Lex

I take my hahns macaw and cag to the vets for this plus it gets them use to the trip out and they get use to the vets that bit more. Cut in too far and they bleed real bad so i`ve stayed away from doing this.

many thanks for your post i know what you are saying al the same good to get peoples views on things always a good start to making sure you mind is clear before taking the next move. Dave.

Could some one give me some advice as i`m unsure what i should do? There is a lady that has a Cag (breeder where i got kya my cag from) and she is in hospital in a bad way. I was asked that if things went wrong (lets pray not) that she need someone to look after her cag charlie. I`m not sure how old he is but i do know he was givin back to her from a marrage that broke up. Now he is a very scared grey and dives for the bottom of the cage when large objects move anywhere near him?. i`ve had parrots for 3 years now and i`m always learning new things and i know greys are this way as mine was for a while and she still does now and then but very rare. Should i take charlie on is it something i can break him from not knowing what his back ground is fully?. I don`t want to take on something before i know what you guys can give me information wise . Like i said nothing is set in motion as i hope all will be well with Ann and i`m not needed. Any help i`d be very greatfull. Dave.

kYA didn`t talk at first wasn`t worried about it to tell the truth. But now she says "what what what" "bye...bye-bye" (when i go to work) "Au revoir" "step" "step-up" a few sounds lol i call the tiger so funny isn`t the growl greys can do when afraid this is the tiger! they will pick up anything they want to use!!

doors and windows are a problem i won`t clip their wings they are birds birds fly i couldn`t take that away from them but i do understand from both sides. We lock the doors so it gives you more time to think before you open them. Dave

My wife now runs a day care for children and she got an item that goes on the side or top of doors. Got me thinking that it`s a great idea for parrots safty. Ever nearly closed the door with your parrot on it? i sad to say i have got very close to it!. This works well also they are scared of them so keeps them off door`s they can be brought from ebay about £3.00 ish pack of 4 different colours and theme. http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?LH_AvailTo=3&_nkw=pinch+safty+door&_dmpt=UK_Baby_Baby_Safety_ET Hope this helps works well for me as my grey won`t go near them even put one on my curtain poll lol works a treat!! could also make a home made one maybe:confused: Dave.

sorted this now

OK i have a tree nearby Weeping Willow and i know this to be safe for greys!!. How do i go about giving this to my grey? I mean i cut a branch off then what is best to do? clean with what? bake? if so how long? many thanks Dave.:confused:

most of their toys end up there lol bucket is always empty you can see them watch you collect them and clean them up and replace just for them to end up back at the bottom of the cage once more! grrrrrrr Love em

will do Talon i think it will be near the cage for a while before it goes in.

Here`s a grat toy i came across on ebay i think? you can get them from pets at home in the UK http://www.petsathome.com/shop/jumbo-chube-by-critters-choice-15876 giant size is the one you want for a cag sized bird. Here is a utube of someones cag at play NOTE not my birds great work by the person of this video. I`ll be sorting this out for kya once she isn`t scared of it that is :rolleyes:

i gave kya lego small kind she loves it BUT she bit off all the underside that connects to the next brick so not a good idea. Shame as i used to connect a few together and she love`d to break them apart fun to watch.

the movie was ok BUT look at the toes LOL anything Missing?? OR is it me

kya my cag is 424g can get to 435 but stays in that ball park. I keep a log book of weights she has been so i know how things are going

Dave seen this one? http://purerair.com/bird_dust_air_purifier.html

shes worth any amount of cleaning time just her breathing in dust i`m not happy with.

many thanks dave i do clean via vacuum every day but i think this will help that little extra! nothing is ideal as they aren`t it the great out doors for much time. I think i will get one to help out. Cheers Dave.

http://www.hifi-tower.co.uk/HOME_LEISURE/Health_Beauty/Klarstein_Air_Ionizer_Purifier_UV_lamp_dust_collector_70m__i52_3063_0.htm?campaign=pricesearch/cj/10001296 Is the above safe for my Grey? i want to keep the dust down in the room she is in and want to make sure it`s ok before i get one? many thanks Lex

when i clean the guys cage out i often get in it lol they stand outside looking at me through the bars make`s you wonder what they are thinking lol they`d be correct lol.

Kya has a cement swing she loves it also it isn`t round in is round and flat kinda twisted so their feet grip at different points along it. Here is the link so a UK store of what i mean! http://www.simplyparrots.co.uk/shop/shop.php?c=viewproduct&pid=192&cat=21&maincat=11&start=0&sid=siddbc74841851fb833080445215b79b869

Got Kya my cag one of these and she got it open so easy in both easy and hard settings lol took but 5 mins classed as an old toy now lol

bowls for my guys also they need the chance to bath when they want not just for drinking

if i was you i`d go to any flooring shop that fits and ask if they have any off cuts? sometime they will give away of be very low cost! and come on a roll so you can cut to size!! please note do not let parrots at them some can contain metal in them for none slip! or soft backing!

OK kya has a thing about cups mugs or what ever you like to call them. She won`t let go my question is can a small amount of tea with rice milk in? will it do any harm to birds? (tea made with tea bags) i know all about milk ect and coffee and these are a NO NO but thought i`d ask about a nice cup of tea us brits are mad on it :rolleyes:

i use a baby bottle brush as they are small enough to get between the bars! works for me