BaxtersMom

Yes, Caroline, I am interested in these treats. They sound like a good and healthy snack and need more ideas like to this for my flock. Baxter is my pickiest eater and am always trying to find things good for him that he will eat. He is a stubborn one though;) I think I seen something at my bird store that sounds like your description. I will have double check next time I am in there. Thank you:)

What are nutri puffs? Is it for birds? It sounds like a cereal. I have noticed with my eclectus that when there is something he really really likes he will get all excited show nasty signs of behavior too like growling and pretending he is going to bite:ohmy: I think it is so good to him he doesn't want anyone getting near it:laugh: He only does this with the "good stuff";) Maybe Charlie just really loves it and wants to protect it like my Tigger:)

I made oatmeal for breakfast a couple days and it was the first time I let my birds try it. They got theirs plain and It was a hit. Next time I am going to try and sneak in some veggies or something else I want them to eat;)

Gosh, if I was an exotic bird I would want to live in your house:woohoo: Look at all those toys and fun stuff!!! {Holidays-000200A5} Happy Halloween!

I would go with the King cage. That is one of the top and pretty expensive brands that I have found. I have a king cage in my garage. I got Baxter a bigger cage. The new one is a good cage but it is not a King cage and I am happy with it but can definately the tell the quality of a King cage is much much better. The King is also wider. I don't think they need the height as much. I had a open cage that went to the floor and my other bird only used the top half anyway:) Good luck on your decision. I hope you post a picture of it once you get it.

Thanks for the update. Can't wait to see the before and after pictures although I thought he was beautiful from the start. Sounds like you guys are getting along just great. I am so glad you got him especially since you said he wants to be a pet so bad. That was cute.

Excellent! Can't wait to find out what happens.

I love it that your bird says "whats your problem:{Feel-good-0002006E} That is too funny!!!

Welcome Dragonheart. So glad you decided to join us. I am assuming you have a grey from your profile picture. Nice looking grey. Please tell us a little more. What's his/her name, how long have you had your grey? Look forward to hearing more about you:)<br><br>Post edited by: BaxtersMom, at: 2008/10/31 15:43

Hello and welcome to the forum. Your new baby sounds adorable and I can tell you are enjoying her so much. Gosh, she sounds so smart, already and stepping up and learning to be potty trained. You are so lucky. Casper gave you great advice, do everything first for your green cheek and treat her as she is the "first bird" in ranking. Hopefully she will be a little less jealous. I am looking forward to hearing more from and congradulations on bringing your baby home:)

I got bit a bunch of times the first couple weeks I had Baxter. (I thought I would be scarred for life) When I look back now I think it was because I was expecting too much from him to fast. I was the one who decided to get him and love him and make him my world. Poor Baxter didn't sign up for that. He was nervous and scared and his only defense was to bite me.:ohmy: I finally did learn to slow down with him. I would just talk to him and sit by him, sing to him if you can call it that:laugh: but not expect anything in return from him. That was probably my turning point. I would hold my hand out to him and he would eventually come to it. Then he would let me barely pet him on the head. It was ok when he decided it was ok but if I wanted to push the issue and he wasn't willing I got bit. Take it in baby steps and he will come around. After about a month to 6 weeks,I haven't been bitten by him since. I can now pet him all over his body and he will let me lift his wings and spread them out. He still doesn't like it but he allows it. I just would do one little step farther than before and if I seen him get nervous or back away I would quit right then. It just takes time. He is still settling in and unsure of everything. If he was not handled at all this is all very new to him and he probably doesn't know what to think. Let him go at his own pace and you will be rewarded.

Judy, you are too sweet to bite and all birds know it:) :lol: :silly:

Hi Marla, There is nothing to forgive and there are certainly no silly questions on this forum:) . By asking the questions is how we learn and find out what to do. When I got Baxter in July I asked a million questions but I needed to know and thank goodness I kept asking. The members here kept helping and because of it I learned alot and Baxter thrived:) When I first got Baxter I got bit a lot too and it seemed like one day we'd take a step forward and the next we'd take 2 steps back. I'm afraid it's usually part of the process when you rehome an older bird but it is so rewarding in the long run:) I don't think Baxter was totally comfortable with me or his new home for atleast a month and many times it can take longer. Judygram has given some great advice and Dave really knows his stuff about greys and anything he tells you is great advice. Keep on asking those questions. It will benefit you and George:) You can also put key words in the search box at the top like Plucking or bathing or Aloe vera or anything you want to know about and hit the enter key to bring up some of the many helpful threads here.<br><br>Post edited by: BaxtersMom, at: 2008/10/31 05:28

Nice swing for Cloe. Looks like she took to it really fast.{Nature-00020095}

Hi there and welcome to the forum. I got a grey in July who was 12 years old and he was not handled at all by his previos owner and he was never let out of the cage either. Poor guy:( . But I am happy to say that 4 months later and since I have taught him the "step up" command he is sitting quietly on my shoulder. We are best of friends. My grey wasn't scared of people but just never been handled but he took to it right away. Hopefully George will be that way too. If you have any questions feel free to ask. There are many knowledgable grey owners here on the forum and always happy to help out:)

Thanks Sheila and Tycosmom. I am atleast understanding it more and that is why I wanted to do this post and get some answers. Was hoping it might be for this Ekkie but the guy has not called me back and am beginning to think he is not going to. He might not have her anymore which is probably best at the this time anyway. I guess. I think the right bird will present itself when it is meant to be;) I do appreciate all the insight and advice and want to thank everyone for their confidence in me that I can help out a bird in need.

