Timbersmom

Well, I have to say if we pandered to all the people around us like we do our birds, we would probably have world peace!

That's a great concept and something I hadn't thought about.

LOL Jeff! Gracie is one spoiled bird. Wouldn't have it any other way though

It may be weeks or never with a new item. I have had a boing hanging by Timber's playtop for about 4 weeks now. He doesn't seem afraid of it and plays with the bell on the bottom. I have yet to see him set foot on it though. Actually, I put him on it after a cuddle session a few times. He hops on it and quickly makes his way down to the regular perch on the playtop. Hope springs eternal though!

Yes, I am relieved to hear Talon is OK.

I have to say, since I saw your post that "won't you come home Bill Bailey song just keeps running through my head!

Hello and welcome Bill and Bailey! Post a pic when you have a chance. We love baby pics

LOL to the neighbor! Hope you can work out your relationship with Cotay soon. Those bites hurt!

Here's where mine is hung for Timber. It isn't his favorite thing, but he does play with it sometimes.

I have no baby or amazon experience, so I have no clue! Glad to hear all his health issues have been resolved though

Thanks for the link Wingy. I buy stuff from Dr. F & S all the time and I hadn't seen they had a safflower based seed mix. I'll give this one a try next!

Wow, that would be a shock. I've actually hesitated to have Timber tested because at some level "he" will always be a boy to me. Maybe I'll just live in blissful ignorance. The hardest thing for me would be trying to say "her" instead of "him." In the end, what difference does it really make though? Very interesting theory about LuLu. Who knows? That could have been her name at one time. I hadn't thought about it, but some do rename the birds they rehome so it is certainly possible.

No, it is definitely Wednesday. I'll back you up!

Yikes what a day already!

Loved it! Emma sure has her menu all planned out

I wonder about the sodium content? Salt isn't good for them.

I try to give Timber as much variety as possible. He gets pellets, seed, spouted seed, and vegetables (some cooked, some not) every day. He also gets whatever we are eating that he can have, as well as pine nuts, almonds, and a peanut or cashew at bedtime. I remember reading somewhere, sometime on the forum to give 1/4 cup of seed a day.

Looks great! And it looks round enough to me. Nice work!

Right now I'm using Volkman Avian Science Super Hookbill. I have a bag of Higgins Safflower Gold to try next. I'm feeling my way in this area too. Hopefully someone with more experience will give us the answer...

It sounds like you are well on your way to paying your "debt" to Gilbert for your mistreatment. They always have to put on a bit of a show just to let you know they noticed your absence and were displeased don't they? I'd give him 72 hours...

Loved the videos, thanks for posting! I've never had a baby, what a sweetheart. In the second one, it sounds like he has a lot to say. Sure with you could tell what he's trying to vocalize! Of course, I could say the same of human infants...

That would probably be a lot more than Timber would eat. On his skewer, I have a baby carrot, a broccoli floweret, a small piece of cauliflower, and three pea pods. He never eats all of it. You bird may be a better eater. You have to determine the amount by trial and error. If he eats it all give more, if he doesn't, cut back.

Good deal! Sometimes Timber "sneezes" or that is what I assume it is. I always assume he is trying to clear dust or dander from his nares since it is usually accompanied by a slight head shake. He never has any discharge or seems distressed, and he has done it since I got him (over a year now).

That's the one I was thinking of! Glad you found it...

Timber is six and he still scratches away at times, especially when he has something to scratch at like a cardboard box.. From what I've read it is just a normal behavior for them. No worries!