MazyAK

Welcome MrCongo: Good news about your bird, lots of friendly advice here. We are 4X4 and snow machine freaks up here in Alaska.

Nina: Becoming a member to find out if a grey is right for you is a lot better than getting a grey, joining the sight, and realizing it isn't for you. Ask all you want there are so many knowledgeable people here with all the info you may need to decide if being a grey owner is for you. Are you ready for a friend for 50+ years? How are you at patience? Have kids? It' about the same. Good luck and ask away. You're in the right spot. Bruce & Mazy

Steve & Charlie: You are both beginning a great journey together. I wish you the best in your new partnership. Enjoy this time and remember ,,patience will be rewarded. Great pic, you can put up more. Bruce & Mazy

Rick : I'm so sorry for the emotional build up you felt and then the letdown it must have been. What I say is that you are already mind set, follow through and search out a grey for yourself. You have the heart and the3 will, just get out there and find the bird now.........what are you waiting for,,,,,,,,, get going. Bruce & Mazy

Welcome and yes you've hit the mother lode of grey information in the form of a great loving family. You have lots to learn and most all you will need is probably here. If you don't see it , ask there are many knowledgeable grey owners here . Looking forward to your progress. Bruce & Mazy

Edi: It sounds like if anyone can bring back the feathers it may be you. You've got lots of backing and resources and a bird with a great attitude so stay with it and good luck. Bruce & mazy

Louise: As you may know greys may favor one person over any other. My grey Mazy is 16 and only recognizes me as anyone in the flock who has more seniority than her. She does accept the others in the house but they are definitely below her on the pecking order. Sounds like Casper is coming along nicely but remember take his progress at his pace not yours. Good on you to free this bird to a good life and nice pics. We'll see you out here. Bruce & Mazy

The only thing is an allergy, but that is not a common occurrence. You want to keep the infant out of reach from the bird but give them each visual exposure to the other. They will grow together. An infant moves suddenly and quickly and may startle the bird so just keep them at safe distance until the bird has accepted the child. Later as the bird allows they make contact, but under strict supervision.<br><br>Post edited by: MazyAK, at: 2009/01/29 19:50

Acappella: Come on now, you and I know that when it comes to our birds prudent financing goes out the window. lol! When I was out of state last month I went into a pet store to get one toy for Mazy and walked out $212.00 later. lol

My grey Mazy calls herself Mazy Bird but she is quick to let me know when the cockatoo is being bad by saying "Bad Bird" and when I look , sure enough he is being bad.

Welcome Kim and Family: I got a MSC Too the day he was weened and have had my grey (Mazy) for 16 years. They are becoming great friends but the older grey still puts the Too in his place. Our Too loves the kids and can be handled every which way. The grey is mine and she lets the rest of the family know it. What does your grey think of the Too? Glad you found us and look forward to hearing more. Bruce & Mazy & Avi

Dennis: Sounds like a hand full flew into your life. Patience and love from you and you never know what will come of it. Maybe he will chill as time goes. Another bird for him to see and be near is good and should help him feel comfortable. Good Luck and glad you found us. Bruce & Mazy

Welcome Lyngucci: It seems like a bird perch maker must have a bird. As Judygram said it's not a requirement to have one to be here, as anybody of interest to birds is welcome. Look forward to hearing more and seeing some pictures. Bruce & Mazy

Rick & Merlin: Welcome, glad you found us. This site is full of very knowledgeable grey owners and is the best resource I've found on Greys. The postings above have covered what you need to know about bringing Merlin along slowly and so his comfort level is met, so I won't add much but to say you are to be commended and that rescue birds can take some time to acclimate to a loving home. They may not have come from a place such as this. Post some pics for us and we look forward to hearing more from you. Bruce & Mazy

David: You have mastered the most important thing a human needs for caring for a parrot. PATIENCE. It does pay off. Good going. Keep it up. Bruce & Mazy

Blood and DNA are the only way to be sure. Bruce & Mazy

Kook: Your hearts are kind and your intentions honorable. Do follow your heart and you seem to me meant to be bird owners. I can not imagine what you have been through and understand your concern for the birds in the store, but you can not save all the bad that exists. Take care of yourselves, heal, but I believe a bird is in your future soon. From all you've said I feel it will help you heal, and don't give up on the greys. My best to you both and there is no such thing as being too over sensitive when it comes to Gods living creatures. Bruce & Mazy PS For your own well being do all you can to not put yourselves in a position of going through this again. Find a healthy bird and do all you can to insure this. Good Luck<br><br>Post edited by: MazyAK, at: 2009/01/28 19:34

Great pics Ralph: But Judygram is right check out the marks. It sounds like he flies. Does he crash? If so you must pay close attention. Bad things can happen when a bird flies in fear or or out of anxiety. Bruce

welcome Chris: I'm sure you'll fit right into our family. See you out there. Bruce & Mazy

bjm1982: Good advice above. Shoulders are fine if the bird is well mannered, and yes, there should be no jewelery around the neck or ears to grab onto. The head is not a good idea because it gives the bird a place of dominance and should not be above eye level. When Mazy is on my shoulder and gets assertive I just raise my head so my eyes are above hers and she returns to good behavior. She always likes to be with me when I'm doing anything and the shoulder is her favorite observation point Bruce & Mazy

Congrats Uncle Lilo: I'm sure you'll take your duties well as the entertainer and perpetual visual toy of the new baby. You are on the way, let Lilo see and experience the changes as they develope and when arrival time comes, keep him at a distance but let him see all there is to see.

Glad you are with us Viktor and Paco: You have come to the right place for support. This forum is stuffed with experience. Yes I agree a wild born bird will take some more time than a hand raised bird so be patient. As the bird has changed locations and main caregivers he will take a while to adjust. As stated above ignore the irritating noises and praise and reward the good noises. I love the pic. Paco is such a beautiful bird. It's cold here in Alaska. Is it cold for you? Bruce & Mazy

Welcome Birdgirl: I know you will find this site useful and full of knowledge. look forward to seeing more of your birds and it seems there is no doubt that you should get another. Bruce & Mazy

My best wishes are with you and I can't add anything more than these good folks have said. It sounds like there may be several things that may be causing the plucking so narrow the field down and you will prevail. Stay with it. Bruce & Mazy

Hey Frodo: How do you like your new owner. It seems as though Jacquie may work out for you. That's great! Hard to find a good owner these days. We'd love to see some pictures of you. You have definitely found the right spot for new birds. You'll learn a lot about your human here. See you out there. Mazy