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Heather: Love the monkey pictures. Our greys are just so funny and fun. Thanks for sharing them with us. Bruce & Mazy

kathysmith38: the pictures are really helpful and from the first on it looks like a normal molt with new pin feathers coming in. The second photo is a bit hard to see, but there does appear to be a bald spot which to me may or may not be a bit more than molting. It seems to me if Lulu was plucking she would be showing more balding spots in other areas. This isn't to say she isn't plucking but I'd say more of a molt. Has anything changed in her or your life lately? New people , scary ordeals? etc. etc. Her appetite seems great as well as her desire to chew up every toy in sight. These are all healthy behaviors. She may be eating a little more during molt. Also new pin feathers can really irritate some birds so it's like a mosquito bite to us. they're hard to stop scratching until it goes away. Let us know about any changes. Bruce & Mazy PS keep the toys coming and you can say money by making them yourself for almost nothing and usually from items just laying around your home. Good Luck Bruce & Mazy

Hey Matt47389: The other day my bird chewed up a red popsicle stick. Guess what color poop scared the heck out of my wife???? Yep, red. Birds poop can take on different colors and consistencies if they have a wide varied diet. Some foods like califlower make my bird drink a lot of water for some reason and the poop looks milky white and not as solid. If he's had a diet change or eaten something he rarly eats this could be normal. Does he appear to be acting and feeling well? If you are noticing any lathargic or otherwisae differing behavior, be safe and take ho Keep us posted. Bruce & Mazym to the vet.

Welcome Vickibird: Glad to have you in the family. Great shot of Gus. We love pictures. See you out there Bruce & Mazy

hey Allie: Greys definitely rank the members of the household as they would in a flock and sorry to say kids just don't rate. Don't feel alone , that's the way Mazy is in my home with the kids. She'll barely give them the time of day. She does let the male children give her some 100% juice as a treat once in a while. You might try it. If your bird hasn't had any , you give her some first or your husband, who ever is the favorite and say "juice" over and over. Then the next day or thereafter you might let your son try. It might not help, but it could begin a relationship for them. Glad you're here. Love to see some pictures. Bruce & Mazy

Giggles Welcome from Alaska:" Obviously I can't be much help in finding a reputable breeder due to our obvious geographic extremes. I think what FairY and judygram mean on the $200 per bird, is that is way less than greys cost. You will find them anywhere from $800 to 1,400. So be careful, and yes, make sure you see the birds and even have a vet check them out before you purchase. If the seller hesitates about you getting a well health check then run the other way. Good Luck and hope you find your new lifelong friend. Bruce & Mazy

Joe: I guess I'm out of the loop as to all this. I was sad to read you were making your last post and now I'm super glad you've decided to stay. We need you here. I'm not sure what it was I missed but it doesn't matter now that you're here. I mean really you were my first friend and then you were leaving. I was beginning to think I needed a shower or something..lol Great I still have my friend Bruce PS Nychsa I need you to stay also. ....Please!<br><br>Post edited by: MazyAK, at: 2008/01/14 10:39

Hey Proddytheparrot: Bribery works great for me, use his (her) favorite treat Good Luck Bruce & Mazy

Welcome from Alaska Pryde: Look forward to hearing and seeing more from the bird. We love pics. See you out there Bruce & Mazy

fowlgame: I am a commercial fisherman in the gulf of Alaska. So when I go take my boat and crew to work I'm gone 3 to 4 months. Mazy seems to accept this now and will accept my wife's help when I'm at sea, but not when I'm home. What I do when I'm in radio or cell range, I call and my wife puts the phone up to Mazy and we have a little talk. She really enjoys it and it reassures her I'm still out there. The up side to that is I'm home solid every day for the other 8 or 9 months with all the time for myself and Mazy and spend most of the day with her on my shoulder doing my chores or whatever, with me. She has adjusted well to this, so as others have said it is a very individual thing. I'm lucky with that as this amount of time away is a lot, but the rest of the household routine she is used to carries on every day in my absence. This provides her with a secure feeling. It's all about routine, mine is just in big segments. It sounds like your bird has been used to this already and should be fine with it. Good luck Bruce & Mazy Here's my office Post edited by: MazyAK, at: 2008/01/14 10:14<br><br>Post edited by: MazyAK, at: 2008/01/14 10:16

Nychsa: My Mazy has been doing the water bowl bath also. I agree with the others, put a heavy duty shallow pan in the bottom of the cage (one that Bella can stand on the side of) and use cold water. Mazy hasn't gone for it yet but stands on the side often and is interested. Change the water often so it's cold. You can even put an ice cube in it. Also when you fill her drinking water make it not as cold. If you change them at the same time. Bella may go to the drinking find it not cold and then may see if the pan water is any colder. Again, this takes time and patience on your behalf, and a lot of water changing. Mazy does like the shower. You may look into a shower perch. Good Luck and keep us posted Bruce & Mazy

charlismum: It definitely is sexual behavior. Mazy has been doing some of the same things with me. She is not regurgitating but is allowing me and wanting me to pet her body, not just her head and neck. Especially at night. She turns her back to me and backs into me. The wings lower and spread, and she always tries to climb on my hand with one foot and cover it with her spread wings. The strange noises, cooing, ooooohhhhhhh's, and low garbled cackles. This behavior is mostly at night or when the teo of us are alone. Mazy doesn't chew up wood much or shred paper too often, but she is now. Funny how it's in a pile like a nest. I agree and am doing what Dan suggested to you. IGNORE this behavior, put her in the cage, walk away, whatever it takes for you to not show interest. DFon't be surprised if you find an egg in the cage one day. I'm expecting to even though I'm doing what I can to discourage this behavior. There are some good threads here if this indeed happens which will help you in that case. Good Luck Bruce & Mazy

