Timbersmom

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.

Timber tolerates my husband as well. They have a relationship, just not like the relationship I have with him. More like sibling rivalry, ha. I think Timber resents any attention I give hubby as attention that should be directed at him, but if I'm out and about Timber is perfectly willing to let hubby feed him, change his papers, and do the scut work. He will also whistle for him and, occasionally, call him asshole

I don't think it's rare to see some red feathers. Timber has a few and has had them since he came to me. Some have more than others. As Greytness said, it gives them character!

Love your videos! Your girl is just full of character.

Amazing how quickly they become the center of our lives. Excellent post.

Awww... beautiful!

Happy Hatchday Maalik!

Several on the forum have harness experience and I'm sure they will respond. I have none, sorry.

Lucy is a beautiful bird!

I know some who wrap their manzanita perches in vet wrap for the very reason. Others sand them to make them less slippery. I've always been told they need a variety of sizes and textures for perches, so I have an assortment.

I get mine on Amazon, I can't find it locally.

I think they need direct light. I use an avian sun lamp, and leave it on several hours each day. If you buy one, make sure you get the right bulb. Sometimes places will sell reptile lights and say they are fine for birds but they are not. The Avian Sun doesn't generate any heat, just both sun components (UVB and UVA I believe?). Like people, they need direct sun or a light that provides it to metabolize certain nutrients.