EdiferiousRex

They are in the same cage, it is one of the giant play top macaw cages. Honestly, I had the same cage for my single CAG prior, so it concerned me slightly. However, they seem to be of great feather and spend 99% of their time out of it, or at least with the door open and the choice to be in or out. I do have a cat at home, so all out of cage activity will be closely supervised after their move to my home. Should I have two cages? They're reliant on eachothers company it seems...Would that upset them to be separate? Or alternately would it be benificial for getting past "Romeo's" awkward/shy nature? (I think that "Juliet" is a bit dominant/overbearing of him.)

Often baytril can be given as an injection..But dosage, how it's given (IV, IM, SQ) are very important, and informing the owner of the risks associated is necessary..I'd search for a new avian vet if I were in your situation.

I'm preparing to take on a pair of greys, "Romeo" and "Juilet." They are roughly 6-8 years old, I will be their 3rd home. The current owner is getting their estate in order to go to a nursing home facility, and as I veterinary professional (specifically with a lot of bird experience) I was recommended as a contact for her in this difficult situation. I joined the forum here just under 2 years ago now when I was entitled the care of a middle aged (20's-30's) grey with sever chronic plucking and calcium deficiency that was dumped at my hospital. I appreciated him for everything he taught me in the short time he had with me. I have said since his passing that I'd do it again in a heart beat, but I'd not go buy a grey, or create a home for one that wasn't in need. I have the time, I have some knowledge (I'll be the first to admit I'm constantly learning more), and I have the heart, last but not least I have the financial means and network to support proper grey medical care. So here I am, reaching out to you again for advice: How do I best make the pair's transition smooth? I visit them 1-2 times a week to interact for a few hours at a time at this point. "Romeo" has decided I'm fascinating, he enjoys sitting with me and grumbling (supposedly doesn't talk.) However this makes "Juliet" very jealous. She is unsure of me, and upset with him for interacting with me. I'd love if anyone has transitional advice for the move; winning her over; changing their diet (more seeds than I find advisable currently;) or just any advice you may have for adopting a set of bonded greys. This is uncharted territory for me. I read over the must read threads a few times to reinforce the knowledge I have of greys, and learning some new things, but found little about bonded pairs of greys. Thanks for all your help in advance!

Thanks Judy. I'm not sure how to go about finding another grey though. Craigslist is, eugh...Kajiji is expensive...Yeah...Any clues?

There is a syrup, for pediatrics, called Calcium Glubionate. You can give it to birds at a dose of 1mg/Kg, just incase anyone has this problem, we have birds in the exam room bounce back from comas with this treatment. It was too late for Darwin though. There was probably much more wrong with him as well my dr. said.

Darwin Passed away just before 1pm today while eating his lunch. See my post in health room for more info if you'd like.

Hey guys, Today at 12:58pm Darwin was eating his lunch of peas, mmm...He got very stiff, and fell over. No body control. He went into seizures all the way to the vet clinic, halfway there he had another huge seizure and stopped breathing. I turned on my flashers, and gunned it, (I only live 3 freeway exits away), while breathing for him. Rushed him to the surgery table in back and went to turn off my car while they intubated him. His heart rate was good, but going fast. He came back for a bit with some injections from the crash kit, but in the end he ended up going to birdy heaven 20 minutes after being revived, and while still on Oxygen. Darwin probably had a few things wrong with him, but this is typical of a bird who is being malnourished, seizures, comas..They need calcium to prevent these episodes. I just hope everyone is caring for their birds in the best possible way, and we'll be looking for another grey to welcome into our home, its very bothersome to me that Darwin was discovered too late to be saved...But its comforting to know he had the best 4 days or so of his life while he was here.

Not an african grey story but... I know a blue and gold macaw, one morning while his owner was sleeping he went upstairs to her bedroom, and got on her night stand, cocked his head to the side and said "What are you doing?" she replied "Sleeping! Go away!" he said "Oh, okay..." and flew out the window above the bed. (Free flighted outdoors...she's crazy, I know)

That is absurd. If she really did kill them, I'd call the local ASPCA about it, see if they can charge her with anything.

Oh, and Darwin is currently playing with a quarter he found. I'm so happy, he hasn't even picked up his food with his foot yet, but he's turning this quarter around with his foot and his beak like its the coolest thing he's ever seen!

I haven't what does that do particularly? Is there a thread on it somewhere?

He really trusts me, anything I put towards my mouth, he'll eat given the chance. Including my chapstick! But I should go slow with handling him I guess, he has bit me a few times, but I can see them being deserved. I was pushing him.

A few of you are familiar with my grey from our welcome room post....point is, due to Darwin's past he/she is very shy and insecure. Does anyone have confidence building techniques they could share?

Adorable!

Ooh.. He's a Brat! He bit me and said "OW, Don't bite me!", but you know, I'd have bit me too if I had put that medicine in my mouth, its nasty. I'm gunna get some juice to dilute it with in future.