Wingy

Either my DS did something wrong or the kool aid method doesn't work very well. About a year ago he colored some pine pieces red and it bleed off onto his quaker. Poor Isabelle was a blue and red quaker for a while. It scared the dickens out of him when it first happened. He thought she was hurt.

It could be that he was napping and your coming home woke him up. Maybe give him a few minutes after you greet him. Does this happen around the same time even when your home all day?

Are you using a separate time out cage? If not maybe that is what he needs.

I vote we go back to Kudos and get cookies for every useful post.

Jayd is absolutely correct. All of our flu pandemics and epidemics occur when animal virus mix with human virus (possibly some sharing goes back and forth) throw in a little mutating and presto a new virus. As a side note Jake still reminds us of when we were so sick this past winter. He learned several different sneezes, nose blowing, and several different coughs as we went through the stages of being sick and recovering.

You should probably talk to a bakery that ices its own cakes. They might be able to order it in bulk.

My TAG won't poop in his cage and it is his choice. It used to make me crazy because I leave for work very very early and can't give him out of cage time in the mornings. This leaves him holding it from 9 pm to 4 pm. I was very worried about it and talked with the vet at his check up and she said not to worry because it is his choice and he will go if he has to. It still bothers me so I refuse over time and rush home after work. Going out to dinner is now take out or delivery.

From the other thread. http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?198817-Alternative-to-Pak-O-Bird Have you tried filling it with good stuff, wearing it on your chest and walking around where Timber can see you?

It could be worse. Jake calls me the beep the oven timer makes. Little stinker.

There are commercial cages to cover ceiling fans and still allow them to work or you can make your own.

In the organic section I was able to find bags of air puffed corn, puffed millet, puffed rice and puffed quinoa. It is organic, from non GMO seeds, no added anything. In place of cookies (though I call them a cookie) he gets organic shredded wheat pieces again with no added salt, sugar, colors or oils. Jake thinks these are great treats. The puffed corn fits well in his puzzle toys and doesn't leave a residue.

I too hope we hear from them again. Those wounds look so painful that my heart is just breaking for both the bird and the human.

Its funny you mention multi syllable words. I thought about what Jakes usual words are and the only one with more than 2 syllables is kitty kitty kitty kitty which is said as 1 long word without pause. I call the cat with here kitty kitty kitty kitty. I asked my partner to listen to how I say it and I also make the multiple kitties sound like one word.

Jake has one of these and just loves pulling the crinkle shreds out.

I think Captain is a fine name for either a male or female.

Life span was something that I did think about before I made the decision to look for a Grey. I talked with my adult DS, who agreed to take Jake and I put money aside for his care. My DS was involved and would make the trip with me from the beginning when Jake was only partially feathered and being hand fed. Even though my DS does not live at home Jake runs to him, loves on him and they play silly games together. I have no doubt that my DS will take excellent care of Jake and that the two of them would help each other get through my passing. There is a wrinkle in the plan though as my partner in crime and Jake are best buds so if I go first my partner will have first choice in keeping Jake. If Jake survives my partner he would still go to my DS.

That stuffing is just crinkle paper. I know it is available at my local bird shows. If you still need some give me a holler in July and I'll pick you up a bag or 2. (You'll have give a shout out on the board. I have PM's turned off)

One year ago today you took your first breath in this great big world. You have been through so many changes in the first year of life. You have gone from a helpless baby to a feather butt who greets every day with joy and excitement. It has been a joy and a wonder watching you grow and growing with you. Happy Hatch Day Jake.

Do they get along in close proximity now? If they don't then I wouldn't do it.

Because you can't yet handle her I suggest bribery. I say that with a large BUT because you should only do what your willing to do for the rest of your life. If she is interested when you change out her water/food bowls and runs right over to see what she has then do that. If she likes treats then find a healthy one to offer her and place it in her cage. With any luck she'll go in to see and not put up a fuss.

I am so jealous. It is gorgeous and the price is terrific.

First take a deep breath, place your left hand on your right shoulder and your right hand on your left shoulder and give yourself a hug. Now look at your post, you might be able to answer your own question. You have been home all week, and Alfie has been out a lot. He could very well be tired and out of sorts because the weekend has gone on to long. I know that Jake is usually out of sorts on Sunday afternoons because he is used to taking more naps during the week when he is home alone.

Once you put it together place it where he can get to it but not tip it over, hang some favorite toys in there and let him see you putting some yummy treats inside. Then just walk away and let him explore it when he is ready.

There are holders to attach favorite toys which does help. I use toys that are soft and lightweight in case I have to swerve.

Some people believe in the height thing and others do not. I have experienced it working with an Amazon but I will never know why. It could have simply been that he felt closer to his favorite human when he was at the lower level or that he felt safer. What I do know is that when they are higher than us humans we are at a disadvantage because we cannot read their body language, project confidence and hold our hands/arms out for a step up as easily. As for Alfie not wanting to be with you have you tried making/playing with toys while sitting at the table or spreading them out on the sofa and sitting on the floor. You just build and play and maybe he will be interested in coming over to see what your doing. If you have the lights off except for where you are he will be less inclined to grab something and fly off.