kashie

Ok, thanks for the greetings.:lol: Jasper was first to join our roost, when a friend of ours split from his wife and give him to us, as he couldnt take him to his new accomodation. He is very much a man's bird so instantly attached himself to my husband Steve. He was 18months old when we had him and only whistled or did the text noise to the mobile phone. At his previous home, there were alot of children, and they used to poke him, so he was quite snappy, and still can be if your not careful. He refuses to allow anyone to handle him apart from Steve, and hates me for whatever reason, (I think he's jealous as I get Steve's attention). However, I love him to bits and have spent many hours trying to win him over without success. He does copy everything that I say down to the sound of my voice - I think this is to get Steve's attention - and he is very entertaining. He has been with us about 6years making him around 7and a half. Jasper also refuses to talk infront of me, since I brought him home from our holiday home a few years ago and Steve stayed behind. He does speak if I am not in the room. Ruby has been with us for 18 months - she came from a neighbour who had been given her, but she did not like male company and he couldnt do anything with her. He approached me, knowing that we already had a grey and asked if we wanted her. I went to visit and she took to me straight away, which was fantastic, after trying to handle Jasper for so many years. They are in the same cage and seem to get on most of the time. jasper does tend to bully her when I'm around, I think he's trying to make a point, but I ignore him and he soon becomes bored. When the great British weather permits, they have an avairy in the garden so they can bask up the sun, and enjoy the great outdoors. We do not know Rubys age, but she does not speak as well as Jasper, which makes me think she she might be younger. They are totally different in personality, and even though we call them Ruby and Jasper, we are not sure if that is actually the case as we have not had them sexed. I did get the pack to gather the DNA, but couldnt bring myself to pluck feathers from their chests....poor things. Hope this helps with the 'Getting to know you process'.

Thank you for the advice I have booked an appointment - earliest being Friday - will let you know the outcome.

When we first aquired Ruby her beak was normal. She had a small accident and flew into one of my kitchen cupboards breaking off the point of her top beak. Since then it has been growing wonky and the bottom seems to be out of alinement, causing the bottom to grow up like a tusk!! Occasionally it breaks off and all seems normal again, but more recently, it has been really wonky. It doesnt seem to be affecting her eating or speaking, but it looks really uncomfortable, and I feel so sorry for her. Has anybody else experienced anything like this and what do you suggest that I do????

Just a quick word, my name is Karen and I live in the UK. I have two african greys, Jasper and Ruby. I have registered here today, as I have concerns about Ruby and her beak, but I shall be posting a thread on that shortly.....just to say hello!!