Kevin

I figured it out finally. Here is Dorian and his buds. They all got a long fine and became quite tame. I will share more of him, but where is the best place to post his pics? Thanks for all your help. I didn't realize that I needed to put the code right into the message. I had been putting it in where it said browse. Anyway, glad it's working. Kevin

I can't believe I did it. YEA!!!!

I thought maybe if I tried posting a pic here it would work. I'm just having no luck getting any pics posted. I 've tried just about everything and all of you have been very helpful, but nothing seems to work. I have gone into paint and reduced the size, I joined photo bucket but when I insert the img info into the correct area and hit submit, nothing happens. I think I am going to give up. I feel bad as I have some really interesting pics that i'd love to share. When i put the image code in, there is no way to upload it. Is there something wrong that I'm doing? I have read several times how to post photos, but it's just not working. here is the code Kevin

trying again...kevin

hope this works. kevin

when I hit submit, nothing happens???? HELP if you can. I've posted before and no problem, this time I'm trying to add a photo from photo bucket and nothing.

How cool is that. Did you choose it because of the book Dorian Gray? I thought it was a great name for an African Grey. We must think alike. I'd love to put a pic of him on here, but have had no luck achieving that. I'm going to keep trying, though. Nice to hear from you, thanks, Kevin

Thank you all for all your advice. I fully believe that he is just going through a molt now. I am still curious about the downy feathers that lay underneath. Are they replaced or are they the original baby feathers and not replaced?

This is a picture of Dorian. I hope it appears.<br><br>Post edited by: Kevin, at: 2010/01/14 12:37

Thank you. I have tried to post a pic. but it doesn't appear. Any suggestions? Thank you.

Hello, my name is Kevin and I am new to this forum. I have read many of the articles on this site and have learned quite a bit. I want to thank you all for all the excellent advice and caring concern you show for your community. A little about me... I am an elem. teacher in Western New York near Rochester. I own a 13 month old cag, a 3 year old parrolet and several canaries and gouldian finches, which I raise as a hobby. I have been enamored with birds my whole life. I am 53 years old and am always learning new things about my birds. Birds have been in my life since I was a young child. I acquired an African Grey when he was 9 weeks old and hand fed him from that time until he was weaned. His name is Dorian Grey and he is a wonderful companion. I'm sure I will have many questions about his development as time goes on and hopefully will be able to contribute to this forum with the knowledge I have acquired over the years of having birds. I will certainly do my best and look forward to being a part of this fine community. Thank you all again. Kevin<br><br>Post edited by: Kevin, at: 2010/01/13 13:40

Hi, I am new to this forum, but have done an excessive amount of reading on it for some time now. I have a question that I have not been able to find an answer to. I have a 13 month old cag who is pulling out his down feathers. They are coming out in abundance. When a cag molts do they pull the feathers out or are they suppose to fall out naturally. He has lost some larger feathers, but they come out when we are playing and are not pulled out. Also, do they replace the downy feathers or are they just baby feathers that are not replaced? Thank you so much for reading this and for your expertise. I have learned so much from all of you and enjoy reading all the excellent articles and advice. I have bought aloe vera juice and have sprayed him down with that to help him with dry skin. I live in western N.Y. and the winters here are harsh and even though the house doesn't seem dry, it's not as moist as it is in the summer months.