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It's all - Nat-urrrr-al :laugh:

Thank you all for the warm welcome and advice. This seems like a very friendly helpful forum with many knowledgable Grey owners, and I'm sure I'll be back asking more questions - or maybe soon offering some of my own support and experiences :-)

Picky about pic's :-) Ok..this one should work..cropped - pixels - size etc..

let's try again..

Here's a pic of Gracie - she has great little red feathers around belly/legs. Enjoy :-)

Thank you all for the responses - and yes, I'm not sure what has happened or her experience in the other home. The wife still gives her space, and tries to make each meeting positive or leave on a positive note. It has only been about 3 weeks - so we'll continue to give it time and hopefully she'll warm up or grow more comfortable with her surroundings. caitb2007 - yes - she talks like crazy "Wanna come out" - "What did you say" "Hello" "Good girl" "good boy" "Come here" makes a double beep tone that sounds like the old owners Dryer :-), a Grrrr growl sound, a old person cough and beelch- etc..just so many - each day she'll pull something new out and just surprises me - just a Gem of a bird. I've always wanted a Grey and am so happy we found each-other - I've heard it's not typical for older adopted Greys to bond so quickly - but she did step-ups right away - and by the next day she allowed me to give head-scrubs..The only other concern I have is Diet - which I'm finding is VERY complex with Greys - finding the right shape, size, texture, etc..Mash, Sprouts, and so-on - I think the previous owner feed her seed and that was about it..so I'm trying to get her interested in all these different foods - then keep track of what works. I think I spend more time on her dinner then mine :laugh: I'll post a pic soon..Thanks again for the support

Hello all. I recently adopted an 18yr old Grey -Gracie -I had no issues with step-ups and bonding - we get along GREAT - however, the application did mention that gracie didn't like the previous owners Wife - she would always bite - I'm having the same issue with her and my wife as well - I've tried different things, such as having my wife bring her new toys, treats - something new to the table - besides what I would offer - But she still is aggressive - it does not matter if I'm in the room, or those two are alone - If it's jealousy - then how can I assist Gracie in accepting my wife into the "flock" :-)