Greywings

How do her droppings look? It may be something happened inside her cage to frighten her. Perhaps she fell (Greys can be clumsy) or there may have been a loud noise that unsettled her. If she has a window view she may have seen something scary out the window. You might try feeding her treats only inside the cage, moving the cage to another location or covering one side with a sheet or cloth to help her feel sheltered.

I advise nor forming a routine, if you do then your bird will be less malleable to any changes in your life or routine. Living with 2 Cockatoos as well as the Grey flock has convinced me than keeping them flexible is a must. Cockatoo's will loudly insist on a routine never deviating if they are used to one. Grey while a bit more loose on the timelines still favor maintaining any routines. So for your sanity and to cover any changes you may have ahead-avoid routine keep it a little off the expected.

Eshana we live in Texas so mostly in state but they do save up to go to Atlanta for Dragon con. My daughter is the one on the scaffolding painting her ceiling she is the eldest and makes costumes and puppets as well as being Co captain of the local Firefly fan group. In the over question -to clean or to cook? Clean with vinegar & a steam cleaner. To cook -ceramic or glass baking dishes and aluminum cookie sheets, to broil cast iron. When making birdy bread or birdy cookies I line the cookie sheets with parchment paper for easy clean up and keeps the food from contacting the metal just in case.

Some times blunt does not work, it can make the person involved more steadfast in their ways instead of producing the desired results. Trying to lead them in the right direction is easier said than done but is more possible if you remained friends. A gentle nudge to some helpful websites maybe ones involved with training like Barbara Heidenreich's and perhaps one involving parrot health symptoms could make a difference. I would find a way to explain how frustrated the experience is for you trying to help this Grey without casting blame. Work on a reasonable helpful approach to save this bird if it means so much to you to see it live well. She must have some idea of healthy diet having dogs that she shows. Not the what is wrong approach but the what is more right. This blog and many other resources are available to help if she can be just shown the right direction. If you want her to come here you can ask Talon to close or hide this thread, maybe.

I would also suspect plucking and if the added showers don't help I would have that crop checked for yeast or foreign bodies as they often pluck and area that may have an issue.

My "kids" (in their 20's) not only role play but run tabletops at conventions and loan costumes as well as story lines. My older son made a cast of Han Solo in carbonite years ago to make bacon chocolate bars for a shindig. Here is a link to my daughter's site just a little geeky (yes) http://www.texasartcat.com/

That girl loves her fruit, clever bird.

Fingers crossed.

I would give the guy a home, it may take months to help him feel safe and gain his trust. It can be a long road but sometimes they will surprise us making progress in leaps and bounds or could remain somewhat fearful, it all depends on this bird and how he transitions. Even if he is this fearful he can and will make some progress towards normalcy. Search your heart and make the decision that is right for you, don't be swayed by me or others you need to decide for yourself what you feel capable of and comfortable with. If you are not comfortable then he won't feel good either. All the best either way.

I love those baby pictures-adorable!

Yes it is safe you can use plain white Vinegar to clean with, it is not an artificial scent it is natural. It never hurts to have good ventilation when cleaning but it has not harmed my birds. I do use it or Hydrogen Peroxide to pour over dried droppings on the tile floor then go back and wipe up in a few minutes it works well.

Your gift of space and patience to Shadow is beginning to show returns on that investment, congratulations. >:>

Sounds like fun and illustrates how unique each of our feathered friends can be. Nice to meet you all.

All our flock are rescues or rehomes that have found a place in our hearts. Thank you for this special room for these wonderful journeys to be recorded and shared. I think we may learn as much about our abilities to re think and deal with what ever comes up in our lives when we share our homes with a Parrot.

I may be in the minority but I love the one corner cage we have. I find it fits more places and you can face any side to the wall other than the corner. I love that the top opens, the front opens and the feed doors. Pookie enjoys that cage but Smokey Joe often tries to claim it as his own as does Fred the Too and little Smartee Pants. The biggest drawback I have is fitting cage paper inside the tray, it is not as easy as a square or rectangular cage.

Glad you found us and welcome aboard.

Wonderful!!

I would think he could see if it was enlarged.

One of Mother Natures lovely artworks.

You are right we cannot hide our reactions, I think the idea of "not" giving a loud or visual show after or during the bite is to avoid reinforcing the need for drama some birds seem to have. I do agree with you that most birds are giving warning or trying to communicate something we are not getting when we find ourselves receiving that beak "correction". Perhaps each bird and human must find what works for them. I love your description of them being empaths-so very true that we cannot hide our feelings from them.

The liver is one of the few organs that can repair it's self to some degree so a clean healthy diet with fresh greens and a variety of foods will do him some good along with some exposure to unfiltered Sunshine. You may want to read about Milk Thistle drops as a detoxifier. Other than that it is kind of wait & see how he progresses then do what is required.

Ray- Whisper is another one of the Grey's at our house, now what?

Smokey Joe one of the Greys we live with was sharing the living room with my daughter this morning as she was getting ready for work. He surprised her by saying "Can't talk now the bird is listening." Hmmm what is going on?:confused:

It sounds like a Christmas miracle for this guy, a new beginning for a better life-good work Dawl. It will be challenging but so worth it if you are able to overcome his fears and prior neglectful "training".

Dawl I have 2 rehomed Too's one is from several homes including a druggie one. The best advice I can give you is to visit Tooztalk for some specific Cockatoo advice, keep trying all kinds of foods, try different presentations and eat some in front of him to show it is yummy! Do not give this bird routine attention, vary your schedule and there will be about a 2 week honey moon time slot where he will be on his best behavior prior to feeling at home and slip into his usual activities (screaming). Like a small child distract with toys, activities, music or Tv to avoid some of the negativity. It is a challenge to help one of these guys but they are smart and quick to learn so do not reinforce the screaming with any reaction at all-just walk away & cover your ears. Reward any quiet time immediately food or attention what ever works for you both.