Jayd

Hello again....thank you for rescuing....Greys don't have Alpha males, in the wild, they have flock leaders. In captivity, they follow what I like to call "seniority". If you have multiple types of parrots, Greys are the prime citizens. Your original Grey is your flock leader. In all practicality, this Grey should be fed first, let out of the cage first, spoken to first, etc. You introduce this Grey to all the other birds in order. With older Greys, even though the original is flock leader, you will see that they are revered by your original Grey. Sometimes, with females, this does not happen. They can be standoffish and arrogant. Don't place them together, let them come together at their own pace. Remember, they are living in your world physically, but mentally, they are wild and have ingrained behaviors. We have had numerous different types of parrots around at the same time and have photos of a Grey on one shoulder, a Zon on another, and a 'Too on our arm. If one moves toward another, they fly away. Rev. Jayd

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Greetings, Maggie here....after all these years and at the ripe old age of 12, Joey seems to be going into his terrible twos🙄....either that or hell froze over on Saturday, the moon turned blue or Jupiter aligned with Mars...🤣(LOL) Joey was playing in his usual spot on Saturday morning in the kitchen by the kitchen window when he decided to fly over and land on Salsa's outside cage perch. After a few minutes, he moseyed on into Salsa's cage...not the first time, but this time, he decided to make himself at home. Salsa, alarmed at this intruder, 😲 sidled out the long way and stood on the top of her cage whining...Joe settled in and picked up one foot and got comfortable. This lasted from 11am to 6pm...Never before has Joey stayed in ANY cage besides his own...and never again since then. He actually took a nap and Salsa had a fit all day because she could not take her own nap-time. She was SO relieved when Joey finally left that she ran in and examined her cage to make sure her intruder had not mucked things up while she was gone...😂

Thank you! The CAG was Spock and the two sun conures we raised. I was trained to be a "Certified Avian Specialist". In the archives, you can find many posts about our FIDs and rescues. In the younger years, we helped others and then, in the 70's, we added parrots to our list. We bred Cockatiels and at one time, we had over 40 plus our other fids. We only sold 5 birds over all those years....we gave 30 cockatiels to a young lady to open a pet store in Las Vegas. We took in or rescued mentally or physically abused parrots, help them to heal, and then rehome them for no charge other than bird food and supplies. Some birds stayed with us a short time, others for years. For food and supplies, we would take in problem birds and do our best to re-train them and their parronts. We did this up until around 2011(?) when Jay got too ill. We have hundreds of photos....we will post more as time goes on.....Hope you enjoy them. Jayd and Maggie

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Well, Sorry, I'm back.. I asked for forgiveness and to offer what ever suggestions, love, smiles and encouragement. It was like having a party that no one showed up for...I'm a dying man and I tried as hard as I could to get you together, some day's I hurt so bad I could hardly type, other days my MS held me down, but I reached out to all of you, to bring you together, no one showed up...No one post's you only hear from one or two moderators once in a while. (the best moderators in the world) KittyKittyKitty, Timbersmon, Greywing, bless you, Ray your heart was there but guess you we're busy...Talon you gave me your love, but you we're busy to. I asked for nothing, no crowns or hearts but was always compared to others. I have no more to offer, each day is getting shorter, I tried my best only wanting to bring the forum back together. I'm done posting, please no PM's. SR, Judy, Ray I'm done. I truly love you all. Reverend Jay-D I turn my cheek and wish you peace..

