forum Even if a grey has been clipped he is still able to gain height in the right circumstances,i would advise a harness for safety

If you intended breeding her then it would have be wise at the time to buy a male too,they should have been provided the appropriate outdoor aviary & housing,even then there would have been no guarantees they were compatible .I'm sorry but,my opinion only ! is if you want to breed buy a proven pair of greys,or two greys of similiar age from the start.I dont believe if you have had a grey indoors as a pet then it should be put in to a breeding situation. Leg deformities such as splayed leg in hand-reared psittacine chicks are most often associated with traumatic events and/or inadequate or improper bedding or nesting material. Dietary imbalances also have implications on chicks growing bones. Congenital defects are rare and difficult to prove but should be suspect if a pair consistently produces young with deformities.<br><br>Post edited by: lovemyGreys, at: 2008/08/01 19:37

Here is a link to a thread on Palm nuts http://www.greyforums.net/forums/bird-food/26190-palm-nuts.html#81159

Unfortunately Di parrots will & do make a variety of high pitched whistles, screeches etc..When you are out of sight monty is calling you for your attention.Some people will reply just to reassure their parrot their still around but just out of sight or as i would suggest just ignore him,dont return to him until he is quiet,if you go to him when he screeches or calls you,you are just reinforcing the behaviour you don't want. If you return him to his cage for a specific reason then dont immediately get him back out,leave him for 5 mins then allow get him out

Well im pleased you got to the bottom of it,hopefully the ointment will soothe the itchness & Buddy will stop scratching

I have 3 CAG's & 1 TAG, my TAG talks very clearly & picks new words up just as quick as my CAG's She does have her own unique voice,she doesnt sound like any family member where as my greys sound like my husband & myself.

Welcome to the forum.Pat & Dan have given you some great advice there.We look forward to hearing more from you

I'm pleased your baby is settling well in to your family.Thank you for the update

Hi Meg,this is quite a good article on cage territoriality,which it sounds like Refund may have.. http://www3.upatsix.com/liz/articles/territory.html