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I agree with Dave, I run both a humidifier and a purifier in the bird room, just in different ends of the room. I know both are working as the humidifier makes it feel like a jungle, and the purifier requires a good cleaning of the filters once a week. The amount of dust and dander that washes out of it is incredible, plus I still get some dander on the my furniture, I can't imagine what it'd be like without it!

Paco falls asleep on me while I am on the couch as well. God help me if I fall asleep too, I either wake up to him peering at me with his beak pressed against my nose, or he nips my nose to wake me up. I don't worry about squishing him, I can't flip around on the couch at all, and I'm one of those people who can slide out of my bed in the morning and not need to make it! I don't sleep, I die I think.

skmunson, my parrot is almost a year old and I'm really noticing a change in his attitude as well. I've taken a few bites lately as well and have noticed more aggression lately too. I hope it's a phase too, it's hard to go in with a braced state-of-being preparing for a big chomp on the hands! I've really backed off, and am trying to respect his independence.

Not everyone has luck getting their birds to accept being on their backs. Actually, from what I've seen on here, this is actually quite unnatural behaviour for AG's, so many will not tolerate it. I have an 11 month old CAG, I tried to get him to accept going on his back, but he hated it, and I felt that it was just going to damage our relationship if I continued to push it, so I gave up... Perhaps some others will have better suggestions for you, but I think that its fewer AG's that do this than those who refuse. Not worth losing my thumb over, and unfortunately, they aren't as pliable and easy going as what you are currently experiencing at a year. However you try to teach it, just please be sensitive to your bird, and respect it's reaction. As far as the regurgitation, it isn't as nasty as humans. This is a very strong sign of "love" from your bird, where they are offering you some food that they are holding in their crops. Mine started to do this at about 5 months, but I didn't recognize it for what it was, I thought he trying to dance, and foolishly kept dancing with him until he mastered the art and was able to actually bring food up for me. Now I recognize what he's doing when he is bouncing and swinging his head and neck, different from the normal "parrot bob" that I see. This is inappropriate behaviour, so I simply tell him that I love him, and then walk away.

Oh Spock, I'm so glad you aren't teaching Paco any of your tricks yet! I'm always so happy that he looks forward to going to bed when I say "Night-Night". I don't know if I could keep up with you!

Parrot at Play, Get in or Get Lost, Just Be Quick About it!

Spock, glad to hear you are keeping everyone aware of their surroundings in case The Borg (cats) should show up! Jay and Maggie will be more prepared to battle their feline appeal as long as you can keep them occupied enough to ever question their avian devotion! Keep up the good work.

Welcome to Grey Forums, it's nice to have you join the family! You have just entered what I can only describe as the most helpful, useful resource I can even imagine for AG owners. Make sure you do a better job of posting pictures than I do... Don't be afraid to ask any questions, sometimes the most silly question (in your mind) end up being a very important point that nobody has asked before. I can only imagine the excitement you must be feeling! Congratulations.

Hannah, glad you got the birds out safe and sound. I had a similar experience with boiled eggs, the water boiled dry, what a stench! Luckily it was before I had birds. Janet, I don't know how you remember who posted what and where, but you are truly amazing! I can't remember what I posted!

No hard feelings from me Journeyman, I can't speak for the whole gang on here, but they are pretty incredible people, so I think you will be ok. I'm really sorry, Cosmo sounds amazing, but I'm at a loss, admittedly, I'm usless at anything that involves tools, bolts, etc.... I don't know what else to suggest, but I'm glad that Paul is still trying to help you out. Is there any kind of non-toxic sealant that you could put on the screws that would dry and become immovable? I'm thinking of the clear nail polish trick that I use on the screws on my glasses that work their way out...

Sorry Paul, but I love that Murphy started to nip you when he was ready to get home. Paco does the same to me, and well, misery does love company. I always know when Paco has had enough of the "great outdoors" and wants to get back into the comfortable house! Great pics, but yes, you obviously are a man of stong substance, I'd struggle with taking any of the three out, never mind all at the same time!

Awww poor Buddy! I feel so badly for him. It reminds me of what my Grandmother used to say, "Life is half and half, half good, half bad, it's just to bad you can't decide when one is going to kick in". It sounds as though Buddy used up his bad half quickly, so that is why he landed in a great cage with Jay, Maggie and flock! I think the good half has already made up for the bad half, but we all carry baggage from our past. He's a very pretty bird!

Welcome back Bernie! I'm looking forward to some new and funny posts from you!

Wow! Looks as though he had a great time!

Unfortunately I hadn't had an opportunity to meet her myself. It was one of those "I must do" that I didn't have the opportunity to do in time. Yes, she was in my area, I have been following her in the paper for some time as she was quite a local celebrity and lead me to have a better awareness of local avian services. In that sense, she created a legacy that Paco, my AG is now able to enjoy.

