Greywings

I volunteer at a Parrot Sanctuary and can vouch for most plucked birds seem to be unconcerned about their appearance. Like us each one is unique in both how they got to the state they are in currently. If you read about Gilbert you will see a very withdrawn bird gradually gaining emotional strength while he is begining to leave his fears beehind him. Some Greys are very resiliant and other may take years making a comeback to being a more "normal" Grey. How much of yourself and your time are you willing to put into building trust and helping one of these plucked and perhaps unhappy birds learn that life can be good and people can be kind and thoughtful? Some of these birds whose feather follicles are not too damaged may even regrow their grey feathers, some may not but all deserve a chance to be loved.

She will know you but may not be so demonstrative due to her injury which must be painful. We will be waiting to hear how both the reunion and the Vet diagnosis goes.

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Tears of both joy and relief here, I love a happy ending. A little coconut water would do her esome good now to replace her electrolytes and other micro-nutrients she lost due to dehydration and stress.

Birds are quiet when sick or injured it is instinct to conserve energy and to avoid predation. She is in pain and having some pain meds like Metacam will help her feel better and reduce the inflammation, good she is still eating and drinking. Very pleased to hear she will be visiting with the Vet. do please let us know the findings. Glad to see you back and reunited! I live with a Grey Whisper too, Great name.

ADORABLE she is soooo cute and so very fortunate to have selected you both.

Very nice so good to get that wonderful update.

Greyt and no exposure to other birds so you avoided health risks as well. Wonderful to hear how well she is doing.

Truly blossoming, what a great transition he is making. Like watching the Sun peek through the clouds after days of grey gloomy drizzle.

My bit Umbie Too loves cardboard boxes, the bigger the better. When he gets a box he finds a way in and gathers his foot toys inside, some times I wrap nuts in side paper, sometimes I add pine cones and whiffle balls. He contructivley chews windows and loves rearranging his new digs and hiding to play peek a boo. A new box is his happy time and worth its weight in entertainment. Make sure there is no sticky tape or sticky labels left on the boxes, brown paper tape is fine.

Only one of mine is fearful of the big blue jolly ball the others either ignore it or play by putting things inside it. Whisper like to practice sounds in there.

I would ask about any medical testing your friends birds have had. It always makes me nervous to expose my birds to others with out a quarantine period. What does your Vet suggest in this type of situation?

Great exercise system you have there, should either keep you fit and young or wear you out early. It's a toss up.

I think what ever happens with your guidance he will enjoy a new start in life.

You can spray mist her to keep the area from being dry and itchy, she will let you know if touching is allowed.

Majid so much better to be patient and not loose both you hard earned money and a bird that may break your heart if sick.

That storm has now been upgraded to an EF5 the strongest of Tornadic storms and this one is now a record holder being 2.6 miles wide.

We will just have to wait for those pictures then, hurry up girl. Now you are getting material for a children's book with those Macaws showing that being different will not stop you from being smart, clever and fun even if you are bald. The illustrations should be a treat.

I suggest ignoring him for now, they don't like being left out of the action or interaction. What ever started this behavior is being reinforced with every bite. Avoiding the bite is the best suggestion I can give , that will help devalue the bite as he is getting no reaction with out your cooperation. Go slowly and work on building trust again he has lost yours for now but that can be restored just give him a hello on the way by and do not even ask for a step up until he asks.

Hope all goes better than expected and Dayo will be fun to watch when figuring out those skylights. Stay hydrated!

Who knew Gus would be the game official calling for security when needed to avoid injury.

Talented list maker is Biscotti.

very cool, they like Loquats too so you may have to go back again. I can just visualize Macaws hiding behind a plant-funny thought.

Love her outlook on life, fun timing too.

She is channeling a previous life on the seven seas, wonder if she knew you then?