Hanna

Haven't tried this myself yet, but heard that you could dilute some citrus essential oil with water and use it in a spray bottle as air freshner. Vanilla essential oil also supposedly does the trick.

Hi guys Quick update: Went for my visit yesterday. Turns out I'm already 9 weeks pregnant. WOW! We heard the heartbeat for the first time. The most beautiful thing I've ever heard. Cannot tell you how happy I am. All the morning sickness really seems more worth it now...

Tari, that does sound brilliant! At least then Gizmo will get used to the idea of a baby before the baby is actually there. Thanks for the input. I'm going for my first prenatal consultation this afternoon. Will keep you updated.

Hi Guys / Girls / Cyber godmothers Just thought I'd give you bit of an update: Gizmo is such a good boy, I really love him to bits. He is doing soooo good. He doesn't misbehave at all anymore these days. He even started eating his pellets, which I had a lot of difficuilty getting him interested in. All this after I have started giving a bit less attention, trying to get him used to it. Gizmo will be 3 months next week. I can't believe how time has "flown" (no pun intended). Tomorrow I will officially be 6 weeks pregnant. I will probably have my first scan next week on the 6th and maybe if we're lucky hear a heart beat. I'm really excited. I've been exhausted, dizzy, queezy, cranky all in one go! Suppose I'll get over it soon enough.

Hi Guys Thanks so much for all your advice and good wishes. Yes this will be my first pregnancy. Have been trying for almost 2 years. Just as I was about to give up, it happened! Funny enough, I fell pregnant a few weeks after I got Gizmo. My dad firmly believes Gizmo brought out my motherly instincts and made it happen. I am really excited. I want to do everything right from the start. Starting to experience all the hormone and physical changes. Not all is pleasant, but they say once you've passed the 3 month mark, things start to go more smoothly. I already started spending a little less time with Gizmo at night seeing that I literally fall asleep sitting about 2 hours before my normal bed time. I hope Gizmo and junior will get to be friends some day, seeing that they will be growing up together.

Hi there I need some advice. A week ago, i found out that I am pregnant. As cheesy as this might sound, I think Gizmo (CAG) knew this even before I did. He has been so clingy these past two weeks. Normally when I let him out, he would go and exlore the house. Now he just wants to sit and cuddle with me. Knowing greys are not really the cuddly type, I knew this wasn't very normal. (i could be wrong) I'm not complaining though. I love his attention. I'm just a bit concerned. Are there any preparation that I should do to help Gizmo cope once the new baby is there? Should I expect any behavoural changes? Am I just paranoid? Hanna

Hi Hannah It's great to hear things are going so well. How old is Juji now?

Thanks guys Yea I am really proud. He does something new and cute every day. Last night I heard him mimic me for the first time. A while ago I bought him this play gym and he was never interested in it at all. So I thought I'd just give it some time and let him discover it on his own. Last night he climbed right to the top of it. I was so proud. In an effort to praise him I shouted: "ooh ooh!" and clapped my hands. He looked me straight in the eye and repeated it about 3 times. My baby is growing up now!

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I meant to post these pics here, but mistakenly posted them on african grey. Anyway, these pics were when Gizmo was a bit ill a few weeks ago. Another tip that might help someone. Avoid wood shavings at all costs. They might contain germs. This is how my baby got sick. Anyway he is all better now after some antibiotics. I'll post some more recent "healthy" pics soon.

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Hi Guys I promised some pics of Gizmo and here they are. These pictures were taken when he was ill. Had some tummy bug, but it's all sorted out now after some antibiotics. Will load more recent (healthy) photos soon.

Hi Yea, I am a real sucker for Gizmo:blush: . Anything to keep my baby happy... Thanks for the link, will try a different approach.

Hi there My baby (Gizmo) is almost 3 months now. He has a real sweet tooth and just loves grapes, apples etc. He actually goes to the refrigerator and calls me to come and give him a grape. What other "safe" sweet foods could I offer him? Also, I'm having a real battle getting him to eat veggies. The only veggie he's interested in to some degree are carrots (sweetish). I've tried mixing veggies with some of his favourite foods, but all in vain. How do I get him interested in not-so-sweet stuff?

Hi Dan Thanks, really cute pics! Gizmo also does something similar. There is this really thin stainless steel ring attached to his cage at the top (where a bowl use to be). He gets onto that (barely balances) and swings right around the whole time, just like an acrobat. He makes these funny sounds while doing it, like he's laughing or something. Silly bird. Love him to bits. H

Hi Jane Your grey sounds like quite a character. My grey (Gizmo) would sit quietly on my shoulder and not make a sound. As soon as I start talking to someone or paying attention to something else, he would start biting on my earings, cause he knows he gets a rise out of me that way. These birds are really intelligent and know exactly how to push your buttons. LOL Hanna

Hi there Yea, that is something to be careful of. And these little buggers are highly intelligent and really fast. As part of the flock they always want to do what you do. Once Gizmo were sitting on my shoulder while I was having a glass of Cape Velvet liqueur. Before I even had time to respond, Gizmo dunked his whole beak into the glass and had a mouth full. Now I'm really careful about what I eat or drink around him. Hanna

Hi Guys Thanks for the advice. Gizmo is quite the inquisitive one. Everything I do, eat or drink, he wants to join in with. So maybe I could think of some creative way to introduce water and we could both have fun doing it. H

Hi Guys Thanks for everybody's feedback and welcome messages! Just want to say this is a really great forum. Everybody has just been soooo friendly and helpful. I'll post some pic's of Gizmo tomorrow. Just need to download the latest from my camera first. Hanna

Hi Guys Just something I'm curious about. At what stage should I start introducing my grey to bathing or misting? Is there a certain age?