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Why #2 of course! You are going in for head surgery and must have your head shaved, do you 1. Have only half your hair shaved off to accommodate the area for surgery 2. Shave all your hair off like Yul Brynner 3. Forget the surgery, I'm not shaving my hair!

I am super delighted to hear that Yoshi is now back home with her parront! What a wonderful relief to know that all is well in Glasgow Scotland again! Hooray!!!

I'm always amazed at how intelligent greys are. Thanks for the great examples of how greys can get their own messages across to us. This is a great thread.

Thumbs up to you for giving a forever home to an older grey. I can't wait to hear more about Kihei and see some pictures once Kihei has had a chance to settle in. As for questions, please just ask away and we will see if we can help you. There are oodles of informative threads here in the forum so read, read read. Welcome to the Grey family Logan!

Happy St. George Day to you too Julie! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_George

That is much too funny! But yes they do train us well, don't they!

You are going to be a great parront, Ray. You'll know when the time is right. I commend you for being able to think of the best interests of everyone. Hugs to you and yours.

I love birthdays! Great idea Penny!

Easy #1 first of course and if that fails, #2 and then #3 if no one claims the gem. Your grumpy out-of town relatives who hate animals, especially birds, want to spend the weekend because they are going to a weekend air show in your town, do you: 1. Tell them of course and when they are at your home keep your grey locked up. 2. Just tell them no. 3. Tell them about the great Holiday Inn just across the way from the Air show.

We don't have karma anymore but we have thumbs up!!!!

I live alone and have a grey that I have raised since she was 4 months old. She is a great companion for me as I have oodles of time to spend with her. I am retired. When my younger grandsons are over, 9 month old, 4 and 9 nine years old, I keep my grey and my eclectus in their cages as I want all of them to be safe. Parrots bite when threatened. Kids scream, run and hit when they are scared. Not a good combination. Now my 10 year old grandson is very mature and very aware of the responsibilities involved in owning a pet or being around one. My grey loves him and wants to be with him all the time. I don't worry about either of them together. Gabriel knows that if Ana Grey lands on his shoulder he must turn his face away until Ana Grey is removed to perhaps avoid permanent scarring and lots of pain. My grey is part of my family. Greys require a lot of a lot attention. As others have said just like a two-year old child. They are messy and demanding. Some people can manage two or more small children together all the time, some can't. This is just, of course, my personal opinion. Only you know your situation and the temperament of the people involved in your household. Thumbs up to you Ray for caring enough about parrots and family to ask for information. Good luck with your decision.

Hi Kittykittykitty. Glad you have come home!

So sorry to hear this. I hope Yoshi is returned home safely and quickly to your friend.

Also being responsible for finding someone to give your grey another forever home, is something that should be taken into consideration. Especially for someone like me over 60 with almost 2 year old grey who will outlive me. Luckily I have a grandson who has already stepped up to the plate.

I read somewhere that sage is also great in boiling water. Though I don't remember where.

Wow Dayo has a great vocabulary!

So Spock my friend where is that On Going Spock Thread especially for you that you can add to with your wisdom??? I miss hearing from you!

Here here Jill!

Another great thread Dr. Flock. We don't have karma anymore but we do have thumb's up. So here's one for you! This is a thread that all persons looking to purchase a parrot or any bird should read. Thanks Dave!

Oh dear I have way too many favorites. I love 24, Young and the Restless, and As the World Turns. I love NCIS and NCIS Los Angeles. I have way too many to name them all. Let's put it this way, I live alone and have four tvs in my home. What I dislike is that they don't have my shows on one after the other and have to record some to get to watch them all. Yes I am a tv addict. I have one on all my waking hours! I don't like the sound of silence! I tried watching Flash Forward but lost interest quickly, sorry Jill!

I use beeswax candles which are non-toxic. http://www.beelitecandles.com I like the idea of cinnamon and boiling water. Thanks Judy

Ana Grey has both the tubular bell and the blue one. These are outside of her cage or she would get me up early in the AM. She seems to like wooden toys and simple things like knotted plastic straws and things to drop on the floor from her cage, like blocks and balls.

All we can do in take the best care of the birds we have. I also believe that if we have the room in our homes and it is in our hearts and if we have the finances, to re-home and rescue all the needy parrots and other fids that we can.