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A: Flight feathers are the long, stiff, asymmetrically shaped, but symmetrically paired feathers on the wings; they are called remiges and are primary and secondary feathers. Q: What is the function of a bird gizzard?

This is a great thread!!! Thanks for starting it Caroline. Karma to you!!

A man is working on the buses in the US collecting tickets. He rings the bell for the driver to set off when there's a woman half getting on the bus. The driver sets off, the woman falls from the bus and is killed. At the trial the man is sent down for murder and seeing as it's Texas he's sent to the electric chair. On the day of his execution he's sat in the chair and the executioner grants him a final wish. "Well" says the man, "is that your packed lunch over there?" "Yes" answers the executioner. "Can I have that green banana?" The executioner gives the man his green banana and waits till he's eaten it. When the man's finished, the executioner flips the switch sending hundreds of thousands of volts through the man. When the smoke clears the man is still alive. The executioner can't believe it. "Can I go?" the man asks. "I suppose so" says the executioner, "that's never happened before." The man leaves and eventually gets a job back on the buses selling tickets. Again he rings the bell for the driver to go when people are still getting on. A man falls under the wheels and is killed. The bloke is sent down for murder again and sent to the electric chair. The executioner is determined to do it right this time so rigs the chair up to the electric supply for the whole of Texas. The bloke is again sat in the chair. "What is your final wish?" asks the executioner. "Can I have that green banana in your packed lunch ?" says the condemned man. The executioner sighs and reluctantly gives up his banana. The bloke eats the banana all up and the executioner flips the switch. Millions of volts course through the chair blacking out Texas. When the smoke clears the man is still sat there smiling in the chair. The executioner can't believe it and lets the man go. Well, would you believe, the bloke gets his job back on the buses. Once again he rings the bell whilst passengers are still getting on, this time killing three of them. He is sent to the electric chair again. The executioner rigs up all United States electricity supply to The chair, determined to get his man this time. The man sits down in the chair smiling. "What's your final wish ?" asks the executioner. "Well" says the man, "Can I have that green banana out of your packed lunch.?" The executioner hands over his banana and the man eats it all, skin included. The executioner pulls the handle and a brazillion volts go through the chair. When the smoke rises the man is still sat there alive without even a burn mark. "I give up" says the executioner, "I don't understand how you can still be alive after all that?". He stroked his chin. "It's something to do with that green banana isn't it" he asked. Nahh" said the bloke, "I'm just a really bad conductor"

Pacific Parrolet - 4 1/2 " to 5 1/2 " long; 28 to 32 grams What is the function of a bird gizzard?

These are all great stories!!!! I can't wait for Ana Grey to start talking!!!

Ana Grey is obviously my grey, I am with her almost 24/7. She tolerates everyone in the family and let's them pet her and she perches on arms readily, Funny thing, she likes my 7 year-old grandson very much. Gabe did receive alot of instructions on what to expect and how to handle her and truly loves animals so I'm sure that had alot to do with it. Ana gets alot of attention for neighbor kids, my 19-year old grandson and just about everyone who comes into my home. Hopefully she will continue to be as tolerant of everyone!!

Marine I love your sense of humor, "your girlfriend won't bring any work home," I'm still chuckling on that one. Kudos to you for giving Hannah a wonderful forever home, I salute you and hope to hear more of your great humor and stories about your interesting family.<br><br>Post edited by: luvparrots, at: 2009/01/07 02:47

Hi Deanna, welcome to the family. Sounds like you have a whole variety of marvelous animals. Would love to see some pictures if you have any you would like to share.

Congratulations Whisper. You must be so proud Char. If she asks for the car keys though, I think I'd draw the line!!

There is this Maximillian Pionus I really want to re-home. It is at a local pet store and every time I see him he looks sadder and sadder. If I had a cage and the money, I would bring him home in a heartbeat.

Thanks for sharing Pablo with us Matt. He is a sweetheart!

Welcome to the family Lauren. If you want to chat with people who are crazy about their greys, you have come to the right place. Pax sounds like a very interesting grey. Can't wait to hear more about her and see any pictures you have to share.

Pepper looks very happy and content. Thanks for sharing him with us.

Caroline, what happens when you give Keeko red apple? That is so strange. So far Ana Grey loves everything. I hope red isn't your favorite color!!!

Toni, you just get mended okay!! Big hugs and loads of good thoughts and heartfelt prayers for your quick recovery. I luv your games and will keep playing them, so hurry back to the family.

Along Came Polly - Debra Messing

Hi superlotto, karma to you for re-homing Jasper, he is one lucky grey for finding some much love in your home. There is a ton of helpful information here and some really great and knowledgeable experienced grey owners here to help with any questions you might have. If you have any pictures to share we would love to see them. We love all our greys no matter what condition they start off in; it is the providing them with the help to make things better that we relish in. You and Jasper are now part of the family and everyone is here for you!!

Hey superlotto, you are a jewel for re-homing a rescued grey. I salute your kindness and you will be rewarded 10-fold when your grey shines with your love and attention.

Top Gun - Tom Cruise

12 Monkeys - Bruce Willis

Hi Terrie, glad you decided to join the family. Congratulations on your new baby. If you have any pictures of Jasper you would like to share, we are a willing audience. Can't wait to hear more about Jasper!

Jen, your babies are just darling. It will be very hard not to keep Sterling and Sadie, they are beautiful. We all got to watch them grown up with you. Thank you for sharing this great adventure with us.

Dead Ringers - Jeremy Irons

Thanks for the link Mark. Found some great foot toys there.