Ronda477

Here Kim here is something that is a good read while your waiting! It's called "Your Baby Grey is coming Home" http://www.aviannetwork.com/africangreys/babygrey.htm

LOL If you really want a Toucan you can go to www.birdbreeders.com and they have them on there for sale!! That was a great site! Wish they had one around here!

Yes Kimmie I'm glad you can go see your baby I really think that will make all the difference. Mine was handled by the breeder and loved to be cuddled by her as well. But I couldn't do this so she could get used to me for those 6 months. So that kind of stunk! And than just with everything else factored in, we had to work with her when she came here, but have made much progress with her! So good luck to you and let us know how things are going!! And like Toni said they can be very clumsy! Mine at 6 months was still a little clumsy.

Mavus you can go to this link here to find a breeder. It gives you ratings of the breeder. I don't know of any myself in NC. I'm very glad you are doing research though first that is always a good thing to do. It's better to do some research on them instead of going out and just getting one and than deciding that's not what you wanted. And for a bird shop, just make sure that the sales associates are friendly and knowledgeable and the place is clean and so are their cages! That is a huge huge deal when buying from a pet shop! Good luck to you! http://www.birdbreeders.com/BreederSearch.aspx

Ok everyone I found this and being with the EMS I think it's very important that we all know some of the basics of how to save our bird(s). We don't have a Health Room (which we will hopefully get hint hint) lol And I thought everyone on here could use this. Hopefully until we do get a Health Room this could be posted somewhere that when an emergency comes up we can refer back to this thread. But I would suggest to save the link in your favorites as well. Happy Reading and if anyone has any questions please ask!! I want everyone to make sure they kind of know the basics of CPR for a just in case situation! http://www.wingwise.com/cpr.htm

Yes I agree Angie, our cockatoo we are getting will learn how to fly first as well. And than just as long as the person knows how to clip they won't hit the ground, was just letting them know that they can cut too many and that could be bad.

No problemo on the support Joe! I give it when it's due! And trust me, you have helped us big time. In just a week after seeing what you have done with your birds, Jessie has taken his 12 year old Quaker and had her hanging from his finger dangling her to play with him. After about the 5th time in a row she tries to fly away lol. But this is from the bird that was abused and not to mention she doesn't know how to play very well. I will be your lawyer anytime lol. I can almost always turn a bad situation into a good one lol. Not that this was a bad one at all lol. My mom always said I could be a lawyer, I always put up an argument lol

Well that is great jdr!!! Coco is a nice name!! It was actually one that I was considering for SweetHeart! Have fun with your little girl!

Here ya go guys thought this was kind of funny for ya Two women friends had gone for a girl's night out. Both were very faithful and loving wives, however they had gotten over-enthusiastic on the Bacardi Breezers. Incredibly drunk and walking home they needed to pee, so they stopped in the cemetery. One of them had nothing to wipe with so she thought she would take off her panties and use them. Her friend however was wearing a rather expensive pair of panties and did not want to ruin them. She was lucky enough to squat down next to a grave that had a wreath with a ribbon on it, so she proceeded to wipe with that. After the girls did their business they proceeded to go home. The next day one of the women's husband was concerned that his normally sweet and innocent wife was still in bed hung over , so he phoned the other husband and said: "These girl nights have got to stop! I'm starting to suspect the worst... my wife came home with no panties!!" "That's nothing" said the other husband, "Mine came back with a card stuck to her butt that said..... 'From all of us at the Fire Station. We'll never forget you.'"

LOL Dan How did I miss your picture??? But I think Joe, Mark and I have all learned the hard way we aren't aloud to post them lol. We could dig up a bunch for you lmao. But we got in trouble!!<br><br>Post edited by: Ronda477, at: 2008/03/08 21:33

here's another cute one The Pasta Diet 1) You walka pasta da bakery. 2) You walka pasta da candy store. 3) You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop. 4) You walka pasta da table and fridge. And for those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all the conflicting medical studies: 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 3. The Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 4. The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. 5. The Germans drink a lot of beer and eat lots of sausage and suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans. CONCLUSION: Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.

