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I am sure he will realise his new home in time.Maybe leave him in for a few days so he becomes more familiar with his new cage.

It is very comendable that you realised a grey is not for you,they are not for everyone.I think you are making the right decision.Please keep us up to date on the babies and hang around as much as you wish.

Hi Farrah.Congratulations on your fantastic achievement, you have worked so hard for it.I am so pleased you have done your homework on greys and decided one is for you.I am sure you are impatiant to take ownership of one. Lovebirds are fantastic little birds, I have a cockatiel as well as a grey. Good luck and I am looking forward to hearing more about your future grey.

Fantastic pictures.Hyacinth Macaws are just magnificent but yes they are better left to the profesionals.

Yes birds can be microchipped. My grey had it done while sedated for blood tests. It never bothered him a bit.

Sad story,Microchipping proves ownership and it is my belief it should be done. I also like Pats idea,the lady has cared for the parrot for a long time and must now be very close to it.Infact if it was my bird that is what I would do. I think I may also concider leaving it with the new carer if it was happy and getting the best care possible on the understanding that it came back to me if cetcumstances changed. Its a hard one for all involved.

I am taking it that he was checked over by a vet to make sure he has no painfull injury that could be making him afraid.If not I would sugest a vet visit to be on the safe side. Other wise it will take a lot of time and patiance to regain trust. Give him as much space as possible and just talk to him and offer treats if he will allow without being afraid. Go at his pace and dont push him at all.

Fantastic pictures, thanks for posting.

Hannah is learning fast.Adaya looks a bit puzzled ,so funny.

Lucky Monty.Happy birthday.I love hearing how he is doing.

Thanks David,

Fantastic,it is special when they allow you that contact.

Go for it girl.Thats fantastic news. I wish you all the best and hope you keep us up to date on your progress.I would love to do nursing,but I could not afford to give my job up to do the study.It is a full time commitment and the pay while learning is just not practical for me.You go for it.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 20:46

I agree with you on this. My birds love foraging on the botton of the cage,it is so much faster to clean and If the papers are changed a couple of times a day as I do there is no problem.Less risk of injury aswell.

Great information, thanks for posting.

Sorry but I am not impressed at all.First of bands are not jewelry. They often need to be removed for safety reasons.They can be ill fitting and cause problems,the bird can become caught up in toys or cage leading to tragedy.Microchipping is very safe and yes I believe an anasthetic is best to perform this.Sexing can not be proved without dna.My vet is an avian vet and performed all the precedured you want without any problems. Yes all anasthetic is a risk, as with humans,My vet performed the microchipping while Charlie was anesthetised for a very short time while he was doing some blood tests.He also anesthatised Charlie to remove his band. He always recons it is far less stress for the bird and I trust his judgement. You were right to run.Keep running till you find a vet who you trust.The risk of anasthetic is very low.Far better than a traumatised bird.If band removal is done properly Why would the bird suffer a broken leg,one more reason for anasthetic,the bird will not be squirming while cutters are used.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 18:36

Great story and photo.

Very interesting photo.Keep them coming.

Dan is so right. Your grey needs to be secure in the cage whenever you are not supervising.Just remember to give things to keep him busy, my grey loves chewing up phone books. I also have a toy box in his cage where I put various foot toys and chew toys aswell as food treats to keep him busy.If he does not settle of a night, cover the cage up.At the moment the grey is feeling very unsure and needs lots of love and attention,he is in new suroundings,new cage it all must be very scary for him.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 18:01

My vet preferes to sedate for band removal and blood work and microchipping. I believe it does reduce a lot of stress.

Ahjari looks wonderfull, so sweet.I love his little tail feathers coming through.Your breeder does sound good.

Shanti is enjoying the adventures. I have a wingabego carrier for Charlie but it is very clumbersome and heavy. The adventure pack looks easier. How is it for size? Charlie is quite a big cag and I was afraid it may be small for him when I was looking but it looks fine in your photo.<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 12:55

Great picture Ralph, Spencer loves his food.

Thats brilliant. I was wondering how you got on.Now the fun starts.Take it slow with him when he comes to you and just let him settle down, he is sure to be a bit unsettled.Keep us up to date on his move.I would make sure he is safe in his cage when you are not home,its not safe to leave him out.Just make sure he has a large cage and plenty to keep him busy,My grey loves chewing up phone books and He has a little toy box which I put different foot and chew toys as well as some food treats for him to find while I am out. Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 12:42<br><br>Post edited by: she, at: 2009/04/05 13:41

Fantastic news. Boo is really settled in now and yes they mumble a lot before saying words clearley, its like practice. I am sure his first owner who had him for 9 years would be happy knowing he is doing so well. Good luck and keep us all updated.