bandits_mom08

I have found in our local pet store they sell treats for many differend types of birds. How healthy are these? I don't want to feed Bandit something that may hinder his health. Is there something I sould be looking for in the ingrediants? I also saw a bag full of some sort of "sprigs" and are good for all types of birds. The bag said it had some sort of seeds in them. The sprigs are dried and promotes foreging. I can not remember what they were call but, if anyone knows what I am talking about, would these be health?

I just want to say you answered many questions. I am a new grey owner (4 months) and this helps out a lot. THANKS!!!

I read somewhere on the site about dealing with dry skin. I can not find the post again and it looks like Bandit had dandrif. How do I fix this. I remember something about using aloevera. Does it need to be pure aloe? and how do I go about using it? Any Help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the input. I did find a harness for him. The first one I picked up was a death trap after I looked at it. if he could get a foot neer the under belly strap the neck tightend up. The second one I found everything had its own adjustments so this could not happen but it's to big. I decided that there is a way to modify it. I am going to give it a try.

I do want to thank Sallas for the cage advice. How much did one of these clear cages cost? How big is it? Ok so know one answered my question about the harness. Are these safe for the birds or should I just take him outside and hope he doesn't fly away (natural instinct)? Right now he is mainly in the house because I am afraid one of our many cats might get him (keep in mind one has attacted a wild turkey) I am most definanly certin they will have no prob catching a little grey!! So, are the harnesses safe or not? Bad idea? Good idea?

That is exactlyl why I asked before I tried it. I have never delt with these types of birds before. But thanks for being so defensive on the issue!! I guess I know not to (in your opinion).

These are absolutly beautiful pictures. Where are these taken? I think I am ready to move!!

One of my biggest questions is how do I travel safely with Bandit and cause the least amount of stress on him? What is the best way to travel with him in the car? He hates being in his cage when we are in the car but doesn't mind standing on it. I think he likes the freedom of being able to get to me whenever he wants. The cage I have is to inconvieniently big to take everywhere (the smaller of the 2 I have). Has anyone ever seen the birdie harness? Do they work good? Are they safe? I do not particularly care for the leash that hooks to thier leg that just spells disaster to me. The reason I ask, and this may sound crazy, but I want to be able to take him horse back rididng with me. I am (pardon the pun) killing two birds with one stone, spending time with Bandit and spending time with my horses. I have had them out together in the field and they seem to be fine with each other but am afraid while I am out riding Bandit might decied to jump or accidently fall and I would like a way to hang onto him. (my little Grey Bandit is missing most of his little toes and can not hang on well. no one would ever know he is missing them unless you move to fast while he's on your shoulder.) I think being outside like that would be good for him, right?? Anyones advice, in put, anything would be great. I don't even know if this is a good ieda. This is the first bird I have owned that I can accually do this with.

I had 2 cockatiels(sp?) in the past. the first one died of old age, so I was told, he was about 13. the other was a female and had an ege brake:( it was very sad. This is my first grey and the last few months have been an adventure. If I am home I get yelled at til I have a bird on my shoulder.

I have lots of quetions and figured this would be a good place to learn. everything from food, care to traveling with him. I an a first time grey owner. I have thought they were the neatest animals since I was young and now finally own one. I have a timneh. I am not sure if it's a boy or girl so I have just been refering to it as he. His name is Bandit (likes to get into everything and run with it). He is a little more than 6 months old. I have had him for the last almost 4 months. His eyes have started changing color

My timneh does something very similar as you are discribing. He does the thing with his neck and then usually spits up something white. It kinda resembled something like a corn curnal but white. He does this often. Is this normal??