Greywings

Good heads up appreciate it, we are too dry here in Texas right now but fleas are the issue due to the drought, poor dogs.

The largest cage you can afford is the best choice. Don't let him on top of the cage unless you are there or provide padding around the cage so if he jumps his landing will be safe and soft. If you want another bird it is not a good idea to share the cage. Each bird needs his or her own area as they cannot get away from each other if there is a squabble and a serious injury or death can be the result. Seperate caging and if you do get another bird it need not even be of the same species just another active sound making companion like a Cockatiel can help entertain and provide some company if you feel the need.

Ravens console each other after fights May 18, 2010 by Lin Edwards Enlarge Raven (Corvus corax). Image: Franco Atirador, via Wikipedia. (PhysOrg.com) -- A new study investigating the behavior of ravens has found strong evidence that after conflicts bystanders appear to console and relieve the distress of victims with whom they have a relationship, and that victims are likely to seek affiliations with bystanders. The results suggest ravens may be sensitive to the emotions of others. Many species of birds fight aggressively from time to time over resources, to assert dominance, and so on, but such conflicts can waste valuable energy, cause injuries, and damage relationships that are usually mutually beneficial. One way of reducing the cost of conflicts is through reconciliation and through consoling victims, but until relatively recently such behaviors were thought to be unique to humans. The researchers, Orlaith N. Fraser of the University of Vienna and Thomas Bugnyar of the Konrad Lorenz Research Station in Grünau, Austria, decided to study ravens to see if they exhibited what the scientists call “affiliation behaviors.” Previous studies of rooks have shown that pair-bonded birds do show such behaviors, so the researchers chose ravens to see if the same kinds of behaviors occurred in birds that were not paired, because ravens live up to ten years in socially complex flocks before pairing off. The subject of the study was a social group of 13 hand-reared young ravens, some of which were related. The flock was kept in an aviary and observed over a period of two years. As in wild flocks of ravens the birds showed a variety of forms of aggression, and the scientists watched for signs of affiliation after conflicts, such as preening, contact sitting, and touching each other, and for renewed aggression. They kept records of the timing and severity of the 152 fights observed, and noted which birds were the aggressors, victims and bystanders. They also noted any affiliations formed after the conflict and whether the victim solicited an affiliation or it was offered by a related or unrelated bystander. A statistical analysis of the observations showed the affiliations were randomly timed and did not appear to be a deliberate attempt to reduce the tension. Victims soliciting affiliations were at greater risk of renewed aggression by their attacker immediately after conflict, but if they solicited affiliations from other members of the flock renewed aggression was less likely to occur. The researchers also found that victims did not attack other birds, so there was little risk involved in approaching them, and many members of the flock offered affiliation spontaneously, especially if they were related or regularly spent a lot of time together. Surprisingly, unsolicited affiliations did not reduce the likelihood of renewed aggression. The authors of the paper, published online by PLoS One, speculate about whether their observations indicate the birds were showing empathy or consoling the victims. Fraser said there may be some self-interest in the birds' actions because if a bird consoles a victim, it may be consoled in turn when it has been attacked. Fraser also said it is interesting to observe such behaviors in animals other than chimpanzees and said “it seems to be more ingrained in evolutionary history” than previously thought. More information: Fraser ON, Bugnyar T (2010) Do Ravens Show Consolation? Responses to Distressed Others. PLoS ONE 5(5): e10605. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0010605 © 2010 PhysOrg.com

Go slow and allow Pazuzu to set the pace. Let him decide when he is ready to interact and getting brave enough to explore his new world. Don't rush him into stepping up or leaving his safety zone you need time to build trust and that can last a lifetime once you have it.

Somebody that bird lived with let the baby cry too long and too often and now it is preserved in utube history forever.

Poor little dude, Quakers are such big birds in a little green suit. You did good saving his little self and if you try chopping those veggies very fine and mixing them into the rest of his food he cannot help but get a taste. I see no photos either.POUT

Looking forward to meeting Brutis and hearing more about him.

So glad you in good form Nerbie.

Witness and tattle I love it!

Have a very Happy Hatchday Jasper!!

I thought you might find this interesting. Sherlock the vulture, man's new best friend May 16, 2010 by Marie Camiere Enlarge Bird trainer German Alonso shows off Sherlock, a Turkey vulture currently being trained to detect human remains, at Walsrode's Bird Park. The vulture, usually able to detect decaying flesh at an altitude of 1.000 meters, is being trained to find the bodies of missing persons in wooded areas, or difficult terrain. With a face like a turkey, a blood-red head, big beady eyes and large curved beak, Sherlock the vulture is no oil painting. But police in Germany are hoping the bird could be the latest, low-tech weapon in their armoury: they want to harness Sherlock's incredible sense of smell to locate the dead bodies that sniffer dogs can't reach. They want to attach global positioning system (GPS) tracking devices to Sherlock and get him to find the corpses of people who have disappeared in remote areas. "It was a colleague of mine who got the idea from watching a nature programme," policeman Rainer Herrmann told AFP. "If it works, time could be saved when looking for dead bodies because the birds can cover a much vaster area than sniffer dogs or humans." Birds generally rely mostly on sight to locate their supper. But vultures like Sherlock have a keen sense of smell and are able to detect the scent of rotting flesh from 1,000 metres (3,000 feet) up in the air. He can even find remains in woodland or in thick undergrowth. And unlike sniffer dogs, who need regular breaks, Sherlock is indefatigable and can cover vast tracts of land. He is being readied for his new mission at Walsrode south of Hamburg, the largest bird park in the world with 650 different species from all corners and every different habitat of the globe spread over 24 hectares (60 acres). The bird, whose is more at home soaring over South America's Andes or the Atacama Desert than northern Germany's Lueneburg Heath, is being taught by trainer German Alonso to love the putrid smell of dead human flesh. Every day Alonso puts pieces of meat in small cups, on top of a strip of cloth -- provided by the police -- that has been used to cover a corpse. Sherlock's mission is to locate these tasty morsels. If time allows, Sherlock is persuaded to perform this feat as part of the park's daily shows to its many visitors. "Sherlock has become pretty well known in Germany. He has been in lots of television programmes and newspaper articles," Alonso says. "Sherlock now has a rough idea of what he has to do." But the project still has some way to go. Alonso says that it won't become reality until there is a whole squadron of trained vultures with Sherlock in charge ready to take to the skies as a team. "But it's hard to get birds, particularly tame, young ones," he said. Turkey Vultures like Sherlock, also known as Turkey Buzzards, are rare in captivity. And they have to be tame in order to be trained so they have to be raised from chicks. "What we need now to make progress is a group working together as a team," he said. "If we had a trio, led by Sherlock, then we could attempt more ambitious stuff," he added. © 2010 AFP

