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Paulo, I look forwarding to meeting Caco and Lilica Repelica when they come home. Take care.

I totally agree that shouting, hitting and other abusive behavior are not right to be used on any person or animal. However, I choose to avoid having to watch my fids constantly so my counters and stove tops and cabinet tops are off limits all the time. From the very beginning Ana Grey has not be allowed on places I feel are dangerous at any time. Tones of voice and body language work well for my fids. Ana Grey knows NO is no all the time. She has perches and boings all throughout the house and these are her landing pads not the top of my doors or cabinets or stove. Ana Grey knows what a finger wagging means, what a turning of my head from side to side means and if I show up with my hands on my hips she is in big trouble. Just like we need to learn to read our fids' body language they can do the same also. Ana Grey tries to understand my body language as I do hers. She is a very self-confident and very trusting bird. I also believe that in any situation someone has to be in charge to make the life threating and life changing decision and that is me. Ana Grey is my companion and my friend. She trusts me to do the right things for her and I always do my best to not break her trust. Our greys are very intelligent and they read us much better than we read them, I truly believe. They are the masters of manipulation, if you let them get away with it that is!!!!

Great looking toys you made Delma!!!! That playstand it fantastic!!!!

Awwww too cute!!!!

When I brought my grey home the breeder give me samples of what she had weaned her onto. So ask your grey's breeder. As Dan says, you can always change it around later once your grey is settled.

He is very beautiful Judy. He is so lucky to have found you!!!!

I'll give it another try. How about Freckles for the handsome gray markings he has throughout his feathers. Your little friend is quite beautiful Judy. He looks quite at home with you. Congratulations on this sweet addition to your flock!!!!

I use both praise and treats. Sometimes its just a scratch on the head and around her neck. Her treats vary from vegetable nutri-berries or pieces of fruit to pecans, walnuts and pine nuts. It just varies on what I have at hand at the moment. This works well for my Ana Grey.

Oh my, I'm glad all ended up being alright. Cocoa decided she wanted to visit the goal post so that was that in her mind. So glad it was a safe touchdown for Cocoa!!!! Grey 6. Worried human 0.

When I got married they threw some rice and after 30 years life was still very nice but now after a rocky roll of the dice I believe it would truly suffice have some a life with some spice New word: troll

Enjoy your Holiday back home!!!!! Hooray that you can take your fids all with you if you decide to move back home!!! What a wonderful relief that must be!!!

Oh I am so sorry that Boo is ill. The pet shop owner did give you the option to return your grey to him but you chose not to do that. You chose to take responsibility for Boo. You would have to ask an attorney about what your options are now. I hope your vet is able to make Boo well very soon. Prayers going out for sweet Boo.

Thanks for sharing this Amazon parrot with us Jay!!!! http://ibc.lynxeds.com/video/puerto-rican-amazon-amazona-vittata/pair-wild-parrots-nesting-el-yunque-forest

I have all the faith in the world Bonnie that your 4th of July get-together will be a big hit!!!! So get busy and have a wonderful 4th!!!!

Happy Birthday to your daughter Sanggay!!!!!!

Oh so sorry about Cosmo and your glasses. I also wear glasses which I have on top of my head if not over my eyes. Fortunately Ana Grey pretty much leaves them alone. I was just quite forceful when I first got her and let her know that the glasses are off limits. The couple of times she did reach for them with her beak were met with forceful Nos and a talking to about how I needed the glasses and she didn't. She thank goodness got the message very quickly and all is safe in the glassware department. My glasses are also the wire frame type. All I can recommend is tell Cosmo no and mean it; no exceptions.

Happy hatchday Pepper!!!! Two years old, congratulations to you Pepper!!!

Ahhhh adding a little extra Pepper to your salad dressing, hey Brittany!!!! [/img][/img] Pepper might be a little more spicy in his attitude for a while but as long as you don't top him off with lettuce all should be fine!!!!!

This is fantastic news!! Way to go Hotshot!!!

What a household!!!!! Must be exciting all the time!!!

Great idea Adina! Thanks for the site!!!!

There still might be hope. My grey, Ana Grey, is almost 2 years old. She and I live alone with two other pets. In the last few months Ana Grey has been flying to other members of my family to sit on their shoulders. She has always take treats from others, she is such a glutton. Both "chosen" perches are male one is 1O the other 21. She has decided these gentlemen are worthy of her touch. So have hope your grey may still come around.

Pictures please!!!!!!

I believe you Sherry, you can adjust your attitude toward Winter and become more confident. Once you get over the fear of a bite then Winter will be able to accept you as someone he can trust. I am very hopeful that your bird whisper will be able to help you become more confident. I look forward to hearing about how the visit goes. Good luck!!!

Well Ana Grey has been very good the last two days. I am watching my one-old grandson, who you remember was born 3 months premature so he is really only 9 months old mentally and physically. Well little Dino is crawling around and getting into everything and of course chewing on everything. Ana Grey has been a doll believe it our not. She sits on her swing perch in the living room and just observes. She is quiet and really just watches as I play with Little Dino and bounce him around. She is fascinated by the little person crawling around and getting into things. I am very proud of Ana Grey because usually she is so jealous of any animal or other bird I touch and flies down and lands on their backs or heads to warn them off. I believe she senses that this is a helpless human baby who needs me more than she does. Ana Grey will also just fly over and sit on the back of my rocking chair when I rock little Dino. She is being a real angel, hallelujah!!!!