PrettyPax

You guys are awesome. I have seen the youtube documentary on Greys - and yes, it's a heartbreaking film (at times) , yet the footage of AGs in the wild is valuable and extremely rare. I've just started watching Monty Python on netflix streaming - what a great series!! I was so excited to see a Grey!! I have like, 30 episodes to go, and I may yet see another AG. I promise to keep y'all posted. Another film that may or may not have an AG (it's been years since I've seen it) is "Ace Ventura:Pet Detective"(1994). There's a scene with Jim Carrey and a bunch of parrots perched on his arm. Does anyone know for certain whether one of them is an AG?

Hello All, This thread is very similar to an earlier one I posted, but I thought I'd start it again. For those of of you who don't know me (I reckon that would be everyone!!), I'm a huge film nut . I've been on the lookout for movies/documentaries that feature African Greys and I'd be very grateful to anyone who might be able to contribute to my "list". So far, I have 3 and they are all of British origin. 1.) Black Narcissus - 1948, 2.)Ghost Train-1940, and Monty Python's Flying Circus (the "untitled" episode and it's a fake parrot, but it's clearly an AG) - 1969. Please please help. Lauren&Pax

Hi All, I've recently been introduced to the wonders of pvc piping as playstand building material. I was wondering if anyone might know where I could find a building "plan" for one of these creations. My CAG needs a playstand and I'd much rather pay pvc prices. For those of you who don't know me, my name is Lauren and I was fairly active on this site a year ago. My CAG is named Pax and she's two years old. I'm happy to be back on greyforums again.

Haha JillyBeanz, that's awesome! Pax mimics any number of gross sounds. For instance, I had a roommate with a godawful smoker's cough, and my parrot quickly added that to her repertoire. She also does human sneezing and laughter.

That's the spirit! I'd go through great lengths to protect my baby!

I'd be pretty worried too. Keep your doors locked! Very sad about the doggie

THat's so funny, Azzie! Interestingly enough, Pax's first word was also "what?" . Of course when she says it, it's in a very high pitched indignant sounding tone. Just like her mommy.

What a great picture of Ecko!!

No, you haven't done anything really wrong. It's common for birds to fly into windows - Pax has done it a few times. You're lucky that your bird is okay. Your baby is new, correct? She's still getting used to her new environment and you will need to allow her time for that. As to the biting, I wouldn't worry too much about that. Now is the time have positive bonding experiences with your bird. MAke sure to give her plenty of supervised out of the cage time. Is she still being spoon fed? You could try doing offering her some formula and feeding it to her - that's a good way to earn her trust. Good luck and let us know how everything is going!!

Wonderful story!! Full of great advice too.

I do like to indulge in a cigarette from time to time - but never in the house. A few weeks ago I foolishly left a box of smokes on the table and Pax snuck away and began to shred the box and the cigarettes!! I snatched it away from her and after a few minutes she started to vomit. On me and on the couch. It was this yellow liquid with pieces of tobacco leaves in it. I felt like such a terrible mother. She's fine now, but I was really frightened at the time. I won't make that mistake again.

Hello my precious flock, Nice to be back again. It's been like a month since I've posted. I've been busy with my job, bronchitis, and parrot sitting. So, please excuse my absence. DId I tell you that Pax not only says "apple" now, but she imitates my cough as well? What a smart alek! As for the parrot sitting, I have been watching Pikachu (the Amazon) at my house for the past two weeks. Her owners are in CA. Pax is not very pleased to have her around - she's even tried to bully her on several occasions. Needless to say, the girls don't play together, but they chatter loudly at each other from across the room. I will be glad when things are back to normal. I love Pikachu dearly, but I'd rather handle one parrot at a time. For once the weather is quite lovely in WIsconsin. It's been raining on and off, but it still feels like spring! How's everybody?

I feed Pax pieces of egg probably more than I should. In the mornings I sometimes give her oatmeal or fruit. Any other breakfast suggestions? She's really not too keen on oatmeal at the moment.

Easy there birdlover, nobody meant to beat up on you. I think we can all identify with your frustrations. I adore my grey, but she can be a big handful sometimes - even a huge brat. You did the right thing in coming to this forum. I would advise you not to give up on Rico just yet. Sift through some the previous posts on various topics. There's lots of helpful information here. More so than in any of the books written on Greys. Good Luck!

She did pick at the straps a few times. In fact, she destroyed two flight suits prior to the one we have now. What a brat!