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Oh he is gorgeous... nearly makes me want another one... nearly.... but not quite Thank you for posting his picture

Nope, never. I've obviously had a deprived life! Living in a backward country:laugh:

Fox with a bushy tail?

Liath loves to dance. Once the has a good beat, she is off. I didnt teach her this, but whenever I saw her do it I would say "Dance Liath" so now she will dance on command. Here is a short clip of her giving it loads to a Madonna song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFa2XDM1aUw

Wow that is really lovely. I have never seen a live firework display as fireworks are illegal in Ireland. The only displays here are on official occasions. Maybe some day I will make it to the UK for Guy Fawkes or the US for 4th July

I can honestly say that my 2 greys are the best thing that has ever happened to me, infuriating as they can be sometimes:laugh: Over the past few months I definitely think that Liath understood what I have been going through, and has given cuddles and kisses at all the right times. She has the patience of a saint and will sit and listen to me for ages. They are my sanity, my stress relief, my sounding board, my comic relief at times. I love my children beyond words, but there are some things you can only share with a grey;)

I personally don't take think Dave's points are well taken at all. I was the one who mixed up the dates, and I apologised for that already. It was a simple mistake, which was genuine. If you missed my apology, then I will say it again. I read the date as 2008 when it should have been 2007. I am really very sorry for any misunderstandings I caused! I still think that a year is a very short time for a grey. In my opinion, and it is only my opinion... which I am entitled to have even if you disagree with it... rehoming a grey every year or so is very very sad, whatever the reason may be. On the subject of "flaming". I didnt see any flaming apart from gbdb_kcb's post which was a little harsh. However that is their opinion, which they are also entitled to have and it is obviously a very dear subject to them.

Talon wrote: :sick: You're a better woman than me! I'm afraid I just don't love my greys enough to eat pellets for them :ohmy: :laugh: !!

Try a pair of these :laugh: :silly:

{Emotions-000200B8} I am a year out its 2007/03/31 not 2008/03/31! My apologies! It still seems awful sad that a bird you have had for such a short space of time needs to be rehomed already. A CAG lives for a long time, if every body did that it would mean he would have 40 or 50 homes in his lifetime. Thats very sad.

Didn't you buy a grey 5 days ago? You posted "Well after all my thinking I did it, I bought a Congo today. He's only a few weeks old and I have to heed him 3x a day. He is sooooo cute." How are you selling a grey that is a year and a half because you don't have time for it, and then buying one that is only a few weeks old which would take 20 times more time than the older one?

{Feel-good-0002006E} Karma definitely coming your way :laugh:

I saw an ad in a local free ad magazine here for an African Grey for €200. Considering they usually sell at €1200 I emailed and asked why the bird was so cheap. Here is the reply! Does it sound familiar? hi, Thanks for your mail regarding my bird....she is still available to any one prepared to provide two parrots with enough care and love,where sthey will be well spoilt with all their need.....they are2 years and 8 months old and has very good temperament with kids and other pets,very playful love to play around with toys and kids,they are well health guaranteed and DNA tested....they are up to date on all htheir shots and will be coming along side health papers and vet records.She also speaks English and is a very intelligent and highly social bird......,i work with a global,broad-based health care company devoted to discovering new medicines, new technologies and new ways to manage health.Jenner died in an accident last 3 weeks on her way back from her piano classes and i have very bad memories when i see these bird around me,because she was always together with her since i am always busy in the laboratory.i really need to give them to someone who can really care and love them ju..I am located in Cameroon and i am only asking 500 euros the two parrots to ship to you.....Please may i also ask you a few questions? where are you located? are you a breeder? do you have kids? Can you also promise that you will take good care of her? How soon are you ready to have her home? At least with this informations,i will get to know better where they will be going to.......See pictures below.i just hope you will love them.....I will also like you to promise me that you will always send their pictures to me monthly so that i can see how they are doing in your home......Below is an attachment of her most recent pictures for you to see.i will be waiting for your mail asap.0023774846317 thanks and God bless. OK i am well please right now when i get that she will be well taken care off.Cameroon is my country and so this is how i will be shipping them but i will first of all like you to get back to me with the following informations so that it can ease the shipping process so that when there arrives in your airport you should quickly identify her and take her home ok. your first and second name-------------------------? your state-----------------------------------------? your city------------------------------------------? your house address---------------------------------? your phone number----------------------------------? your preferable airport and i will think the closest one to you will be just the best since you will need not to go far to pick her up or them arrives why you are still on your way to the airport and she will be there all alone.------------------? So as for shipping of them,it will go like this,these informations will be pasted in blue ink on the front part of her cage since she will be coming in a cage.Then when i am done with the shipping of her i will have to get back to you with the flight control number,time of departure and arrival and all the flight details. The informations on the front part of the crate will serve as a quick indicator and a partern of which only you and i knows .This is to make sure that,as soon as they gets into your airport you will immediately identify that this is Nina and take her home.Then the flight details and tracking number that i will give you ,is to track her as soon as they arrives , thanks waiting to get from you<br><br>Post edited by: siobha9, at: 2008/07/04 14:17

Happy 4th July to the Americans amongst us!!!! And may all our non American members have a great day too:P

I think we will just have to keep changing the type of bowl in order to confuse them. I am on my third kind with Liath and she is only 2. So far (3 months) she hasnt figured out how to undo the crock lock one. But she probably will given time Oisin has never tipped his bowl over. I think he just likes his food too much Bella just likes to proves that she is smarter than the average grey

We have a caique who loves everybody! He is an adorable little fellow. Not quite as small as a cockatiel and quite sturdy. He loves the kids and the kids love him. Here is a little video of him playing with my daughter. http:////http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMPqAOZ9xDY&feature=user There are lots more videos of caiques on Youtube to get an idea of their personalities. Be warned though, they have LOTS of energy and want to play all the time, which I think is a good thing!

Congratulations Grandma! Can't wait to see him

That is so cute. I love when he traps his foot under the nail file, pulls his foot out and falls over Poor little guy

I agree there are different ways of looking at risk. But there are also different ways of handling risk. In my opinion, "Boo-Boo the macaw" certainly should never be in a situation where he could harm an infant. But that doesnt mean he has to be rehomed! I have dogs. I ensure my dogs and my birds are never alone together. I cant understand why a parent can't ensure the parrot and their baby are never alone together. Keeping them apart would definitely minimise the risk of having an infant and "Boo-Boo" in the same house. I love my children but I also love my parrots and I couldn't ever see a situation where I would rehome my birds unless I had tried EVERYTHING proposed to me before hand. Having said all that your personal situation is completely different;) . In your case it is not about risk. It is about fear. Your child was not used to birds, had not been raised with them and understandably, having been bitten, is now afraid of one of them. In that situation I think you have no alternative but to rehome Piper. You are not one of those people who rehomed your bird without giving the situation a chance. You gave it a chance and your son was hurt. No question, poor little Piper needs to go

{Feel-good-0002006E} Ok I know its not really funny! But it is hilarious! It is literally like being afraid of your own shadow It's a good job none of mine are afraid of dust, because I'm not exactly Ms Clean Freak of the century! I'm very sorry I have absolutely nothing constructive to offer as a solution though!

Aw he's lovely! How cute!

{Feel-good-0002006E} She is really a character isnt she? You'd better stay home tomorrow, since you promised or there will be hell to pay tomorrow evening!

That's not fair :angry: Why didnt I think of that??? Where are the photos you promised us Susan???

{Feel-good-0002006E} You are on a roll Dave! Keep them coming!

I was wondering why you were thinking of getting a "mini cage". What is wrong with the one he has?