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Thanks Alfie's Mom!!

Thanks Spinner!!

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Not my new camera!!

What a sweetie! Thanks for giving him a wonderful home!

Oh boy!! That's quite a welcome!! Hurrah for parrots!!!

I believe it's all about priorities and making the necessary adjustments to do right by your parrot. I don't believe that looking for a new home for your african grey is the answer. Having an african grey is alot of work if you do it right. I know, because I have one and I know what kinds of concessions I've had to make in my life so that the quality of my parrot's life can be as pleasant as possible. She didn't ask for me to bring her into my home. I made that decision. I intend to take ownership of my commitment and do what's necessary to be the best parront that I can for her. I'm not going to bail out on her just because it is no longer "convenient" to have her around. I'll repeat what I said. It's a matter of priorities.

Good to know he wasn't bored!!

Here she is after her shower.

Thanks Judy!!

Thanks Jan.!

Thanks Jilly!! I think being outdoors helps even if it is overcast.

Thanks Luvparrots and Judy!!

I can see why you love him. He's adorable!!

Yay!!!

Enjoyed the article JayD. Thanks for sharing. I have great respect for Dr. Pepperberg!

I think it makes them feel good too.

I try to get them out there every morning before I go to work even if it is extra work for me. I believe it does them good. For those who don't yet know, For parrots like pionus parrots, who do not have a uropygial gland, being in "direct"sunshine (sun that is not filtered by glass or window) enables their skin cells to manufacture Vitamin D3 and this aids in calcium absorption. Greys do have the uropygial gland. This gland secretes an oil which is spread all over the feathers when the grey preens. The purpose is to help keep feathers supple and for waterproofing too. When exposed to direct sunshine, the secretion on their feathers is converted to an active form of vitamin D, hence the parrot receives this vitamin by ingesting it when they preen.

Really don't know if it hurt her feelings.. but I think my laughing certainly intrigued her. I also think Emma enjoys when I laugh.

Glad you all enjoyed Emma!

Here she is agitated and talking a whole bunch in her vegetable bowl. She's working herself up towards a hissy fit, until I burst out laughing at her.

It would be very important for your Grey parrot to receive "direct" sunshine that is not filtered by the glass of a window. When their feathers are exposed to direct sunlight, an active form of Vitamin D is formed by the secretion on their feathers. They ingest this vitamin when they preen. For parrots like pionus parrots who do NOT have a uropygeal gland.. their skin cells are activated to produce vitamin D3 when exposed to direct sunshine.

Never heard of sprouting millet spray. I do sprout chickpeas and sunflower seeds though. Very nutritious and delicious for both fids and humans. Love them in our salads.

Lots of patience and time is required. Both of my parrots LOVE showertime, but it took alot of time, effort and baby steps for them to feel this way.

I'm surprised that I am the few that own these ear muff. MUST have imho.