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Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!). ============================================ Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel. ! ============================================= Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of Scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw Away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would Be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this way! ============================================= Blood stains on Clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen Peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works Every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL ============================================= Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal For inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows On a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak. ============================================ Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely Light scent in each room when the light is turned on. ============================================ Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your Clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels And linen. ============================================= Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 Hours prior to burning. ============================================= To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the Flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt And leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm! ============================================= To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or Two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top. ============================================== Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring In tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains. ============================================= Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will Keep for weeks. ============================================= When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the Corn's' natural sweetness ============================================= Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your Forehead. The throbbing will go away. ============================================= Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future Use in casseroles and sauces . Left over wine? What's that? ============================================= To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area And you will experience instant relief. ============================================= Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a chalk Line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants Tend to march. See for yourself. ===========! ======== ========================= Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still, Leaves a lovely smell to the shine. ============================================ When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to Tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and Then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily. ===================================== Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer. Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes,! Brush and flush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China . ============================================ Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water And drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets. ============================================ Polish Jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the Jewelry for two minutes. ============================================= Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary). ============================================= Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer! r tablet s down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes, and then run the hot water. ============================================ Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it ? ALL THE BEST FROM MY HOUSE TO YOURS

LOL yes you would! I have loved that little guy since he looked like a little chicken wing lmao. At least that's what our friends called him lol.

Oh I know that is hard, Like I said our Quaker came to us full flighted and she had never been clipped before. She was 3 when we got her. But being that she can be out more and I know she can't land on SweetHeart's cage and vise versa it's better for us knowing they are safe like that. Both of them are out now on their playstands with doors left open to go in and out as they please. And I can honestly see a difference in our Quaker. She is happier being she can be let out more and not have to be put away soo much cause she would keep flying to us, and sometimes when cooking it was just a big danger for her to fly in there to us. It's not like breaking a leg although I'm sure you have read that lol. I know the threads pretty well lol. But after the first time they try they know. And the weird thing is, our Quaker wasn't clipped for about 6 years since we moved here and we just did it again recently, she knew right away and hasn't flown since. But she instead will find her way down the cage, on to the couch and over to us lol. So they still find a way, just not as bad lol. I have never noticed any bad signs with the clipping like them pouting or anything.

Well aren't you just lucky Tin lmao! Glad you are having fun girl! Can't wait for summer here. Do a dive in the ocean for me and say this one's for Ronda lmao!

Tiffani! I love that one!!! I had it saved one time on my computer, I re did my computer and lost it! I laughed soo hard I cried and cried some more lol. Good one girl!<br><br>Post edited by: Ronda477, at: 2008/03/08 20:39

LOL sure but not taking our baby away lol Maybe if you were saying you would give us another one so we would each have one lmao!

LOL we just like to tease each other Janice! Like I said he will be our little FAMILY bird!

LOL Watch away baby!

Wow Devin you slipped in! I don't know how I missed you and your great lookin guy! Welcome to the forum and I'm sure you can give some advice as well since you have tamed your little guy. Look forward to hearing more from you and Love the pics!!!

