Mort's Dad

Yes Chezron, made it with my daughter for Mort's Xmas. Not very technical but no metal bits to be swallowed! He stands in it and pulls it (sometimes) but just getting used to a gentle roll in it. It is especially good for pushing off a table though (airbags fitted for the next version) }:>

Hope it is as special as it was for me when you finally get your Grey. I use "F10" disinfectant (recommended by a vet ... although I had read quite a bit about it before) which seems to work on everything pretty well. I usually hang them to dry naturally but have to be careful as some of the colour runs off of some of the wooden toys a bit but other than that no problems. Have fun :>)

Awesome ... sounds like he chose you :-) I didn't understand when people said that you would just know when the parrot was for you until Mort chose me! It's great that a 15 yr old accepted you so quick after a problem with the previous owner - hope he likes meeting the rest of the flock.

He couldn't find a traffic cone either so decided to borrow the hat from my sister's rats (seriously!). Seemed quite content to sit with it on while he observed what everyone else was doing.

Actually a remodel of a 2010 coconut. Mort plans to pimp it with some big rims, chrome tailpipe and a bangin' sound system ...

You can sit in it, pull it along or push it off the table ... what more could you ask for in a vehicle

Nuff said :eek:

Welcome Polly ... Mort is very interested in the picture of the pretty parrot!

Excellent responses from all ... very much appreciated. Even though he is sometimes reluctant to come off of my shoulder from time to time (and likes to land there uninvited every so often!) I still feel comfortable both physically and with the 'relationship'. While I do respect the academic/behavioral authors, the real-life perspectives from the thread (kudos to Buffy for 'outing' her self ) are exactly why I joined the forum. I like to think I am pretty good at taking in a lot of info and sifting it for value and perspective - the responses have been invaluable in that. In short I plan (yes it's another plan!) is to allow Mort shoulder privileges but monitor his attitude and behavior ... he is a very cuddle bird and likes to plan his head into my neck (particularly good for head rubbing if I haven't shaved apparently) and I wouldn't want to lose that link. I think I will work on getting him to step down from my shoulder even if it is just for a couple of minutes so that he (hopefully) gets that his human perch is not a right! Again thanks for the views and have a good Xmas - hope you and the birds get nice things from Santa

Thanks for all the advice folks - have signed Mort up with Golden valley ... just have to get his credit card off of him now :-)

Hi, Had Mort at the vet for his initial checkup and discussed it with her. On her suggestion I think I am also going to try switching to Harrison's and see how he does on it. Reading the Harrison's literature they say it is not recommended to "suppliment" with vitamins etc but then go on to talk about supplimenting with veggies etc (not best use of language IMHO). So in answer to your question they are suggesting 90% Harrison's and 10% "certified organic vegetables and fruits in small quantities ..." I had an interesting chat re avian lighting and how this affects vitamin take up etc (amongst other things!) so have already ordered up a light :-) Hope that helps

Hi, hope this is the right place to post this question. Mort came with a months insurance through ExoticDirect and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on alternative providers in the UK for me to check the annual cover against. I have had a look about on google but unless he is a dog or cat (pretty sure he isn't) or wants to drive a car (pretty sure he isn't getting to try) or owns a house (open to debate at the moment) the choices are limited. I can only seem to come up with E&L and ExoticDirect. Anyone in the UK have any recommendations? Thanks

Can anyone see a picture in my post info (bit below the green dots) ... put one on my profile but doesn't show up (at least to me!)

Scotland not any warmer at the moment ( Very good looking bird ... Mort was very impressed at the video - he is only 17 weeks so wee bit early for such skills!

Yup that is his true weight (in grams) ... did a water calibration on the scales today and they are accurate (yes I zero'd for the weight of the spectacularly amateur weighing perch I knocked up!) He does seem quite big against the 'normal' weights quoted in books but I guess the range is probably very wide - as long as he stays in proportion! When we picked him out he was a little bigger than the other 3 but not hugely so. He is 15 weeks at the moment, any guide on how much more he is likely to grow. Not an issue just curious :-)