Welcome from Alaska Pieter & Jessie Love the pics. Sounds like you've made great use of this forum already with the apple seeds. There are so many talented, knowledgeable bird lovers here. This is a fortunate place for us all. Look forward to hearing from you and Jessie. Bruce & Mazy

Welcome from Alaska Unopoo: I agree, get to the vet ASAP bottom line. Better to be safe. I live in alaska and it is cold here most always. We had 2 feet of snow last night and I transport my bird just fine in a preheated car just for a ride. We don't have the luxury of a vet here. I must take a 4 hour ferry ride or a float plane to a vet. So please go soon. I also send my condolences on the passing of your mother . My mother also has passed and my father was murdered, so I can definitely understand how you are feeling. It would not be a good time to lose a bird also. Pleas go today. Sincerely Bruce & Mazy

Jimmy: Sounds like you're a good candidate for a backpack travel cage Bruce & Mazy

shelmae: patience,,,,patience,,,,,patience,,,,,, there is no substitute Bruce & Mazy

Welcome from Alaska Crazybird: Quite the zoo you have going. I am wondering if the birds pay any attention or have an interest in the reptiles? We house sat a lizard for our middle school over X-mas break and my CAG Mazy just loved watching it. You will find many good knowledgeable people here, but not a lot of advice on lizards. lol Great pictures. We love pictures See you out there. Bruce & Mazy

Welcome Cindy: Yes you do have your hands full, but what a great way to enjoy life. sounds like you have 3 good friends. Enjoy this place and I'm sure you'll learn so much. Hard not to with all these folks. Bruce & Mazy

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Greetings Heather: I'm giving you a karma for rescuing your bird. You have come to the right site full of grey lovers. There are so many very knowledgeable people here to help and share their experiences . I'm sure you're reading through the threads which are extremely useful and what you don't find ,ask. Love the pictures keep them coming.You are off to a great start with your new friend. Be patient and you'll be rewarded. Bruce & Mazy from Alaska

Welcome Mom3b1g1969: I'm sure you'll find this forum invaluable and the people here a tremendous resource. Dan & judygram have given you some good advice. Definitely read the threads on this site. Many of your answers will be there already. My only other suggestion is that since the bird has bonded with your son perhaps a male in the house will have better luck approaching than the females. Glad you found us and send some pictures. See you out there. Bruce & Mazy from Alaska

Tess: I also commend you for taking on this obviously traumatized bird. I read your whole story and as a surviving victim of violent crime myself (my father was murdered)I know recovery for this bird will be a long process. It sounds like you are making progress over the last 6 months and things will progress. Probably slowly but be super patient and I'm sure you'll see improvements. I would recommend not toweling him to get him out as this is traumatic in itself for the bird.Also, don't try to pry him out of the cage as the shop owner did. Try leaving the cage door open when you want him to come out so it becomes his choice. If he acts insecure then close the door. It seems you have opportunity to hold him when you rescue him from the floor. Take advantage of that time and hold him for a while. This bird has witnessed violent abusive behavior in his previous home and it may take a longer time for him to build back his trust in any humans.(It has for me) Since (for prior obvious reasons) he may not like males, have your husband keep his distance and move slowly when in the birds sight.Have your husband show positive affection to you so the bird can start to see he is not a threat to you or the bird unlike his previous situation. You have a long road ahead but I truly believe you are on the right course and will be rewarded. You have rescued a hard case and it sounds like you are right for the task. Bruce & Mazy from Alaska<br><br>Post edited by: MazyAK, at: 2008/01/09 20:49

Shelmae: It does sound like he's getting territorial of his cage and defining to you how and when you and your family will be allowed to enter or not. My bird Mazy has picked me as her favorite and usually I'm the only one who can access her. She has lately begun taking an interest in the males in the house but not the females. If she ends up on the floor, she does let anybody who is available to pick her up but only from the floor. You're on the right track. Be slow and patient. Lessons often take a long time and lots of repetition. No need to get frustrated or anxious over this behavior. Temptation and bribery sound like their working slowly. Bruce & Mazy

Katie: Welcome from Alaska. A lot of possible reasons for the recent biting. Is he biting anyone or just certain members of the family? Has his routine been changed or any new things in the house? It may not be you doing anything wrong at all. There are so many reasons this may be happening, so I'm a little reluctant to suggest anything specific right now. Look at when this started and what may have changed or is different right before the biting began. Are any of his other behaviors changed? There are so many knowledgeable people here and I'm sure between you reading some of the many threads and responses you'll get , you will be able to peg it down. Good Luck and keep posting. We love pictures. Bruce & Mazy<br><br>Post edited by: MazyAK, at: 2008/01/09 20:04

It's great how we never get tired of all the pictures. Keep them coming. Bruce & Mazy