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Congrats and kudos on a job well done! I am sure you are very proud of yourself and Neytiri...and you should be!!

YAY! Congrats on the new baby! Sounds beautiful, can't wait to see the pics.

I wonder if the head tuck could also be a safety thing. Like wrapping your arms over your head for protection??

You do have a bit of hesitation in your eyes. LOL

Looks perfect to me.

I am actually using old "drawings" from an architect...they are PERFECT. The paper is a nice thickness and folds to fit right in. Maybe those flat sheets of unprinted newsprint or packing paper? I think that comes in a flat box and would be a good size.

I am using a polar fleece throw, folded to fit. I put paper on top that gets changed as needed. Saves on the laundry and sharp talons can't get caught. Been working great!

Yikes! That would be scarey. At least in the end she realized you saved her life..I think my grey might have accused me of causing the problem! LOL

The one thing I can assure you is that he will break your heart, probably more than once. BUT....don't take it personally. He has been with you a VERY short while in Grey time. I know others will have more info as well.

Thank you so very much for sharing!!

Relax and have fun!

Do tell....inquiring minds want to know!

Does he do well with those? Shadow won't eat them unless i crack them first.

Congrats on the new addition!

With my limited time with Lola, the best is when she sits with me in the evening. I will talk an whistle to her until she is tired and then she will tuck her head in and sleep.

Ray, it is funny that you mention this. My friend (Lola's breeder), once told me that in order to appreciate Lola's antics and zest for life, I would need to release my inner child. This thought really hit home for me as I am much more of a Grey in personality. My response to her was that I do not have an inner child. My hope for life with Lola is that I might live vicariously though her and find that inner child hiding under life's responsibilities. In the short time she has been here, I am totally in love with her and eager to share in her Joie de Viv.

Lola has discovered that she can stand on one foot and eat her veggies too!

I love it....what is the base?

You can come visit Lola, my Zon anytime! She needs the socialization. : ) I am very excited about learning the ways of the Zon. I got my first glimpse of her devotion just the other day. Lola is happy where ever she may be, but has not yet made specific attempts to fly onto me. Just yesterday, I suppose she had reason to pause. We were visiting my friend (her breeder). I was engaged with handling babies...Hahns Macaw baby on my shoulder, Panama babies in my lap. Lola was on a play gym about 3 feet away when she looked up and gave me "the look". As if to say "hey wait a minute....you are MINE, why are you holding those babies?" and at that moment she flew up onto my shoulder. LOL I reminded her that I was in fact HERS but we were playing with babies. She seemed to accept that reality and only flew back to me once more, having found contentment in preening the babies herself.

Just as bad as the kids. LOL

Welcome back Dave! Glad things are back on track and you found your way back to Grey forums. I look forward to hearing about your adventures with your Greys.

I have to disagree about ALL Greys hating change. I am sure like most things, acepting change is something that is/can be learned. My Grey came to me with the cage she had live din for her 8 years of life and now after less than a year with us, gladly accepts any of the 4 cages options available to her. Who knew it could be easy?

If it makes you feel any better...I put a camera in my aviary where I house my little American Serama. :rolleyes:

I am certainly no expert, but the thing that comes to mind for me would be the part of traveling the WORLD....as it is VERY difficult to travel between countries with a bird. At least from what I understand. The legality of taking a bird outside the USA is quite complicated. I honestly believe that an African grey can adjust to change if it is accustomed to change and perhaps your travels are not so far reaching. I am sure others can add more personal experience.

Obviously is WAS a good idea just Gabby didn't get the memo....perhaps a conspiracy. LOL