Greywings

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9 December 2013 Last updated at 06:41 ET Share this page Share Facebook Twitter Robin takes up residence in Grantown on Spey shop The robin has a bath in the flower shop and is also given food Continue reading the main story Related Stories Robin rocks up at superstore cafe Robin makes shop shelves new home Watch Shoplifting seagull caught on camera Watch A robin has taken up residence in a festive tree decoration in a village flower shop. The bird first appeared at the front door of the Flower Box in Grantown on Spey two weeks ago. Maria Norman, who owns the shop, said it started following her in each morning and would stay until she let it out in the afternoon. However, the robin now stays in the shop all day and night rather than fly out the open door. Ms Norman said: "He had been flying about outside and then started following me inside each morning. "He would start to get agitated around half past three and I would open the door for him and he'd fly away. "But now he doesn't fly out and stays in the shop and sings to the customers." She added: "He has everything he needs in the shop - a tree, a bath and food." The Grantown on Spey robin has been nicknamed Batman The bird has been nicknamed Batman. Birds have previously been regular visitors to shops, usually in search of food. A robin sought shelter at an Aberdeen Co-operative during snowy weather in November 2010 and January the following year. Customers at a supermarket cafe in Inverness took a shine to a robin that flew to and from tables in the run-up to Christmas in 2011. People visiting the Tesco Extra store fed the bird crumbs. In 2007, a seagull turned shoplifter by wandering into a shop and helping itself to crisps. The bird walked into the RS McColl newsagents in Aberdeen when the door was open and made off with cheese Doritos. The seagull, nicknamed Sam, became so popular that locals started paying for his crisps.

That made me cry, such joy with her life! It may not be the cage size but the activity and the fellowship she is thriving on. After all those Cajuns are boisterous party animals.

I think she may have been on Too overload, "too"much excitement and "too" close to having to decide weather to protect your hubby or love on you. Bites can arise from this type of excitement and Too's thrive on all the drama, original drama queens. Enjoy your enforces ice day and yes you know you live in Texas when you go from the 80's here in Houston to a high of 40 wet degrees this morning and temps falling through out the day. They say variety is the spice of life. I do remember those Dallas area ice storms from the 70's.

We try so hard to do every thing within our power to please them and make everything safe. As a result they can still find a way to get hurt, destroy or live in fear of our hard won gifts.

What joy she is bringing to your visit and the family Christmas celebrations! I love the Cajun lingo there is something so funny about a Grey bird Swamp bird.

Those are all healthy foods I do want to make certain she gets plenty of fresh veggies to go with it. You might consider adding some powdered Alfalfa or dried Kale leaves, Carrots or Sweet potato mash.

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Many of these places do just that, help her research into which ones screen or make folks volunteer before adopting.

Inara is right they will find their way to you, if it is meant to be they will come.

Out of place and out of his time on Earth.

Contact the local bird club and they often have people who are knowledgeable and willing to step up and help. There also may be accredited Sanctuary or Parrot Rescues in the state. Here is what I found to investigate. Massachusetts Bird Rescue Groups bird.rescueshelter.com/Massachusetts‎ "Click here now to view all Massachusetts Bird Rescue Groups and Bird Shelters." ― ♥ RESCUE SHELTER NETWORK ♥ ۬. Bird and Parrot Rescues - ParrotClubs.com http://www.parrotclubs.com/rescue.html‎ Bird Rescues that we feel ParrotClubs.com readers should consider donating to. ... displaced Animals locally ( Massachusetts) and Nationally by featuring pets ...

It is so cool to watch a big Too like an Umbie or a Molluccan zoom through the house and pull in the wings as they pass through a doorway. Of course if you have crown molding or wooden furniture it may become "personalized". When Harry Too is loose we have to supervise him closely to avoid injury to furniture, walls and the other birds who must remain "indoors when he is loose. Loud, loving, clever and busy=Cockatoos. Here is Fred fred the innocent Elanora Too (yes he keeps his suit on to avid self destruction) http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/Firefly_mom/P1000723m.jpg Here is Harry Too in flight duck Murfchck- http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa264/Firefly_mom/HarryFlies1.jpg As I volunteer for a Sanctuary I have to control my MBS as I get the phone calls for surrenders frequently, everything from finches to Macaws, sad to hear all the stories.

Helpful folks who want only the best for their Grey companions and are willing to share that knowledge, love and support with all who ask.

You can make much of your own food for Romeo there are many great recipe ideas on this part of the forum so look back on some older entries for ideas. Bake a sweet potato, squash or beets and chop or mash to add some great nutrients to his diet. Cook some grains like Amaranth, Quinoa, Bulgar, Oats, Beans, Lentils and flavor with some Ginger or Cinnamon and add some chopped kale or other dark leafy greens , shredded carrots or Coconut at the end of cooking time. Allow to cool then feed and freeze the rest in portions ready to thaw and feed, most birds love a warm food. Here is an easy idea to try. Grain Bake for parrots At least in my flock. Sachi gave it a resounding no thank you and proceeded to fling it to the walls and managed to hit my eye. The 3 others had very... Started by lovethatgrey, 10-26-2013 05:36 PM

Relieved for you and bird.

Dan is right if those are Primary flight feather the big danger is breaking the wing bones when attempting to remove which is why a Vet would use sedation (another danger). Just protect him by using a wide perches and shelf like landing spots for him to rest on. Encouraging wing flapping to build muscle and feeding less fruit more dark colored veggies. Kale, peppers, carrots, yams and he can have some Tuna or Salmon and egg for the added protein and calcium. Talon suggested a towel or other padding inside the cage and that will help soften his landing and is easy to wash & replace. Patience and time will eventually even the feathers out as long as he has full wing bones.

If Gilda had been in your home back then she would not have had all that baggage to work though, unpack and discard. She would also have had you trained perfectly by now.

Fresh peppers can be a very high source of beta carotene, you can also give him a little treat cup with carrot juice. You can run some spinach through a blender or a food chopper and add to other foods like a scrambled egg.

It is so wonderful to find someone with the same "saving graces" a new resource with experience and compassion. You can use untreated pine or oak planks as perches, cut to fit and use your scres and washers to secure. You can even cut a triangular piece for corners. I find that birds who have a little challenge getting around enjoy a corner perch for stability and comfort. Cheap and easily replaced after those good chew sessions.

Her story just gets sweeter every post. Thank you for sharing this journey.

Agreed I would not have been able to leave her either, I think those unscrupulous people count on that part of our psyche. Wishing you the best and glad Gus has a friend. They do make us eat our words don't they?

Congratulations on welcoming Delilah into your lives.

Great advice so far, just work on building trust and not making him do anything before he shows a willingness to engage. Do make certain he cannot chew on that light string as electric shock can kill or maim. I also adopted and Grey in her early 20's, my first Grey Pookie, she came with the name. Also a nervous plucker belly, legs & neck. She still does a little neck pluck when nervous but she now leaves that belly and those legs alone. Real Sun light, fresh food and frequent spray mistings have all helped her. Offering many things for her to do and as much freedom as my days allow contribute to her mental health. Glad you have music to share with Georgie and he may tell you eventually what his original name may have been. Keep up the patience and just roll with him as he blossoms showing you who he really can be.