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{Feel-good-00020114} I tried this today and both pionus and african grey gave these 2 talons up! A parrot owner on another site shared her recipe. Instead of corn flakes.. I used grated coconut and finely slivered almonds. Instead of the diced apple I added pomegranate pips. It was a very big hit! 1 large sweet potato baked until soft 1/2 cup raisins 1 small banana 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables thawed 1 cup diced apple 1 1/2 cups corn flakes 1. In food processor, puree sweet potato, banana, apple and mixed vegetables. When smooth, add corn flakes and puree until smooth again. 2. Stir in raisins with wooden spoon. 3. Roll into small balls and freeze. They will keep about 6 months in the freezer. Defrost to serve.

I totally agree with you Dave. I don't know what's become of me since I joined this forum.

Frankly, I find this list astounding and truly disappointing. 1. Got tired of the bird 2. Didn’t spend enough time with the bird 3. Spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend doesn’t like the bird 4. Family member developed an allergy 5. Moved 6. Bird screams too much/too noisy 7. Bird too messy 8. Work hours changed 9. Have new interests 10. Changed jobs 11. Got married 12. Got divorced 13. Got pregnant 14. Landlord won’t allow birds 15. Bird chewed up furniture 16. Bird started biting the kids 17. Kids started hitting the bird 18. Husband hits the bird 19. Cage doesn’t match new furniture and new décor 20. Bird started biting me 21. Bird started biting my husband 22. Started traveling and going on vacations 23. Started dating 24. Bird needs too much attention 25. Bird doesn’t talk 26. Bird talks too much 27. New bird doesn’t like my other bird 28. Other bird doesn’t like my new bird 29. Neighbor complained about the noise 30. Kids won’t feed or water the bird 31. Kids won’t clean the bird’s cage 32. My bird is sick and I can’t afford to pay for treatment 33. My bird is sick and I won’t pay for treatment 34. My cat tries to hurt my bird 35. My bird tries to hurt my cat 36. I found the bird and didn’t want him anyway 37. My bird doesn’t like me 38. My bird likes me too much and tries to mate with me 39. My bird only liked my boyfriend and now my boyfriend is gone 40. I decided I want a bird that is more colorful. 41. I like my new bird better 42. My bird is mean and I can’t handle him 43. My bird doesn’t do anything but sit in his cage 44. My bird gets into everything and won’t sit still in his cage 45. I decided I want to buy a baby monkey…and birds and monkeys don’t get along…right

This is pretty fun to watch!

Here's an informative link about Sex and Parrots! http://parrotisland.mainsecureserver.com/catalog/article_info.php?articles_id=58

I agree that having 2 greys would be alot for me to juggle. I am also concerned that my existing parrots would get the shorter end of the stick which really is not fair to them.

Any type of "glove" will definitely not foster trust or confidence. Trust and confidence needs to be earned first and that takes alot of time, patience, gentle persistance and consistent behaviour on your end.

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He is very very cute.

Thanks Caitlin!!

Thanks for the insight Chapala. Very interesting and definitely something to take into consideration.

Definitely please don't use any type of wood shavings or corncob bedding. These things also absorb alot of bacteria. Perhaps consider going to your local public library and asking if they can give you their old newspapers.

It's called the Polly Eco Perch! They seem very comfortable and have little ridges all around. I strongly recommend this perch and am very satisfied with the results when it comes to nail trimming.. Haven't cleaned them yet.. but doubt I will ever have too. I place this perch by their water dish. Emma has a Large sized one and Sachi a Medium sized one. http://www.aviananticsbirdtoys.com/product/116473/Eco-Perch--5-Sizes_581312.html

Toys in memory of the Famous Alex the African grey! http://www.tntbirdtoys.com/medium.htm

{Feel-good-00020114}Yay for you and Lily!!

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If we buy 2 can we get one free?

I really shouldn't be "interfering with her personal time" as my friend stated so politely on behalf of Sachi.

That's a very loving picture!

Thanks so much for compiling this info and sharing!

{Feel-good-00020114}You are correct. I went on the Harrisons site and it is recommended to feed the High potency pellets ALL year round. The Pepper coarse is good for variety but mostly recommended to other medium type parrots like Macaws. I will stick to the High potency ones since I already add cayenne pepper to her homemade birdie mash.

I always shower my parrots in warmish to cool water all year round. In the winter I make sure the heat is on at a comfortable temperature and that there are no drafts. I usually place them in a sunny room after their showers. I try to shower them twice a week.

That's amazing that she was so intrigued!

Char wrote: Char, if you ever go for it they're really GREAT parrots! My Sachi really wouldn't like the paparazzi!

Yes she is a bit of a camera snob. Do the rest of you have fids who shy away from the camera too?