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I have four flighted parrots: 6 year old female TAG; 3 year old male CAG; 6 year old male Blue Front ZON; and 33 year old male Blue Front ZON. Each comes out of its cage about every other day at the same time. They do not fight but they do not "play" with each other either. The are very respectful for the other's space. I can get each back to to its cage by just putting the bird in or in the case of my one zon that I can't touch by just pointing and showing him what I want. The TAG and the 6 year old ZON came to me lightly clipped and have never been clipped by me. The 33 year old was not clipped but his prior owner of 33 years did not let him out of his cage very often so we are working on learning to fly. My parrots fly through their birdroom, the kitchen and living room. They are not allowed in my office, bathrooms or bedroom. I have always let my birds know what I expect from them and they understand where they are allowed and what is expected of them. I find that my parrots want to be part of the flock and if I let them know what is expected of them, they will oblige.

John did not continue the wiring down because I did not want neighborhood dogs or other animals to be able to get into the aviary. The sunshine comes from above not below. We have a large pitbull next door who use to come over and see my late Lily, pug. Also there is a large blond lab who lives on the side street. The aviary is very sturdy and well built. Ideal for a mama with 4 flighted parrots. I leave the house window open so my parrots can retreat into my home if they need to escape. I also have large plastic owl on the roof of my house to deter any hawks or other prey birds.

Well, she is getting her way by shrilling so. I would try singing back. My parrots always become quiet if I start to talk or sing. Or darken the room totally. Birds usually become very quiet in the dark. Or get a head/ear radio and turn it on and your grey out. But unless it is what you want to do, putting your grey out the moment she shrills..... She wins, you lose.

John is a full-time father whose wife is a registered nurse and works nights. John is a chef who works breakfast shifts and lunch at a popular restaurant. He has a very full schedule, a active 5 year old son and two step sons one who is mentally handicapped. I consider myself very lucky that he fit my aviary in. The love of a son and loving daughter-in-law is priceless.

Thanks all. It is a great thing having a son who is a carpenter, a perfectionist and loves his mama. Having the aviary off the birdroom is perfect.

Yea and I have access through padlocked double doors. Purchased a bird bath so they can have water in the aviary also.

Through the bird-room window. One of my best ideas, the aviary off the bird-room through the window priceless! Parrots still don't love the aviary but hopefully they will get use to the open air. Still need a painter, any takers!!!!

Albert seems to have won your heart. For some reason with Albert you were just relaxed and open and he sensed it. Good job on both of your parts. Looking forward to learning more about your new flock member. Welcome to Albert!

I do not sign in and out and I can always leave and return without a problem.

When I brought my CAG home, he was still eating evening formula and was a good food eater. My TAG, the leader of the pack, would sit on my shoulder will I fed formula to my new CAG and when Sterling Gris as finished, Ana Grey would eat the remainder of the formula. She was very patience. One evening Sterling Gris just refused the evening formula and stopped. I learned real fast that Dave knows what he is talking about and has been my sounding board for my greys. My CAG and TAG do not interact. But once Sterling Gris stopped his formula Ana Grey, TAG, is always first, their choice.

Hi Michael Alan and Woody Alan. I have a male CAG, Sterling Gris, 3; and a female TAG, Ana Grey, 6. Both I have had since weaning. Ana Grey use to talk a lot but since Sterling Gris is such a big talker and singer, she has more or less shut down. Looking forward to learning more about Woody Alan. Welcome to the Grey family.

Inara sounds like a wonderful TAG. My first parrot is my TAG, Ana Grey, one of the most loving creatures in the world. Looking forward to hearing more about Inara.

Lots of sunshine, feather aloe vera misting and great parrot diet makes for healthy feathers.

Happy Hatchday Tequila. I love the pictures. Soap box time: On another note, I shutter at the fact that Tequila is not harnessed. All it takes is one time that your grey is startled and flies off in fright or because of fear. Hawks and other predators are just waiting or a grey that is so trustworthy. Off the soap box.

I too am interested in this question because I have a 3 year old male CAG, Sterling Gris; and a 6 year old female TAG, Ana Grey, both of which i have had since they were about 4/5 months old. Either is aggressive personally or with their cages. Ana Grey at 6 years old is also not sexually aggressive at all. Only time will tell if these condition appears so being prepared will be helpful.

Thanks for the great smile!

Great fun for Fred and his furry buddy! Thanks for sharing Fred with us. I love the way some greys truly love bath time!

What a wonderful story. I love it. What a stupendous ending!

I would either remove the chime or leave her there until she gets off on her own. Tough love. Your choice.

I have two Blue Front Amazons and I really don't see where they are "aggressive". Have you had other amazons Ray. I thought Cricket was your only amazon and I had no idea she was aggressive Ray. I have said that my male 6 year old zon Louie won't let me touch him and this is true on the most part. ( he was owned by a man whose females in the home were not kind to Louie after the man became ill) But Louie follows me around and goes in and out of his cage as I ask. He watches me and tries very hard to understand what I want of him and do it. My 33 year old female steps up nicely and does not bite. (owned since 2 until now 33) She was kept in her cage most of her life by her prior owners so we are working on learning to fly and sit on boings and perches at the windows. She is also a sweet zon. Not aggressive at all. When you talk about aggression in Amazons Ray, it upsets me because you do it a lot. To me it is information like that that puts people off on zons, or other animals. I am just wanting to know if this is personal knowledge or something you have just read or heard. If it is something you have read than let it go and tell us about your gentle and loving Cricket not some poo poo from an article or book. That's my two cents worth. It is wanting to know information Ray not a put down please understand that as my personal relationships with zons is a sweet and happy one. The one I want our members to know about not some hearsay. Zons are extremely happy, and carefree parrots in my opinion. Personalities that are very different from greys and very comfortable to be around. Please understand what I am trying to say here Ray as I have always enjoyed your threads about Cricket and your relationship with her.

Very nice update. Hope to hear more about your little flock.

I believe Issac had a problem when you unexpectedly went to the hospital. He thought he had lost you. I have a CAG who gets anxious now and then. I talk to him and tell him when I leave the house and will be back. It has calmed him down. They do learn to love us and be part of the family/flock. They want so to know that we are safe and will be back. They understand a lot more than some people give them credit for. I talk to my gang all the time. As you know I have a re-homed zon who I cannot touch but he can touch me. He will go into and out of his cage as I ask. Just show him what I want and don't touch. Issac is very in tune to you.

You might try hemp seed for plucking. There have been threads on it at the forum and on the internet.

Hi kygirl, welcome to the Grey family. Please tell us some about your routine with your new grey so we can get a better idea of what is going on around your new friend. And what is your grey's name?

I live alone so have oodles of time with my pets and because I am their only provider they are in tune with me. This post is great for letting all know that our greys are watchful, loving and caring all we have to do is just pay attention.