JeffNOK

I used to see similar behavior in my CAG when she was younger. She is 2 now and did this her first year. It was usually when she was happy and getting attention from me.

I was recently thinking about cleaning my oven too. I am toooo paranoid about the slightest risk, and I would not have Gracie my CAG in the house at all. She will stay with my parents. If I had no one to depend on, I would board her for a day at the vets. No need to risk the worry.

I have no offspring. I realized quite young that I was an odd duck and didn't want to risk passing on my quirky DNA! I do have a nephew and niece who are under 10. Gracie keeps her distance. She flies off if they get too close--even when they are being quiet and gentle. To be honest, she does that with adults who are not part of her "flock" as well.

Can't wait to hear how the first days go.

I can't help, but have you read any online reviews?

I loved the whole "Shower and go to work" conversation. This is my daily convo with my CAG Gracie. The minute I walk toward the bathroom Gracie says, "Daddy take shower. Daddy shave. Go bye bye in car. Go to work." She hates it. Even when I shower before bed Gracie starts worrying I am leaving. Love those greys.

Howdy from Oklahoma. Would love to know more about you. Have you always been a bird lover? I was a newbie and got a grey??? But this forum has been the biggest help and I couldn't be happier with my relationship with my CAG. Welcome!

What is the story with your new baby? Age? History? I started researching greys a year before I got my CAG. Then when I chose her, I waited another 4 months to bring her home. I visited her at the breeders almost every day. But when they come home.,...oh my....then the "fun" begins. There is just nothing like charting a course with a new grey, They are so complex. I made mistakes...she forgave me. She was difficult...I forgave her.... Now she is two years old and the most precious thing with two wings. I know you will love the journey---but it is a journey! I have learned soooo much. Every day is a different challenge,. But oh so worth it!

I wish my CAG Gracie would eat any kind of pellet. She started out eating Zupreem, but I introduced veggies and sprouts and beans and rice and pasta, egg white, etc....not she wont touch a pellet. I feel like I am her executive chef. If I were you, I would try to introduce fresh veg etc...but I think at the end of the day--u have a sweet deal. Open bag and pour--Oh how I miss those days.... Now if I forget to add corn or peas...Gracie dumps the bowl and says "Gracie want corn and peas". Ugh I had to do a Wal Mart run at 7 am. I wasn't happy.

You have a beautiful little Amazon. I'm sure in time the neediness will change and become manageable.

I think Bailey works as a unisex name. I had a beloved female lab named Bailey, but everyone thought she was a boy! I think it works either way. Great name in any case.

Glad you are here! Welcome to you and Bailey.

I'm sure KoKo doesn't hate you. This is just how many parrots are--they love one and tend to be a rival or cold to others. I'm sure a peaceful productive relationship can still develop between you two. I have a soft spot for macaws, and although I will not ever likely share life with one, I enjoy hearing about them. Thank you for sharing.

Prayers are with you and echo.

Gracie is all girl and even if I hadn't had the DNA test I would know she was female. She looks classically female with the more rounded head and she is small--barely 400g if that.

So glad that you are here. I'm glad Petri is doing well so far. You asked about training. I would suggest that at this stage you focus on making Petri feel safe and maintain the ability to have some choices in his life. Some believe keeping greys flighted also helps with confidence because it gives them more control over their lives. If they don't like something, they can fly away. That is a personal choice and there is much written about it here. Step up and step down training is necessary, but after that I wouldn't worry about trick training or stuff like that right now. Talk to him a lot, make your words meaningful and teach him what you are saying as you go about your life together. Sing to him, whistle to him, introduce him to new people and things as long as he is comfortable. Can't wait to hear more and see pictures.

I live in a one bedroom condo very similar to an apartment with two shared walls. I have a female CAG who is very vocal but not loud. She has lived with me for a year and a half, and I have never had any complaints from neighbors. I doubt they even know she is there. Amazons are not typically recommended for apartments while greys are said to be OK for the most part. I know that some amazons might be fine in apartments, so perhaps you need to listen to your prospective adoptee and decide for yourself. I couldn't advise you on which bird to adopt based on personality or species qualities, but if noise is a possible issue, I would lean in favor of the TAG.

Emma is a cutie! Gracie loves her time outside. I usually take her to the park during spring and fall--summers in OKlahoma are pretty hot. She has been asking to go to the park lately. She says, "Gracie want to go to park. See birdies. See people. See flowers." I need to get her there when it gets a little cooler. She hates when bugs enter her cage, though. She eyes them and says, "No No bad!" I don't blame her. Nasty flies.

I live in Oklahoma and we are more known for tornadoes than earthquakes, but oddly we have had some relatively big earthquakes in recent months. We had a 5.1 not long ago in the middle of the night and Gracie my CAG fell off her perch and screeched and flapped around. It was awful. She seems OK with lightning and thunder and 80 mph winds, but that quake shook her up. I feel for you. One thing that seems to work for me when Gracie gets scared is to say "It's OK Don't be scared." Now whenever something spooks her she says it to herself. She repeatedly says "Its OK Don't be scared" until she settles down. Your reaction and calm will communicate volumes.

Yes, it does seem to happen overnight. I think I posted a similar thread about my CAG Gracie when she was about 14 months old. It was like a switch turned on and hasn't switched off yet. "Bohemian Rhapsody" is pretty ambitious--Can't wait to hear that!

Gracie is just 2, so I haven't seen anything. But I do restrict her internet access--no birdy porn for her. I keep checking the search history for "Greys Gone Wild".--So far so good. Fingers crossed!

Gracie has perfected the spelling now. She gets it right 99% of the time. Now I want to add "Sock it to me. Sock it to me. Sock it to me. Respect." But she hasn't taken to that yet.

I can always tell when I say something that Gracie keys on and wants to learn. When she hears it, she stops and stares intensly

Please know that all of us here understand your pain in losing Jasper. I pray that happy memories will, over time, replace the sadness you feel now. Thank you for your previous posts and letting us get to know Jasper and you a little bit. I hope you will continue to let us know how you are doing.

Wow--Radar has a very clear voice for his age. Gracie my CAG spoke about 10 words at that age and not as clearly. I think you will have quite a talker on your hands. He seems like a very content little guy. Thanks for posting!