After the cleaning and drying regime you can try wrapping the rope with Vet Wrap to seal it and prevent frayed ends entangling your bird. It is a cheap way to extend the life of a toy and it is often used to make PVC perches less slippery.

This will be like a learn by picture project, good work so far.

Make certain that oven does not have any Teflon type material in it. Yes I would also suggest turning it on with windows open and vent fans on for an hour or more before your fist use to burn off any residual chemicals from manufacturing and cleaning prior to selling and installing.

We have three of them at the Sanctuary and I find them to be a little quieter and more reserved with the other Amazons then most of the other species. Beautiful birds and under-appreciated in the the world of pet birds I think. Thank you for highlighting them.

My CAG Pookie is also a Red Factor it is sometime called Mosiac pattern your Grey is almost a ring neck how cool. Like the others have said your bird needs to feel at home and secure. Your first feww days she/he was in the honeymoon time with you now this little one needs to feel setteled in before you do too much away from the cage she feels the security of her place. Step her up when she is ready and do not push her to do it if she is not willing. Let her step right back onto or into her cage so she knows you won't always remove her from it. Give her little treats and talk to her/ him often to help build this relationship into something really solid. Give her the time to feel she is part of the family-your flock. From all the birds I have fostered and worked with the Grey seem to take the longest to belong to the new digs.

I think our passion for these wondefulr birds has spilled over into our way of responding to each other. Perhaps we can agree that we all want what is best for the birds involved and are hoping for the best outcome for them. Educating those that require some illumination is part of my mantra and I know that I do not have all the answers but that is one of the many reasons I am here. We each have our own strengths and experiences and tolerance levels and I respect that in all of you. I know we can get past this little dispute and all play nicely again without worry. The problem with the written word is that you miss any nuances and some times the entire gist of the thing with out voice tone and facial exspression so it is easy to misunderstand some times or take things perhaps more harshly than they were intended.

Nice appetite perhaps now he will leanr to wash that dish. If you like geeky try finding the Firefly series, excellent dialogue and they had respect for physics in space. "Firefly" (2002) Series overview and information on the production, cast, and crew. Full cast and crew - 14 Episodes - Memorable quotes - Trivia www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/ - Cached - Similar "Burn the land and boil the sea you can't take the sky from me."

I have a friend who does rescue and rehab and has two Greys and one Ekkie who she has been working with that have either no feet at all or badly healed legs. If you wish to email me privately I can get you in touch with her for some helpful ideas. She also has two Greys from the same breeder who have been fighting sinus infections (long term) that were not treated before she got them and it has been a really tough time for them and her.

Each bird is unique and each new home provides a different challenge for them. From what you have told us he has lacked interaction with his humans and you should be able to overcome that with gradual little steps. Fiirst congratulations for considering bringing this guy into your home. I volunteer at a sanctuary and we see birds coming form many different situations and backgrounds so believe me when I tell you these guys are more adaptable than we often give them credit for. We took in a completely freaked out Timneh that was a wild caught individual who came to us due to his panic when approached by humans, now a year later he request head scratches and no longer fears us. Allowing him the choice of being out or in is a wonderful thing to offer him though it may take days or weeks to see him emerge from his safety zone (his cage). This is his domain and should be respected. I suggest spending time talking softly, singing, reading book or playing music if you have an instrument. Try to avoid eye contact and move slowly, offer a little treat even if you just leave it in the cage bars, just no pressure to be handled. We are all here to help if you take him on and yes there are Greys that spend their entire lives caged and see happy. Let us know what you decide either way.

http://www.avianweb.com/eclectusspecies.html link to a comparison of information on the different subspecies of Eclectus. I think that the Vosmaeri Parrot averages 15 inches in length making it the largest of the Ekkies.Maybe that is what you have but the light is low in your vid maybe this will help you make the determination as to his subspecies.

Happy happy too you! enjoy your day and take pride in surviving another year!

And when Tango is finished she eats the cup-recycling "Too" style.

They are survivors, let us know how he or she does.

That is what I do it gives some of them some thing to shred and it makes for less grate scrubbing as well. I often layer newspaper and just remove the soiled layers as they day progresses.