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I would recommend the electronic cigarette to anyone wanting to quit. I smoked for over 30 years (not in the house for the last 18) and have been "clean" since 11/11/11 with little effort. I will probably quit that some day too, but I'm in no rush.

Call it divine intervention, karma, or fate; it's a wonderful thing.

Thanks for the update, it's sounds like you are doing a great job with him! Don't worry, if he ends up being a she you can just change the name to Jackie.

Wonderful news Morana, thanks for the update and the pictures.

Blow drying your bird will make their skin dry and itchy. That's the last thing you want with a grey since they have a tendancy to be pluckers anyway. If your bird starts chewing on your ears you should quietly remove him from your shoulder. Ignore him for a minute or two to think about it and then let him back on. You may have to repeat it 20 times, but he'll get the idea that it is not allowed.

+1 on that!

He's a doll! That's an english parakeet I believe. My little Charlie is a cross. He talks quite a bit too. His favorite word is pretty. Everything is pretty. He says mixtures of the phrases whatcha doin, come here, gimme a kiss, you're so sweet, peekaboo I see you, good moooooorning, Hi Charlie, Hi Kito, I'm gonna get you, Hi pretty bird, good boy, good girl, etc... Eshana, how about an update? Pics?

He is such a card! LOL!!! Thanks for sharing Dee.

We had a whole house full for Thanksgiving so Kito spent the day in her room with Charlie. I left the wood door open and put the screen door on so she could still feel part of the flock. She certainly loved her portion of the dinner, especially the cranberry! I thought of you all and so wanted to take a picture of her with her beak all full of food but I was soooo busy with 16 guests in my tiny house!

I liked Bobbi Brinker's For the Love of Greys, except for her adamant support of wing clipping.

Thanks Eshana, I can't wait to see pictures of your new little friend.

Whoa scary! Glad to hear everything turned out alright.

I have known a few budgies who loved to be out and about, were easy to get back in their cage, and were very very cuddly. None of those were paired up. They do like toys and different perches. I feed Charlie zupreme pellets and a seed mix and a budgie sized portion of Kito's soft foods. Unfortunately I have not been able to get him hand tame, but he jumps up on the side of the cage and gives me sharp little "kisses" when I come and talk to him. And boy does he talk! He's not shy about it either. English usually only live 8 years because they are so inbred, but American typically live 12. My granny had one that lived to be 21. This is my first budgie Blueberry. Rest in peace little buddy.

Welcome to the forum! I look forward to hearing of your adventures with Buddy and watching him blossum under your care. (Was that a big enough hint that we love pictures?) LOL!

Well I think anyone would have a hard time passing up a free baby. Maybe think about giving a bird in a rescue a happy home too.

Only time will tell Scoop, but it sounds like you are making good decisions and good progress.

Matt please start your own thread with this question and inroduce yourself.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Happy Anniversary! I've loved all the Timmy stories the past year and look forward to many more.

Congratulations Sam! Welcome to you and Grim/Max. I'm no expert either, but I do agree with everything that Tias said. It sounds like that rock is kind of his safety blanket. I look forward to hearing the stories of your bonding process.

Did you ever make the correlation between the scented candles and the sneezing? I would try not using any scented products for a week and see if it goes away.

Here too!!

Kito's absolute favorite is a slice of banana

I have only been able to find the large plastic chains (Fleet Farm) locally.

I'm sorry this has happened Shelly. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.