Greywings

It is a sad thing people acting like a herd instead of thinking for themselves. The majority of folks on here are kind, generous and will go out of their way to help. I also was a lurker for some time before joining in and think of several of you as dear people who really care about their birds and Jilly (one of my favorites) it took me a couple of weeks to go to the welcome room as well at your invite I think. I read the beginnings of that unhappy thread and did not follow it through to the ending. Penny you are trying to repair the damage and I hope his feelings heal and he does give us another chance. I left another board a few years back due this type of treatment of ohters so I want to let you know that this is still a much ahppier place than many others and if we all try a little harder to put those knee jerk reactions to the side to cool off before responding it will remain a family here a big Greayt family.

I am so sorry hope she is found soon.

Wild life reports, good to see.

I hate to spread the bad karma but Brazil is predicted to win the cup...now I will go hide some where. I do not for for the Brazilian team but for the UK and the American Teams.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS Butterfly 'bling' Scientists release dazzling pictures of tropical butterflies Audio slideshow: Butterflies, bugs and beasties Hope you enjoy!

Yes please we need a Teil update, a lovely sprite from your shed.

We use a Coconut Milk product at our house here it is- http://www.turtlemountain.com/products/coconut_milk_beverage.html Dairy sensitive household and we used to all drink Soy milk but prefer the Almond milk and now the Coconut Milk.

Welcome to our world and that littlle reminder of your Mom will become a comfort later down the road. We would all enjoy seeing some photos of your flock aren't those Caiques just such funny clowns?

Creative dreamer you are, delightful story.

Here is a link to an excellent breakdown on screaming behavior and the whys and why nots. http://www.goodbirdinc.com/parrot-behavior-problems.html#4 He is filling that birds need for attention with negative attention rather than positive trust building behavior, parrots prefer negative attention to no attention at all and he is feeding into that drama they love to imitate. try to keep those interactions positive to help guide the sounds you want rather than reinforcing those you cannot tolerate.

Hope the surgery goes very well!

good intentions and good actions out there cleaning up the neighborhood late at night

Can you raise the cage a bit so the window is more accessible?

Hey Dude what about your new Telescope, your Boat your cat?

Poor ventilation and a booger to keep the windows clean as our delicate little Greys can smear and splatter food so very well.

It is always best to be certain and they are creative in finding new ways to worry us.

Hoping for the best.

I am waiting to see it have to confess I am a Science Fiction fan. What is 15E? Is like Hulu here?

Beautiful I love the Suns and the Jendays such bright happy colors.

You stole my answer before I could keyboard it out! lol It does work and they often enjoy a good game of peek-a-boo.

Mine are not but my friend has 12 of her 14 birds chipped. She takes her birds out to visit in Nursing homes and schools.

Tragic and heartrending. We are so fortunate thus far no oil our way the wildlife is safe for now. Fingers crossed.

You may be going too fast for him taking the cage apart to get him out. Set a time every day when you leave the cage door open. Just sit near the cage and talk to him or read out loud or sing to some music. Let him get used to seeing the door open knowing he will be safe and can stay or go as he wishes-birds are motivated by what is in for them not to please us. He has to feel it is safe, perhaps putting one of his favorite treats on or near the open doorway for him. It may takes days or weeks as his last trip out of his "safe home" was very scary. Patience is the key to helping him overcome his fears. Rewards even gentle verbal confirmation like "what a good boy or bird" will let him know he is doing well. Have your doors and windows closed to avoid a loss when ever he has an open cage. Welcome Alain.

Testing the relationship a bit and establishing his own ground rules he is growing up. I think you can give him some space and work past this with some patience and training either his or yours. Funny how they change both in what they like and who they like as times goes on. You will do fine as I can tell you are learning his language.

I love Fireflies one time they were in such great numbers the woods across from where we were staying in Alabama looked like they were filled with a network of stars.