Shelly Yokum

She sounds like a little monster. LOL

i just love humming birds. If they would make a good pet, I would have dozens.

what is your name on ebay?

Oh that is wonderful news, I am so glad.

I talked to the foster mom last night, the lady that I got Roy from and gave her an update. I asked about the other birds that she has. She asked if I would be interested in the U2 that she has. I asked the normal questions, how old, her name, behavior, etc. She began to tell me a little more about her back ground. I began to tear up when I heard what had been done to this beautiful baby. I won't leave you hanging. The bird name Sassy was put outside in her cage, with her mate dead in the bottom. Assuming that he died from neglect and/or extreme weather. She was screamed at, the cage hit, and so on and on. I really wish people would do their homework before getting any kind of bird. I really want this birdie and give her a good home. I just wonder how bad she would be around my 4 year old son. I have always wanted a too, and it didn't matter what kind. I am partial to the umbrella.... I didn't mean to hijack your thread, but wanted to add to and if anyone can send some advise my way I would appreciate it

well, that is great, and i wouldn't be me if I didn't ask where are the pics?

Those are the cutest I have seen yet. I can't wait to get mine home. I will be a camera nut.

maybe 4 weeks, just guessing and going by my baby's pics

I live in a neighborhood, where people don't respect others at all. They sit outside blow the horns, jam the music all hours of the day and night. Well, prince can not stand the sound of a horn. He starts freaking out going crazy all over his cage. Roy he screams at the loud music, probably because it vibrates his house.

I hate is when birds get passes around so much. It must be hard on them, just like a foster child feeling as no body wants them. I can only hope that my Son Austin is 4 years old, loves birds as much as I do, and will grow up then grow old with the birds we have and will be getting. Just in case he wants nothing more to do with them later on in life when I am dead and gone. I am writing journals on all my babies. I am adding as much information as I can. Plus adding pictures. So that if a stranger where to get them that their history goes with them. Then someone might not be bitten or scared of them once they have gotten them. I know of people getting a bird and once they are bitten, they become afraid of the bird, and is never messed with again. We all know that if you are a bird owner you have to take the bits as well as the kisses. I hope your birdie comes around to you. He is so beautiful.

That is just great, I can't wait to get that call on my Valentine

Gosh and I need a large, and that was a good buy.

