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FANTASTIC NEWS!! Baby/Charlie the parrot has been found! The shop owner posted this video: And it was also posted here: https://www.facebook.com/GMPTraffordSouth/timeline/story?ut=43&wstart=0&wend=1441090799&hash=610224191088033483&pagefilter=3 Amazing news. Although I'm pretty much the other side of the country to where this happened, I'm really relieved for the owner. Baby must have gone through a horrific time but at least he's home safe and sound now. The person responsible has been charged with burglary and is awaiting his day in court.

What an awesome update. Thank you for taking the time to post. Glad you're feeling better now too!

That latest photo is adorable. Look at those lovely blue feather coming through. And those tail feathers! The beak is looking good on Chulo!

Here's a thread I just found on it: http://www.bengalcatforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=15913&hilit=homemade+raw It has lots of links and also one recipe on there.

I'm a member of a bengal cat forum and some people on there would make their own cat food by grinding up chicken (bones and all) and offal. There are a few recipes on there somewhere which provide instructions on how to make it so that the cat gets all the required nutrients. Is something like that worth a shot?

I don't think it makes any difference. There are several members here who have birds with male names who are actually female and vice versa. The bird won't know any difference.

Too true! He knows exactly how to play me!

So Alfie finally went on his orbit today! ...but only because he is currently refusing to go to back in his cage. It was the lesser of two evils... the orbit or the cage.... He chose the orbit! He did knock the bell about a few times- but I think he was imagining my head as he was doing it..! I'm hoping he's now realised that he can get on and off the orbit quite easily (he climbed off it onto his tree without problems) so maybe next time he'll go on it to enjoy it as opposed to using it as an escape route!

Interesting question! I'm afraid I have no clue about the answer though..!

Hello and welcome to the forums! Izzy is a lovely looking bird! Well done you for taking her in! A week and a half is nothing in grey time. Izzy is still settling in to her new home, sussing everything out and probably trying to figure you all out as well. Don't be surprised if her "favourite" swaps from time to time or if her behaviours towards different people change.

Awesome photos! Thank you for sharing them. Maalik is a lovely looking grey. And Ziggy! I love Electus'! If I thought I could fit another bird in then I'd seriously consider an Eclectus!

I can't really answer about the sexing as I've never bothered having Alfie tested so don't know a lot about it. However, I recently got Alfie microchipped. He hasn't shown any signs of irritation after being 'chipped and he wasn't bothered about having it done. your vet will check all the details to be registered are correct (e.g your name, address, contact details etc etc) and then this will be entered on a register with the number from the chip. (I got given a few copies of the barcode with the chip number on it for my records) If your bird is lost and taken to a vet/animal shelter, they can scan the bird for a chip. They'll then cross-check this information against a central register which will match the bird up to your details and allow them to contact you.

This is awesome- thank you for taking the time to post all of these updates and photos. I'm really enjoying watching him grow! I am amazed by macaws. Though not a breed I would necessarily consider owning myself, I always love seeing photos/videos etc of them.

Welcome to the forums Al and Rex! He's a real cutie! Post away with any questions you have. Everyone is super helpful here. Definitely make use of the subforums, like you mentioned- your questions will get a lot more answers that way.

Looks great and more importantly, Alex loves it! He's a very lucky bird!

Oh yes... I hadn't noticed the lack of cable in the first picture haha! I'm sure echo would love a go on the tablet!

I didn't dare look at the price to be honest. We had to buy some vandal proof keyboards at the school I work at because we put some kiosk machines in corridors and the students kept ripping the keyboards apart. They haven't managed to break any of them yet... but they weren't cheap! How about a wireless keyboard? That way when it's not in use you can stash it away in a cupboard or drawer.

I read about this on the day it was posted: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/thief-stole-parrot-pinned-bicycle-9788606 A pet store kept a macaw (which was not for sale) and she was unfortunately stolen. The thief broke in, smashed the glass to the parrot enclosure (which would have undoubtedly freaked the parrot out) and tried to stuff her in a bag. When this didn't work, the thief pinned her to the handle bars of his bike and rode off. I had no words when I read about it. The poor girl must have been absolutely terrified. I found an update to the story today: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/man-arrested-after-parrot-stolen-9816059 A man has been arrested but the parrot (Charlie/Baby) hasn't been found yet. I hope she is ok and I hope she is found soon. If only I could get my hands on the person who did this to her. I'd give him a taste of his own medicine for sure. :mad:

Perhaps your next keyboard should be a vandal-proof one!! Haha How about this... ?! http://www.redlinx.co.za/PDF/K-TEK-M380TP-DT(en)data%20sheet.pdf

Definitely a happy playful parrot in that video! Alfie will quite often do similar and hang upside down on his toys whilst beating the living daylights out of them. Later on he'll go back to the same toy, nudge it so it swings then stick his head down so the toy strokes his head.

Hello and welcome to the forums! Moy Moy is a little cutie. Are you his first owner or was he a rehome?

Go Alex! And go you!

Welcome to the forums Zeevah! Looking forward to learning more about you and your feathered family!

I'm afraid I can't answer any questions but I'd be interested in seeing photos of the process, if at all possible! e.g what it looked like before, during and after it's finished!

I kept a few of the feathers from Alfie when he was a baby. They are in a photo album with a few photos and his hatch certificate.