Lyric

Very cute- I know a few birds who should read this...

Hello Michelle, welcome here. I'm so glad you were able to take Sheba and Greyson back into your home and give them a second chance. Sounds like they really needed some love and attention. Check out the different rooms on this forum for help with various topics, for instance the training room and food room...if you don't see what you are looking for just start a new topic and ask.

Hello Socrates07, welcome here! Sounds like you have an interesting variety of birds in your flock- I bet it keeps you entertained (and very busy cleaning and entertaining them all too!). How old is Socrates? It would be very cool if you could get your hyacinths to breed- are they tame too?

Even breeder birds need toys. They need things to do besides just exist together. I think you did the right thing and I don't think it will hurt their chances of being successful breeders. If anything, it will help because happy birds are more likely to remain healthy and more likely to breed. You are a good bird momma!

Hi! As most of you know, I have a 2 1/2 year old TAG, Lyric and a 4 month old TAG, Sadie Grey. Lyric was an only chick and wasn't raised around another bird. When my baby greys came along I did all I could to get Lyric used to them. I let him see them while they grew bigger and once I felt comfortable that they were big enough I let them all eat together on a table. Lyric was nervous about the babies and slightly confrontational with them. Once they began flying, they started chasing him and it really freaked him out. Now, if I try to let Lyric and Sadie out together, Sadie chases him flying around the house. Lyric gets so upset, he flies away shrieking and tends to crash into things. I feel like I can't let them out together anymore- I don't want Lyric to be unhappy and risk getting injured. I know you can't make two birds like each other if they don't... It really cuts down on each bird's time-out of cage though having to split my time between the two. The only thing I can really think that might help is if I clipped Sadie's wings so she couldn't chase Lyric anymore. That really isn't an option- I don't want to take away her power to fly- I feel like it's her right as a bird. Being born in captivity she's already lost her chance at total freedom- I don't want to take away something that gives her joy. I just wondered if anyone might have any suggestions for helping them to get along better...I don't think it's likely that much will help the situation but it doesn't hurt to ask for opinions from the others out there that have multiple birds! Thanks!

Hello Wolfeagle, welcome to the forum. We're glad you joined our little family. Sounds like you must have a very LOUD house with all those Amazons and a conure too. I'm sorry to hear about the recent loss of your brother. Please let us know if you have any questions about greys- Grady sounds wonderful.

Hello! Welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of great info here and lots of nice people who love birds too.

Abbie is a lucky girl that she ended up in your care- I can tell you are going to be a great mom to her and do your best to keep her happy. She is beautiful with all those red feathers- thanks for sharing the picture with us. She's gone through a lot of change in a short period of time, it will take her some time to adjust and trust you completely.

I would keep her in a heartbeat except for the fact that her and Lyric don't get along. It really cuts down on Lyric's time out of his cage having to split the time between the two birds. I am torn about it. :dry:

One more of Sadie Grey.

Sadie Grey- 4 months old- I took some new photos of Sadie playing in the sunshine this weekend. She is such a pretty girl (I think so anyway!). I tried allowing her and Lyric out together but Lyric acts terrified of her now. She chases him flying and he does everything he can to stay away from her. He was so upset he was flying into things and I can't have him hurting himself so I decided that wasn't a good idea. They now are only out at separate times from each other. I was so hoping they could be friends. It just goes to show you never know what will ensue when you bring a new bird into your flock. I visited Sterling last night in his new home. He looks happy and healthy and seemed excited to see me. It was nice to get to visit him for a bit. Anyway, here's new pics of Sadie Grey...

Sadie Grey was cracking me up this weekend. I started off giving her a bath by squirting her with a spray bottle. I had a little dish of water on the table with her in case she wanted a drink while she was playing. After a few squirts of water she jumped right into the dish of water and started playing and having the greatest time. It was so funny- by the time she was done she was soaked and the kitchen and I were also totally drenched. I could tell she was having the greatest time. When I give Lyric baths, I sometimes have to chase him around the kitchen with the squirt bottle- so it's funny to see the difference between them. Lyric has never jumped in the water dish! Sadie never seemed so enthusiastic about it before either. Here's a pic of a very wet Sadie Grey.