Whoo-hoo! How exciting... Fingers crossed, I'll be looking forward to other stories that give me a good gut-laugh!

Thanks, I'd be interested in reading about Buddy. The reason that I asked, is I have a friend who has a Grey that was exposed to drugs and different smoke. The Grey was healthy and normal, but the "spouse" of the original owner actually blew smoke right at the bird to get it stoned. Heartbreaking... Anyway, that little Grey is now is with my friend, very loved, but also handicapped, mentally and physically. She doesn't make a sound around people, although she is very loving, but when she is outside in the aviary, she will sing entire songs, word for word... Her favourite is "Take me out to the Ball Game".

Oops! I got off topic, seems to happen to me a lot lately. Anyway, Lynn, great duck from Alfie, she is so sweet! Plus I love to hear the fantastic accents when videos are posted. One of these days you all might hear me utter the famous "a-boot" when an American would say about...

Janet, I'm sorry, but you have been hating on that crow sound ever since late last summer... So, now that the weather is getting nice, I have to confess, I'm really looking forward to sweet little Ana Grey letting out some loud CAWS again this season. I'm sorry, but the fact that you hate it so much makes it that much funnier to me! LOL! LOL!!! Come on Ana Grey, don't you dissapoint Uncle Ryan! Hahahahahaha!

It sounds fantastic! I'd love to visit, but I can't get Paco across the border, especially with the new immigration laws in Arizona! Neither of us could get in now! LOL! Where did Buddy learn to say, "Wanna get some crack"? I'm assuming he's a rescue, which is very sad, but to imagine him saying this amonst the fervour that is your birdy home to a new visitor, very funny!

You'd be surprised. When I first brought Paco home I was in my room folding laundry and I heard a very clear "Hello" in a woman's voice. I heard it again the next week, then nothing, for months, and then he started recallibrating and now does his "Hello" a little more like me. He was only 3 months the first time I heard it.

I agree, you have to try to hide your reaction if they curse, otherwise you will be hearing it alot, and when you don't want to. It can be an issue if anything ever caused them to need to be rehomed, a lot of potential owners may have more than 2nd thoughts if the bird sounds like... Me! I'm proud to say my parrot has only heard me curse once, I stubbed my toe and stubbed it badly. I cursed all Holy Hell, and with every word I know. I turned around to a cocked head which was happily listening to all the new exciting sounds I was making. Luckily he was so young at the time I think I got away with it, but I'm really conscious of it. I like hearing what your parrots say to you guys though, it's like being the metaphorical "fly on the wall" in someone elses home!

Yes, he is a great looking bird. Paco too started the wolf whistle as his first mimic, and it is still his favourite. He has so many versions of it now, depending on his mood. Confident and loud, pathetic and sad, inquisitive... It's amazing how well he does it, and it starts the moment he uses his ESP to know that I've just opened my eyelids. If I'm up a 5, so is he, and the whistle starts, if I sleep until 10, so will he, but the moment I wake up, whit woo!

I had posted about Loretta the yellow-naped Amazon who was "Abbotsford's Oldest Pet" with documented vet records of 65 years. Loretta resided at a local feed store for years, but she has now passed away. Here is a link to the article on her passing, I had also included a link that gave information about Loretta, she was certainly a famous bird in my area... She is already very missed. http://www.theprovince.com/Loretta+gone+bell+still+ringing/2992941/story.html Ryan

Rick, I'm sorry that you feel as though the site may have clicks. I feel as though it isn't "clicky" as much as like Talon says, more experienced owners/breeders may put comment forward, and then also those who are more outspoken also post, I fall into the latter group, inexperienced, but a big mouth, however, like Jill has expressed, my intentions are good, and I'm only trying to help the AG and owner. Sometimes terse answers are given due to a short amount of available time to post more, others due to a lack of typing skills (some users aren't touch typists) and it takes them a long time to be able to type answers, and then there is also sometimes a language barrier, not everyone on here has English as their mother tongue. In any event, I must admit that when I read your initial post, I did not understand what your problem was. I didn't realize that the parrot was able to unscrew the hinges, that is amazingly smart! Nor was I really clear on the parrot being able to open those locks, or what these locks looked like. I think you have now received some good suggestions from others who have similar problems, all I am able to offer is that I purchased a King Cage and am very happy with the locks that they provided with the cage. The door latches on all the doors are round balls that I am able to screw more tightly or loosen to allow me decide how "secure" the cage is. If I screw the balls as tightly as they can go, then the locks will not open, as I loosen the screw the doors become more easy to open. I don't know if a new cage is in your budget, after feeding, providing toys, and other enrichments to my birds life, I'm broke, but perhaps this is a route you may want to consider... Good luck!