Keep this post going...There are more than 12 subjects that new posts could be made... THIS is Luvparrots Post.... Posted January 22, 2013 (edited) Some things you need to know (just the tip of the iceberg): 1. Parrots are not domesticated. Domestic animals have been bred for hundreds of years to live in the care of humans and as such are distinct from their wild ancestors. Parrots normally have long lifespans which can range from 20 to 50 years or more. Being owned by a parrot can be a life-long responsibility. 2. Parrots, particularly cockatoos and African greys continually shed feather dust or dander which may aggravate asthma or other breathing problems in some people. Many homes with pet parrots have hepa-type air filters installed to control allergies or respiratory problems from bird dander. 3. Parrots are normally noisy. Squawking, chirping and imitating sounds are an important part of any parrot’s social communication. Parrots are active and inquisitive creatures and must be provided with ample safe space to flap their wings and move about . Safe wooden toys and clanging stainless steel bells are a must for a happy, healthy parrot. Having an unhappy bored parrot is detrimental to its health and the health and peace of your home. 4. Parrots eat continuously throughout the day and think nothing of dropping, tossing and flinging food everywhere. In plain words parrots are quite messy. 5. Parrots instinctively chew and shred wood and can be very destructive. Chewing electrical cords, window blinds, curtains, kitchen cabinets and other household furniture seems like great fun to parrots. You must be vigilant and observant if you want your cabinets, woodwork and glassware to remain intact. 6. Parrots must be provided with ample healthy foods and a varied diet. A parrot cannot live on seeds or pellets alone and should also be given an ample supply of grains, beans and leafy green vegetables as well as some fruits sparingly. 7. Light exposure is a necessity for a healthy parrot. Parrots must be exposed to Vitamin D from sunlight or at least full-spectrum indoor lighting on a regular basis. Vitamin D promotes Vitamin A absorption, which is critical for upper respiratory health. Parrots must always have a minimum of 10 hours of sleep at night. In the wild parrots normal bed down from sundown to sun up. 8. Parrots are very sensitive to air quality. A parrot replaces nearly all the air in its lungs with each breath. Because no residual air is left in the lungs during the ventilation cycle of parrots, they transfer more oxygen and more pollutants during each breath. Parrots should not be exposed to tobacco smoke, hairspray, household cleaners or other chemical fumes, and most definitely not Teflon coated overheated materials. Exposure to toxic inhalants can cause immediate death in some cases and premature death in others. 9. Parrots are often compared to human toddlers in their need for emotional and social nurturing but unlike human children, parrots never grow up. Parrots are very intuitive and nosey. If they see something they like they might inspect it including moving ceiling fans and large glass windows. It is up to you as the caretaker to keep parrots safe from their own curiosity. 10. Parrots are prey animals and therefore hid any illness. You will need to be very vigilant and be able to read your parrot’s body language for any unusual changes in eating or other daily habits. Proper avian veterinary care for parrots can be very expensive. You should think nothing of at least $100 “just to walk in the door” on your first veterinarian visit. 11. Before you bring home a parrot ask yourself: Do I have quality very day time to spend with a parrot. Am I ready to raise a toddler who never grows up. Perhaps this parrot will choose someone else in the family to bond with and dislikes me to the point of daily bites and nips. Will I be unselfish enough to continue to love and care for this parrot all in the hopes that someday this parrot will at least tolerate me. 12. If my parrot should outlive me, do I have someone in mind to care for this sensitive and intelligent parrot after me. Good luck in your decision. I made my decision 5 years ago. I am now owned by four (4) birds: 2 greys, 1 amazon and 1 male singing canary…… and loving it! (Note: I am no expert. This is information I have gathered from personal knowledge of owing 4 birds; from reading posts in the Grey Forums; and from reading numerous books about parrots and different published articles. In other words, things I have read from here, there and everywhere.) These are my opinions and others may not totally agree with what I have written. Edited May 13, 2014 by luvparrots

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Joey loves music but he is very particular about the artist....we were talking about old artists and we were playing Elvis on TV...when it came to him singing "FEVER", Joey (our little conservative Buddha) perked up....the video speaks for itself...(Play picture video) VID_20180603_140752899.mp4 VID_20180603_140752899.mp4

It has come to my attention that in some states there are laws that state how old a puppy has to be before you can sell it. Most are 8 weeks... Why can't we have the same kind of law concerning our parrots?

It's been hard with PTSD for the last 53 years.. Thank you all.

Hi Brat Birds , this post is in the HEALTH ROOM...the video works here. The other post has no video and I can't find your second video sorry......

This is the correct post...it is in the HEALTH ROOM. Ask to have the other post deleted. Thanks

Our Joe when we rescued him would say things like 'Please feed me", Buddy and Pistachio whom we rescued from druggies would cuss and carry on, in a very short time after no longer hearing those words, they ceased using them...In the wild, parrots especially Zons will use the language of the tribes they live by, so it is more than just mimicking.

😊Thank you Judy, Your 100% right😊 Judy's made a real good point......My respect runs deep for you...God bless you Judy, Luvparrots and all you sweet people. Rev Jay

Greetings, if I may, has you home been warmer or dryer his season? You might wish to spray your baby 2 to 3 times a week with the Aloe Vera juice, you an also make a mild solution of Chamomile tea and spray your fid. The spray isn't absorbed by the feathers but by the skin. You can also try limit fruit to 3 small pieces a week and feed a almond or two a day. Greys don't absorb calcium by food very well so you might want to try real sun light and or a sun lamp.You can also increase the green leafy veggies and feed a washed hard boiled egg, just cut in half shell and all, a half every other day. Finely a good food for calcium etc is to boil some chicken drum sticks and let your fid eat them, please leave some meat on them lol...You'll be left fix-ins for chicken soup for you.....