KerriAnn

Sorry no pics yet!!!! I am hoping to take some this weekend and I will post on Monday!

Thanks for all of the information, I think he is fine since he seems quite happy and talks alot.

Yes she is an avian vet, and she seemed very informed for other areas, training, food etc... She even gave me advice on Keno my B & G. Maybe I am dwelling on that comment too much because she mentioned it once but never discussed it with me. It's so cute though he has alot of pink feathers! Thanks for your replies! Kerri

Well Ajax went to the vet yesturday. He was NOT happy, he growled at her the whole time, but he did well. She mentioned 2 things that concerned her. 1. He was a little overwieght, but she said that was expected since he hasn't been out of his cage to get any exercise, 2. He has a few pink feathers on his belly. The owners said that he has had these feathers since he was a baby. I know I should have asked her but has anyone ever dealt with this? What kind of a problem could this be? Kerri

Well Ajax moved in yesturday. He is such a sweetheart. His previous owners made him seem like me might be a little mean but he immediatly stepped up on my hand and even sat on my lap and watched football, ha ha, I will turn him into a Steeler fan! He still won't let me touch him much, but he will stand on me without biting. I'll let you know how he does with the vet this afternoon, and I will post pics ASAP! Kerri

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I have a vet appointment scheduled for Ajax on Monday. I don't think he has seen a vet for a long time so hopefully it will go well. I'm sure he won't be too happy about it. We have him set up in a seperate area of the house for the 1st 45 days but we are excited to have him move in! Kerri

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself! I'm so glad I found this forum. I am adopting a grey, his name is Ajax and he is 18 years old. I have a blue and gold macaw named Keno and I have had him for 8 years. Ajax is no longer wanted by his family, he once was very friendly but has been kept in a cage and not handled for a few years now. the owners are now afraid of him so they want to get rid of him. So he is moving in this sunday! We have met him a few times and he seems to be coming around. He really hasn't bitten my fiance or I. He acts like he is going to bite, but then doesn't, I think this has worked and intimidates his current owners they jump and back off as soon as he does this. However my fiance and i are used to a much bigger beak so he has warmed up to us. He only lets us scratch his head right now but I think he will come around once he is with us 24/7. He seems to favor my fiance though, which is fine, since Keno favors me. I hope Keno is not too upset with us. My goal is that they can tolerate each other. Obviously they have seperate cages but they will be kept in the same bedroom. Hopefully they will enjoy having another avian to look at and talk to. Any inforamtion or helpful advice would be great! Kerri