What happy news! This little baby girl will be lucky to have such a great aunt. I want to see a picture!

What a great update! Poor Gizmo will get through this molt and just think how pretty he'll be with a set of new feathers. I know what you mean about squeezing those spray bottles- even without arthritis it gets my hand to aching pretty quick. Could you give him a little dish of water to play in? Maybe that would help.

Hello Kayleetyler2, welcome here. It wouldn't hurt to take your new grey to a certified avian vet for a checkup just to make sure she is healthy and all is well. It might put you more at ease anyway to rule out any problems. Plus it's good to know who you'll take her to for her checkups or if you have any emergency. Just a suggestion!

Great pictures of Pepper, he's very lovely.

Hi Deanna, welcome here. Sounds like your grey must have been exposed to lots of new toys and changes while growing up. A good breeder will do things to insure that a grey is not scared of new things and changes to it's environment- it certainly makes life easier for a grey as it matures. I can't wait to hear more about Marley,he sounds like a real character.

I'm glad things went well too. I'm too paranoid about diseases to allow my birds contact with another bird, especially one that you aren't sure about his past and health issues. I wonder how things will go if you continue allowing them to visit? Maybe love will bloom between them...:kiss:

I've had great success with mine using the perches designed to keep the nails trimmed down. I like the Pedi-perch and the safety pumice perch. Both are available from www.drsfostersmith.com or in pet stores. You may need to move the perch around in the cage to find the place where the bird will like to sit on it. If your bird uses it while inside the cage it should help with the sharp nails.

Hi Mark, welcome here. Sounds like you've got a typical wonderful grey! They poop, they make a mess, they bite sometimes and they also make noise. A lot of this you have to deal with but of course with some training you and Paco might have a better relationship. The important thing to remember when dealing with the noise issue is to ignore sounds you don't like and praise the good ones. I'm sure you'll find a lot of helpful info on this forum.

Hi Sidney, welcome here! You sound very excited about your new timneh, as well you should be. They really make great companions. Just remember your grey will be making a big transition coming to a new home, leaving behind the family and everything it knows. Give the bird plenty of time to adapt and lots of love and patience. This is a great resource for information on greys- if you have questions or problems you can always come here for help.

Hello Brad, welcome here. You are to be commended for doing your research before rushing into getting your first grey. I'd recommend the book "For the Love of Greys" by Bobbi Brinker. It's one of the best I've read on them and I just love her philosophies of dealing with greys. As far as calcium goes, I'd recommend a diet of mainly a high quality pellet, supplemented with plenty of fresh vegetables and some fruits, seeds and nuts. You can provide leafy greens that are high in calcium and also occasionally, well cooked eggs- you can even leave the shells in with the eggs, just wash them well and crumble them in. As far as temperature goes, if you are comfortable outside without a jacket, your bird should be comfortable as well. Taking the bird with you on walks is a great idea, just harness train the bird and it will then be safe with you outside. For the cage, put it where the bird will be with the family- they want to be part of the flock and know what's going on. I move my birds cages around so they get used to change in their environment. Sometimes I put my TAG's cage partially in front of a window and he's never had a problem with it. I think he likes to look outside and see what's going on. If your bird does seem scared of things outside you may have to judge this one for yourself. An African grey should have lots of time out of the cage everyday. Generally at least 4 hours is considered a good amount of out of cage time. If you are doing specific training, keep the sessions short and stop when the bird seems distracted or uninterested in what you are working on. You can check out Avian Biotech online for local breeders in your area. I hope this information is helpful to you. Keep us updated on your search for a new companion!

Hello Darren and Sue, welcome here! We're glad you could join us.

Hello Dr. Moghadam, welcome to the forum. It's always great to have a new member join. I'm looking forward to hearing more about Bobo and maybe seeing some pictures?

Congratulations on your new grey! The bird is beautiful and I guess it's female too...keep us updated on how things are going with Shadow.