Thanks for adding more info. This is so helpful to me.

Hey, those are great! I'm going to have to get my hubby to play with our photos. He likes to do stuff like that and they would look really cool framed. Thanks for sharing;)

Hello and welcome congogrey. Good to have you. This is a great place for grey owners to come and chat and make some new friends, too. Please tell us more about your grey. What is your greys name? Is it a male or female? We'd love to see some pictures when you get the chance.

Hi and welcome to the family. You will love it here. Everything you want to know can be found or just ask and there is always someone here to help out. I'd love to see pictures of Sophie when you get to it and some of your blue & gold macaw. They are fascinating, too. Glad you joined. Look forward to hearing more about you and your flock:)

After reading your post it sounds like you have thought every aspect of this out. It sounds like you were trying to find a valid reason not to get this wonderful bird and couldn't come up with any not to. You listed many reasons why you could/should get him. It sounds very thought out. I think you should get him or her. You would be probably be heartbroken if you went in one day and it was gone:ohmy: . If you are dreaming of it, then I think you have already mentally claimed it;) Go get that bird:laugh: It's depending on you:silly: :side: Let us know what happens;) Post edited by: BaxtersMom, at: 2008/10/30 21:29<br><br>Post edited by: BaxtersMom, at: 2008/10/30 21:31

Oh what a great swing. Looks like she took to the swing pretty fast.

Thanks Tycosmom. I really appreciate all the insight. What you said made a lot of sense, too. I was hoping that plucking was just a bad behavior and could be fixed but scared of medical problems that I couldn't afford. I do have to think long and hard on this and pick and choose carefully as you said. I have this thought though that if it's meant to be it will happen and that the birds end up with certain people for reasons. I'm with you on the drug therapy. I wouldn't use antidepressants on any animal. I guess time will tell the story. I still haven't heard from the guy so this one is may not be meant to be but that is ok, too. I am getting alot of the info I wanted incase I ever do get one that needs some extra help. Does anyone know how long it takes feathers to grow back out half way decent once they stop or slow down on the plucking? Thanks again.

Casper & Tycosmom had lots of great advice too. I did totally forget that the first week or so I gave him treats, treats and more treats:woohoo: That was a big part of it so he would like me and know he could get good stuff from me. I was trying to bribe him to like me;) I think it worked. Please keep us updated.

Congradulations on Ice's homecoming!!! Let the adventures begin:woohoo: :laugh: I am thinking since you dont think Ice knows how to step up yet that he hasn't been handled much if any? Baxter wasn't handled either when I brought him home so this may be a similar situation. Baxter came in his original cage so I didn't have to transfer him. I would go ahead and get Ice set up in the cage he is going to be in. Might as well get used to his surroundings while he is in the cage he is going to be living in. Did he come with his old cage? If he did that will probably make him more comfortable. I would put him in his cage and let him settle in and talk to him alot. Let him see you interacting with your other bird so he will get the idea. I would try to pet him if he allowed it, even if it's just on the top of the head. Mainly talk and let him get used to you. When I pushed Baxter too much, I got bit and I got bit alot:laugh: in the first week. I wanted everything too fast;) Finally when I slowed down a bit, I got bit less and less. So I think Ice will let you know what is acceptable. If you get bit, take a little break from it so you both can settle down and relax. I would keep the cage door open so if he wants to come out he can. Baxter was never let out of his cage and did not know how to step up so I actually had to bring him out by grabbing him (not sure if that was right tho) to get him out. If I had waited a bit longer he might have come out on his own but I will never know that now. As for the birds interacting with each other. I would act like it was no big deal. I would show Indy the bird and let him know he is here to stay. I would put Ice in his cage and act like it was normal. I think if you stress over them getting along they might pick up on it. None of my birds are aggressive with the others but I have heard some other members who birds are. I would just watch them and see how they react to each other. Hopefully it will be good. I do think Baxter likes having other birds to chat with and be with. Baxter was here first, then Bonkers came. I couldn't keep Bonkers away from Baxter cage but Baxter didn't seem to care. He hangs out on his cage all the time. I I used to get upset at Bonkers cuz he ate all Baxters food:evil: and I would tell him to "Get Off The Cage" "Get out of there", etc or shoe him away. Now I noticed when I do this Baxter will get all tough acting and start going after Bonkers so he picked that behavior up from me. I think he was trying to help me:) I think if I didn't stop that, I could have taught Baxter to be aggressive. If I don't make a big deal of it, Baxter didn't either. Baxter was on a strictly seed diet at that time but I got him some pellets right away and luckily he loved them from the start. I am having an awful time still trying to get him to eat healthy foods so that is something I am making progress on but still struggling with. It hasn't been easy for me If he doesn't know how to step up I will get back with you on that one. I think I have rambled on long enough. I am so happy that you have found Ice. When is he coming home to you?