she

I have read that amazons are very hormonal,males becoming agressive and females wanting to nest.I dont think you can stop that other than hormone treatment from a vet in extreme cases of agression.I am afraid its a case of grinning and bearing.Just do your best from letting her up to the kitchen units and maybe a bit more cage time till she settles down.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/11/30 21:32

Oh I am so pleased. You look so happy and proud in your photos. Gregory is a very beautiful grey and lucky as well.Keep us all updated often. My Charlie loves carrots aswell. Sheila<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/11/30 21:20

I have been reading through some posts hear and I cant believe how lucky I am with Charlie.I got him at 7 months old , he is now almost six. I did do an awfull lot of research into what type of parrot would be happiest with me and onse I decided on a grey I spoke to my vet and had a very lengthy conversation with him and a breader he put me in contact with. I had intended to purchase a baby from the breader when he had one available. He did not bread many at all, mainly they were just the odd baby his own two greys had.He let the parents rear the babies but he handled them very often from an early age so the babies in my oppinion got the best of both worlds.Anyway one day I found out someone was wanting to rehome a grey. I could not resist and Charlie came home the next day.The point I am making is that I went against all my initial plans and took in a grey I knew nothing about. He has turned out to be the most fantastic companion,gives me loads of fun and has hardley given me any trouble.He is not a screamer or a plucker and I have had only the occasional nip when I have not taken notice to his body language Or he has not been well and in pain. I have just ignored this as it has been my fault.He is not a cuddle bird but when he wants will sit on my knee and have cuddles and head scritches, this is mostly in the morning or evening.He has never so far shown agression to either my two old tiels ot Cracker who I have now.Anyway I read so many posts from people quite upset and desperate about their greys behaviour that I cant believe how lucky I have been.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/11/30 21:14

I always say if a grey is being tricky about getting off your shoulder, do not let it up there,regardless of age.I think it sounds like you are on the right track and I love that you are ensuring the grey is learning some commands and manners at an early age. It makes life easier when they get older.She sounds as if she is very at ease with you ,just take it slow

JUst like my Charlie when he gets a remote. Boy they must die.

I am so sorry you are having a horrible time.I can not give you any sure fire solutions, only offer you general advise. Have you had your grey to a vet lately. It may be worth a visit to see if all is well physically.You really do sound fed up.Can any one in the family help by babysitting the grey for a few weeks to give you a break. I dont know if this is such a great idea for the grey but you are very frustrated and just maybe a change of suroundings may help break the cycle.I give Charlie a phone book or an old paper back book to chew up when I need a bit of time to myself, give it a try.It works for him.Also check nothing in his room is scaring him. A friend of mine hung a new picture up and within days her bird was screaming and chewing feathers and not eating right. .the picture was found to be the cause, removed and thins settled down. How much weight has he lost? that is my reason for sugesting a vet visit. You have a lot on your hands with a sick dog aswell. You do apear to be doing things to the best of you knowledge but it does sound like you have a dificult bird. It is not all your fault.I hope at least I have given you a bit of suport.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/11/30 20:03

I have had a very lazy weekend. Just pottered about and enjoyed the birds.It is very cold hear and this morning I could not get into the car, even the lock was frozen.My mum is not too good at the moment , she is in a lot of pain. I am round there every day to do what ever needs doing and take her for some shopping but she cant manage to get out right now.She is on morphine but I think she needs the dose upping a bit.She has a hosital appointment in January and I am trying to get her to see a consultant privately so she is not waiting but she wont hear of it at the moment.Both my mum and Dad are in their 80s and very stubbon.Back to work tomorrow,on lates all week so at least if the car is frozen I am not out at5.30 am defrosting it.

I am so glad your grey is now on the mend.It is hard when they are ill. I think the decision to stitch was the corect one.Your grey will need lots of tlc over the next few weeks.I am sure the vet has given you instruction on the care and management of his wound and if the advise is followed your little bird will hopefully be back to normal before too long. Good luck and keep us posted on his recovery. Sheila

I totally agree with Dave. I think a word with your vet is the best thing.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/11/29 20:23

Charlie started talking between 10-12 months,if his age is right. I got him at 7 months old but I only have his previous owners word for that. Mind you he has not shut up since,unless anyone visits and then he is either very quiet ir just repeats one phrase,usually "hello there, how are you". He can say lots of things.He whistles the theme to z cars,our lads are evertonians and that was a must for him to learn. Cracker my tiel started talking at about 8-9 weeks old and can say a lot to things Charlie can.

