Jayd

Thanks, concerning the syringe, look on the net for hand feeding baby parrots. One good site is http://www.Cockatielcottage.net [all parrots feed the same] http://www.cockatiel.org/articles/handfeeding.html If using a syringe for feeding, begin by placing the baby on the table in front of you and inserting the tip of the syringe gently into the left side of the chick's mouth. (IMPORTANT: when the chick is facing you, his left is YOUR right.) Point the tip toward the right side of the chicks mouth. Carefully with a slow, even pressure on the syringe plunger, begin dripping the formula into the chick's mouth. You want the formula to be fed slowly so that the baby recognizes you are feeding it, and so the formula goes down into the chicks crop and not the windpipe.

Sorry, didn't mean to sound harsh, just spoke from the heart, I've seen lost companions because people didn't complete administration of ordered med/s. It's so important we as caretakers make sure we do what is required to care for our fids, there have been times where I've seen that they didn't survive...I meant nothing against you, just reliving sad memory's and being thankful Mickey was ok.....

I'm sorry Mickey didn't get the medicine the vet felt he needed. Concerning Vit or Med's in water is referring to "staying in water for a length of time". You don't put the full dose in one piece of food or water, only a very small amount in many bite's and sips.......Cranberry juice or vinegar with honey and water work well.....To prepare your fid for the possibility of taking med's, you feed them [example] 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter every day, or a paste food they like, the same goes for liquids....Remember you always give them some plain low-fat yogurt to replace the good bacteria the med/s destroy.....

Hi and welcome. Here's some food's you can mix it in [mix it in the smallest amount possible]: instant oatmeal, any flavor, any baby food or cereal, mashed banana, peanut butter[my favorite 1/2 teaspoon], almond butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese, cooked sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs[after cooked and cool], etc............

Two examples: Spock, egg raised and Joe, Abused rescue. Spock, I was number one for 1 year, changed over to Maggie, Joe I was and still is number 1. Main difference, Anything light Spock would favor Maggie, Joe, won't accept treats from Maggie, and he won't eat dinner from me, This goes for all our parrots. A parrot,[Grey] can bond equally to more than one person, minor a simply thing they favor from another.....Problem, it takes time, you cannot put a limit on it and it happens in stages......

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The main reason a Grey or any parrot dislikes children is as Dan said "poke, jam, run, hop or tease" plus being loud and obnoxious, they can also sense odor and emotions. Remember our Greys can mentally senses potentially disagreeable situation. Greys see in the Ultra Violet, so their able to see the energy surrounding a person which in a child's case appear as excited. [in Metaphysical terms an "Aura"] In Wingy case of " a short person", the only plausible reason for dislike or fear is because a short person at one time did something against them, or emotions by the short person or someone in the room is foreboding. I base this or the statement's posted. Thank you Jay.....

Please remember what Dan has said is true, most conditioning and attitude of our Greys good or bad comes from how we raise them.

Pleas remember, a Grey has the mental and emotions of a pre-schooler.....

Thank you, very wise. There is no guilt, there's only life, love and giving/sharing, it' up to you when your ready.

The advice you have been given is spot on, A Grey might not be the best choice. In all kindness, a parrot isn't like a car, to trade and update when you get tired of it. Within this forum you can read many sad story's of re=homed parrots, parrots who live a life with out trust and with fear, who pluck and wither away, much worst with Greys whose mental process is almost human, suffer the same as a abandoned or unloved child. A bird especially a Grey transferred daily form home to school cannot develop the stability and routine needed for a comfortable healthy life style, a occasional visit is fine. You also have the possibly of disease transfer. Pleas study parrots in general to get a idea of their mental needs. Thank you Jayd Here's a site for you: http://www.avianweb.com/

Welcome, I think you have what it takes............................

Good example and proper solid advice, welcome.....

Dan, thank you, Lately I seem to get my ABC's mixed up...[lol] Thanks for the "FYI"

There pellets are good and safe, they have some alfalfa in them, not all parrots like alfalfa, if they did, these pellets would be the best pellets available....

This is really good advice and we've practiced it for years. Food and water, 24/7, have a good seed mix available at all times no mater where your baby is. You asked :When he's doing some work in the den and would like to have the baby with him during the day, would it be ok for him to be in that cage? If the door is left open, no problem, it's his home away from home, don't feed him meals in it, [seed mix always], And yes, always refer to it as bed time. Have a play pen, or play top too.....

I'm sorry, with me it's better to be safe then sorry, I refuse to use it or Teflon, Why? I held two of a friends Macaws while they died in my arms and he held the other 2, it was all over with in thirty minutes as we stood out side in fresh air to no avail. Accidents, mistakes, whatever can happen.......Nothing brings them back................

Hi, this is what we have used for years, TOP's, you can sprout it, feed it out of the bag, no problem. There Treat is really good, I eat it, we get 2 bags, 1 for me, 1 for the birds,, it's human safe and organic.....http://totallyorganics.com/categories.php

Thanks, we needed that.....

Please be aware and explain to your wife the possible bonding issues, there part of a happy home for a Grey. Thanks Jayd

What good reply's, and thank you Luvparrots. [Janet]

Yes, please don't use it, for a while use just plain water, then use white vinegar and water.....Thanks Jayd

You've done nothing wrong, you did good, 100% fresh diet would not have made a different. You sound to me as if your love is strong and I would not discount getting another bird, it sounds like your love and caring needs to be spread. I feel by giving care and love to another would be praise to Lorka, you wouldn't be replacing but continuing a love. You'll never forget Lorka, and in her heart she will share with you all the love you have to give. By reading and asking questions in this forum, food, care and health issues can be answered. Man was meant to move forward, this is moved by love. Thanks Jayd and Spock [Maggie] http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?115338-Aspergillosis

Hi, Jaspers actions are normal for Grey's as they get older, it's like their area of influence expands. They push out what they no longer desire or need, to seek the other side of the mountain. The change in attitude concerning his play-top is he's out grown it, mentally he's seeking new things, new experiences to satisfy for a lack of a better word, his quest for knowledge. A Grey is more like a Theoretical Physicist than a Engineer , seeking why, as apposed to completing a tangible gain. Answering questions to themselves being their overall desire. Remember, a Grey is satisfied with its self to begun with, all that left is to answer "what's that and why". Your chair is a good example, it's there, you use it, it's a center point in the room, and it probably smell good to Jasper, this goes for everything in the room you touch or use, Jasper is only seeking out "Why"....Enjoy now, a day will come when Jasper spends most of his time contemplating all he's learned today. Thanks Jay Ps, I hope your feeling well.

Clipping, With Dan and Judy I agree completely. Clipping and being blind, Id like to make a comment, not saying Yea or Nay nor going against Judy and Dan. We all know the wild and a captive home are not always the same. We have two one-eyed birds, a gray cheek and a Indian Ring-neck, both blind in one eye, both excellent flyer's. All parrots in a panic scenario fly erratic, in a controlled captive environment such as provided by MoonRock and Myself I feel plays is a important factor to success. Why do my parrots fly as if normal? I have no answer. Maybe it's development of other senses, maybe it's adapting by turning it's head at a angle? I can't answer, but it works for my guys. I would leave un-clipped and see what happens over time, on the other hand, I wouldn't condemn one who clipped, but I believe I would do a full clip, a flighted clip wouldn't be much different then no clip. Thanks Jayd