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Hello Doris, welcome here. Layla is a lucky grey that she has you in her life now to help her overcome her problems. You have already been given the advice that I would give as far as ignoring the screaming and bathing with aloe juice. What has Layla's diet been like? You may want to start making gradual adjustments to this after she is used to your home. For instance, add red palm oil to her diet. If she isn't eating pellets, switch her gradually to a pellet diet and also try to increase veggies. The plucking is more than likely a mental thing from her being bored, but it could also be caused or triggered by itchy skin or allergies. You may want to use a natural and organic pellet without chemical preservatives or food colorings. I hope you are able to help her and give her lots of love.

What a cutie! I'm sure you are getting anxious to bring him/her home...the time will go by fast and you'll have so much fun in store for you!

Oh, she's very pretty. Congratulations on your new baby- I know you must be so excited to get her home!

Congratulations! She is just precious! I'm proud of you for turning down the other one- I'm sure that was hard to do. Have fun with your new baby.

My TAG likes the sound of the vacuum cleaner. It makes him whistle! They are funny little creatures aren't they?

Koko is very pretty and seems to be really enjoying himself outside on his harness. Thanks for sharing that with us.

Welcome to the forum. Fred is a beautiful bird, it sounds like you are doing a great job in caring for him. I'm glad the vet visit went okay!

She is just a beauty and she looks very healthy! Does she have a cargo net to play on? I don't have one yet but after seeing pics of other greys enjoying theirs I've been thinking about one. Also, www.birdyboredombusters.com has some neat creative toys- you might find something on there you like and they had great customer service. Just some ideas for the hatchday celebration.

Hey Kyle, welcome to the forum! Wow, you are sure to be confused about this situation now, I imagine you're having a bit of a rollercoaster ride reading all these opinions. Just think long and hard about it, I can tell you have the best interests of the grey at heart. Of course you are young, busy, have a lot going on and will more than likely have a lot more changes in the not so distant future. It sounds like you have a great support system of family. It really sounds to me like you've done a lot of research about greys and seem more prepared than many people that get one. I think if you are ready to make the commitment to care for one of these wonderous companions and will make it your priority to spend free time with the parrot every day (and your girlfriend understands this and is on-board as well) then it could work out great for you. I think it sounds like the grey wouldn't be neglected during the day when you are gone, and it seems you have a great love for them and would lavish your affection on it during the time you are home. Are you the kind of person that would eventually get tired of caring for the bird, get tired of spending your free time entertaining an animal with the emotional needs of a two year old child? It sounds to me like you have been dreaming about having a grey in your life for a long time. I think things would work out fine and you would give a parrot a wonderful life as long as you take the commitment seriously and don't give up whenever things may get hard or changes come to your life. Good luck in your decision!

Hello Kar2nz, welcome here. Sounds like you have your hands full at the moment but it's really wonderful you found room to give Casper a great new home. We're all here to help so let us know whatever questions you may have. I love the name Icarus for a bird- I always thought the whole story about Icarus was so tragic.

Hello Rockysmom, welcome here. We're glad you've joined us.

Yea! I like it when my psychic powers are correct! Karma to you David for the fun contest and wonderful prize.

Hello Sarah, welcome to our little flock! You've come to the right place to meet others that love birds, we're all just a little nutty for them around here.

Hello Danielle, welcome to the forum. Your Big Bird is a handsome fella. It's great you were able to give him a better home.

Sadie is still at home with me and I'm interested to see how Lyric will react to her one-on-one without Sterling there. He acted so scared of the two of them together, but I imagine it was kind of overwhelming for him. I'm going to give them another chance to interact and see what happens. Lyric is at work with me today because the weather finally warmed up enough for me to bring him out of the house. He's happy to have the extra attention!

I move perches around, move toys around, move the cage to different places in the room...I like Lyric to know that things can change but everything will be okay. He's been used to changes since he was little and is fine with it. I think it's good because it keeps things interesting. Sometimes he doesn't like the new configuration of the perches but if he waits for awhile then they will be moved around again. As far as changing out toys, just take some away and add some new ones. If your bird is scared of new toys then move the new ones closer and closer to the cage and let him watch you play with them, until he doesn't act nervous anymore and then try a new one inside.

What fun... I'm going to guess Shanti is a male. David, I'm just wondering what you think based on Shanti's personality? Do you generally think of Shanti as a boy or girl?

Sadie Grey and Sterling, 16 weeks old. I have news! Sterling has found a new family to love and care for him...he's going to be my neighbor! I hope everyone will give congratulations to my neighbors, Debbie and Bob. Debbie has joined the grey forum and I hope she'll keep us all updated on Sterling (or whatever name they decide to give him). I'm sad to let him go, but excited that I'll be able to keep in touch and see him occasionally. I know he's going to be much loved.

They are going to be receiving an influx of calls now aren't they? I hope they have lots of freebies ready to mail out...Thanks for that info.

Hi Mary, welcome here! Sounds like you are having a time with Xanan. My TAG began going through a very trying time for me right before he turned two and for a little while after. It is normal for them to be a little more out of control during this time. Think of your bird as going through a phase like a teenager. You need to provide gentle guidance, lots of love and patience. You will get through this and things will get better given a little time. Try providing Xanan with things he can destroy- some people like to give their greys phone books to tear up. When he goes somewhere he shouldn't to chew on your furniture or whatever, return him to his place and keep doing this. When he bites, give him a dirty look, tell him "no bite" and return him right away to his cage for a short time-out. These methods should help a little and the love and patience should do the rest! Good luck with your little one.

Hi John! Welcome to the forum. Great picture of Hannibal, he looks like a loving little fella :laugh: . Glad you've joined us!

Hi Bobbi! Great picture of Dodo, he's a beauty. I know you'll fit in just great on the forum, we're all a little nutty about our pets. Welcome here.

The fact that you are here, doing your research and learning all you can before your baby comes home- tells me that you will be a great mommy to your new grey. I know you are nervous but take this time to continue learning, and have some fun. Take a trip to the dollar store and find some items to use to make a few toys for your little one! Make yourself a recipe book with ideas for things to cook for your bird. The time will go by eventually and you'll be so thrilled when you are united with your new baby grey!

Oh isn't he a beauty! Congratulations to you and I'm happy to hear everything is going well for you both.

Hi Rjhammy, welcome to the forum. Ash is really a beautiful bird. Joining this forum is a great way to keep your grey happy- there are lots of great ideas and useful info on here as well. Looking forward to hearing more about Ash.