It sounds Like you have really thought this out well.I am sure a grey would be glad to own you.Choose carefully and you will have a lifelong friend.As for the running, go on I dare you.Start out slow and work up to it.

Yep, they choose who they want.They can also change their favourite person regardless of gender.Rather like teenagers, once very close and dependant on mum or Dad they then go through a period of adjustment and relationships can change.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2008/11/29 17:54

Hi Mark. Welcome to the forum. You have made a good start by doing some reading before bringing the new girl home.I hope you ask lots of questions as it is the best way to learn.Read through the posts hear and some or all of your questions will be answered. Continue to do lots of research about greys as we learn every day.

Charlie does that now and again. It is quite normal.

Oh yes your grey is happy and enjoying the attention.Enjoy it.

Hi Empra.I am glad you decided to join us. Greys are a hugh responsibility as I am sure you realise having helped look after two. My advise is to do as much reserch as you can before making your final decision.I am sorry you are suffering from depresion,be assured you are far from alone in this.As Casper said the medication can take a few weeks to make any difference. Another tip for depression is exercise.It releases a natural chemical in our body that improves our outlook. I always felt fantastic after a good run.It also raises self esteme as you shape up and maybe shed a few pounds if you wish.Good luck and I hope you feel brighter soon.

I took photos but non turned out.The light was not enough.I was by a couple who came down from Leeds with their 18 year old son. They were mad Bunnymen fans and the son had grew up loving them. The Bunnymen played at the carling accadamy last year and that is a really small venue, I cant believe I never went to that. Livepools new arena is attracting some class groups so I am sure one in Leeds will do the same.

Thats good news about the paper work. I have non for Charlie but I love him anyway.

I as so happy for you. I am sure it wont be long before Gregory has a new home.

I am so glad you are getting your bird the attention he really needs.Please let us know the outcome.

Well I have always loved the Bunnymen and last night did not disapoint. They came on stage at about 8.30 and from that second gave a fantastic performance. They opened with Lips like sugar and went on to do villiars terrace , The cutter as well as many other of their album tracks plus a new track from a new album out next year.Then followed an interval.When they came back on stage they performed the full ocian rain album with a full orchastra.It was fantastic. Ian Mcculloch sounded as good as ever and Will Seargent played like a dream.There were some laughes aswell like when McCulloch called Liverpool Councill a load of To...rs.The place was cheering like mad when he said that. I must agree with him on that one.During the first set a few people asked for a favourite song but he was having non of it and kept to the set.At the end everyone wanted an oncore but all they done was introduce everyone and then went off. I was a bit miffed at that.After all, it was to celebrate 30 years of them being together and as they were in their home city I really think they should have done one or two songs as an oncore.I recon they were on for over two hours . The concert got a lot of hype in the local paper which ran an 8 page pull out on them yesterday.To finish off, It was a fantastic performance but I was left wishing they had done the oncore, that was strange,then again thats the Bunnymen.

Yes its like a masacre when they get loose with a pomegranet

Finlay is gorgious.He seems to be making himself at home already.

I am so happy that you have at last found a reason for your greys behaviour and plucking.It seems you are now well on the way to putting things right.I am sure Zahzu willnot like having ear drops put in but it is for her own good. Make sure after you have given the drops to give her lots of love and a special treat. I am sure she will soon be feeling much better.Do you have to go back to the vet with her?

Janet, I bet you are so excited. I have wood floor down stairs, it makes life much easier. I will be waiting to hear on Saturday how your baby takes to his new home. It is cold hear but it has been a nice bright day.I am starting to think about cleaning everywhere up for the christmas,only thinking about it though.I am not feeling very energetic. I will wait till I get a spurt of energy and there will be no stopping me then.