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Pat, I am so sorry for you, I cant imagine the way you must be feeling. Think long and hard before making any decisions, do what you feel is right for you and your birds. My thoughts are with you, I know how much you loved him. Caroline.

BTW your pictures are great, your birds are beautiful, karma for sharing those with us. Caroline.

Hi birdwoman, Do you think the previous owner never had the grey out of the cage, with you saying there was no signs of destruction? That was good observation, if you came into my house you would tell the signs straight away! Do you think he/she has plucked due to lack of out time and toys, no stimulation? Maybe it has turned into a habit forming plucking? I think a trip to the vets would be a good start and see what advice they give. I wish you well and keep us updated. Mas, glad to hear the plucking has stopped.

What a great picture of you and Woody. Glad to here you are both well. Try and join us when you can. Caroline:)

Hiya tommybar and welcome here. Thats quite a flock you have there! Do you get any time to yourself LOL. Cant wait to hear more about you and your pets, great to have you join us. Caroline:)

New babies to the forum, thats great news! Bet you both cant wait. Make sure you both get lots of pics up for us please!! Cant wait to see them, love both the names:)

So sorry for your loss. I came home today and was really hoping there would be some good news. Will be thinking about you today. Caroline x

I am sorry your neighbours have started complaining. This was one of my worries when I got my second grey, I actually went and asked them before I bought Keeko and they were great! I think we all need to win the lottery and each have a detached house! Kaedyn has offered some great advice.

I am tempted to get my hair cut! My youngest Keeko has started swinging upside down from my hair! He thinks its a great game! If I have it tied back he chews the bobble or pulls the scrunchie out of my hair!

I really hope that Spike will pull through this! I cant imagine what you are going through! You and Spike are in my prayers, please keep us updated when you get chance. We all care about each other and each others birds on here, we will support you all we can. Love to you both. Caroline.

That was a wonderful, touching, heartwarming piece written by Dave. I pray this is true and we all do meet again. Thanks for sharing this with everyone. Karma to Dave.

Hi terirose, and welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your loss, I hope you find another beautiful grey to share your life with. I look forward to hearing more from you. Caroline.

How horrible, I am so glad Cracker has made a full recovery! You must have been going out of your mind with worry! I cant believe trading standards have not helped you with this, that is disgusting! Thankyou for posting this, who would think of the danger if it was a repitable company? I am so happy your Cracker is well again but sorry you had to go through what you did. Caroline.

I hope you made Liath a costume as well Siobhan! Great pics!

How long did you keep the bird for? It can take a while to gain a birds trust. What do you mean by wild and phobic? Caroline.

Mine love pomegranate but my cream wallpaper dosent LOL! Its a good job I love those birds of mine, they get away with murder! If the kids made a mess like that!!!!! NOt noticed them doing that though Pat. Caroline.

Siobhan! They are beautiful, what a great job you have done. I cant believe how big they are now! You should be a proud mommy!

You have had me laughing tonight doing those! Might have a go when no one is on watching me!:whistle:

Forgot to mention, my youngest is 7 months now and he is the boss!

I cant comment on a quaker but I have two greys. When I got Keeko at 12 weeks Charlie would have been about a year old. They were both in the same room together with their cages at the opposite sides of the room. This gave them time to accept each other being there and generally watch each other. I started letting them out seperately for a while but found they would try to go to each others cages. The first time I let them out together I was so nervous, there was an awful lot of beaking going on (this went on for a while) which I was told by an experienced member here they were trying to see who was the alpha male! I would let them out together for ten minutes at a time (supervised at all times) then gradually increased this. Months on, my boys are out together most of the day now, they play together and also have squabbles, they sit and preen each other and regurg for each other, I believe its the best thing I could have done! On a bad note, there is twice the mess!

I am nearly in tears reading this post as our greys were the same age and we used to chat about them. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers, I am so sorry for your loss. Wish I could say something to make you feel better and ease the pain.I cant imagine how you are feeling. Time will help to heal some of your pain. Be strong and hold on to those good memories of Alfie. Caroline xx

Hiya Ina and welcome, I also have a grey called Charlie who is 15 months old. Cant wait to hear more about your Charlie. Caroline:)

Hi Matthew and welcome to the forum. Make sure you post your questions and we will all hopefully be able to help with Tucker. Great you joined. Caroline.

Great reminder Talon, sometimes I think we all forget and I think its a small token to reward people for their posts if you have enjoyed them. Sometimes there are so many I wish I could give it more often! Caroline:)

Hi Jake and welcome. Cant wait to see some pictures. Hope you enjoy the forum. Caroline:)