A friend as sent me this, just in case some of you would want to know. Providing a good environment as well as a good diet is essential in keeping your bird healthy. In addition to proper temperature, good ventilation is essential. Although good ventilation is necessary for any type of bird, it is especially critical for macaws. Blue and Gold macaws, as well as several other species of macaws, seem especially sensitive to airborne irritants. They may develop a progressive respiratory disease known as "pulmonary hypersensitivity syndrome" if housed in a poorly ventilated room, especially if kept with birds that produce a great deal of powder - cockatoos, cockatiels and African grey parrots. This powder is produced by specialized "powder down feathers" and is a white waxy substance composed of keratin. Powder down forms a water proof barrier for contour feathers. It is spread through the feathers when the bird grooms. The down is composed of very fine particulate matter which becomes airborne very easily and spreads via air currents and air ducts throughout the area. The powder down can also cause irritation to people with respiratory problems and allergies. (People with allergies may be able to tolerate these birds, but they should be aware of this before acquiring one of them). In the early stages of pulmonary hypersensitivity syndrome, the macaw may appear normal, but wheeze with excitement. As the condition progresses, dyspnea (difficulty in breathing), a cough and a bluish tinge to the facial skin (cyanosis) develop. Hypoxia or under oxygenation of tissues occurs, which often leads to an increase in the number of circulating red blodd cells (rbc). Polycythemia (increased rbc numbers) will increase the viscosity of the blood so that it does not flow normally. Clinical symptoms and xrays may support the diagnosis, but a lung biopsy is necessary for confirmation. In order to prevent this, macaws should be housed in well ventilated rooms - without cockatoos, cockatiels or African greys. An air cleaner with a hepa filter is recommended. Unfortunately, this pulmonary disease is often advanced when owners first notice a problem. Affected birds should be moved to an environment with adequate ventilation. Certain drugs may provide temporary relief, but there is no cure for "pulmonary hypersensitiviy syndrome". Winged Wisdom Note: Dr. Linda Pesek graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and is a Diplomate of the ABVP in Avian Practice (a Board Certified Avian Veterinarian). She has a small animal and avian practice in New York. Linda also writes columns for The Long Island Parrot Society and The Big Apple Bird Club and is a frequent lecturer at their meetings. She is the owner of an extensive collection of exotic birds. And the other one is this one: Birds Need Clean Air, Too Some birds are sensitive to dust and dander from other birds By Rebecca Sweat Some bird species are more sensitive to the dust and danger from other birds. Courtesy Michelle Testa, Georgia Not only can bird dust cause respiratory problems in people, it can also have a similar effect on other birds in the household. Birds with the avian version of allergic alveolitis are not having a reaction to their own powder, but to the proteins in the feather dust from another bird in the house. Any bird can develop this disease, but New World species, particularly macaws, seem to be the most sensitive, especially if they are sharing airspace with cockatiels, cockatoos or African greys. No one knows for certain why New World species are more susceptible to this condition, but Larry Nemetz, DVM, a birds-only veterinarian in Southern California, theorizes that the Old World species like cockatiels, cockatoos and African greys have proteins that New World species are not used to. Furthermore, macaws in particular may be more sensitive due to their large nostrils. “Being that they have big nostrils, they inhale more powder and get more allergen exposure,” he asserted. Just as with people, birds with allergic alveolitis may start out wheezing and coughing. If the condition is diagnosed and addressed early on, the bird’s breathing will probably return to normal, but even then, it may very well need to be moved to a new home — free of other birds, said Washington state avian veterinarian Cathy Johnson-Delaney, DVM. If the problem is allowed to go on, the bird’s entire respiratory tract can shut down, and the bird can die. There are also cardiac problems associated with this in some cases. “As the bird loses his ability to exchange air, his blood pressure goes up and he goes into secondary heart failure because of the increased pressure he’s experiencing from trying to breathe,” Johnson-Delaney explained. The condition is so serious that she advises against macaws living in the same airspace with cockatoos, cockatiels and African greys

Careful there, she will want a raise by the end of the week. These are too cute.

Gosh I wished we lived closer. i would trade you gladly. Except mine is not a playtop. I have the perfect place for a corner cage.

Both of my macs have that toy and were a little scared of it to start, but now they love it and almost time to replace it.

to add another note to what Judygram has stated. You might even have a female, so might have just gotten rid of the the one with a problem first....

I feel so sorry for you, and your bella. I hope all goes well with her. Remember Christ with Lucy? She had a talon problem, but all is better now. I hope you hear from that breeder, if you don't please make us all aware of who it is, so that we don't buy from a dishonest person as well.

That was much fun to listen to and watch. I have to agree, its hard to tell the two of you a part.

WOW I didn't know you could break an egg inside the belly, I am not a breeder nor do I have a female at this point, but glad to know this know. I don't know the sex of my baby Grey yet.

I would be absolutely furious. I hope all works out for you and your baby. Keep us posted please.

OMG, some of these are so funny. I just have to add. It seems as Prince, never wants to come to me until I am cleaning. It is so hard to get anything done with a birdie on your shoulder or arm. He stay on his cage or gym most of the time, but when I pick up the broom its like an open invitation. I take him back more than I clean.

these are the most recent that she has sent to me. I am not for sure when they were taken. When I go , I will take plenty of pictures and we will then know what he is up to date.

those are just beautiful, thank you for sharing. What kind of bird is the black one?

You shouldn't tease that baby like that, shame on you. LOL My macs enjoy their pasta as well.