lfuru

Here is my first attempt at adding a photo, my fingers are crossed. This is China and one of the macaws I was weaning. China LOVED those big guys, she tries to mother anything that will put up with her. Well, let me clarify, she loves birds, ferrets, etc; she doesn't like people aside from me. She is a bit of a drama queen so I'm not sure if she is afraid or just being a diva. Anyway, its a cute pic <br><br>Post edited by: lfuru, at: 2008/03/15 21:00

I'm new and I'd like to introduce myself. I have a 16 year old Blue Fronted Amazon (Chaco) and a 3 year old Timneh African Grey(China). I got Chaco from a breeder when he was just 3 weeks old, I cringe when I think of everything that could have gone wrong because of my lack of experience. In the years since I became volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary during baby bird season, and I work with a local bird breeder feeding and weening everything from Cockatiels to Macaws. It was from one of those clutches that I came to be owned by a little Timneh. She doesn't talk but is a master at sound effects, lol, then again its hard to get a word in edgewise with the amazon. She is nothing like I thought a grey would be, she loves to cuddle, hang up side down, run around on the floor, and imitate ever squeaky door, drawer, and hinge in the house. I could go on forever about her but I've already wrote more than anyone wants to read. Thanks, Lisa

Thank you all so much for the replies. I have had her vet checked, but I didn't bring up the poop issue. I'm not sure its a medical issue because she'll go hours without pooping when she is alone in her cage. I've thought it's a nervous thing, as she only does it when she is out of her cage sitting with me. I'm going to take your adive give the vet a call on monday. Thanks again

I have a 3 year old Timneh that I've had since she was 2 weeks old -I hand feed alot of birds for a wonderful local breeder. My grey seems to suffer from a nervous or compulsive pooping problem. I know she can hold it, in fact first thing in the morning it's a gagger. The problem is when she is out of her cage she wants to poop excessively. She loves being out, loves to cuddle, but is ALWAYS pooping or trying to poop. I'm talking every 45 seconds or less. It's like she is forcing herself to go, sometimes its less than a drop. It's always been annoying but I'm beginning to worry that there is more behind the problem. If anyone else has experienced this or has any suggestions I'd love to hear them.