Timbersmom

Neoow, funny about the "jingle bells." I've got a worse one though. Last year we would put a couple of ice cubes in Timber's water bowl in the morning because he enjoyed playing with them. Until season, when he decided he would pull them out of the bowl and do the "hatch" thing with them. It was funny, but not funny if you know what I mean. No more ice!

Oh my! That reminds me of Timber's love affair with his bell a few years ago. Nothing this year so far. I just left the bell and it passed.

Yes indeed. One corner of my kitchen is now box storage. Timber isn't happy if he doesn't have a box to chew up.

Big difference in 10 grams and 110 grams. Thank heavens!

So true...

Oh my! They are just like toddlers aren't they? I've never had a similar experience so have no advice.

Yes, I'd get her to the vet ASAP. That's a lot of weight loss.

So glad to hear you and Alfie are getting back to "normal" and to see you post! Merry Christmas to you and Alfie and a blessed New Year

Happy Hatchday Corky!

I've been using this one for years with no problems: https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-AvianSun-Deluxe-Floor/dp/B006L49LHC/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=avian+light&qid=1607355135&sr=8-4 These are the bulbs I use: https://www.amazon.com/Aviansun-Compact-Fluorescent-Bulb-Pack/dp/B00TNHLTEW/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=avian+light&qid=1607355194&sr=8-10

That's terrible. So sorry!

What a beautiful flock!

The long time breeder you know could probably answer your questions better than the current forum participants. As far as I know, we don't have any current participants who are breeders. Two things that come to mind though, as I understand it, greys are particular about their mates. Simply getting another grey may not produce a pair. SRseedburners has a male and female and as far as I know they have not decided to be a "pair." So no guarantees there. The second is that everyone I have seen talk about it says that once a two greys do become a pair, they lose interest in their humans and focus only on each other. That takes them from being companion birds to being a mated pair so I think your relationship would change. I'm no expert though, just passing along what I have read.

I really don't know since I didn't have Timber when he had his first moult. What I do know is that I have had him for 8 years now, and his red feathers always come back red.

Ah, young love. Timber had an ongoing attachment to one of his bells that lasted for a couple of years. He finally gave up, since the bell was just not interested. I suspect that Timmy will ignore your attempts to educate him on basic physiology, but more power to you!

I am so, so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you did everything right, and it is heartbreaking. As to your question, I would destroy everything (cage, toys etc.) and disinfect the area. Maybe at some point you will want to feel ready to open your heart to another bird. Prayers for you as your grieve.

Timber was clipped when I got him, and I haven't clipped him since (7 years now). He doesn't fly though, I don't think he ever fledged. That said, he doesn't pluck. I think it depends a lot on the individual bird, but as SRSeedBurners said, I'd assume they are less likely to pluck if flighted but I have seen members with flighted birds who did pluck. Ha, this post really doesn't add anything but that's the only experience I have!

Timber loves a boiled chicken wing. He will strip the marrow right out of the bone. I strip off a lot of the meat, it's just too much for him, but he sure enjoys working those bones. He's also fond of bits of boiled egg. I make an extra for him and put it in a baggie in the fridge to portion out over a few days.

Great progress! The wheels turn slowly in grey world but they turn.

Sounds about right! https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/foul-mouthed-parrots-removed-uk-19015228

I'm a rehomer so can't really answer the question. I wonder the same though. I've heard Timber say things that have yet to be repeated (at least in my hearing).

Darn it, I can't view either.

I am not a lighting expert and am curious about your question myself. I will say though that I've been using the avian sun light for 7 years with no problems and it seems to do the trick.

My avian vet is 98 miles from my home. Wish they were more common, but in rural areas they certainly aren't.

Oh no! The first thing I'd do is have a Rio thoroughly checked out by an avian vet to eliminate a physical cause.