Ok here's an older one too but it makes me laugh every time! Just after dinner one night, my son came up to tell me there was "something wrong" with one of the two lizards he holds prisoner in his room. "He's just lying there looking sick," he told me. "I'm serious, Dad. Can you help?" I put my best lizard-healer expression on my face and followed him into his bedroom. One of the little lizards was indeed lying on his back, looking stressed. I immediately knew what to do. "Honey," I called, "come look at the lizard!" "Oh, my gosh!" my wife exclaimed. "She's having babies." "What?" my son demanded. "But their names are Ber t and Ernie, Mom!" I was equally outraged. "Hey, how can that be? I thought we said we didn't want them to reproduce," I said accusingly to my wife. "Well, what do you want me to do, post a sign in their cage?" she inquired (I think she actually said this sarcastically!) "No, but you were supposed to get two boys!" I reminded her, (in my most loving, calm, sweet voice, while gritting my teeth). "Yeah, Bert and Ernie!" my son agreed. "Well, it's just a little hard to tell on some guys, you know," she informed me (Again with the sarcasm!). By now the rest of the family had gathered to see what was going on. I shrugged, deciding to make the best of it. "Kids, this is going to be a wondrous experience," I announced. "We're about to witness the miracle of birth.." "Oh, gross!" they shrieked "Well, isn't THAT just great? What are we going to do with a litter of tiny little lizard babies?" my wife wanted to know. We peered at the patient. After much struggling, what looked like a tiny foot would appear briefly, vanishing a scant second later. "We don't appear to be making much progress," I noted. "It's breech," my wife whispered, horrified. "Do something, Dad!" my son urged. "Okay, okay." Squeamishly, I reached in and grabbed the foot when it next appeared, giving it a gentle tug. It disappeared. I tried several more times with the same results. "Should I call 911?" my eldest daughter wanted to know. "Maybe they could talk us through the trauma." (You see a pattern here with the females in my house?) "Let's get Ernie to the vet," I said grimly. We drove to the vet with my son holding the cage in his lap. "Breathe, Ernie, breathe," he urged. "I don't think lizards do Lamaze," his mother noted to him. (Women can be so cruel to their own young. I mean what she does to me is one thing, but this boy is of her womb, for pete's sake.) .. The vet took Ernie back to the examining room and peered at the little animal through a magnifying glass. "What do you think, Doc, a C-section?" I suggested scientifically. "Oh, very interesting," he murmured. "Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, may I speak to you privately for a moment?" I gulped, nodding for my son to step outside. "Is Ernie going to be okay?" my wife asked. "Oh, perfectly," the vet assured us. "This lizard is not in labor.. In fact, that isn't EVER going to happen. Ernie is a boy. You see, Ernie is a young male. And occasionally, as they come into maturity, like most male species, they um . . um . masturbate. Just the way he did, lying on his back." He blushed, glancing at my wife. We were silent, absorbing this. "So, Ernie's just just . excited," my wife offered. "Exactly," the vet replied , relieved that we understood. More silence. Then my vicious, cruel wife started to giggle. And giggle. And then even laugh loudly. "What's so funny?" I demanded, knowing, but not believing that the woman I married would commit the upcoming affront to my flawless manliness. Tears were now running down her face. "It's just .that . .I'm picturing you pulling on its . . . its. . . teeny little . . " She gasped for more air to bellow in laughter once more. "That's enough," I warned. We thanked the vet and hurriedly bundled the lizard and our son back into the car.. He was glad everything was going to be okay. "I know Ernie's really thankful for what you did, Dad," he told me. "Oh, you have NO idea," my wife agreed, collapsing with laughter. Two lizards: $140. One cage: $50. Trip to the vet: $30. Memory of your husband pulling on a lizard's winkie: Priceless! Moral of the story: Pay attention in biology class. Lizards lay eggs!

Sounds fun Casper! WE did that lastnight! Tonight we are stuck up here on this hill lol. Hope you have some fun and get those pics up tomorrow!

You know Dan it really is! We lived in the big city of over 28,000 people about 6 years ago. Than we moved here, where the whole COUNTY not city, is only 4,000 people lol. Jessie and I have said here just lately that if we won the lottery we would stay right where we are! Of course build a nice house lol. But the people here are great and little towns have their advantages as well as their disadvantages {Feel-good-000200BB} But more advantages! Great place to raise the youngins lol

Well it's only 28 here! And guess what? Judy is here to enjoy it too! lol. I haven't been able to get off the hill yet to meet her!!! We are stuck up here because of the ice and snow we got! So far we are at about 3 inches. Not much to speak of, but when your on a ridge and afraid to fall off it's a bunch lol. My daughter is actually at her friends house and the fire dept said they would bring her up to us if we wanted :laugh: Pays to have some ties in the county lol.

LOL Sorry Dan! I actually was trying to respond to this post but it had me signed out, than when I came back you had responded lol. Sorry!