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Better the rant than the beak of doom.

That is excellent advice and those red palm oils also contain beta carotene's and some bioflavinoids. Results of blood work would be most interesting, kudos to you for considering that idea.

What fun, now you know he can do it!

Interesting link have not seen that before, thank you. I am still concerned about the beef being a daily diet (not natural for them) as Greys like us humans share that susceptibility to the wrong type of fatty acids and cholesterol in the diet leading to clogged vessels and heart disease.

keyboards & television remotes, if the birds don't get them then the dogs or cats do.

They do dig up roots and forage on grasses and other vegetable matter. African grey parrots travel and forage in groups. Part of the African grey flock forages in trees while the rest feed on the ground below. Ground-foraging increases a bird’s vulnerability to predators. With a split flock, the African greys in the treetops act as sentinels, warning of any approaching danger. At the slightest provocation, the flock flies away. African grey parrots feed on a variety of food sources in the wild, and they’re creative at finding those opportunities. African greys often seek out elephant herds because of the food opportunities they provide. The weight of these huge mammals creates depressions in the ground that fill with water, and the parrots feed on the calcium-rich grasses that grow in these micro-mini swamps. http://www.birdchannel.com/bird-magazines/bird-talk/march-2007/teaser-wild-at-home.aspx http://www.google.com/imgres?client=firefox-a&hs=WP&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1024&bih=605&tbm=isch&tbnid=NMLXRMYSuq2eOM:&imgrefurl=http://www.youtube.com/all_comments%3Fv%3DQnnOx178Z64&docid=7G_GkYP76r5CuM&itg=1&imgurl=http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/QnnOx178Z64/mqdefault.jpg&w=320&h=180&ei=p4-bUYi5B4OVygHE7IDQDA&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:21,s:0,i:156&iact=rc&dur=259&page=2&tbnh=144&tbnw=241&start=12&ndsp=15&tx=185&ty=75

Humans-no wonder we choose to live with Grey parrots. Smokey Joe had to comment when I was feeding Fred the SC2 his breakfast this morning "Awsome" said with feeling. Funny bird he had already dug into his bowl.

My sister and her family all live in the OKC area so I watched with trepidation last night on the Tropical Weather Blog. Eeerie watching that storm curl into the tornadic hook and knowing there is no way to help those in the path at that time. When you see that debris ball form on radar you know it is devastating. My heart goes out to all those in the storms path and to those who are dealing with the rescue and recovery. Very happy you are safe Jeff!

I like the first thing in the morning head scratching moments, sweet and still relaxed from sleep time.

Interesting but studies have shown that they eat more plant material then meat in the wild re-Wild African Grey Parrots feed chiefly on seeds, palm nuts, fruits, and leaves. They have also been observed supplementing their vegetarian diet with protein rich snails. In captivity, it is important to keep them on a varied diet to ensure optimal health and prevent boredom. You can for instance feed your bird a parrot seed mix combined with fresh fruits, vegetables and leaves. Occasional protein rich servings are beneficial but it doesn’t have to be snails, boiled egg whites will work just as well. http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/africangrey/ Many people still loose their lives to both bacterial and parasite driven dirreah even in locations with out much in the way of industrialization or protien rich foods. Diet: Climbing up a tree from branch to branch, instead of flying, the African grey collects seeds, nuts, fruit, and berries. These vegetarians are especially fond of eating the outer layer of the oil palm nut as well as the red berries from the Cola tragacantha.They have also developed a taste for grain and can do a great deal of damage to the maize crops planted in western Africa. http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/kids/species-profiles/african-grey-parrot I have no issues with a raw diet but the meat part is more a Predators requirement than a Greys natural inclination towards bark, Flowers, Shoots & leaves, Roots, Fruit, Nuts, yes Grains whan near farm fields, fungi on occasion a bit of meat or insects not a routine addtion of protien from an animal source. Glad you are well hope your birds and you remain so.

You never know what is next, every day is a new adventure. Hoping you heal quickly both your skin and your feelings.

Just normal Parrot Beak growth, they usually wear them down just fine on their own with out trimming, depends on your bird and it's personal habits.

Platforms for inside the cage are available and might give her a secure place to perch if she remain off balance. Do let us know how she is doing. Cage Corner Shelf 12" x 17"

Slow down, you are working on a hurried time line trying to force acceptance to step up with gloves is only delaying any progress. With Greys and with some people moving slowly and building trust is what it is all about. If he is not ready to step up on his own please do not force him it will make for more bites and less trust. You have to win him over by allowing him to feel he has some choice not having to respond with a bite. Take your time, build trust and work on your relationship with him. Go look for Gilberts story and you can see the results of working on your birds time rather than on a goal you have set. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?192443-Gilbert-is-home&p=285166#post285166

They say to offer choices to your bird. Say, "Do you want a Brazil nut or a pine nut?" Maybe the bird will learn to say "pine nut." Ha Ha. My RFM flew to me the other day and said, "I want to go outside or bye bye." She learned how to use the dang conjunction correctly and proved she knew that "bye bye" and "outside" are very similar if not synonyms. My Scarlet says, "I just want up" in a pitiful voice like a kid would. I just wanna nut. I just wanna go outside. The other day the RFM flew to me and said, "I love bite. I just wanna bite." Sometimes our birds just out think us.

Excellent article and hope your baby is avoiding any infections.

Male hormones-they have that urge to fix things and they both mean the best I think just words get in the way. All for Greys and Greys for us, we can agree that none of us want anything but the best for this bird. Wild caught or just scared and has baggage either one can be worked with and a happy bird is the goal in the end we each have to forge our own path and some times we have to make those decisions for these feathered lives. So think things through, read all the advice offered calmly and then just talk to your bird. Sounds silly but I think it may help you with any decisions you may make, after all his life is in your hands.

Good idea that will clear your mind and cover any worries.

Answering his own questions already.

Relieved for you both.

We all will be waiting for the Vet visit results, let us know how she does.

Welcome to you both, an adventure ahead.

Then think of some other outlet for your reaction and practice walking away, maybe turn up the music or leave the room. I know you can retrain your self to keep your Grey guy safe.

Just get comfortable and let all that confusion out, Oh wait my bird is calling.