Greywings

Xtreme great story about Paco, I can just see that one. lol

Both-take the bird to the Vet and try and track down the owner. Who knows how long the bird has been lost & trying to find food. The Vet can determine what the status of the old scaring and injuries may be which may have been from a previous home. Then you make a decision.

Great toy looks like it took some real work and time. Not only can she play with it but she can hide behind it too.:lol:

I think that the distraction method is the best choice with Greys those fast minds will grab a new idea or point of interest. There was a behavioral study done by an American Veterinarian recently that was changing aggressive dog behavior by offering a food reward every time they lunged and attempted a bite. Logically you would think this would only reinforce the biting but instead it changed the aggression into a mannerly more trusting dog. I will try and find the article for you.

Talon I would suggest "Come Fly Away With Me"as a cute idea.

No Amazon at home but where I volunteer there is one who sings "Banana fana bird" and he also sings the Star trek intro- "Laa laa la la la la laaa la la la la la laaa laaa" a fun bird who always tries to step up when I am raking the Aviary.

She is a mechanical genius, they do have that what can I get into trouble with gene prominently displayed sometimes.

My suggestion would be to keep her updated on exactly what you are doing for him and the expenses for everything-food, treats, toys and Veterinary care. Keep a record and take photos as he progresses. How long has this little guy been in her care? How much of his condition is long term and how much is recent? Is he open to leaning how to care properly for this bird? You may be able to determine some of these answers before making a final decision on keeping or returning. You Vet may also be willing to write a letter of his findings and recommended treatment and outcomes. Hope this constructive suggestion may give you a tool to use and a record of his progress.<br><br>Post edited by: Greywings, at: 2010/03/30 16:18

Meet the bird and see if there is a connection first. Ringnecks do get flighty if not handled frequently and this one looks a bit traumatised. I would stop by the Vet on the way home and isolate for at least 30 days. It looks from the outside that she may be fighting a little yeast in the crop or on the skin. There are so many causes of plucking but it does look like she may be able to recover a good many of those feathers with an excellent diet, frequent baths and some understanding of her fears and emotional needs. She just looks fearful in that photo has that ready to make a getaway look.

I would supplement any pellets with fresh foods never any extra vitamins or you risk hyper vitaminization which can cause many health issues.

Nice looking group you have, those Quakers have the biggest personalities.

What a lovely start to a newbies day! A welcome mat with benefits. lol;)<br><br>Post edited by: Greywings, at: 2010/03/30 16:36

My vote is St. Vincents (got cuddles for the baby!)

From observation in the wild I would deduce that the highest bird in the tree is the sentential, on duty to watch for predators and warn the flock of approaching danger.

We have the funniest bad guys!

He is amazing, my heart sank so far down when you first reported his injury results but that little Vree has defied the odds-Great Work on your part and the Veterinary team you found.

Almost! It depends what the comparison is too. More wildflowers-Red Phlox http://rookie.smugmug.com/gallery/11615517_3nGHu#818826983_hH9xE Bluebonnets http://www.photohouston.com/texas-bluebonnets-photos/bluebonnets-pictures-texas.html Pink Evening Primrose-these grow in our backyard. http://www.pbase.com/epronske/image/32815390

Glad you like them we have such a large land area we have everything from borderline tropics, Canyons to high desert, Piney woods and Old stand mixed forests, coastal plains and lots of seashore as well we are fortunate in having something blooming somewhere almost all the time.

native species of Luzon, Banton, Polillo, Marinduque and Catanduanes, in the Philippines. Where does the Fairy Tern nest?

Very nice and difficult to accomplish! Good work.:woohoo:

1-Umbrella Cockatoo= Harry Too 1-Elanora Cockatoo= Fred 1-foster Timneh= Gunner 2-Parakeets = Splitz and Splosh 4-Cockatiels = Pisces, Sushi, Budgi & Loki 2-dogs= Sophie & Zoe 1-foster dog= Roadie 6-cats= Captain, Toots, Phoenix, Tom, Meow Meow, Sorcha & Marx aka Squishy cat<br><br>Post edited by: Greywings, at: 2010/03/26 17:55

Here are some links for those not in Texas http://www.lone-star.net/wildflowers/flowers.htm'>http://www.lone-star.net/wildflowers/flowers.htm http://www.highlandlakes.com/wildflowers/ http://www.lone-star.net/wildflowers/ Hope you enjoy.

Good work with Phoenix panic never helps anything keeping a cool head and taking care of the problem is what is best. I have has to that once at home for a Too and once at the Sanctuary for an Amazon. A little scary but it stops the blood loss.

That sound so adorable, no drafts will bother her in there either. Now can we ask for a photo to assist us forming the mental picture? Please...

It may just still have a little pain there where he injured it, bone bruising takes a long time to heal and many species react to pain by further irritating the affected area. What ever the issue is you are not alone and you are doing everything you can to alleviate his issue. I have a self mutilating Cockatoo that came to me that way and recently have acquired a naked Timneh who only has head feathers. The Too has improved but still must wear a collar and a jacket most of the time.